From the Pulpit to the Pickup with D.J. Horton

Leadership Episode 2: Prayer Trumps Plan Ft. Guest: Pastor Adam Siskey

Most Christians will say that there is power in prayer. They'll even say they want to pray about everything. Sadly, though, there is often a disconnect between what we say about prayer and what we do in prayer. We run the risk of operating our churches, businesses, ministries, and lives at a high level, yet without the power, presence, and movement of God. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and guest Pastor Adam Siskey for a discussion on the importance of allowing prayer to trump our well-laid plans. 

Leadership Episode 1: The Lord is Honored Ft. Guest: Kevin Drake

Join Dr. D.J. Horton and special guest Kevin Drake, the Executive Director of Upward Sports, as they discuss the first of ten leadership characteristics: The Lord is honored. Culture is going to happen in your organization, whether it's a business or a church, whether you want it to or not. You will have a culture. Learn more in this episode about how to create an intentional culture that honors the Lord over having an accidental one that may not. 

Way of Worship: Final Instructions - Exodus 31

God designed us physically and spiritually to work and rest.

2 Final Instructions:

1. Work for His Glory (v.1-11)

2. Rest for His Glory (v.12-18)

When we look at the Sabbath:

• We Look Up

• We Look In

• We Look Back

• We Look Forward

• We Look Out!

 

Way of Worship: Finishing Touches

Exodus 30

Moses is given four finishing touches:

1. The Incense of Intercession          (v.1-10, 34-38)

      - Prayer was the primary purpose of the altar

      - We need a high priest who prays for us

2. The Payment of Provision (v.11-16)

3. The Continuation of Cleansing (v.17-21)

4. The Aroma of Anointing (v. 22-33)

Does your life have the the aroma of Christ?

Way of Worship: To Serve Him - Exodus 29

Exodus 29

When God calls someone to Himself...

1. Their Soul must be Cleansed (v.1-4)

2. Their Self must be Clothed (v.5-9)

3. Sin must be Covered (v.10-18)

4. Their Service must be Consecrated (v. 19-34)

Application of an Ordination:

1. Is your soul clean?

2. Is your self clothed?

3. Is your sin covered?

4. Is your service consecrated?

Way of Worship: Clothes Make the Man

Exodus 28 

1. Clothed For His Glory

- The office of the High Priest 

- The outfit of the High Priest 

Verses to note:

v.2-3-Requirement of God

v.12-Remembrance before God

v.29-Representation before God

v.30-Request before God

v.38-Redemption before God

v.40-Reverence before God

2. Clothed In His Glory

The outfit of The Great High Priest 

3. Clothed By His Glory

4. Clothed For His Glory

- Spiritual Clothing for Character

- Spiritual Clothing for Conflict

He was clothed in glory to remove your filthy rags.

He died for you naked.

You will not serve him that way. 

Way of Worship: Lessons from the Layout - Exodus 27

Exodus 27

Notice...

I. The Lessons from the Altar. v.1-8

The altar is physical reminder of…

• The Fear of God
• The Forgiveness of God

II. The Lessons from the Courtyard.     v.9-19

III. The Lessons from the Lamp and Oil v.20-21

Is there room in the spaces of your life for

…the fear of God?

…the forgiveness of God?

…the favor of God?

…the fellowship of God?

…the faithfulness of God?

…faithfulness to God?

 

Way of Worship: God In The Plans - Exodus 26

Plans Matter

A great question to ask:
What does this teach us about God?

We learn:

1. The Demand and Desire for the Tabernacle Display the Faithfulness of God

2. The Design and Detail of the Tabernacle Display the Glory of God

3. The Distance and Division of the Tabernacle Display the Holiness of God

Drawing Near

Holding Tighter

Helping One Another

 

Way of Worship: Preparing for His Presence

Exodus 25

Do you thirst for the presence of God?

We see...

1. The Focus of Preparing for His Presence (v.8)

2. The Funding of Preparing for His Presence (v.1-9)

3. The Furnishings of Preparing for His Presence (v.10-40)

 -The Ark

-The Table

-The Lampstand

 

Marked: The Weakness of Wanting

Exodus 20:17-21

Wisdom about your wants

1. The Distinctiveness of Coveting

   Coveting is Covert.

   Coveting is Comprehensive.

2. The Deception of Coveting

     Deception related to your neighbor

     Deception related to your God

     Deception related to yourself

3. The Danger of Coveting

4. The Defeat of Coveting

 Conquering Coveting:

• Call it and confess it
• Count your blessings
• Contemplate the Cross and Communion with Christ
• Celebrate the blessings of others
• Chase people