Ignited by God's Call: Discovering Your Divine Purpose

2026-07-04 4 min read

Scripture References

Wrapping up the “En Fuego” series, the message goes to Exodus 3–the Bible’s “Mount Everest” of fire passages–where God meets 80-year-old Moses in a flaming bush.
Israel’s 400 years of prayers move heaven; heaven moves Moses; Moses will move Pharaoh.
Every Christian has a divine assignment, no matter age or past failures. Our call becomes clear at the intersection of what breaks our hearts (affinity), what we’re gifted to do (ability), and the doors God opens (opportunity).
Big idea: God ignites every believer with a specific calling; when affinity, ability, and opportunity meet, step out–because the great “I AM” is with you.

2026-04-25 4 min read

Guest preacher David Nasser expresses gratitude to Lake Pointe Church and honors Pastor Josh & Jana Howerton.
Announces focus on a single verse–John 6:35–calling it “fighting words” (Spurgeon) and “the Bible in a nutshell” (Billy Graham).
Sets expectation to link that verse to the previous day’s event in Luke 9 (feeding of the 5,000), showing Jesus’ method before His message.

2026-03-28 3 min read

Last of the seven “I Am” statements in John: “I am the True Vine.”
To surface the longings Jesus satisfies, six groups analyzed popular songs from six decades, each identifying the “cultural crisis” the lyrics reveal.

2026-03-21 4 min read

Opened with an invitation to serve in North Dallas (Friday or Saturday options, car-pooling encouraged, lunch/hang-out afterward).
Leader affirmed how much he learns from the group’s dialogue; encouraged honest reactions to the sermon on hell and the exclusivity of Christ.
Tonight’s “I AM” focus: Jesus’ claim, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6), explored through the lens of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.”

2026-02-28 4 min read

Leader opens with a personal update: son (22, Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton) placed on higher-alert status; unit itself non-deployable but he could be re-assigned. Group thanks members for earlier texts and prayers.
Ice-breaker: “When you’re driving, would you rather be lost and moving or know where you’re going but be stuck in traffic?” – designed to explore control, patience, and adventure before linking to the Bible text.

2026-02-21 4 min read

New spring series: the seven “I AM” statements in John, running through Easter. Leader: Caleb.
Ice-breaker: each man completed “I am ___” (e.g., “cool dude,” “loved,” “so grateful,” “duck-hunter,” etc.).
Purpose: last summer’s seven signs revealed Jesus’ divinity; the seven “I AMs” show how that divinity meets human need.