Arise Church with Brent Simpson

How can I have financial freedom? | Chasing Carrots Pt.3 | Pastor Brent Simpson

Galatians 5:1, 6, 13-14, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, John 8:36, Luke 16:1-14 1. You were called to be free! 2. When freedom is misused, it leads us right back to bondage. 3. When freedom is used correctly it leads to serving others. Reflection Questions: What, in your opinion, is the difference between financial freedom and financial wealth? Do you serve money or does money serve you? How are you using your freedom to serve others?

How do I create a budget? | Chasing Carrots Pt.2 | Pastor Tina Blount

The Principle of Budgeting Budgeting is simply a written cash flow for your money. Baggage Issue #1: Restrictive Regimen Baggage Issue #2: Number Phobia Baggage Issue #3: Beyond the Budget Mindset. Stewardship as expressed in the Bible means that we are giving back to God everything that belongs to Him. 1 Corinthians 10:26, Matthew 25:14-30 God expects us to Him an increase. His resources faithfully and to bring We need to tell our money where to go instead of wondering where it went Budgeting Creates Peace on Paper! Matthew 6:21, Matthew 25:23

How do I tithe? | Chasing Carrots Pt.1| Pastor Brent Simpson

Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 22:7

1. If you want God’s blessing you must put Him first. Matthew 6:33

2. Tithing is the way you put Him first in your finances.

Genesis 14:18-20, 28:22, Exodus 23:19 , Deuteronomy 26:1-2, 13-15, Matthew 23:23, Hebrews 7:1-8 -

Tithing is a principle, not a law.

3. Tithing is a trust challenge.

Proverbs 23:4, Malachi 3:6-12 4. Tithing is a heart issue.

- Money is the number one thing in competition with your heart.

Matthew 6:21, Matthew 6:24

Reflection Questions: Do you struggle to trust God with your finances? Why or why not? Do you want God’s blessing in your finances? What steps can you take this week to put God first in your finances?

How do I handle stress during my marriage? | Love Songs| Part 3| Pastor Pete & Whitney Kramer

Overcoming adversity in marriage

Before stress happens decide that "Nothing's gonna stop us now!"

Stress #1: Marriage

Take this step: Connection

Stress #2: Death

Take this step: Communication

Stress #3: Baby

Take this step: Community

Stress #4: Moving

Take this step: Celebration

Stress #5: New job

Take this step: Coaching

Genesis 2:22-24 James 1:19 John 14:27 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Psalm 37:23-24

REFLECTION QUESTIONS: Which stress point is true of your life right now?

Which "C" step do you need to take?

What is one thing I can fight for the sake of my marriage?

How Can I Stay Faithful In My Marriage | Love Songs | Part 2 | Brent & Ada Simpson

We are built for love songs because we are built to love. Over 40% of marriages are affected by infidelity.

Exodus 20:14

You shall not commit adultery.

Proverbs 6:32

But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.

Hebrews 13:4

Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.

Ten keys to maintaining faithfulness in your marriage 1. Never think it couldn’t happen to me.

Proverbs 16:18

2. Stay away from anything that turns you on that’s not your spouse.

Song of Solomon 8:4,

Matthew 5:28

3. Don’t be alone with the opposite sex.

4. Be careful accepting gifts from the opposite sex.

5. Be careful accepting compliments from the opposite sex.

6. If you feel someone is “coming on to you” tell your spouse.

7. If there is someone you don’t feel comfortable being around your spouse, let them know.

8. Be intimate spiritually and emotionally.

9. If you start to feel an emotional or physical attraction to someone else, leave.

10. Do not deny sex for long periods.

1 Corinthians 7:5

Reflection Questions: What damage have you seen done in marriages due to infidelity?

Which of these 10 keys is your marriage weakest in? What is a step you can take this week to create a stronger marriage?

How to fight for my marriage? | Love Songs| Part 1 | Ken & Madonna McAnulty

Marriages don’t stay together because “you fooled around and fell in love”.   1.      Talk about “Priority”. 2.      “Yeah I would fight for you.” 3.      Believe it’s “because you love me” 4.      Fight for “The Love of a lifetime”     Questions 1.      What are your top priorities as people? Do they match? Can they work together? 2.      What is one thing I can fight for the sake of my marriage? 3.      Where can I be more selfless?

How Do I Know If I’m Anointed? | Creating Galaxies| Part Four | Brent Simpson

1. To be anointed means to be set apart and empowered for a specific task.            

- God still anoints today. This was not just for Biblical times.  

2. The anointing is for everyone.

Acts 2:1-4, 2:38-39, 4:31, 10:44-46, 19:1-7, 1 Cor 1:21-22, 12:12-14  

3. The anointing is for you! You have been set apart and called for a specific ministry.         

    - God wants to ordain you in your calling and your mission field.         

    - God anoints “normal people” to do the ministry.            

- You are a missionary to your sphere of influence.  

Reflection Questions:

What is your area of calling, empowerment, and/or influence?

How are you using this influence for God’s service? What does/can your specific workplace/community mission/ministry look like?

Did you know God prefers to live in mobile homes? | Creating Galaxies| Part Three| Brent Simpson

1 Peter 2:4-10, 4:10-11 1

Peter 2:4-10 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him—

5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

6 For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”

7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”

8 and, “A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.

9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 1 Peter 4:10-11 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

1. You Are a Living Temple (A mobile home for God).

1 Peter 1:5, 2 Samuel 7:1-17 , Matthew 12:6, John 2:18-19 , Matthew 24:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:19 - God preferred living in a mobile home!

2. You Are a Mobile Priest.

1 Peter 2:9a 3.

You Are a Proclaimer of God’s Praises (a preacher).

1 Peter 2:9b 4.

You Are Gifted to Minister.

1 Peter 4:10-11

Reflection Questions:

Do you struggle to believe that you are a minister? If so, why?

Where is your place of ministry?

How can you minister to someone this week?

Who is called into full time ministry? | State of the Church Address | Brent Simpson

1. From the earliest times humans have worshipped stars. Psalm 139:7-12, Exodus 20:18-19, Psalm 19:1 - Human nature is to create high (mysterious and talented) priests in high (mysterious and lofty) places and self-submit to them. 2. Isolated human stars are destructive to the Church. Matthew 16:13-20, John 3:30 - When the church becomes a show, we look for a star showman. - Christian "stars" are ultimately destructive to the church because Jesus is the only star of the church. - Leaders that focus on natural ability and platform, who desire fame, will replicate followers who seek the same. 3. At Arise, we will create a galaxy, by cultivating stars. Revelation 1:16,20, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 - It's time to reestablish the priesthood of all believers. • Arise will be the soil that allows others to shine - We want people to say "Those people at ARISE are amazing", not "that pastor at ARISE is amazing. Reflection Question: What was your testimony in this "State of the Church Address'? Do you believe the church has a "star" problem? Why or why not? Are you ready to experience the fullness of what God has called you to become?

How to have faith in the midst of frustration | From Faith To Frustration: Keren Emmanuel

Sometimes in our faith walk, we can get frustrated instead of having faith. Let's take a look at how to have faith and trust in God in the middle of frustration.