24. Ps. 92:12-14 (NIV)
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree,
they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon;
planted in the house of the Lord,
they will flourish in the courts of our God.
They will still bear fruit in old age,
they will stay fresh and green,
25. Ps. 92:12-14 (NIV)
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree,
they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon;
planted in the house of the Lord,
they will flourish in the courts of our God.
They will still bear fruit in old age,
they will stay fresh and green,
PLANTED precedes FLOURISHING
26. Planted
• This series desires to encourage everyone to
find his / her belonging (planting) and growth
(flourishing) within this community.
31. Planted
• Planted means:
– To take root
– To be a receiver and giver of life
– To feel together
– To grow in tandem
32. Planted
• The Bible is clear that Christianity is lived out
in a community setting
33. Planted
• The Bible is clear that Christianity is lived out
in a community setting
– The nature of God
34. Planted
• The Bible is clear that Christianity is lived out
in a community setting
– The nature of God
– The Creation
35. Planted
• The Bible is clear that Christianity is lived out
in a community setting
– The nature of God
– The Creation
– The journey of Israel as a nation
36. Planted
• The Bible is clear that Christianity is lived out
in a community setting
– The nature of God
– The Creation
– The journey of Israel as a nation
– The Acts 2 Church
37. Planted
Acts 2:40-47
•And with many other words he testified and exhorted
them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse
generation.” Then those who gladly received his word
were baptized; and that day about three thousand
souls were added to them. And they continued
steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in
the breaking of bread, and in prayers Then fear came
upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were
done through the apostles.
38. Planted
Acts 2:40-47
•Now all who believed were together, and had all
things in common, and sold their possessions and
goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had
need.
39. Planted
Acts 2:40-47
•So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and
breaking bread from house to house, they ate their
food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God
and having favor with all the people. And the Lord
added to the church daily those who were being saved.
47. What hinders us from being planted?
• Personal Preference
– I am not “people” type
48. What hinders us from being planted?
• Personal Preference
– I am not “people” type
– I prefer alone
49. What hinders us from being planted?
• Personal Preference
– I am not “people” type
– I prefer alone
– I am an introvert
50. What hinders us from being planted?
• Personal Preference
– I am not “people” type
– I prefer alone
– I am an introvert
“Never allow personal preference to
overwrite Biblical promises”
55. The promises of being “Planted”
• One will grow
• One will flourish
56. The promises of being “Planted”
• One will grow
• One will flourish
• One will produce fruits
57. The promises of being “Planted”
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One will grow
One will flourish
One will produce fruits
One will stay fresh forever
58. The promises of being “Planted”
Mar 4:28
•For the earth yields crops by itself: first the
blade, then the head, after that the full grain in
the head.