Jesus is equal with God in his: actions, judgment, and ability to give life.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is:  Historical, Central, and Personal.

It centers on the person and work of Jesus who is a historical figure.

The Gospel is central to all we do as individuals and as a church.

The Gospel is personal; each individual must decide.

God's faithfulness is infinite!

We have our ups and downs and our faith wavers; but God's faithfulness does not!

We are all broken.

But brokenness is what turns us to God for the only solution for our brokenness.

Continuing to look at the "Portraits of the Redeemed" found in Psalm 107.

Prisoners set free (vv. 10-16)

Sick Healed (vv. 17-22)

Sailors Saved from Storm (vv. 23-32)

Introduction to "3 Circles" method for sharing the Gospel.

Today focused on circle #1: God's Design.

God designed the world perfectly and God has a good and perfect design for every aspect of our lives.

Psalm 107 points ahead to our redemption in Jesus.

We too are lost, imprisoned, sin sick, and tossed about.

But in Jesus we are redeemed.  Let the redeemed of the Lord give thanks to God!

God can use us if:

We are compassionate.

We see people.

We are prayerful.

We accept the challenge.

While Psalm 106 speaks specifically of Israel's sin and unfaithfulness, it also reminds us that we are all in need of God's mercy in Christ.

All of us would be wise to pray the "Jesus Prayer," "Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner!"

Acts 2:42-47 outlines the marks of the Church:

Devotion to Christ

Reliance on the Holy Spirit

Biblical Teaching and Preaching

Fellowship

Worship (breaking of bread and prayers)

Evangelism