Memorize God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Nashville]

Fuge – Convergence – 2017 Ps. 119:9-11 Why Memorize God’s Word? â—¦9 – keeps me from impurity â—¦10 – keeps me from wandering â—¦11 – keeps me from sinning •I will memorize Scripture as much as I hate sin. •We must discipline our minds to have the Bible accessible even when the Bible is not available. •Scripture memory positions me …

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Worship by the Book [Fuge 2017 Nashville]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence 2 Samuel 6 Theme for the Day: Point of Truth We are not called to justify our opinions but to obey his commandments. The people of God learned how to worship God from those who did not know God. We are called to obey the Word – not imitate the world. It is a dangerous thing …

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Read God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Nashville]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence Psalm 19 The Convergence.  Two paths.  Choose one. •In order to follow God, you need to know where he is going. •You discover God’s ways by studying God’s Word. •“Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.”  1 Tim. 4:7 •Spiritual disciplines are not meant to make you more liked by Jesus but to make you more …

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Teach Me Your Paths [Fuge 2017 Nashville]

TEACH ME YOUR PATHS Convergence – Fuge 2017 1 Sam. 13:8-14; Ps. 25:4-5 Flag Football – Your talent can take you places where your character can’t keep you. Sin can start by refusing to wait on God’s timing which leads to disobeying God’s commands. When we believe we have earned what has been given, we will ultimately take what has …

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Reserved Seating

After God’s Own Heart Reserved Seating (2 Samuel 9) David showed kindness to disabled Mephibosheth by carrying him to the king’s table. Seated with the King of kings, our brokenness is hidden and God’s favor is restored. The King’s Pursuit (2 Sam. 9:1-5) The king was more concerned with keeping his promise than he was securing his protection. Grace seeks …

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This Is the House That God Built

After God’s Own Heart This Is the House That God Built (2 Sam. 7) David wanted to honor God by building him a house, but God had a greater house of which David could never build. The greatest work of our lives will not be what we do for God but what God has done for us. The King’s Plan …

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Worship by the Book

After God’s Own Heart Worship by the Book (2 Samuel 6) When David returned the ark to Jerusalem, he learned how God takes worship very seriously.  We can’t worship God if we neglect the Word of God. Worship Commenced The people of God learned how to worship God from those who did not know God. We are called to obey …

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Traveling Companions [Fuge 2017 Charleston]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence Psalm 1 Point of Connection: The best way to follow God is walking beside others who are going in the same direction. Dangerous Relationship Progression From Psalm 1 Walk in the counsel of the wicked Stand in the way of sinners Sit in the seat of scoffers Those who are closest to me must be closest …

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Reserved Seating [Fuge 2017 Charleston]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence 2 Samuel 9; cf. Rom. 5 The King’s Pursuit (2 Sam. 9:1-5) The king was more concerned with keeping his promise than he was securing his protection. Grace seeks out those who are unqualified to give them what is undeserved. Grace finds us hiding helplessly in barren places. The Servant’s Response (2 Sam. 9:6-8) Being discovered by …

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Pray God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Charleston]

Fuge 2017 – Convergence Ps. 145:14-18 All Scripture is inspired by God.  Psalms are inspired for God. Psalms exist because we do not know how to speak to one so glorious. When we pray Scripture, we are not led by our feelings but guided by truth. Using the day of the month, pray through that psalm or an increment of …

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