Encountering the one who desires to encounter us… HABAKKUK 2:1- I WILL STAND MY WATCH AND SET MYSELF ON THE RAMPART, AND WATCH TO SEE WHAT HE WILL SAY TO ME, AND WHAT I WILL ANSWER WHEN I AM CORRECTED. THEN THE LORD ANSWERED ME AND SAID: “WRITE THE VISION AND MAKE IT PLAIN ON TABLETS, THAT HE MAY RUN WHO READS IT. FOR THE VISION IS YET FOR AN APPOINTED TIME; BUT AT THE END IT WILL SPEAK, AND IT WILL NOT LIE. THOUGH IT TARRIES, WAIT FOR IT; BECAUSE IT WILL SURELY COME, IT WILL NOT TARRY – WE BELIEVE THAT THAT TIME IS NOW! NOW IS THE TIME TO LAUNCH IT AND PREPARE OUR BODY AND PEOPLE FOR WHAT GOD WILL DO IN US AND THROUGH US – HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS: ENCOUNTER DISCOVER CONNECT MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY I AM GOING TO BE TALKING ABOUT THE FIRST STEP – IF YOU HAVE YOUR BIBLES, TURN WITH ME TO JOHN 4:1-26 A Samaritan Woman Meets Her Messiah 4 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples), 3 He left Judea and departed again to Galilee. 4 But He needed to go through Samaria. 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied from His journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour. 7 A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. 9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans. 10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” 11 The woman said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. Where then do You get that living water? 12 Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, as well as his sons and his livestock?” 13 Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” 15 The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews.23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” 34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. 35 Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36 And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. 37 For in this the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.’38 I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.” The Savior of the World 42 Then they said to the woman, “Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed [a]the Christ, the Savior of the world.” POINT 1. INTENTIONAL ENCOUNTER USUALLY, WHEN SPEAKING ABOUT THIS SUBJECT, YOU POINT OUT THE FACT THAT WE NEED TO BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT ENCOUNTERING JESUS – GOD HAS ALWAYS BEEN INTENTIONAL ABOUT ENCOUNTERING YOU/US. HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN HOT PERSUIT OF YOU – GOD HAS BEEN INTENTIONAL ABOUT ENCOUNTERING YOU – THAT’S WHY I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN LEARY OF SOMEONE SAYING “I FOUND THE LORD” HOW DO YOU FIND SOMEONE WHO WAS NEVER LOST? WE WERE LOST IN OUR TRESPASSES AND SINS – WHILE WE WERE YET SINNERS, CHRIST DIED FOR US – POINT 2. UNCONVENTIONAL ENCOUNTER – THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: WAS GOING ABOUT HER DAY GOING ABOUT HER ROUTINE THE ENCOUNTER SHE HAD WITH JESUS WAS OUT OF THE BOX AND NOT NORMAL. JESUS DEALT WITH DURING THAT ENCOUNTER: RACISM SEXISM ELITISM SIN THE WHOLE SHE-BANG WHEN YOU HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS, IT SHOULD ENCOMPASS ALL THE ISSUES POINT 3. INCOMPREHENSIBLE ENCOUNTER – 1CORINTHIANS 2:9 BUT AS IT IS WRITTEN: “EYE HAS NOT SEEN, NOR EAR HEARD, NOR HAVE ENTERED INTO THE HEART OF MAN THE THINGS WHICH GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM” #FindingJesus#MeetingGod
"The men and women that are willing to jump from the sky, they stand firm and that's what you have to do now. When Jesus, the jump master tells you, it's time to stand up. You've got to stand up for Him. Stand up for Jesus. And you've got to be willing to do that." Guest Speaker Lt.Col Allen B West joins Sojourn Church this week to discuss the importance of standing up for Jesus and fighting for our Christian beliefs in the name of God. The brave men and women who fight for our great country set an example for how we should be fighting for our rights and beliefs as Christians. God is looking for us to fight. Will you join Him? Explore the Sojourn Community and find Jesus through Christianity ⬇️ WEBSITE: https://sojournchurch.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sojournchurchtx/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sojournchurchtx TWITTER: https://twitter.com/sojournchurchtx?lang=en Get involved today! REQUEST A PRAYER: https://sojournchurch.org/prayer-request/ SUBMIT A TESTIMONY: https://sojournchurch.org/testimony/ GET BAPTIZED: https://sojournchurch.org/request-to-be-baptized/ CONNECT WITH A GROUP: https://sojournchurch.org/sojourn-groups/ EVENTS: https://sojournchurch.org/events/#FightForJesus#DefendOurLiberties
"Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything" Join Pastor Chris McRae as he leads Sunday worship in song with a unique rendition of "I Speak Jesus" by Here Be Lions and Darlene Zschech. Pastor Chris McRae is also joined by Pastors Kevin Chaote and Terry Moore in prayer. I Speak Jesus: I just want to speak the name of Jesus Over every heart and every mind 'Cause I know there is peace within your presence I speak Jesus I just want to speak the name of Jesus 'Til every dark addiction starts to break Declaring there is hope and there is freedom I speak Jesus 'Cause your name is power Your name is healing Your name is life Break every stronghold Shine through the shadows Burn like a fire I just want to speak the name of Jesus Over fear and all anxiety To every soul held captive by depression I speak Jesus Your name is power Your name is healing Your name is life Break every stronghold Shine through the shadows Burn like the fire Shout Jesus from the mountains Jesus in the streets Jesus in the darkness over every enemy Jesus for my family I speak the holy name Jesus Shout Jesus from the mountains Jesus in the streets Jesus in the darkness over every enemy Jesus for my family I speak the holy name Jesus Shout Jesus from the mountains And Jesus in the streets Jesus in the darkness over every enemy Jesus for my family I speak the holy name Jesus Your name is power Your name is healing Your name is life Break every stronghold Shine through the shadows Burn like a fire Your name is power Your name is healing Your name is life Break every stronghold Shine through the shadows Burn like a fire I just want to speak the name of Jesus Over every heart and every mind 'Cause I know there is peace within his presence I speak Jesus Explore the Sojourn Community and find Jesus through Christianity ⬇️ WEBSITE: https://sojournchurch.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sojournchurchtx/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sojournchurchtx TWITTER: https://twitter.com/sojournchurchtx?lang=en Located in Carrollton / Plano, Texas, our Bible-believing interdenominational church offers programs for the entire family, including ministries to children, youth, college, young professionals, women, and men. We are an easy commute from Carrollton, Plano, and North Dallas. We believe in the truth of God's Word, have charismatic praise and worship, believe in the gifts and ministry of the Holy Spirit and are committed to advancing God's Kingdom. We offer several small groups around the Metroplex. These groups encourage prayer, bible study, worship, fellowship and discipleship. We desire to make a difference in the lives of people in our community, state, nation and around the world. Get involved today! REQUEST A PRAYER: https://sojournchurch.org/prayer-request/ SUBMIT A TESTIMONY: https://sojournchurch.org/testimony/ GET BAPTIZED: https://sojournchurch.org/request-to-be-baptized/ CONNECT WITH A GROUP: https://sojournchurch.org/sojourn-groups/ EVENTS: https://sojournchurch.org/events/#ISpeakJesus#JesusSaves#JesusSongs
In this series we talk about encountering Jesus, and how everyone should have an encounter with and give thanks to the Holy Spirit. Join us as we continue our series and Pastor Terry Moore discusses why we should give thanks to Jesus everyday. Explore the Sojourn Community and find Jesus through Christianity ⬇️ WEBSITE: https://sojournchurch.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sojournchurchtx/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sojournchurchtx TWITTER: https://twitter.com/sojournchurchtx?lang=en Get involved today! REQUEST A PRAYER: https://sojournchurch.org/prayer-request/ SUBMIT A TESTIMONY: https://sojournchurch.org/testimony/ GET BAPTIZED: https://sojournchurch.org/request-to-be-baptized/ CONNECT WITH A GROUP: https://sojournchurch.org/sojourn-groups/ EVENTS: https://sojournchurch.org/events/#ThankJesus#FindJesus
What is it that you really believe in? Are you willing to take a stand in the name of God? God is bringing us back and centering us in the Word. Are you in a place where the Word of God is the final authority in your life? Do you speak up for keeping the Bible in our school systems? What does the Bible say about racism and inequality? Are you fighting for what you truly believe in? Join Pastor Chris McRae as he leads Sojourn Church in this week's Sunday Morning Message: What Do You Really Believe? Click here to watch the other messages from this on-going series: https://youtu.be/ROPfS8pm9lc Explore the Sojourn Community and find Jesus through Christianity ⬇️ WEBSITE: https://sojournchurch.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sojournchurchtx/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sojournchurchtx TWITTER: https://twitter.com/sojournchurchtx?lang=en Get involved today! REQUEST A PRAYER: https://sojournchurch.org/prayer-request/ SUBMIT A TESTIMONY: https://sojournchurch.org/testimony/ GET BAPTIZED: https://sojournchurch.org/request-to-be-baptized/ CONNECT WITH A GROUP: https://sojournchurch.org/sojourn-groups/ EVENTS: https://sojournchurch.org/events/#WordofGod#ReligionInSchools
In this series we talk about encountering Jesus, and how everyone should have an encounter with the Holy Spirit. Join us as we continue our series and Pastor Chris McRae discusses How To Receive God's Promise. Explore the Sojourn Community and find Jesus through Christianity ⬇️ WEBSITE: https://sojournchurch.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sojournchurchtx/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sojournchurchtx TWITTER: https://twitter.com/sojournchurchtx?lang=en Get involved today! REQUEST A PRAYER: https://sojournchurch.org/prayer-request/ SUBMIT A TESTIMONY: https://sojournchurch.org/testimony/ GET BAPTIZED: https://sojournchurch.org/request-to-be-baptized/ CONNECT WITH A GROUP: https://sojournchurch.org/sojourn-groups/ EVENTS: https://sojournchurch.org/events/#God'sPromise #FindJesus WE HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT AN ENCOUNTER, AND WE TALKED LAST WEEK ABOUT AN ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS – EVERYONE HAS TO HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS – IT BEGINS WITH THAT ENCOUNTER WE ALSO BELIEVE THAT YOU NEED TO HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT – SO IF YOU HAVE YOUR BIBLES, I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO TURN TO ACTS 1: The Holy Spirit Promised 4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”6 Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be [c]witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” POINT 1. RECEIVE HIS PROMISE THE ONE WHO MAKES THE PROMISE IS THE ONE ON THE HOOK – NOT THE PROMISEE BELIEVE AND RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – POINT 2. RECEIVE HIS PRESENCE JOHN 20:19 The Apostles Commissioned 19 Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were [e]assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” HE FIRST SAYS PEACE BE WITH YOU – HE IS THE PRINCE OF PEACE THEN HE SAYS PEACE TO YOU HIS PRESENCE WE HAVE WITH US POINT 3. RECEIVE HIS POWER ACTS 1:6 - 8 6 Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be [c]witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” ACTS 2:36 36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” 37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” 38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the [k]remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.” POWER TO LIVE LIFE – QUESTION – ARE YOU WALKING IN THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT? ARE YOU LIVING A SPIRIT EMPOWERED LIFE? I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT GOING TO CHURCH, I AM TALING ABOUT A SPIRIT EMPOWERED LIFE THERE IS MORE! TAKE OFF ALL RESTRICTIONS –
Senior Pastor Chris McRae leads this week's Sunday Morning Message at Sojourn Church, where he continues our series about the Word of God. He talks about how the word of God will change you and your life, because the word of God is alive. Explore the Sojourn Community and find Jesus through Christianity ⬇️ WEBSITE: https://sojournchurch.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sojournchurchtx/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sojournchurchtx TWITTER: https://twitter.com/sojournchurchtx?lang=en Get involved today! REQUEST A PRAYER: https://sojournchurch.org/prayer-request/ SUBMIT A TESTIMONY: https://sojournchurch.org/testimony/ GET BAPTIZED: https://sojournchurch.org/request-to-be-baptized/ CONNECT WITH A GROUP: https://sojournchurch.org/sojourn-groups/ EVENTS: https://sojournchurch.org/events/#WordofGod#ChangeYourLife
"You are in the year of the Lord's favor. And so there's a reason for you to look forward to all the things that God has in the next year because you're in this year, and then you're going into another year. Will you accept the acceptable year of the Lord?" Join Pastor Chris McRae for a Holiday message getting us ready to take on the new year ahead. Be sure to subscribe to Sojourn Church for new Sunday Morning Messages each week from many incredible pastors and guest speakers. Explore the Sojourn Community and find Jesus through Christianity ⬇️ WEBSITE: https://sojournchurch.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sojournchurchtx/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sojournchurchtx TWITTER: https://twitter.com/sojournchurchtx?lang=en Get involved today! REQUEST A PRAYER: https://sojournchurch.org/prayer-request/ SUBMIT A TESTIMONY: https://sojournchurch.org/testimony/ GET BAPTIZED: https://sojournchurch.org/request-to-be-baptized/ CONNECT WITH A GROUP: https://sojournchurch.org/sojourn-groups/ EVENTS: https://sojournchurch.org/events/#ChristInChristmas#HappyNewYear
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