The Real Superheroes

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Superheroeso Supermano Batmano Captain Americao Incredible Hulk

The Real Superheroeso Jashobeamo Eleazaro Shammaho Abishai

Calvin: God put me on this earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now, I’m so far behind I’ll never die!

What is God saying to Summit Church in 2013?

1 Chronicles 14:8-10 – When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they mobilized all their forces to capture him. But David was told they were coming, so he marched out to meet them. 9 The Philistines arrived and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim. 10 So David asked God, "Should I go out to fight the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?" 10b The Lord replied, "Yes, go ahead. I will hand them over to you.” 

3 Things David Knew:1. He had God’s Word to go ahead.2. He had God’s promised blessings.3. The people of Israel were in unity with him.

1 Chronicles 14:11 – David attacked at Baal Perazim and slaughtered them. David said, "God exploded my enemies, as water explodes from a burst pipe." That's how the place got its name, Baal Perazim (Baal-Explosion). (MSG)

God Explosion!

13 But after a while the Philistines returned and raided the valley again. 14 And once again David asked God what to do. "Do not attack them straight on," God replied. "Instead, circle around behind and attack them near the poplar trees. 15 When you hear a sound like marching feet in the tops of the poplar trees, go out and attack! That will be the signal that God is moving ahead of you to strike down the Philistine army."

16 So David did what God commanded, and they struck down the Philistine army all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. 17 So David's fame spread everywhere, and the Lord caused all the nations to fear David.

1 Chronicles 12:18 – Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of the Thirty, and he said, "We are yours, David! We are on your side, son of Jesse. Peace and prosperity be with you, and success to all who help you, for your God is the One who helps you."

1 Chronicles 12:18 – Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of the Thirty, and he said, "We are yours, David! We are on your side, son of Jesse. Peace and prosperity be with you, and success to all who help you, for your God is the One who helps you."

John Maxwell: Building a new church will cost more than you think, take longer than expected, and be harder than you can imagine.

But God . . .

1 Chronicles 12:18 – Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of the Thirty, and he said, "We are yours, David! We are on your side, son of Jesse. Peace and prosperity be with you, and success to all who help you, for your God is the One who helps you."

Expect the Unexpected• Unexpected checks in the mail• Unexpected Inheritances• Surprised open doors• Supernatural growth• Promotions• Marcellus Gas Leases• New jobs & better jobs, & etc.

1 Chronicles 12:18 – Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of the Thirty, and he said, "We are yours, David! We are on your side, son of Jesse. Peace and prosperity be with you, and success to all who help you, for your God is the One who helps you."

1 Chronicles 12:18 – Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of the Thirty, and he said, "We are yours, David! We are on your side, son of Jesse. Peace and prosperity be with you, and success to all who help you, for your God is the One who helps you."

1 Samuel 22:1-2 – So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. 2 Then others began coming—men who were in trouble or in debt or who were just discontented—until David was the captain of about 400 men.

David’s Mighty Men1. Running from trouble with the law2. Debtors3. Discontented with life

1 Chronicles 12:32 – From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2 – The following men joined David at Ziklag while he was hiding from Saul son of Kish. They were among the warriors who fought beside David in battle. 2 All of them were expert archers, and they could shoot arrows or sling stones with their left hand as well as their right. They were all relatives of Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.

King David = King JesusPastor = Officer in David’s Army

2 Samuel 23:8 – These are the names of David's mightiest warriors. The first was Jashobeam the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the three mightiest warriors among David's men. He once used his spear to kill 800 enemy warriors in a single battle.

2 Samuel 23:8 – These are the names of David's mightiest warriors. The first was Jasho-Beam the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the three mightiest warriors among David's men. He once used his spear to kill 800 enemy warriors in a single battle.

David’s 5 Mightiest Men – 2 Samuel 23:8-231. Jashobeam2. Eleazar - sword3. Shammah –Barley Field4. Abishai – Loved his king5. BenaniahHe met the worst of enemies in the worst place under

the worst conditions and won!

Ephesians 6:12 – For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Conclusion

1 Chronicles 12:18 – Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of the Thirty, and he said, "We are yours, David! We are on your side, son of Jesse. Peace and prosperity be with you, and success to all who help you, for your God is the One who helps you.“

Questions – Men of Issachar

1. Have you discerned what the Holy Spirit is saying?

2. Do you know what the church should be doing?

3. Do you know what you are to do?

The Real Superheroes

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