Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough 1 Chronicles 14: And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. 10 And David enquired of God, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? And wilt thou deliver them into mine hand?” And the Lord said unto him, “Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.” 11 So they came up to Ba’al-Perazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, “God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters:” therefore they called the name of that place Ba’al-Perazim. 12 And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire. Ba’al Perazim: ‘The Master Breaks Through’

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough Defined by boundaries

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough Q: How do you know you’re still here? A: You haven’t got wet yet.

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough

You gotta have skin, All you really need is skin: Skin's the thing That if you've got it outside Keeps your insides in. Alan Sherman

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough Romans 12: 1, 2 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough Jabez: 1 Chronicles 4: 9,10 9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bare him with sorrow.” 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!” And God granted him that which he requested. Name Experience Expectations of others

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough Jabez: 1 Chronicles 4: 9,10 Jabez: Understands that it’s not God’s will for him to be defined by his name (Eph 5: 17). Is assertive in his prayer (Jer 29: 13). Prays according to what is in his heart (by faith) rather than according to what he sees (Heb 11: 1, 2). Name Experience Expectations of others Jabez: 1 Chronicles 4: 9,10 And God granted him that which he requested.

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough When an idea comes from God … Test it. Act on it. Be decisive – don’t be deflected. Go with the first impulse, not the second!

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough Jeremiah 20:9 He faced opposition and decided not to speak any more … I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay. 1 Corinthians 9: 16 Paul is compelled to preach… For necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough 1 Chronicles 14: And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. 10 And David enquired of God, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? And wilt thou deliver them into mine hand?” And the Lord said unto him, “Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.” 11 So they came up to Ba’al-Perazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, “God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters:” therefore they called the name of that place Ba’al-Perazim. 12 And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire. Ba’al Perazim: ‘The Master Breaks Through’

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough Matthew 16: 16, 18 Simon Peter answered and said, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” … thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. The bed-rock (petra): the revelation that Jesus is the Christ is the Son of the Living God Peter (petros) – a rock

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough Philippians 2: 5-11 The humility of Christ 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough Philippians 2: 5-11 The exaltation of Christ 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Sunday 1 st July – Lord of the Breakthrough What is the secret of our breakthrough? It starts with knowing Jesus and understanding what He has done – for everyone, but especially for us.