The Epic Life - Bob Hallman

Palm Sunday: Jehovah Shammah - The Present One - Part 2 (2 Sam 23)

Pastor Bob teaches from 2 Samuel 23 and highlights one of the mighty men mentioned, Shammah, who stationed himself in a field of lentils and defended it. God called him at that moment to take his stand in that field. In its noun form, Shammah means the one who is present. It's the one who shows up.
There's one other place in the Bible where this word is used, Ezekiel 48, and it's used of Jehovah Shammah. The Lord is describing, through the prophet,  the end times and the new Jerusalem coming down out of heaven and the place is called Jehovah Shama, which means the Lord is there.  
When Jesus Christ went alone to the cross, in essence he was standing his ground. He wouldn't renounce his deity, mission or messiahship and for that he hung on the cross and he took all of the weight, penalty and suffering that belonged to us upon his shoulders. And for that brief time that he took that entire embodiment of the sin of the world upon himself, he was alone, just like our friend Shammah.  What Christ did on a nondescript day in the Middle East 2000 years ago is now bearing fruit that people could have never imagined.   (~2002)
May God bless you through this message! 
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Palm Sunday: Jehovah Shammah - The Present One - Part 1 (2 Sam 23)

Pastor Bob teaches from 2 Samuel 23 and highlights one of the mighty men mentioned, Shammah, who stationed himself in a field of lentils and defended it. God called him at that moment to take his stand in that field. In its noun form, Shammah means the one who is present. It's the one who shows up.
There's one other place in the Bible where this word is used, Ezekiel 48, and it's used of Jehovah Shammah. The Lord is describing, through the prophet,  the end times and the new Jerusalem coming down out of heaven and the place is called Jehovah Shama, which means the Lord is there.  
When Jesus Christ went alone to the cross, in essence he was standing his ground. He wouldn't renounce his deity, mission or messiahship and for that he hung on the cross and he took all of the weight, penalty and suffering that belonged to us upon his shoulders. And for that brief time that he took that entire embodiment of the sin of the world upon himself, he was alone, just like our friend Shammah.  What Christ did on a nondescript day in the Middle East 2000 years ago is now bearing fruit that people could have never imagined.   (~2002)
May God bless you through this message! 
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Operation Andrew - Part 2

Effective evangelism is built on relationships.  The earliest New Testament example of this is Andrew, who found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus (John 1:40-42).  This is a basic pattern for all evangelism.  One person who has found new life, meaning and forgiveness through an encounter with Jesus Christ is motivated by love to bring another to experience that same relationship with the Savior.  This is what must happen in all evangelism methods. All Christians have webs of relationships in their lives: family, friends, neighbors, fellow employees, students, casual acquaintances and others. 
Church growth specialists have pointed out that the greatest outreach occurs through these relationships. 80% of the unchurched who receive Christ as Savior do so as the result of a personal invitation from a friend.  Most Christians can point to a caring person who prayed for them.  In fact, God has placed each Christian in the center of a web of relationships with persons to whom you can tell the Good News of Jesus Christ.
May God bless you through this message! 
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Operation Andrew - Part 1

Effective evangelism is built on relationships.  The earliest New Testament example of this is Andrew, who found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus (John 1:40-42).  This is a basic pattern for all evangelism.  One person who has found new life, meaning and forgiveness through an encounter with Jesus Christ is motivated by love to bring another to experience that same relationship with the Savior.  This is what must happen in all evangelism methods. All Christians have webs of relationships in their lives: family, friends, neighbors, fellow employees, students, casual acquaintances and others. 
Church growth specialists have pointed out that the greatest outreach occurs through these relationships. 80% of the unchurched who receive Christ as Savior do so as the result of a personal invitation from a friend.  Most Christians can point to a caring person who prayed for them.  In fact, God has placed each Christian in the center of a web of relationships with persons to whom you can tell the Good News of Jesus Christ.
May God bless you through this message! 
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Word of Encouragement - Romans 8

Following a missions report about the Philippines, Pastor Bob gives a Word of Encouragement from Romans 8.  [2014]
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Advancing the Kingdom - Acts 1:8

The Bible tells us that we're to make disciples of all nations and we're to equip and train for ministry. This is what the church is called to do. Ephesians 4:11-12 says, "God raises up pastors and teachers and evangelists for the purpose of equipping and training the people for the work of ministry."  May this message encourage you to move from spectating to participating.  [2011]
May God bless you through this message! 
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Small Groups: The Renaissance - Part 2

Last week: “Small Groups: The Biblical Foundation”
The Activities of The Early Church
The Atmosphere of The Early Church
The Fruit of The Early Church
This week: “The Renaissance of Small Groups”
Definition of Renaissance: French for “rebirth”
Historically, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Florence in the Late Middle Ages and later spread to the rest of Europe.
Contention:  We need a Renaissance of small groups in the ministry!

Small Groups: The Renaissance - Part 1

Last week: “Small Groups: The Biblical Foundation”
The Activities of The Early Church
The Atmosphere of The Early Church
The Fruit of The Early Church
This week: “The Renaissance of Small Groups”
Definition of Renaissance: French for “rebirth”
Historically, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Florence in the Late Middle Ages and later spread to the rest of Europe.
Contention:  We need a Renaissance of small groups in the ministry!
May God bless you through this message! 
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Small Groups: The Biblical Foundation - Part 2 (Acts 2:42-47)

It's exciting to be a part of a growing church, but we can also face growing pains: becoming focused on buildings and activities over relationships. People can visit for weeks and not make a connection. That’s a problem in light of the fact that we have God-given needs for love, acceptance and significance (with God and with one another).
Interesting Church Study:
85% of those who joined the average church will not be there a year later.
90% of new members would stay in church if they:
Made 4-8 close friendships within the church
They belong to a fellowship group
They can articulate their faith
If we want a New Testament church experience, there isn’t a better place to begin than Acts 2:42-47, which provides insight into the life of the early church!
In Hawaii, the term 'ohana means family. The term Ohana Fellowship is another way for describing the Small Group experience.
(2009)
May God bless you through this message! 
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Small Groups: The Biblical Foundation - Part 1 (Acts 2:42-47)

It's exciting to be a part of a growing church, but we can also face growing pains: becoming focused on buildings and activities over relationships. People can visit for weeks and not make a connection. That’s a problem in light of the fact that we have God-given needs for love, acceptance and significance (with God and with one another).
Interesting Church Study:
85% of those who joined the average church will not be there a year later.
90% of new members would stay in church if they:
Made 4-8 close friendships within the church
They belong to a fellowship group
They can articulate their faith
If we want a New Testament church experience, there isn’t a better place to begin than Acts 2:42-47, which provides insight into the life of the early church!
In Hawaii, the term 'ohana means family. The term Ohana Fellowship is another way for describing the Small Group experience.
(2009)
May God bless you through this message! 
The Epic Life3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com