The Safe House Podcast

The Safe House Ep. 15 - Don’t Fall Asleep Revelation 21:5 & 2 Corinthians 5:17

Pastor Dr. Charles W. Ferguson

Mitchell Harper

 

bible study note:

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King Speech

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Don’t Fall Asleep

Revelation 21:5

And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

 

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

 

Proposition

Apathy, complacency, and general fatigue can lull our nature to sleep. God is preparing us to be active and prepared for a revolutionary shift in the world carried out by us.

 

Relevant Question

How do we make sure we don’t miss the signs of the change/revolution?

 

Synthesis

1. Recognize that the Creator Is Always Prepared to Create Again

2. Functioning/Living in Christ Creates An Atmosphere for Necessary Change

3. Prepare to Make Funeral Arrangements for the Past

 

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The - Safe House Ep. 14 - 20/20 Vision Test : Proverbs 29:18

Live Service for Jan. 28th, 2024

 

Pastor Dr. Charles W. Ferguson

Bro-Ham Mitchell D. Harper

 

Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

Supplemental Texts

1 Sam. 3:1; 2 Chr. 15:3; Ps. 74:9; Amos 8:11, 12

Ex. 32:25; Luke 11:28; John 13:17; James 1:25

 

Proposition

Vision is the evidence of embracing a prophetic utterance. A prophetic utterance ought to cause the people to move. When the word is not embraced or caught, the people miss the opportunity to grow and go.

 

Relevant Question

How do we gain a sharper vision for our future?

 

Synthesis

1. Embrace the Word of God

2. Work the Word of God

3. Live Within the Boundaries of the Word of God

The Safe House - Ep.13 Let God Cook

Live Service for Jan. 24th, 2024

 

Pastor Dr. Charles W. Ferguson

Co-host: Mitchell D. Harper

 

I Corinthians 1:18-31

Christ the Wisdom and Power of God

18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written,

“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,

and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.”

20 Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach[a] to save those who believe. 22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

26 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards,[b] not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, 29 so that no human being[c] might boast in the presence of God. 30 And because of him[d] you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

Proposition

God uses the methods necessary to get the message and purpose of the Kingdom across to the world. We cannot subject God to our preferences. Rather, we must understand our place and embrace learning the foundation of how God operates.

 

Relevant Question

How do we get out of the way and let God work?

 

Synthesis

1. Come in with humility

2. Understand God has the strategy

3. God’s method doesn’t require our approval, it requires our willingness to serve God’s interest

 

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The Safe house Ep. 12 - Kingdom Workers vs. Plantation Overseers Matthew 9:35-38

Live Service for Jan. 17th, 2024

 

Pastor Dr. Charles W. Ferguson

Co-Host: Mitchell D. Harper

 

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Safe House EP. 11 New Year...New Fire...January 10th! Let’s go!

Pastor Dr. Charles W. Ferguson

Mitchell D. Harper

 

Series: Selective Outrage

The Root of Selective Holiness

Acts 5:12-42

 

Proposition

People demonstrate deep outrage toward methods and ideas used by believers to draw individuals to God. People in the faith constantly debate if it’s God or not. The selective outrage is fueled by selective holiness.

 

Relevant Question

How do we stick with Kingdom business and not Methodology debates?

 

Synthesis

1. Recognize the Mission of the Kingdom first

2. Assess Your Ego

3. Examine Your Motives

4. God is not Subject to Your Opinion

5. Interference is Costly

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