Dependence Day by Don Campbell

Advice: Everybody knows how to ride the bull...except the man on his back.

The Backstory (Babylonian Captivity)
Daniel 4
580 B.C.
King Nebuchadnezzar
Marduk vs. Most High God

3 Principles of Leadership

1. Leadership is stewardship
2. You are accountable
3. You are temporary

The Most High God is Sovereign over the kingdoms of men.

We are DEPENDENT upon HIM!

Nebuchadnezzar --> Nabonidus (son-in-law) --> Beshazzar (son)

Daniel 5
Handwriting on the Wall
Mene- God is in control.
Tekel - You are accountable.
Peres - You are temporary.

The History of Persia capturing Babylonian



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The Abundant Life by Don Campbell

You have to go out to the dangerous waters if you want to get the big fish.

John 10:10 - Jesus came to give me the abundant life.

Ephesians 1:18 - Hope...Riches...Power

The Law of the Garbage Truck
People are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage: anger, hatred, disappointment, frustration, and more. As their garbage piles up, they look for a place to dump it. And if you let them, they’ll dump it on you.

Corollary: Life is 10% what you make it....and 90% how you take it.

Ephesians 1:20
Ephesians 2:4 >>> Back to 1:21

Ephesians 2:10 - Workmanship = Masterpiece

I AM GOD'S MASTERPIECE

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Future Shock: A New Heaven and New Earth by Dan Scott

Dan fills in for Don by talking about the implications of the passages on a New Earth and New Heaven.

Revelation 21:1

I Peter 3

Greek Words for "NEW"

• kainos - not new in time (recent), but new as to form or quality

2 Corinthians 5:17

• neos - singifies new in respect of time

Revelation 21:3
Revelation 21:16



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Adventures in Fatherhood by Don Campbell

Gideon and the Original 300
Judges 6 - 8


The Cycle of God's People

1. Rebellion
2. Retribution
3. Remember
4. Repentance
5. Rescued
6. Repeat

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The Art of Choosing Wisely by Don Campbell

Ephesians 5:15-17

Philippians 1:3-8

vs. 7-10: Love, Knowledge, Depth of Insight - - - Diaphero

Hebrews 5:11-14

Philippians 1:9-10

1. Love
2. Knowledge
3. Insight

So you may Discern.




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God's Power Lab by Don Campbell

Genesis 1:1

5 Elements of Creation

• Time
• Energy
• Force
• Space
• Matter

Agriculture - Leviticus 25:1-12
Astronomy - Isaiah 40:22
Biology - Proverbs 6:6-8
Ecology - Deuteronomy 20:19-20, 22:6-7
Medical Issues - Leviticus 13:45-46, Number 19:11-19, Deuteronomy 23:12-13
Mental Health - Proverbs 12:4, 14:30, 15:30, 16:24, 17:22
Archeology - Job 40:15-23

Science - "Knowledge attained through study or practice"




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Larger than Life by Don Campbell

Philippians 1:20-24
To love or die = Win/Win
Acts 9:10-16
The "Opportunity Meeting"

What would I SUFFER for His Name?

Pre-Americanized Gospel
2 Corinthians 4:7-12,16-17





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Who can you Trust? by Don Campbell

John 8:43-44
Children of the Lie

Who can you trust?
Scientists?
Is. 40:22
Job 26:7
Eccl. 1:6-7

2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Romans 8:18-22

Who can you trust?
Media?

Who can you trust?
Politicians?

Who can you trust?
Historians?

Deuteronomy 6:6-9
Psalm 119:105-112





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Mother's Day Angst

Angst is caused by trying to manage situations that fall OUTSIDE one's CIRCLE of CONTROL.

Proverbs 22:6

I Peter 5:6-7
"Cast your cares on Him"

Romans 16:13



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The Love Bank by Don Campbell

5 Ways to Ensure your Love Bank is not Overdrawn

1. Understanding Others (Matthew 7:12)
   "Everybody's weird but me."
   
   
2. Attending to the Little Things (Luke 17:11-19)
   
   
3. Keeping Commitments (II Corinthians 1:17-20)
   "Always under promise & over deliver."
   
   
4. Apologize sincerely...or don't even bother
   "If you are going to bow, then bow low"
   You can not TALK your way out of a problem that you BEHAVE your way into.
   
   
5. Show personal integrity (Matthew 23)
   Honesty is conforming my words to reality.
   Integrity is conforming reality to my words.
   

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Mission Emphasis Day

Don Greer begins by talking about why he supports Missions.

Don Campbell interviews Ron Carter about the Honduras Resource Center.

Sermon Notes

Mark 16:15 - Go Ye means Go Me

Luke 12:15 - The Big Lie

II Corinthians 8:2-5 - Partners in Ministry

Giving ourselves to God First

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Seek first to Understand then to be Understood

Cecil B. De Miles - "You can not break the Laws of God, you can only be broken against them."

Usually when there is a communication problem the root is someone is not using his ears.
Diagnose before you Prescribe

• James 1:19
• Proverbs 1:5

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