Serve God among your beloved family! Restored by grace Nourish redemptive relationships! Beware of being the worthless servant (Matthew 25:30), but offer yourself to be used by the Lord! Show…
Remember our Church Covenant – our promises to one another to obey God’s commands for the church, our commitment to each other’s good and growth, demonstrated in unique and powerful…
Pursue relationships with gospel power! Obey Jesus’ peace 15 Cultivate peace with proper order in relationships – as a leader and a follower! Every role in every relationship has been…
We worship by building up our relationships. 1. View yourself humbly 2. Exercise your new nature 3. Realize others' value
Humbly confront your church family! Genuinely care Purge any prideful mindset! (Matthew 7:1-5, 18:1-4, 10) Church family values each other enough to do the hard work! Win the brother, not…
We worship by investing time into eternal matters. 1. Understand God's will 2. Seek the Spirit's influence 3. Prioritize your relationships
The fruit of the Spirit is the character of Jesus! Transformation is inside-out: from the roots of a relationship with God to the inward character to the outward expression of…
We must endure by God's power! 1. Be aware in your war 2. Be active in your war 3. Be alert in your war 4. Be allied in your war
Recognize the overwhelming kindness of God! (Matthew 11:30, Ephesians 2:7, Titus 3:4) God’s kindness is meant to change us! (Romans 2:4) Kindness is not just in big actions, but in…
We must bow our hearts at the feet of Jesus! 1. Let worship slow your pace 2. Let worship settle your heart 3. Let worship preserve your relationships 4. Let…
Jesus is our peace. Peace with God – no longer enemies (Romans 5:10, 1) Personal peace – no more anxiety (Philippians 4:6-7) Relational peace – no more division (Ephesians 2:14)…
We must love with bold authenticity! 1. Redefine honor 2. Redefine endurance 3. Redefine reputation 4. Redefine payback
We are free! Don’t go back under the law (legalism) – Galatians 5:1 Don’t go back under old lifestyles to serve the flesh (license) – Gal 5:13 The flesh (spiritually…
We must stand out in submission to government! 1. Do good 2. Pay taxes 3. Love radically 4. Live openly
Understand the gospel’s power for reconciliation! Rooted in grace 1-3 God gives grace for the offender. GO (Matthew 5:23-24) – take responsibility God gives grace for the offended. GO (Matthew…