Fervent Church
Diverse, Family-Friendly Christian Church in Voorhees & Sewell, NJ
“The Thing Beneath the Thing: Identity” Copy Notes Title: Mine Theme: Identity and stewardship Core Truth: Selfishness begins the moment you believe it’s all on you. INTRO • This parable isn’t about money — it’s about identity. • A talent = about 20 years’ wages. • Burying money was culturally responsible and legally safe. •...Continue reading...
“The Thing Beneath the Thing: Fear” Copy Notes Big Idea: Greed is often fear wearing a financial disguise Outline: 1. Fear asks, “What if I don’t have enough?” (Luke 12:13–16) 2. Fear says accumulation is safer than dependence (Luke 12:17–19; Ecclesiastes 5:10) 3. Fear confuses financial stability with real security (Luke 12:20–21; Hebrews 13:5; 2...Continue reading...
“The Thing Beneath the Thing: Trust” Copy Notes Title: The Thing Beneath the Thing: Trust Theme: Trust beneath the behavior Big Idea: Money reveals what we trust when life feels uncertain Points: 1. Uncertainty exposes what we trust (Luke 12:15) 2. Trust never disappears... it relocates (Proverbs 4:23) 3. Jesus offers a better kind of...Continue reading...
“Flip the Script – Pt. 3” Copy Notes Big Idea Your past—whether trophies or trauma—was never meant to be your home address. In Christ, it becomes the place you launch from, not the place you live in. Point 1 — You’re Not As Good As You Think You Are Text: Philippians 3:4–6 Paul lists his...Continue reading...
“Flip the Script – Pt. 2” Copy Notes Jesus Went Low — Philippians 2 Big Idea: Jesus didn’t climb higher — He stepped lower. Jesus went low for us, so we don’t have to live high on ourselves. 1. Service Over Status Philippians 2:3–7 Jesus didn’t protect His position — He laid it down. Key...Continue reading...
“Flip the Script – Pt. 1” Copy Notes Title: Flip the Script on Circumstances Big Idea: Joy doesn’t come from changing circumstances — it comes from re-centering life on Christ. Outline: 1. Joy is found in purpose, not circumstances (Phil 1:12–14) 2. Joy is found in the process, not progress (Phil 1:6) 3. Joy is...Continue reading...
“The Struggle is Real” Copy Notes Big Idea: Not every hardship is the same. Wisdom is learning what time you’re in — and how God is using it. Points: 1. Storms reveal your foundation (Matt. 7:24–27) 2. Setbacks redirect your path (Gen. 50:20) 3. Seasons form your character (Deut. 8:2; Gal. 6:9) Key Lines: •...Continue reading...
Family Drama – “Manasseh” Copy Notes Title: When It’s Not Too Late Key Texts: 2 Kings 21:1–18; 2 Chronicles 33:1–20; Matthew 1:10 Point 1 — It’s Always a Worship Issue Manasseh didn’t keep his rebellion private: • He normalized idolatry • Corrupted worship • Influenced an entire nation What you tolerate in private eventually teaches...Continue reading...
Family Drama – “David” Copy Notes Title: The Wreck That God Redeemed Big Idea: God redeems what entitlement wrecks Texts: Matthew 1:1, 6; 2 Samuel 11–12 1. Entitlement makes us believe we don’t have to be where God called us (2 Sam. 11:1) 2. Entitlement turns desires into demands (2 Sam. 11:4) 3. Entitlement avoids...Continue reading...
Family Drama – “Rehab” Copy Notes Title: The Scandal Nobody Could Hide Texts: Matthew 1:1–5; Joshua 2:1–18; Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25 Big Idea: God doesn’t consult your reputation before He calls you. His reputation overshadows yours. Point 1: The gap between your reality and your reputation is where God does His best work. Quote: “God...Continue reading...