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Living Out Your Faith Series

 Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23

BIBLICAL TRUTHS ABOUT ME:

1. I’m made in God’s image.
a. I can grasp the mind of God
b. I can react emotionally like God
c. I have the gift of being able to worship
 Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:14

2. I’m empowered by God’s Spirit.
a. Giving me inner strength
b. Giving me ability to discern the truth
c. Giving me ability to please God
 Acts 1:8; 2:38-39; Ephesians 1:13-16
1 Thessalonians 1:5-6; Philippians. 2:13

3. I’ve been given God’s gifts.
 Romans 12:6-8; 1 Peter 4:10
a. Influenced by the world

My decision today:
 Turn my life over to Jesus Christ
 Know that I’ve Got It
 Start Living Like I Have It
 Use the Gifts I’ve been given for God
 Volunteer to help with this ministry

Living Out Your Faith Series

 Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23

BIBLICAL TRUTHS ABOUT ME:

1. I’m made in God’s image.
a. I can grasp the mind of God
b. I can react emotionally like God
c. I have the gift of being able to worship
 Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:14

2. I’m empowered by God’s Spirit.
a. Giving me inner strength
b. Giving me ability to discern the truth
c. Giving me ability to please God
 Acts 1:8; 2:38-39; Ephesians 1:13-16
1 Thessalonians 1:5-6; Philippians. 2:13

3. I’ve been given God’s gifts.
 Romans 12:6-8; 1 Peter 4:10
a. Influenced by the world

My decision today:
* Turn my life over to Jesus Christ
* Know that I’ve Got It
* Start Living Like I Have It
* Use the Gifts I’ve been given for God
* Volunteer to help with this ministry

How Do I Change My Life Series

 Matthew 25:1-13

The Three “P’s” Of Getting Ready

1. Preparation
a. Don’t wait until it’s too late
b. There is no reason to delay
 2 Corinthians 6:2
c. A decision must be made.
 John 12:36; Romans 10:9, 6:4
2. Patience
a. Jesus’ return is sure  Acts 1:11
b. His timing is unknown
 Matthew 25:13; 2 Peter 3:10
c. His promise is true  Matt 28:20
3. Perseverance
a. As we wait we worship Him
 Hebrews 12:28
b. As we wait we work for Him
c. As we wait we witness  Acts 1:8

My decision today:
 Turn my life over to Jesus Christ
 Know I have to prepare
 Know I have to have patience
 Know I have to have perseverance
 Volunteer to help with this ministry

How Do I Change My Life Series

# Luke 8:16-18; 11:33-36

“The Spiritual Three R’s”
RECOGNITION
1. Jesus Is The Light # John 8:12
2. He Wants To Shine In My Life

RECEPTION
1. I Need An Open Mind # Luke 8:18;
Luke 11:34
2. I Need A Discerning Spirit # Luke 11:35;
2 Corinthians 11:3-6; 13-14
3. I Need To Surrender Control

REFLECTION # Luke 8:18a
1. By My level Of Understanding
2. By My Spiritual Maturity
3. By My Shining For Others # Luke 11:36

My decision today:
> Turn my life over to Jesus Christ
> Practice the Three Spiritual “R’s”
> Recognize Him
> Receive Him
> Reflect His life in my life
> Volunteer to help with this ministry

⇒ Luke 24:44-46

A Christian look at how we should celebrate Easter.

What does Christ’s resurrection mean to us today?

1. It Fulfilled Scripture
⇒ Luke 24:44-46; John 2:19-22

2. Our Sins are Forgiven
⇒1 Cor. 15:16-17; Romans 4:25, 8:34

3. We Have Hope for the Future
⇒ 1 Cor. 15:16-20; John 11:25-27

4. His Eternal Friendship
⇒ Romans 5:11

My decision today:
I’m going to celebrate Easter by….
♦ Asking Jesus Christ to be my Lord and Savior
♦ Thanking Him for His Love, Sacrifice and Friendship
♦  Being grateful for all he has done in my life.
♦  Volunteer to help in this ministry
♦  Join this fellowship in order to grow in Christ

“Change Your Compassion”
How Do I Change My Life Series
Luke 10:30-37

Our Options
1. I Don’t Care –Jewish Priest
2. I Don’t Care Enough – Temple Assistant
James 2:15-16
3. I Care Enough to Help- Samaritan

What Does it Take?
1. A Heartfelt Expression of Sympathy
 Luke 10:33
2. A Willingness to Offer Healing
Luke 10:33
3. A Desire to Pay the Cost

What Did Jesus Do?
1. Jesus Had Sympathy for the Human Race
2. Jesus was Willing to Offer Himself
3. Jesus was Ready to Pay the Cost
4. Jesus Lived Out a life of Compassion

My decision today:
 Turn my life over to Jesus Christ
 Change my Compassion
 Have Sympathy for others
 Be Ready and Willing to Help
 Live a Life of Compassion
 Volunteer to help with this ministry