The Safe House Podcast

The Safe House - Ep: 10 What Really Matters to God Matthew 25:31-46

Live Service for Dec. 20th, 2023 Pastor Dr. Charles W. Ferguson Co-host: Mitchell D. Harper Proposition It is not enough to talk following Christ. We must care about and demonstrate commitment to what God cares about. Otherwise, we are just committed to talk. Relevant Question Why does service to others mean more than lip service? Synthesis 1. We become the hands and feet of God 2. We lift others from their present condition 3. We become beacons of hope 4. It reflects the importance of our relationship with God Clair United Methodist Church - https://www.clairumc.com/​​ !!!!!DONATE TO THE AMAZING STREAMING TEAM @ - https://bit.ly/2CwmMwT​​ FOR ALL THE AMAZING WORK THAT HAS BEEN DONE DURING THIS TIME!!!!! We do not own the rights to this music. Come join us every Sunday for a Live stream service and if you would like to donate for the church click the link above

Safe House EP. 9: The Reality of Serving God Part 3: Transitioning Well - I Kings 19:15-21

Proposition 
Everyone needs to learn how to transition from one season to another. 

Relevant Question 
What is involved with transitioning well? 

Synthesis
 1. God Qualified People
 2. The Anointing
 3. Willingness to Accept the Responsibility 
 4. Obedience to Mentor

Safe House Ep.8 The Reality of Serving God Part 2: Snacks, Conversation, and Answers - I Kings 19:4-18

Proposition 

God sets practical steps to address our low moments. God also gives solutions to problems and next steps towards our transition. 

 

Relevant Question 

How does God use the practical to lift us from low places?

 

Synthesis 

1.Our Practical Needs Must Be Addressed Before We Consider Our Next Steps 

2.God Will Make Us Listen Beyond the Noise

3.God Provides Relief for the Mission 

4.God Creates an Exit/Transition Strategy 

 

Safe House EP.7 - The Reality of Serving God Part One: Wrestling with Isolation - I Kings 18:20-19:4

Charles Ferguson:

Proposition 

We deal with a great intersection when it comes to life, service, and faith. Even when we do great things for God, aspects of our lives are challenged in significant ways. We must examine and learn healthy ways to face these challenges and acknowledge the reality of our feelings in the face of these difficulties. 

 

Relevant Question

How do we face isolation after completing a mission or assignment from God?

 

Notes

1.Acknowledge the Attributes of Our Assignment

2.Standing with Conviction Draws Out Our Strengths and Weaknesses 

3.“Weariness Makes Cowards of Us All”

4.Loneliness Can Make Us Runaways 

 

 

Patrick English:

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Safe House EP.6 - The Holy Ghost, Visions, & Dreams - Joel 2:28

Proposition 

The challenge of the current state of the church is creating a renewed space for the people of God. We have the opportunity to breathe new life into the dreamer and visionary attributes of our created being. It is a set cycle that is established by God through the Holy Spirit. When one part is weak or nonexistent in the local church, we know for certain that the local congregation will die. 

 

Relevant Question 

How do we continue to be an environment where visionaries and dreamers thrive?

 

Synthesis 

1.Open Ourselves to the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Posture of Receiving)

2.Communicate an Active Gospel (Prophetic Action vs. Pathetic Inaction)

3.Recognize Our Roles in the Kingdom’s Growth (Your Position, Preparing Transition, and Establishing a Future)

Safe House EP.5 - Will You Pay the Price - Matthew 20:20-28

Proposition 

Many people desire to be like Christ for many reasons, but ignore what comes with walking and living in that likeness. There is a price associated with being like Christ.

 

Relevant Question 

What is the cost to walk in the likeness of God?

 

Synthesis 

1.Responsibility (Examine the Call and Purpose of Our Role)

2.Sacrifice (A Life Different From Others)

3.Servanthood (About Others More Than Self)

 

If I Can Help Somebody (Mahalia Jackson)

If I can help somebody, as I pass along,


If I can cheer somebody, with a word or song,


If I can show somebody, how they're travelling wrong,


Then my living shall not be in vain.

Safe House EP.4 - Getting the Full Picture - Mark 9:2-8

Proposition 

A complete image in God presents authority, power, and prophetic living. 

 

Relevant Question 

What is displayed when we present a complete image?

 

Synthesis 

1.Our Connection to Authority (Relationships: God and Others)

2.Our Conviction to Move Differently (Elijah and the Prophetic)

3.Our Access to the Power Needed to Fulfill Our Task (Moses and Holiness)

Safe House EP.3 - Be the Change… - Psalm 4

Proposition 

We have been given responsibility to make certain our environment is better. God is always able, yet we must take responsibility for our contribution to where we are planted. 

 

Relevant Question 

What are our responsibilities to improve our environment?

 

Synthesis 

1.Have Personal Investment (Romans 12:1-2)

2.Willingness to Give (Matthew 10:5-14)

3.Trust God to Work (John 12:27-36)