Discovery Community Church - Tacoma

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  • There's a place for you at Discovery! Join us online every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. https://discochurch.online.church We also invite you to join us in person at Lincoln High School. https://discochurch.com/services
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  • The Power of Gratitude - October 6, 2024

    The Power of Gratitude - October 6, 2024
    Oct 6 2024
    This One Life The Power of Gratitude Jon Fredricks Today’s Scripture: Luke 19:11-27 NIV __________ Luke 19:11-27 NIV 11 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. 12 He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. 13 So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘until I come back.’ 14 “But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.’ 15 “He was made king, however, and returned home. Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it. 16 “The first one came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned ten more.’ 17 “‘Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.’ 18 “The second came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned five more.’ 19 “His master answered, ‘You take charge of five cities.’ 20 “Then another servant came and said, ‘Sir, here is your mina; I have kept it laid away in a piece of cloth. 21 I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man. You take out what you did not put in and reap what you did not sow.’ 22 “His master replied, ‘I will judge you by your own words, you wicked servant! You knew, did you, that I am a hard man, taking out what I did not put in, and reaping what I did not sow? 23 Why then didn’t you put my money on deposit, so that when I came back, I could have collected it with interest?’ 24 “Then he said to those standing by, ‘Take his mina away from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.’ 25 “‘Sir,’ they said, ‘he already has ten!’ 26 “He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away. 27 But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them—bring them here and kill them in front of me.’” 1 John 4:18 NIV There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NIV 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Acts 16:25-26 NIV 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. 1) BELIEVE GOD IS A GOOD GIVER James 1:17 NIV Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Romans 8:28 NIV And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. “There are only two ways to live your life, one is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” -- Albert Einstein 2) USE THE GIFT WELL 3) PROTECT THE GIFT Philippians 4:8 NASB 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Psalm 50:23 NLT But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.”
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • A Decision Changes Everything - September 29, 2024

    A Decision Changes Everything - September 29, 2024
    Sep 29 2024

    This One Life

    A Decision Changes Everything

    Jon Fredricks

    Today’s Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 NIV

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    Luke 19:1-10 NIV

    Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

    Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way.

    5 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” 6 So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly.

    7 All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.”

    8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.”

    9 Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

    Romans 3:23 NIV

    for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God

    1) A TREE: STIRRING CURIOSITY AGAIN

    Matthew 7:7-9 NIV

    7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. 9 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone?

    Jeremiah 29:13 NIV

    You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

    2) A LATCH: WELCOMING JESUS IN

    Jeremiah 1:5a NIV

    “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…”

    John 15:16 NIV

    You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.

    Revelation 3:20 NIV

    Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.

    John 3:17 NIV

    For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

    3) A DECISION: CHANGED EVERYTHING

    Luke 19:8-10 NIV

    8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

    John 3:7 NIV

    You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’

    Romans 10:9-10 NIV

    9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Redeemed - September 22, 2024

    Redeemed - September 22, 2024
    Sep 22 2024

    Life in 4D

    Redeemed

    Jon Fredricks

    Today’s Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 NIV

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    Acts 2:42-47 NIV

    The Fellowship of the Believers

    42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

    1 Peter 2:2 NIV

    Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

    1 Corinthians 1:9 NIV

    9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

    1 John 1:7 NIV

    but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

    Matthew 16:18-19 NIV

    18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

    Colossians 1:27 NIV

    27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

    1) PARTICIPATE AS COUNTER-CULTURE HABIT

    Hebrews 10:23-25 NIV

    23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

    2) PARTICIPATE WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE DIFFERENT

    Matthew 22:37-39 NIV

    37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

    1 John 4:20 NIV

    Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.

    3) PARTICIPATE FOR THE SAKE OF THE OTHER

    1 Corianthians 11:17-21 NIV

    17 In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. 18 In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. …, 21 for when you are eating, some of you go ahead with your own private suppers. As a result, one person remains hungry and another gets drunk.

    1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV

    Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

    Colossians 3:16 NIV

    Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
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    1 hr and 21 mins

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