Connect a Dream, Part 5: Chasing Dreams

07/25/10

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Part of chasing dreams is leading others to their dreams. Are you helping or hurting others as you chase your dream?


L ook beyond the faults of others       Jude 1:16 – 1 Peter 4:8

Don’t be a grumbler and fault-finder. Mine for people as you would mine for gold; don’t look for dirt, look for gold. Love others beyond and in spite of their “dirt”.

E liminate excuses       Phil 4:13

When someone says they can’t, help them so they can. Influence those you can and they will influence others.

A dd value to someone      Rom 15:1-7

Accept and love people as they are.

D isciple as Jesus did.       Matt 28:19-20

Listen, teach, illustrate, and demonstrate.



Take time during the pursuit of your dream to be a leader for others.

Connect a Dream, Part 4: Who Are We?

07/18/10

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What is our vision? How are we unique?


Encouragement            2 Tim 1:6-7

God did not make us timid! Fan each others’ flames and keep dreams alive!

Challenge            Mark 9:38-41

Just because someone does things differently does not mean they are not glorifying God. Not all worship or ministries look the same, but are designed by God to reach different people.

Connect a Dream, Part 3: Leaving A Legacy

07/11/10

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What do you want your legacy to be?


Prepare            1 Chron 22:5

Prepare for your dream to become reality. Find a mentor to help you along and show you the way.

Pass It On            1 Chron 28:8-9

Be a mentor to someone else. Pass on your dream and share your preparations toward that dream so that the dream will live after you are gone.

Praise Him          1 Chron 29:10-13

Praise Him all along the way toward reaching the goal. And even if you are not the one to reach the end, praise and thank Him for His guiding and loving hand.



L ove unconditionally
E ncourage others – be positive!
G odly character. Mean what you say and say what you mean!
A rm yourself with the truth (ABSOLUTE truth)
C ompassion for others
Y oke yourself to someone else

Connect a Dream, Part 2: Chasing the American Dream

07/04/10

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You are given rights by your creator to pursue Life, Liberty, and Happiness. However, hard work and determination without God is a self made man building his life on a pile of sand.


I – Run            Ecc 2:1-11

In the end nothing is gained under the sun. It will all pass away.

He – Runs            Deut 28:1-13

If you obey God and his word his blessing will be upon you many times.

We – Run          John 15:5

If you remain true to him his blessing will bear you much fruit. Your life will be fulfilled and your dreams will be blessed and you will prosper in his name.

Connect a Dream, Part 1: “I Need Help”

06/27/10

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What is that in your hand?            Exodus 4:2

Use what you have, what you do, and/or what you enjoy to find the mission field He has given to you.

Can This Dead Shed Live?            Ezek 37:1-10

God can bring the dead back. He builds up what was dead and breathes life back into it.

Step by Step          Isaiah 41:20

Ensure that God’s hand is on each step toward achieving your goal. Take His hand away, and you’re on your own.

You Can’t Do It Alone      Exodus 18:18-27

God will send people to help and advise you along the way. Ask for their help and accept it when it is offered.

Hand and Foot      1 Cor 12:12-26

You are a member of the body. At some point, God will stop your dream until you allow His hands (His people) to help complete the dream.

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