Northside Church
How important is it to be plugged in? What do you need to plug into? Are you plugged in? What is your power source?
Ephesians 3:14-21 ESV
The importance of getting plugged in
Grafted by God
The Bible speaks of the Gentiles (everyone who is NOT from the Jewish descent) being grafted in.
Something that IS NOT natural, being added to a different root system or source, then pulling nutrients from the NEW root in order to become part of something that they could not be in and of themselves.
Romans 11:17 ESV
Romans 11:19 ESV
Romans 11:23-24 ESV
Knowing what to plug into
There are a lot of sources out there
Politics
1. Addicted to Outrage
2. Constant churning
3. Uncertainty
4. Lack of Control
Science
1. Science and Faith
2. Where the Bible speaks for science, it is 100% accurate
Religion
1. Following a religion is not the same as being saved
2. Religion is a set of rules and guidelines
3. Being saved is a relationship with Christ
4. Religion will NOT get you to Heaven
Church
1. Being an active member is important
2. Burnout is real
3. 80/20 Rule
4. Need for nourishment
Entertainment
1. Music / Movies
2. Video game / Virtual reality
3. Internet / Podcasts
Work / Career
1. Work / Life Balance
2. Stress Management
3. Replaceable
4. Loyalty
The Word of God
Bread of Life
John 6:35 ESV
Living Word
Hebrews 4:12 ESV
Living Water
John 4:10 ESV
John 4:13-14 ESV
Getting plugged in
a. Read the Word
John 17:17 ESV
b. Attend Church
Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV
c. Develop an Active Prayer Life / Learn how to Pray
Luke 11:1 ESV
Romans 12:12 ESV
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
Colossians 4:2 ESV
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV
1 Peter 4:7 ESV
d. Seek Discipleship
John 8:31-32 ESV
2 Timothy 2:1-2 ESV
Luke 9:23-24 ESV
What are you plugged into?
a. What consumes your day
b. What do you find yourself desiring to consume or participate in
c. Where do your affections lie?
1 John 2:15 ESV
Staying fully plugged in
a. Standing firm, letting nothing move us
1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV
b. Work uncompromisingly
James 2:26 ESV
c. Benevolence
James 1:27 ESV
d. Serving where you Work
Colossians 3:22-24 ESV
e. Visiting the shut-ins / incarcerated
Matthew 25:35-36 ESV