November 5,2023
Pastor Joe Jr.
“We exist to see a city connected with God.”
“To create a multiplying movement of disciples making disciples.”
We have Passion for Where We’re Planted
1. GOD PLANTS PEOPLE IN PLACES
Genesis 2:8 Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. New International Version
Genesis 2:8 Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. New International Version
John 15:1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. New International Version
Genesis 2:8 Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. New International Version
Acts 17:26 From one man he has made every nationality to live over the whole earth and has determined their appointed times and the boundaries of where they live. Christian Standard Bible
Psalm 92:12 The righteous will flourish like the date palm [long-lived, upright and useful]; They will grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic and stable]. 13 Planted in the house of the LORD, They will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 [Growing in grace] they will still thrive and bear fruit and prosper in old age; They will flourish and be vital and fresh [rich in trust and love and contentment]… Amplified Bible
1 Peter 5:2 Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. 3 Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. New Living Translation
Colossians 2:6 And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. 7 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Watch what happens as a result: Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. New Living Translation
2. HAVE PASSION WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED
If the devil can’t stop you from being planted, he’ll try to steal your passion.
Passionate people are problem solvers.
I take initiative to create solutions instead of criticizing problems.
Passionate people say, “Your problem is my problem.”
Passionate people are willing to endure pain for a greater purpose.
I recognize the unique thing God is doing here.
1 Corinthians 7:17 And don't be wishing you were someplace else or with someone else. Where you are right now is God's place for you. Live and obey and love and believe right there… The Message
Passionate People Speak Life.
I cultivate my calling in the soil of commitment.
I connect here. I serve here. I invest here.