10-8-23 Setlist: Praise Gratitude Jireh New Name Written Down In Glory Sermon Notes: Pastor Hooper Sr. Key Verse: We must pay much closer attention than ever to the things that we have heard, so that we do not [in any way] drift away from truth. Hebrews 2:1 (AMP) Key Verse: But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. Colossians 1:23 Key Passage: Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, … 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Key Passage: “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ Matthew 7:21-23 Key Verse: Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups… Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it. 2 Corinthians 13:5 (MSG) Key Verse: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 Key Passage: And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Hebrews 12:1b-2a Key Passage: Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen. Jude 1:24-25 Discussion Questions: 1. What do you feel like God is saying to you through this message? 2. How can you slay this "dragon" of spiritual drifting and seek after God? 3. Which point really spoke to you during this message? How can you apply it to your life?