Focus

The church I attend, San Diego Christian Worship Center, is going through an exciting season. Pastor Art Evans has been preaching on the church’s vision for 2009 which is: “2009 will be the most focused, fruitful and fulfilling year we’ve ever had.”

His first message on being focused was incredible. Here are some highlights:

·         On the subject of focus in the purpose of our church: “Think of a target. The bull’s eye is the focal point, but you need the rings to gain your focus and know what’s most important. You don’t ignore the rings, but they are not your target.”

·         Ephesians 1:17—“wisdom and revelation” We need both, not one or the other.

·         Ephesians 1:18

1.       Hope of your callingàPurpose

2.       Riches of His gloryàProvision

3.       Greatness of His poweràPower

4.       Purpose + Provision + Power = Partnership

·         Matthew 16

·         Verse 16: Who is Jesus?

·         Verse 17: You have to see Jesus yourself

·         Verse 18: Peter means “pebble”. Jesus is saying you’re a part of the Rock(Jesus) and when you  are part of My plan even the gates of Hell won’t conquer you.

·         Nehemiah 6:3—Nehemiah is building the walls and two leaders of the surrounding area were trying to “harm” Nehemiah. “Harm” here means “distract” or “distort”.

·         Nehemiah’s response: “NO, I will  NOT come down” Don’t get distracted. Don’t let your purpose be distorted.