Por encima de todo
¿Que esperabas?
Above It All
What Did You Expect?
Above It All
What Did You Expect?
Por encima de todo
¿Que esperabas?

Crew Leader

Introduction (2 minutes)

Use the Zoom chat feature to keep everyone connected. As people join in, ask for their first and last name, email address, and where they are tuning in from. Save the chat as an attendance record.

Reflect

Ask Crew members to share their favorite points from the talk. What phrase or moment did they relate to the most?

Icebreaker: Reflection or Conversation Starter or Virtual Icebreaker (5 minutes)

For your icebreaker, choose from the options below. Have Crew members unmute themselves to share.

Conversation Starters (Choose One)
  • What's something you did this week that you feel proud of?
  • What did you eat for breakfast?
  • Name the best book you’ve ever read.
  • What’s your morning routine?
  • What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
  • If your life was a story, what would the title be?
Virtual Icebreakers (5 minutes)

Preaching Game - Choose random items and allow individuals to find ways to encourage others using that item. (Pick 2-3 volunteers)

Show-and-Tell - Pick an object in your home that has significance for you, something with a funny story behind it, anything unique, or something you've used to simply pass the time.

Crew Discussion

¿Qué esperabas?

Pastor Luke Barry

Continuing the Conversation
Last Crew's Call to Action

God calls for us to forgive while maintaining boundaries necessary to steward and nurture our souls. This week, lean in to the wisdom of Solomon and study the book of Proverbs to help you develop tools for cultivating Godly relationships while asking God for the courage to forgive. Don’t forget to check out additional resources at https://www.vouschurch.com/care.

Escritura

Efesios 3:20-21 NVIAl que puede hacer muchísimo más que todo lo que podamos imaginarnos o pedir, por el poder que obra eficazmente en nosotros, 21 ¡a él sea la gloria en la iglesia y en Cristo Jesús por todas las generaciones, por los siglos de los siglos! Amén.Referencias bíblicas adicionales: Juan 11:32; Job 13:15; Juan 11:5; Mateo 14:31

Punto Principal

La vida a menudo no cumple con nuestras expectativas, lo que nos lleva a la frustración y la decepción. Podemos esperar un resultado, pero encontrarnos con algo completamente diferente, lo que crea una brecha entre lo que esperábamos y lo que experimentamos. Esta brecha puede llevarnos a cuestionar a Dios, nuestra fe y nuestra esperanza. Pero a través de historias como la de Lázaro y Job, aprendemos que Dios no se dedica a cumplir expectativas, sino a superarlas.

El poder de Dios para actuar supera nuestra capacidad de pedir

1. Esperanza y expectativa

La fe crece a través de la esperanza y la confianza en el tiempo de Dios. Las expectativas positivas pueden alimentar la fe, mientras que las expectativas no cumplidas pueden llevar a la decepción. A menudo, esperamos algo específico de Dios, pero nos encontramos limitándolo a un solo resultado en particular. Cuando no lo vemos actuar tal como esperábamos, podemos sentirnos frustrados y decepcionados: ¿dónde estaba Dios? La verdad es que Dios siempre está trabajando. Puede que no siempre lo veamos actuar o entendamos su plan, pero Él tiene algo más grande en mente.

La desilusión puede tentarnos a renunciar a nuestras expectativas, pero es una oportunidad para fortalecer nuestra fe
Los planes de Dios siempre superan nuestras expectativas
No permitas que tus expectativas de lo que "se suponía" Dios debía hacer se interpongan en el camino de lo que Él quiere hacer

Si Dios siempre cumpliera con tus expectativas, ¿cómo podría superarlas?

¿En qué ámbitos de tu vida estás esperando que Dios se manifieste? ¿Cómo puedes actuar desde la fe en el presente mientras esperas por el futuro?

2. La perseverancia y el gozo

La historia de Job es un poderoso ejemplo de cómo soportar el dolor y la desilusión sin perder la fe. Incluso en su sufrimiento, Job declaró: “Aunque él me mate, en él esperaré”. A pesar de la inmensa pérdida, siguió confiando en Dios, lo que nos muestra que nuestra esperanza puede permanecer, incluso en medio de la lucha. La perseverancia es la capacidad de confiar en que Dios está obrando, incluso cuando no podemos verlo.

La perseverancia fortalece nuestra fe a través de las pruebas
Dios no nos ha llamado simplemente a tolerar la vida, nos ha llamado a disfrutarla
Disfrutar la vida es apreciar lo pequeño, no es una vida sin dolor, sino una vida de agradecimiento

Podemos decir: “Dios, no entiendo todo, pero confío en ti en todo”

¿Cómo ha fortalecido una temporada difícil tu apreciación por las bendiciones de Dios?

Resumen

Posiblemente, la mayor fuente de frustración en la vida son las expectativas incumplidas. La diferencia entre lo que esperábamos y lo que experimentamos a menudo nos lleva a dejar de esperar. Pero hay una invitación a la fe en medio de la frustración. No reduzcas tus expectativas; aumenta tu fe. Dale a Dios algo que pueda superar. Dios puede hacerlo, la pregunta es: ¿puedes creerlo?

Llamado A La Acción

Identifica los ámbitos en los que puedes estar limitando a Dios al esperar un resultado específico. Practica encontrar la gratitud celebrando las pequeñas cosas.

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Fomulario de solicitud de cuidado

Si alguien de tu crew necesita atención, queremos acompañarte. Nuestro Equipo de Cuidados está diseñado para brindarte las herramientas necesarias para acompañar a las personas en las diferentes etapas de sus vidas.

Nuestro equipo se compromete a celebrar contigo los mejores momentos de la vida y a ofrecerte apoyo en los más difíciles.

Nos encantaría acompañarte en las siguientes circunstancias:

+ Matrimonios

+ Nacimientos

+ Fallecimientos

+ Hospitalizaciones/enfermedad

Puedes hacer una solicitud en vouschurch.com/requestcare

Domingo de Bautismos

Decirle “sí” a Jesús marca un nuevo comienzo. El bautismo es tu siguiente paso. Es la forma de hacer pública tu fe y celebrar la nueva vida que Dios te ha dado. El pasado queda atrás y tienes un nuevo futuro por delante. Este es tu momento. Tendremos bautismos este domingo, 27 de julio, en todas nuestras localidades y en la playa.

Para inscribirte en los bautismos, haz clic aquí.

Solicitud para la Escuela de Ministerio de VOUS College

¡Ya empezó la cuenta regresiva! Si estás listo para dar el siguiente paso en el ministerio, el liderazgo o la educación superior, ¡ahora es el momento de solicitar tu ingreso! La fecha límite de solicitud para VOUS College es el 31 de julio, tanto para nuestros programas de grado como de liderazgo. No pierdas la oportunidad de formar parte de un semestre que te cambiará la vida. Comienza tu camino en vouscollege.com/apply

ILMC: Back to School Bash - Fiesta de regreso a clases

En esta temporada de regreso a clases, tenemos la oportunidad de apoyar a nuestra ciudad de una manera significativa. El sábado 2 de agosto, celebraremos la Fiesta de Regreso a Clases en el Centro Juvenil Samuel K. Johnson, ubicado dentro del Parque Charles Hadley. Es una oportunidad para servir a las familias de la ciudad distribuyendo mochilas con útiles escolares y asegurándonos de que cada estudiante se sienta reconocido, apoyado y listo para comenzar el año escolar con confianza.

Ya sea que desees donar una mochila o colaborar formando parte del equipo de acción comunitaria, hay un lugar para ti. Desde dar la bienvenida a las familias hasta ayudar a los niños a elegir sus útiles, tu presencia puede marcar la diferencia. Unámonos para que este año escolar comience con alegría.

RSVP: haz clic aquí.

Domingos en VOUS

VOUS SoMi

8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM

VOUS City

10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM

VOUS Miami Gardens

10:30AM / 12:30PM

VOUS DD

10:30AM / 12:30PM

Church Online

10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español

Growth Track

Después de cada servicio u online vouschurch.com/growthtrack

Crew Leader

Introduction (2 minutes)

Use the Zoom chat feature to keep everyone connected. As people join in, ask for their first and last name, email address, and where they are tuning in from. Save the chat as an attendance record.

Reflect

Ask Crew members to share their favorite points from the talk. What phrase or moment did they relate to the most?

Icebreaker: Reflection or Conversation Starter or Virtual Icebreaker (5 minutes)

For your icebreaker, choose from the options below. Have Crew members unmute themselves to share.

Conversation Starters (Choose One)
  • What's something you did this week that you feel proud of?
  • What did you eat for breakfast?
  • Name the best book you’ve ever read.
  • What’s your morning routine?
  • What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
  • If your life was a story, what would the title be?
Virtual Icebreakers (5 minutes)

Preaching Game - Choose random items and allow individuals to find ways to encourage others using that item. (Pick 2-3 volunteers)

Show-and-Tell - Pick an object in your home that has significance for you, something with a funny story behind it, anything unique, or something you've used to simply pass the time.

Crew Discussion

What Did You Expect?

Pastor Luke Barry

Continuing the Conversation
VOUSCon 2023: Reflect

VOUSCon was nothing short of a miracle! We're still praising God for all He did. Reflection builds gratitude. Spend the first few minutes of Crew sharing a testimony or reflection from VOUSCon 2023.

Continuing the Conversation
Last Crew's Call to Action

God calls for us to forgive while maintaining boundaries necessary to steward and nurture our souls. This week, lean in to the wisdom of Solomon and study the book of Proverbs to help you develop tools for cultivating Godly relationships while asking God for the courage to forgive. Don’t forget to check out additional resources at https://www.vouschurch.com/care.

Scripture

Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJV

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Additional Scripture References: John 11:32; Job 13:15; John 11:5; Matthew 14:31

Main Idea

Life often doesn't meet our expectations, leading to frustration and disappointment. We may hope for one outcome, only to be met with something entirely different, creating a gap between what we expected and what we experienced. This gap can lead us to question God, our faith, and our hope. But through stories like that of Lazarus and Job, we learn that God isn’t in the business of just meeting expectations, He’s in the business of exceeding them.

God’s power to perform exceeds our ability to ask

1. Hope and Expectation

Faith grows through hope and trusting God’s timing. Positive expectations can fuel faith, while unmet expectations can lead to disappointment. Often, we expect something specific from God but find ourselves limiting Him to only a particular outcome. When we don’t see Him come through just as we expected, we can find ourselves frustrated and disappointed — where was God? The truth is, God is always at work. We may not always see Him moving, or understand His plan, but He has something greater in mind.

Disappointment can tempt us to give up on expectations, but it’s an opportunity to strengthen our faith
God’s plans always exceed our expectations
Don't allow your expectations of what God was “supposed” to do get in the way of what He wants to do

If God always met your expectations, how could He ever exceed them?

What areas of your life are you waiting for God to show up? How can you operate from faith in the present as you hope for the future?

2. Endurance and Enjoyment

Job’s story is a powerful example of enduring pain and disappointment without losing faith. Even in his suffering, Job declared, “Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him.” Despite the immense loss, he continued to trust God, showing us that our hope can remain, even in the midst of struggle. Endurance is the ability to trust that God is working, even when we can’t see it.

Endurance strengthens our faith through trials
God hasn’t called us to merely endure life, He’s called us to enjoy it
Enjoying life is appreciating the little, it’s not a pain-free life, but a grateful one

We can say: “God, I don’t understand everything but I trust you in everything”

How has a difficult season strengthened your appreciation for God’s blessings?

Summary

Possibly the greatest source of frustration in life is unmet expectations. The difference between what we expected versus what we experienced often leads us to stop expecting. But there’s an invitation of faith amidst the frustration. Don’t lower your expectations; lift your faith. Give God something to exceed. God can do it, the question is: can you believe it?

Call To Action

Identify areas where you may be limiting God by expecting a specific outcome. Practice finding gratitude by celebrating the little things.

Announcements

CARE Request Form

If someone in your Crew needs care, we want to come alongside you. Our Care Response Team is designed to equip you to walk with people in different seasons of their life.Our team is committed to celebrating life’s best moments with you and offering support through its hardest ones.We would love to come around you for the following life events:
+ Marriages
+ Births
+ Deaths
+ Hospitalizations/Illness

Please submit a request at vouschurch.com/requestcare

Baptisms Sunday

Saying yes to Jesus marks a brand new beginning. Baptism is your next step. It's how you go public with your faith and celebrate the new life God has given you. The past is behind you, and a fresh future is ahead. This is your moment. We are having baptisms this Sunday, July 27th, across all of our locations, and on the beach.

To sign up for baptisms, please click here.

ILMC: Back to School Bash

This back-to-school season, we have the opportunity to show up for our city in a meaningful way. On Saturday, August 2, we’re hosting a Back to School Bash at the Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center, located inside Charles Hadley Park. It’s a chance to serve local families by distributing backpacks filled with school supplies and making sure every student feels seen, supported, and ready to start the year with confidence.

Donate - Fill backpacks for families in need for the school year. You can purchase supplies locally and bring to a VOUS Location or donate online.

Serve - Help host our annual Back To School Bash for families in our community — distribute backpacks, check-in guests, and serve our city during a morning of fun and games.

When: Saturday, August 2nd

Where: Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center

Address: 4900 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Team Rally: 10:20AM

New Service Times at VOUS

Starting Sunday, August 3rd, we will be moving to brand new service times at all of our locations!

VOUS SoMi

10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM

VOUS City

10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM

VOUS Miami Gardens

8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM

VOUS Design District

8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM

VOUS College School of Ministry Application

The countdown is on! If you're ready to take your next step in ministry, leadership, or higher education, now is the time to apply. VOUS College application deadline is July 31st for both our degree-seeking and leadership programs. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a life-changing semester. Start your journey at vouscollege.com/apply.

Sundays at VOUS

VOUS SoMi

8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM

VOUS City

10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM

VOUS Miami Gardens

8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM

VOUS Design District

10:30AM / 12:30PM

Church Online

10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español

Growth Track

After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack

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