Sep 23
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1. Who is this about? A. Grabber 1. "Jesus is a stud." 2. Jesus is the man, blessed man, humanity's example, true human 3. His true humanity comes from authenticity in faith, intimacy through sacrifice, confidence in the Lord, the sharing of salvation and a giving life. 4. It's not just a high-school boy's hype through green puff paint; it's the reality of faith in your life TRANSITION: HOW HUMANS TRULY LIVE OUT INTIMA… Read more »
Sep 17
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Always end on “application”: Colossians 1:9-11 1. How does this help me endure the Christian life patiently, and with joy? 2. How does this create Jesus’ character in me? 3. What does this have to do with the hope to which we have been called? For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, 1. Knows 2. IS knowing 3. No matter what you think 4. Good 5. Bad 6. Blasé 7. God KNOWS your way 8. God sees it CLEARER than… Read more »
Sep 10
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Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, 1. Judgment a. Immediate b. Present c. Urgent – like hot fries 2. Objection a. God rejects the wicked? b. God wants to save everyone c. God is love! d. Anyway, everyone is wicked – NOT SO! e. But the bible says…. 3. Wicked a. That’s who a wicked person is b. Hasn’t accepted God c. Rejected God d. Are rejected by God e. The only way to stay w… Read more »
Sep 3
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friesen added a text contribution What it Means to be an Authentic Follower of Jesus Christ08-10-08 “What it Means to be an Authentic Follower of Jesus Christ” (Montia) Matthew 16:24-28 Consistent living marks follower of Jesus Christ Not perfection; Is process of authenticity Conversion: Moment I am changed Sanctification: I am being saved, and am in the Process of being holy A journey of becoming a disciple, getting rid of things, gaining things It is in this process that we struggle to become authentic followers of Jesus Christ Glorification: Christ changes me, and I get new e… Read more »
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friesen added a text contribution We Were Made to Care For One Another08-31-08 “We Were Made to Care for One Another” (Montia) Acts 2:42-47 NIV Magnify the Lord Assimilate and equip new believers Building caring community Communicate the Good News to the Inland Empire and beyond 1. SMALL GROUPS FUNCTION AS MICRO CHURCHES (v.42) “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” The apostles went around town, house to house, in small groups, to train leaders to lead. The early church small group per… Read more »
Sep 2
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“The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away.” Review: If a person is to be blessed they: 1. Do not walk in the counsel of the wicked, stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of mockers. 2. In other words, they do not seek the wicked for advice, they do not stay far from Jesus, nor do they sit as a judge against Jesus. 3. But their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law they meditate day and night. 4. In other words, they rejoice in the truth, in wha… Read more »