March 15, 2009

Pastor Michael Bryce

His Story Series

“A Cast Party For The Ages”

Revelation

Big idea: Knowing how HIS Story ends gives the believer help and hope.

I. Cast parties are fun!

a. Reunions with friends

b. Celebration of common interests

c. Activities we enjoy

d. Getting away from the troubles of life

e. Desire to never end

f. Get together again

II. This Cast Party is For The Ages

a. My body is raised

i. 1 Cor. 15)

ii. Romans 8:19-23

b. The new earth and heavens (Rev. 21)

c. God’s reign will be unrivaled there. (Rev. 21:22 – 27)

d. Righteousness is at home there. (2 Peter 3:13)

e. Promises to count on (Rev. 22: 1-5)

1. No more curse.

2. No more night. (also John 11;10, Eph 5:8, 1 Pet 2:9)

3. No end

III. Help And Hope 91Cor. 15:58)

a. Stand firm

b. Give yourself to the Lord

c. Know that what you do matter

July 9, 2023

Pastor Michael Bryce

His Story Series

“World Tour” Acts 1, 2, 11

Big idea: HIS Story was meant for the entire world to hear.

I. Meant For The Entire World?

a. Led Zeppelin?

b. The British Empire?

c. Coke?

II. Making The HIS Storic World Tour Possible

a. The Resurrection appearances

b. The Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20)

c. The Ascension (Acts 1:6-9)

d. The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4)

e. The Gentiles (Acts 11:34-45)

III. Taking His Story To The World

a. Get involved in the Great Commission.

b. Let the Holy Spirit provide the power to do it.

c. Remember that God will lead me to all kinds of people

(races, backgrounds, ages, etc…)

d. See the world with Jesus!

JUNE 25, 2023

Pastor Michael Bryce

His Story Series

“Author, Author!” John

Big idea: The Climax Of HIS Story Is The Coming Of The Messiah,

Jesus Christ!.

I. The Author Of HIS Story

a. Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh (Incarnation) -

John 1

b. Jesus Christ, the Messiah (Provision) - John 3:16

c. Jesus Christ, the Way (Explanation) - John 14:5-7

II. The Author’s Paradoxical Message

a. Dying to live (Galatians 2:20)

b. Losing to gain (Matthew 10:39)

c. Triumph through weakness (2 Cor. 4:7)

d. A kingdom not of this world (John 18:36)

III. Three Questions To Ask

a. Have I placed my faith in the Author? (salvation)

b. Have I given Him “author”ity in my life? (discipleship)

c. Has my life been changed by Him? (testimony)

Pastor Michael Bryce

His Story Series

“After The Theatre Burns Down” Haggai 1-2

Big idea: God wants holiness even in times of hopelessness.

I. The Aftermath

a. …at the Paris Opera House

b. …of tsunamis, twisters, and crashes

c. …in our house of cards

II. Rebuilding God’s House

a. The call to rebuild (chapter 1)

i. Excuses, selfishness, wrong priorities (1:1-6)

ii. Wha’cha tryin to do to Me (1:7-11)

iii. Repentance and obedience (1:12)

iv. A very, very very fine house (1:13-15)

b. The greater glory of the new house (chapter 2)

i. Discouragement doused with holiness (2:1-5)

ii. Whole lotta shakin’ gonna go on (2:6-7)

iii. Jesus will never leave this building (2:8-9)

III. The prescription for me in times of hopelessness

a. When our theatre burns down, God’s calling always

survives.

b. My attention needs to be on His concerns first. (seek

ye first)

c. The house being built is me. Jesus lives there.

d. His presence can give me peace.

For more information about Centerstage Church and ZAO Theatre, visit

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06/04/23

Pastor Michael Bryce

His Story Series

“Taking HIS Story On The Road” Daniel 1:

Big idea: God’s Story Is Lived Out In Our Obedience To Him.

I. On The Road Again

a. Stranger than fiction traveling

b. Fish out of water

c. What you do to get along

II. Daniel’s Roadworthy Performance

a. Judah falls (vs. 1-2)

b. Training in exile (vs. 3-7)

c. Daniel’s obedient choice (vs. 8-9)

d. The response (vs. 9-10)

e. The test (vs. 11-16)

f. The results (vs. 15-21)

i. Appearance and health

ii. Education and wisdom

iii. Access to the power of the King

III. Understanding My RoadShow (the Christian)

a. This world is not our home.

b. How I live is important

i. What God sees (character)

ii. What others see (example of God’s life)

c. With God’s help, I can balance the world’s demands

on me, and God’s desire for me.

For more information about Centerstage Church and ZAO Theatre, visit

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Pastor Mickey Bryce

His Story Series

“A Remedy For Stage Fright” Isaiah 7:1-14

Big idea: If I know HIS Story I can trust God even when faced with overwhelming odds.

I. Living “under” the circumstances

a. Overwhelming odds.

b. Everyday disappointments, fatigue,

and struggle

c. Physical danger, financial hardship,

and social isolation

d. Serious illness, relational break-ups,

grief, and death

II. The Story of Ahaz’ Fright (Isaiah 7:1-14)

a. The King’s Fear (vs. 1-2)

b. God sends Isaiah to the King (vs. 3-6)

c. God’s message to Ahaz (vs. 7-9)

d. A reassurance offered and declined (vs. 10-12)

i. “Ask me for a sign.” (God offers a faith test)

ii. “I won’t” (Ahaz tests God’s patience)

e. A sign is given anyway. (vs. 13-14)

f. Feeble-faith Ahaz is rejected, but

God’s promise is not withdrawn.

III. The Remedy For My Stage Fright

a. Know His Story better and better.

b. Remember it in times of trouble.

i. He is a present refuge.

ii. He prepares us to stand firm

c. Live in Christ ”above” the

circumstances.

For more information about Centerstage Church and ZAO Theatre, visit

CenterstageChurch.org

05/21/23

Pastor Michael Bryce

His Story Series

“Studying The Script” 2 Samuel 6:1-7

Big idea: God’s Story must be read, learned, and followed in order to make the story alive in us.

I. The author’s intention

II. The Script is Ignored (2 Samuel 6:1-7)

a. The ark is recaptured by David (vs. 1-2)

b. The instructions for transport are ignored (vs. 3-4)

i. Levites only

ii. Yes, there is some celebrating (vs. 5)

c. The oxen stumble and the ark falls (vs. 6)

i. Uzziah reaches out

ii. It’s the last thing he does

III. Following the Script?

a. What is our script?

b. What is the author’s intention for us?

c. What are the steps?

i. Know the author

ii. Read the script daily

iii. Think about what it means

iv. Allow God to change you and live His life in

you

v. Do what it says

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Pastor Michael Bryce

His Story Series

“The World Premier” Exodus 2:23- 3:17

Big idea: God continues to keep His promises despite people’s sin.

I. Despite plot twists, His Story is one of Redeeming

Faithfulness

a. The cast rebels, but God saves (the ark)

b. God casts a family, and makes promises (Abraham,

Isaac, Jacob)

c. The cast stumbles, but God keeps the show afloat.

(Joseph)

II. The World Premier

a. The cast cries out, God hears and remembers (2:23-

25)

b. God calls Moses to the world stage (3:1-10)

c. Moses is reluctant (3:11)

d. God promises a successful opening night (3:12-17)

i. I will be with You

ii. This is what to say

iii. I will see you on the mountain when it’s over

III. My role in HIS Story

a. Realize God’s promises

b. Recover from fear and failure

c. Respond to His calling

For more information about Centerstage Church and ZAO Theatre, visit

CenterstageChurch.org

Pastor Mickey Bryce

His Story Series

The Beginnings Of His-story with Genesis

Big idea: His Story tells us who God is,

what he did, and why He did it.

I. In the Beginning… Was The Word (His Story)

a. Logos

b. Jesus Christ

c. His written Word

II. In the Beginning…God made His Story (creation)

a. All from nothing

b. Creative in creating

c. Good

i. Creation care

ii. Biblical ethics

d. Orderly

III. In the Beginning…His Story lets us know who He is

i. Powerful

ii. Loving

iii. Reliable

IV. In the Beginning… His Story is ultimately a story of redemption

i. We can choose to disobey.

ii. Our disobedience has a fatal result.

iii. But God has provided a way to overcome this

result.

For more information about Centerstage Church and ZAO Theatre, visit

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