God chose to visit this temple with His presence. Where do people find God in our world? How can our church become a place where people from all over the world, with all types of backgrounds, can encounter this God who is always with us?

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Forgiveness is a powerful force if we have the courage to master it. It does not come easily. It is both counterintuitive and countercultural. Nevertheless, it is part of God’s plan to change people and change the world. He therefore calls all of His disciples to become experts in His forgiveness.

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Many make promises, but not everyone keeps them. In Jesus, God makes a promise that He will always keep. As we receive and talk about this certain promise, we encourage those who may be wondering where their life might be headed.

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We all want heaven where we will experience no pain or suffering. Yet, we remain on earth, where suffering still abounds. God’s good news, however, is that Jesus brings heaven to earth, and He brings heaven’s comfort through those that follow Him.

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In a frequently divided culture, our respect for one another can quickly disappear. God provides a new definition of respect, revealed in Jesus, who both rules over all and serves all. God therefore calls His children to learn His version of respect, bringing dignity to both leaders and servants. Sermon Notes and Discussion Guide available: https://dirks-corner-public.s3.amazonaws.com/Commitment-to-Others-2021-Sermon-Notes-Week-3.pdf

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Our culture often paints unrealistic images of success or beauty, and we are quickly judged when we fall short of these ideals. Under this pressure, many people, especially young people, remain discouraged and depressed. God calls His children to fight this cultural epidemic, becoming experts in the ministry of encouragement. Sermon Notes and Discussion Guide available at: https://dirks-corner-public.s3.amazonaws.com/Commitment-to-Others-2021-Sermon-Notes-Week-2.pdf

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Everyone wants peace, but few know how to achieve it. God, however, reveals the secrets of peace through His Son, Jesus. He then calls all His children to learn this peace and to build upon it in a divided world. Sermon Notes are available at https://dirks-corner-public.s3.amazonaws.com/Commitment-to-Others-2021-Sermon-Notes-Week-1.pdf

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Sharing God’s news requires complete dependence upon the One who calls us. His love and truth must inspire us to overcome our objections and doubts. While we often fall short, God will nevertheless work through us to demonstrate the power of His life-changing story.

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Sharing God’s good news will cause us to reexamine our faith, to test its limits and challenge its assumptions. Through an honest dialog with God, we will again experience the power to share God’s life-changing story.

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Sharing God’s good news with the world will not be easy. God calls us into a broken world to share with broken people. This mission will stretch us out of our comfort zones, causing us to grow as disciples as we share God’s life-changing story. The story of the prophet Jonah teaches us these lessons.

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