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PARTNERS WITH GOD

A Partnership Denotes The Idea Of Equally Committing To Each Other.

The LORD God formed the man from the DUST of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the BREATH OF LIFE, and the man became a living being.  Genesis 2:7

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is MAN that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You made him a little lower than the HEAVENLY BEINGS and crowned him with glory and honor.   
Psalms 8:3-5 
For we are God's FELLOW WORKERS; you are God's field, God's building.  1 Corinthians 3:9
As God's PARTNERS share the message of His great kindness.”  2 Corinthians 6:1 (LB) 

"If God is your partner, you can afford to make all of your plans big ones."  D. L. Moody

I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

THIS PARTNER IDEA IS NOTHING NEW
 
 A.   ADAM & EVE 
  Then God said, "Let us make MAN IN OUR IMAGE, in our likeness, and let THEM rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."  So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.  Genesis 1:26-27
 
 B.  ISRAEL’S RELEASE  –  BACKGROUND
 "And I will make the Egyptians favorably disposed toward this people, so that when you leave you will not go empty-handed.   Every woman is to ask her neighbor and any woman living in her house for articles of silver and gold and for clothing, which you will put on your sons and daughters. And so you will plunder the Egyptians."  Exodus 3:21 
 
 C.  ISRAEL’S BLESSING
 
 IF you pay attention to these laws and are careful to follow them, THEN the LORD your God will keep his covenant of love with you, as he swore to your forefathers.  He will love you and bless you and increase your numbers. He will bless the fruit of your womb, the crops of your land--your grain, new wine and oil--the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks in the land that he swore to your forefathers to give you. You will be blessed more than any other people; none of your men or women will be childless, nor any of your livestock without young.  Deuteronomy 7:12-14
 
 I will drive out nations before you and enlarge your territory, and no one will covet your land when you go up three times each year to appear before the LORD your God.  Exodus 34:24 
 
 D.  ISRAEL’S BATTLES
 
 Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surrounded the city.  When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. "Oh, my lord, what shall we do?"  the servant asked.  "Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them."  And Elisha prayed, "O LORD, open his eyes so he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:14 -17  

Juan 10:7-18

Punto principal:
Vivir confiados que estamos seguros en Jesucristo le trae honra y gloria a Dios

Que Jesucristo es mi pastor significa que:
1. El es mi due}o
2. El me defiende
3. El me dirige
4. El da su vida por mi

 John 8:1-11

 1.  HOW SINNERS TREAT SINNERS   –  Terribly

“Reprove, Rebuke & Exhort.”  2 Timothy 4:2

“Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness; . . . and so fulfill the law of Christ.”  Galatians 6:1-2

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  John 13:34 

2.  HOW THE LAW TREATS SINNERS  –  Mercilessly

“We know that the law is good if one uses it properly.” 1 Timothy 1:8

For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.   For he who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not murder." If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.  James 2:10-11

3.  HOW JESUS CHRIST TREATS SINNERS  –  Graciously
 
A.  He Declares Our Sin
 
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.  Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already...”  John 3:17-18 
 
B.  He Satisfies Our Sin
 
“For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement (ASV Propitiation) for the sins of the people.”  Hebrews 2:17 
 
“And He (God) shall see the travail of His soul (Jesus) and shall be satisfied.”  Isaiah 53:11 
 
C.  He Forgives Our Sin  – “Neither do I condemn you.”  
 
“Be shepherds of the church of God, which He bought with His own blood.”  Acts 20:28 
 
“Go Your Way and Sin No More.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Jesucristo Crucificado y resucitado es la respuesta a todo mal y crisis que enfrentamos.

Así como Moises levanto la serpiente en el desierto para que los israelitas fueran sanados después de ser mordidos por las serpientes, nuestro señor Jesucristo fue a la cruz para Ofrecernos perdón de pecados y vida eterna. Poniendo nuestra fe en El, tendremos paz En esta vida y perfecto gozo en su presencia para siempre.

COUNTING THE COST
 (Discipling Jesus’ Way)  Luke 14

I.  THE CHURCH EXISTS FOR “DISCIPLE-MAKING”

Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

It is our “MISSION” given to us by the “COMMISSION” of Christ.  Salvation is free but discipleship is costly.

A.  People are more important than the rules    vv. 1-6

B.  Humility is better than pride        vv. 7-11

C.  Hospitality is superior to friendship    vv. 12-14

D.  Everyone is Equally important to Jesus    vv. 15-24

II.  THERE IS A COST IN COMING TO THE BANQUET

Must Be An:
 
 A.  Unrivaled Love                vv. 25-26
 
 B.  Unceasing Dying                vv. 27
 
 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” 
 Luke 9:23
 
 (Paul) “I die daily...”  1Corinthians 15:31
 
 C.  Unafraid Accounting            vv. 28-32
 
 D.  Unqualified Renunciation        v.  33
 
 E.  An Unavoidable Alternative        vv. 34-35 
 
 III.  THE CONDUCT OF A DISCIPLE
 
1.  Abide in the Word – John 8:31-32
 
2.  Die to Self, Sin & Society – John 12:24-26
 
3.  Love the Brothers  – John 13:34-35
 
4.  Go and Bear Lasting Fruit – John 15:8, 16

UNCONTROLLABLE SEA

Mark 4:35-41

UNCONTROLLABLE MAN

Mark 5:1-20

UNCONTROLLABLE ILLNESS

Mark 25-34

MOST UNCONTROLLABLE THING 

Mark 5:21-23; 35-43

WHAT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I GIVE: 12 BENEFITS
 
 1.  GENEROSITY HONORS GOD
“You will be glorifying God through your generous gifts. Your generosity will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.”  2 Corinthians  9:13. “Whoever is generous to the needy honors God.” Proverbs 14:31 (ESV)

2.  GENEROSITY DRAWS ME CLOSER TO GOD
“The purpose of tithing is to teach you to always put God first in your lives.”  Deuteronomy 14:23b (LB). “Your heart will be wherever your treasure is.”  Matthew 6:21 (NCV)

3.  GENEROSITY MAKES ME MORE LIKE JESUS
“The greedy always want more, but the godly love to give!”  Proverbs 21:26 (NLT) “Purity is best demonstrated by generosity.”  Luke 11:41 (LB)
         
4. GENEROSITY IS THE CURE FOR MATERIALISM   
 “You cannot serve both God and money.”  Matthew 6:24. “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them... to be generous and willing to share. In this way... they will take hold of the life that is True Life.”  1 Timothy 6:17-19
 
 5.  GENEROSITY DEMONSTRATES MY FAITH
“Your giving proves the reality of your faith...” 2 Corinthians 9:13 (Ph). “You are generous because of your faith.”  Philemon 1:6

“Bring your whole tithe to my storehouse. Test me in this and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you won’t have room enough for it!” Malachi 3:10

 6.  GENEROSITY REVEALS MY CHARACTER
“If you are untrustworthy with worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven?”  Luke 16:11

7. GENEROSITY BRINGS GOD’S BLESSING
“Generous people will be blessed...”  Proverbs 22:9 (NCV). “Give generously…then because of this God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.” Deuteronomy 15:10  “God loves the one who gives gladly. And God will make it up to you by giving you everything you need and more so that there will not only be enough for your own needs but plenty left over to give joyfully to others.”   2 Corinthians 9:7-8   

8.  GENEROSITY INCREASES MY HAPPINESS
Jesus said, “There is more happiness in giving than in receiving.”  Acts 20:35 (TEV)

9.  GENEROSITY EXPANDS MY INFLUENCE
“The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy will get smaller and smaller.”   Proverbs 11:24 (MSG)  “Those who give generously to those in need... will never be forgotten... they will have influence and honor.”  Psalm 112:9 (NLT)

10. GENEROSITY MULTIPLIES MY MONEY
“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.”  Proverbs 11:25 (NIV) “You will be enriched so that you can give even more generously.” 2 Corinthians 9:11a (NLT)

 11. GENEROSITY BRINGS GOD’S PROTECTION
“All goes well for the generous man who conducts his business fairly.  Such a man will not be overthrown by evil circumstances. God’s constant care of him will make a deep impression on all who see it.” Psalm 112:5-6 (LB)

12. GENEROSITY WILL BE REWARDED IN HEAVEN
“Use your money to do good...always being ready to share with others whatever God has given you. By doing this you will be storing up real treasure for themselves in heaven—it is the only safe investment for eternity! And they will be living a fruitful Christian life down here as well.”  1Timothy 6:18-19 (LB)
 
“I tell you, use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. In this way, your generosity stores

“God does everything just right and on time, but people can never completely understand what he is doing.”  Ecclesiastes 3:11b (NCV)

WHAT TO REMEMBER WHILE WAITING ON GOD
1.  THERE’S A NATURAL DELAY BETWEEN PLANTING & HARVESTING!
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven... A time to plant and a time to harvest...a time to scatter and a time to gather...”  Ecclesiastes 3:1-5
 
2.  THERE’S AN UNSEEN BATTLE GOING ON
“We are not struggling and fighting against human beings but against evil spiritual forces in the heavenly realm—the rulers, authorities, and powers of darkness.”   Ephesians 6:12 (TEV)                 
3.  GOD IS PREPARING ME FOR HIS BLESSING
“There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while. These troubles test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure, just as fire tests and purifies gold—and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold.”  1 Peter 1:6-7 (NLT)

“Waiting does not diminish us any more than waiting diminishes a pregnant mother. We are enlarged in the waiting. We don’t see what is enlarging us, but the longer we wait, the larger we become, and the more joyful our expectancy. Meanwhile, when we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He prays in us and for us... He knows us far better than we know ourselves, and knows our pregnant condition... That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.”  Romans 8:24-28 (MSG)

4.  I’M IN GOOD COMPANY WHEN WAITING ON GOD
“People who lived in the past became famous because of their faith.”  Hebrews 11:2 (ICB)

5.  GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES
God says, “At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting—it will happen!”  Habakkuk 2:3 (CEV)

WHAT TO DO WHILE WAITING ON GOD
W = WRITE DOWN THE LESSONS I’M LEARNING   
 “At the Lord’s direction, Moses kept a written record of their progress.”  Numbers 33:2a (NLT)
 “Remember what you have learned about the Lord through your experiences with him.”  Deuteronomy 11:2a (TEV)
 
 A = ACT AS THOUGH I ALREADY HAVE IT
Jesus said, “I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”  Mark 11:24 (NIV)

I = IMITATE THE HABITS THAT GROW STRONG FAITH
“We do not want you to become lazy, but to IMITATE those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.”  Hebrews 6:12 (NIV) 
 
Paul: “KEEP ON putting into practice all you learned from me and heard from me and saw me doing.”  Philippians 4:9a (NLT) 
DON’T PUT MY LIFE ON HOLD!

KEEP ON PRAYING “Keep on asking, and you WILL be given what you ask for. Keep on looking, and you WILL find. Keep on knocking, and the door WILL be opened!”  Matthew 7:7 (NLT) 

KEEP ON SERVING “Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.”  Romans 12:11 (NLT)

KEEP ON GOING TO SMALL GROUP “Don’t give up your habit of meeting with other believers. Instead keep on encouraging each other!”  Hebrews 10:25 

KEEP ON SOWING “Keep on sowing your seed, for you never know which ones will grow—perhaps they all will!”   Ecclesiastes 11:6 (LB) 

 KEEP ON BELIEVING “You must keep on believing the things you have been taught. You know they are true...”  2 Timothy 3:14 (LB) 

  T = TRUST GOD INSTEAD OF 

Es necesario que aprendamos a esperar y a confiar en el plan perfecto de Dios para su gloria.

Eclesiastés 3:11