A FRESH START IN CHRIST
January 5, 2025
Pastor Daven Hee
Innovative Concepts Mission:
Reaching and redeeming the Unchurched, Making Disciples,
and Multiplying Leaders who establish vibrant churches,
bringing hope and renewal to every community we serve,
to further the expansion of God’s Kingdom.
INTRO
Good morning and Happy New Year, Family!
As we stand at the starting line of 2025,
we are filled with a sense of hope
and anticipation.
The start of a new year is a gift
from God—an opportunity
to reset, refocus, and realign our lives
with His purpose.
It is a time to leave behind the burdens of the past
and embrace the promises of the future.
“Do you see what this means—
all these pioneers who blazed the way,
It means we’d better get on with it.
Strip down, start running—and never quit!
No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins.
Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished
Study how He did it.
Because He never lost sight of where He was headed—
He could put up with anything
along the way: Cross, shame, whatever.
And now He’s there, in the place of honor,
When you find yourselves flagging in your faith,
go over that story again, item by item,
He plowed through.
That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!”
—Hebrews 12:1-3 MSG
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.” —Isaiah 40:31 NLT
Let me ask you: What are you hoping for in 2025?
What changes do you long to see in your life, your family,
or your relationship with God?
As we explore today’s message, I pray you’ll find encouragement
to move forward with faith, hope, and love.
TEXT
“Devote yourselves to prayer
with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities
to speak about His mysterious plan concerning Christ.
That is why I am here in chains.
Pray that I will proclaim this message
as clearly as I should.” —Colossians 4:2-4 NLT
TEACHING
WHAT I’D LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN IN OUR CHURCH IN 2025
- PRAYER
- Corporate Prayer in our Small Groups, Gatherings, Own Families.
- Corporate Prayer in our Small Groups, Gatherings, Own Families.
Family of Believers: Small Groups
Community of Believers: Gatherings
Own Families
“I always thank my God when I pray for you, Philemon,
because I keep hearing about your faith in the Lord Jesus
and your love for all of God’s people.
And I am praying that you will put into action
the generosity that comes from your faith
as you understand and experience
all the good things we have in Christ.” —Philemon 1:4-6 NLT
“Don’t worry about anything;
instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need,
and thank Him for all He has done.
Then you will experience God’s peace,
which exceeds anything we can understand.
His peace will guard your hearts
and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
“Never stop praying.
Be thankful in all circumstances,
for this is God’s will for you
who belong to Christ Jesus.” —1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 NLT
“In those days when you pray, I will listen.
If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” —Jeremiah 29:12-13 NLT
PRAYER ASSAULTS
2. FASTING
3. INVITING AND INVOLVING PEOPLE
- Invite people into your Small Groups, Outings, and Outreaches.
- Develop a new habit of always bringing
new people along with you.
Allow them to experience the blessings you experience. - Don’t hoard the blessings for yourself or with the same people.
CLOSING ACTION
1. Break into groups of 3 or 4.
2. Spend some time in prayer.
- Incident in New Orleans
- Aliamanu
- Pray for the people you are reaching out to.
- Pray our Gatherings will grow.
- Church Finances [Abundant blessings and Prosperity]
- Blessings and Miracles in all of our Gatherings.
SMALL GROUP DISCIPLESHIP
Share some of your obstacles and misconceptions regarding prayer.
What are some of your new insights to prayer that you got
from the message?
What are some practical steps that you are willing to action
in prayer?
APPLICATION FOR YOUR LIFE
Set some spiritual goals for the coming year 2025
(e.g., deeper prayer life, service to others, study the Bible).
Be consistent in your daily devotional time.
[it shouldn’t be laborious, arduous, stressful.
Should be enjoyable, pleasant, fulfilling]
“Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church
to come and pray over you,
anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord.” —James 5:14 NLT
