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Credo | Week 5 | Preparing for Revival | Pastor Don Ross | Life Center Tacoma Isaiah 43:16-21 (NIV) Big Idea: We can awaken a hunger for the reality of God. 1. The Great Awakening, 1734-1743. “It pleased God to display his free and sovereign mercy in the conversion of a great multitude of souls in a short space of time, turning them from a formal, cold and careless profession of Christianity, to the lively exercise of every Christian grace, and the powerful practice of our holy religion.” -Jonathan Edwards 2. The Second Great Awakening, 1800-1840. 3. The Businessmen's Revival, 1857-1858. 4. The Civil War Revival, 1861-1865. 5. The Urban Revivals, 1875-1885. 6. The Revivals of 1905-1906. 7. The Azusa Street Revival, 1906. [Picture of Vereide half slide] 8. The Post-World War II Awakening. 9. The Charismatic Renewal and Jesus Movement. 10. The Mid-1990s Revivals. Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) Isaiah 43:20-21 (NIV) Matthew 5:6 (NIV) 10 Characteristics of Spiritual Revival 1. Timing 2. Prayer 3. The Wor

Credo | Week 4 | What We Believe About Humanity & Salvation | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Humanity was CREATED GOOD Genesis 1:26-28, 31 (CSB) Humanity was created as IMAGE BEARERS Humanity CHOSE REBELLION against a good God Humanity is UNABLE to UNDO what sin has done The story doesn't stop with our SIN, because God has provided the SOLUTION. Romans 5:12, 19 (CSB) Jesus has done for ME what I can't do for MYSELF. Face REALITY Embrace GRACE Ephesians 2:8-9 (CSB) “So then, whether we are condemned or justified, whether we are spiritually alive or dead, depends on which humanity we belong to—whether we still belong to the old humanity initiated by Adam, or to the new humanity initiated by Christ.” -John Stott

What We Believe About The Holy Spirit | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Holy Spirit Empowerment isn't a LUXURY - It's a NECESSITY Garden - Tabernacle - Temple - Us 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19-20 (CSB) Acts 1:8 (CSB) Acts 19:1-6 (CSB) Ephesians 5:18 (CSB) Holy Spirit is GOD Genesis 1:1-2; Acts 5:3-4 Holy Spirit is a PERSON and PERSONAL John 15:26 Holy Spirit FILLS and DWELLS 1 Corinthians 3:16 Holy Spirit EMPOWERS Acts 1:8 Holy Spirit gives GIFTS 1 Corinthians 12:7 Holy Spirit can be QUENCHED and GRIEVED Ephesians 4:30 Holy Spirit filling is both INITIAL and ONGOING Ephesians 5:18 Holy Spirit leads us into TRUTH John 14:26; 16:13 Holy Spirit confirms our STANDING Romans 8:16 Holy Spirit is our second ADVOCATE John 14:16 How do I grow deeper in my relationship with the Holy Spirit? Daily welcome the Holy Spirit to SPEAK and WORK John 14:26 (CSB) Acts 1:8 (CSB) Pursue and invite an ONGOING FILLING Ephesians 5:15-18 (CSB) Jeremiah 12:13 (CSB) Align with

CREDO | Week 2 | What We Believe About God | Pastor Doug Myers | Life Center Tacoma Our Statement of Faith About God: We believe there is one God who is the Creator and the Leader of the universe. He eternally exists in three persons: the Father (God), the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit. -Genesis 1:1; Matthew 28:19 The God of the Bible is ONE God! Genesis 1:1 (CSB) John 1:1-5 (CSB) The God of the Bible is GOOD! Exodus 34:5-6 (CSB) The God of the Bible is PERSONAL! Hebrews 1:1-3 (CSB) We Believe: 1. There is ONE God 2. God is CREATOR of heaven & earth, and REDEEMER of mankind 3. God is GOOD 4. God is ALL POWERFUL, ALL KNOWING, and EVERYWHERE ALL THE TIME 5. God is PERSONAL and DESIRES TO BE KNOWN 6. God is ETERNALLY EXISTENT 7. God EXISTS IN THREE PERSONS: FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT

What you BELIEVE about the BIBLE has IMPLICATIONS. John 5:39-40 (CSB) Luke 24:44 (CSB) Life Center's Statement of Faith On What We Believe About the Bible: We believe that the entire Bible is the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God and that the authors were moved by the Spirit to write the books of Scripture. The words of the Bible are the primary source for teaching and equipping Christians for a life of righteousness. (2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16-17) We can believe the importance of scripture in PRINCIPLE, and still not experience its POWER. The Bible is INSPIRED. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 CSB The Bible is AUTHORITATIVE. 2 Peter 1:20-21 CSB The Bible is ALIVE. Hebrews 4:12 CSB "Simply put, we cannot truthfully say we are followers of Jesus if we neglect or refuse to obey what the Bible tells us, or if we use it in self-serving ways that are not what God originally intended." -Ray Lubeck, “Reading the Bible for a Change”

Confession & Comfort | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Forgiveness is the FOUNDATION of FELLOWSHIP. -Psalm 51:1-4; 6-7; 10-12; 14-17 (CSB) We pray like SIN is SERIOUS. "So every sin is cosmic treason - it is overthrowing the rule of the one to whom you owe everything." - Tim Keller We pray like GOD is GRACIOUS. -Psalm 103:8-10 (CSB) -Colossians 2:14 (CSB) We pray like CONFESSION renews CONNECTION. -1 John 1:9 (CSB) We pray with CONFIDENCE in His COMFORT. -Psalm 23 (CSB)

Don't Forget | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Gratitude grows as we RECEIVE and REMEMBER the GOODNESS of God Psalm 103:1-14 (CSB) The goodness of His BENEFITS Psalm 103:1-5 (CSB) The goodness of His CHARACTER Psalm 103:6-10 (CSB) Exodus 34:6-7 (CSB) The goodness of His LOVE Psalm 103:11-14 (CSB)

Unshakable Hope | Pastor Doug Myers | Life Center Tacoma Romans 8:28 (CSB) Love is our PRIORITY Matthew 22:37-38 (CSB) PURPOSE is our road map PERSPECTIVE is our compass John 15:1-2 (CSB) PATIENCE IN THE PROCESS is the vehicle to get you through Galatians 5:22-23 (CSB)

Take On His Rest | Pastor Nate Birdine | Life Center Tacoma Matthew 11:28-30 (CSB) Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG) All of us are invited into rest Trade in the heavy for the light Intentionally create spaces for holy pauses

Walk the Walk | Pastor Josiah Thomas | Life Center Tacoma Acts 3:1-10 (CSB) #1. Walk with eyes open Acts 3:3-4 (CSB) #2. Walk in authority Acts 3:5-6 (CSB) #3. Walk in faith Acts 3:7 (CSB) Acts 3:8-9 (CSB)

What If Jesus Was Serious | Week 6 | Apply It | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma If Jesus was serious... we won't just ADMIRE His teaching, we will APPLY it. Matthew 4:23-25 (CSB) Matthew 7:24-29 (CSB) Jesus' words aren't just ADVICE; they have AUTHORITY I must have a PRACTICED faith, not just a PROFESSED faith I am STRUCTURED to endure the STORMS James 1:22-25 (CSB)

What If Jesus Was Serious? | Week 5 | Freedom From Worry | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Ecclesiastes 5:10 (CSB) If Jesus was serious... He is our SECURITY. If Jesus is our security... we can experience FREEDOM from worry. Matthew 6:19-34 (CSB) The PURSUIT of POSSESSIONS The BLINDING of MATERIALISM The DOUBT of God's POWER to PROVIDE TRANSFORM to a SPIRIT-LED heart instead of a "STUFF" led heart TAKE ACCOUNT of what you are TRULY SERVING TRUST God's POWER to PROVIDE The Mathematics of Worry: Worry ADDS nothing Worry SUBTRACTS your faith Worry MULTIPLIES anxiety Worry DIVIDES life

Message Title - It’s Time… 2 Samuel 9:3-7 CSB You can’t find your way if you don’t have his word Your location doesn’t determine your identity Don’t lower the bar by settling in Lo-debar Don’t get stuck where you were dropped The posture of your heart will determine your place in the palace There is a place for you at the King’s Table Don’t give the enemy a seat at this table Isaiah 61:1-3 CSB He broke you out to bring you to your breakthrough Come back to the table

What if Jesus Was Serious | Week 4 | Out of the Ordinary | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Matthew 5:38-48 (CSB) If Jesus was serious... then ORDINARY should not be our STANDARD RELEASE the need to get even REMEMBER the generosity that God has shown you RESET your perspective through prayer Philippians 2:15 (CSB)

What if Jesus Was Serious? | Week 3 | Inside-Out Righteousness | Pastor Doug Myers | Life Center Tacoma Matthew 5:17-20 (CSB) Matthew 23:25-28 (CSB) It's a HEART thing Ezekiel 36:26 (CSB) Matthew 12:33-34 (CSB) The heart is a HIM thing Ezekiel 36:26 (CSB) The fruit is a ME thing Matthew 5:19b (CSB)

What If Jesus Was Serious | Week 2 | Who is Blessed? | Pastor Eric Boles | Life Center Tacoma Beatitude #1: Blessed are the POOR... Matthew 5:3 (CSB) Beatitude #2: Blessed are those who MOURN... Matthew 5:4 (CSB) Beatitude #3: Blessed are the HUMBLE... Matthew 5:5 (CSB) Beatitude #4: Blessed are those who HUNGER and THIRST... Matthew 5:6 (CSB) Beatitude #5: Blessed are the MERCIFUL... Matthew 5:7 (CSB) Beatitude #6: Blessed are the PURE IN HEART... Matthew 5:8 (CSB) Beatitude #7: Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS... Matthew 5:9 (CSB) Beatitude #8: Blessed are those who are PERSECUTED... Matthew 5:10 (CSB)

What If Jesus Was Serious | Week 1 | Selective Hearing | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Matthew 5:1-2 (CSB) If Jesus was serious... then He actually EXPECTS us to DO what He SAID. Skye Jethani Quote What have I HEARD from Jesus? Has my HEARING led to LEARNING? Has my LEARNING turned into LIVING? John Ortberg Quote 1 Samuel 15:22 (CSB)

Heart Work | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Follow JESUS, not your HEART. Jeremiah 17:9-10 (CSB) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 10:1-13 (CSB) You can't trust every DESIRE Genesis 4:7 (CSB) Run the RACE and run for YOUR LIFE 1 Peter 2:11 (CSB) You can trust God's PROVISION "You cannot sin as much as God can forgive." -Alistar Begg

An Encounter with Jesus | Dr. Brandon Beals | Life Center Tacoma The Gospel is unstoppable when it is shared by people filled with the Holy Spirit Acts 3:1-5 (NIV) Being filled with the Holy Spirit changes everything! Luke 5:1-3 (NIV) Saved Luke 5:5 (NIV) Luke 5:11 (NIV) Surrendered Mark 16:7 (NIV) John 21:1-4 (NIV) Saturated Peter is different Acts 3:2-6, 8b-10, 11, 19 (NIV) Are you really different? The Holy Spirit fills us. It should change everything!

Family Matters | Week 6 | Finding Rest | Pastor Karina Torres | Life Center Tacoma Matthew 11:28-30 (CSB) Psalms 23:1-6 (CSB) To find REST we must first COME to Jesus To find rest, we must UNDERSTAND the WEIGHT of our burden To find rest, we must TRUST that HE'S GOT IT Isaiah 40:28-31 (CSB) Philippians 4:8 (CSB) To find rest, we must LEARN FROM JESUS and approach life with HUMILITY