I. Basic principles of the world. Colossians 2:6-106 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according …

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Club Church Direction by Leadership by Sacred Mission Focus Internal External Purpose Will of the Members Will of the Lord Membership Exclusive Inclusive Outsiders Cares Little Cares Greatly Is our church a club, or is it a life-saving station?  Are you harbored safely in the station, or are you out searching for the lost? 1.  …

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Romans 8:12-1712 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit …

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Gratefully Graduating Thank God by rejoicing in His goodness. Luke 1:26-3926 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went …

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The role of a worshiper Luke 4:88 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’” Matthew 22:37-4037 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the …

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“God does not bless my ministry … … God blesses us when we join Him in His ministry.” What happens when my “ministry” is my own, and not God’s?• Empowered by my personal pride.• Guided by my own direction.• Work outside of my giftedness.• Limited drive and motivation.• Subject to “burnout.”• I tend to take …

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Working together with God requires unity. Ephesians 4:1-6As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as …

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God is the initiator. Mark 3:1414 He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach Genesis 1:1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. God is the inviter. Matthew 4:1919 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for …

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