1. God is calling us to be less judgmental
2. But make more judgments
3. Because Jesus was judged in our place

Supplemental Text:
Matthew 7:1-5
Revelation 2:20-23
Matthew 18:15-20
2 Thessalonians 3:6
2 Thessalonians 3:14-15
1 Timothy 1:20

1. How Should the Church Properly View Spiritual Leaders?
A spiritual leader is a servant of Christ.
A spiritual leader is a steward.
A spiritual leader is faithful.
A spiritual leader is a fool for Christ's sake.
A spiritual leader is a spiritual father.

2. How Should the Church Properly Respond to Spiritual Leaders?
Yield your life to the spiritual authority of Jesus Christ.
Entrust your life to the spiritual care of servants of Christ.

Supplemental Text:
1 Timothy 5:17-19
Ephesians 3:4-6
2 Timothy 4:3-4
Philippians 3:4b-11
1 Corinthians 11:1
Philippians 3:12-17
Ephesians 4:11-16
Hebrews 13:17

1. The message of the cross is the only path to true spirituality
2. God is the ultimate source of all spiritual growth
3. God alone is the ultimate evaluator of our life and ministry

Supplemental Text:
Romans 14:7-12
2 Corinthians 5:9-10
Mark 9:41
Romans 8:32

1. The gospel is a cross-shaped message.
2. The gospel is a countercultural message.
3. The gospel is a catalytic message.

Supplemental Scripture:
Romans 9:30-33
Romans 1:16
Philippians 2:5-8
1 Corinthians 9:20-23

Cause of Disunity: Faith in man over faith in Christ.
Call to Unity: The cross of Christ makes unity possible.

What Causes Division in the Church Today?
Fighting over unclear Biblical interpretations and opinions.
Following a messenger instead of the message.
Focusing on personal preference.
Fixating on charisma over content.
Faith in wisdom over the gospel.

How Do We Pursue Unity in the Church Today?
Less entertainment and more intimacy.
Less emotionalism and more authenticity.
Less exclusiveness and more unity.

Supplemental Text:
Philippians 2:2-8
1 Corinthians 2:3-5
Acts 18:24-26
Acts 4:12
Hebrews 13:17
2 Timothy 4:1-4

The Problem: The belief that identity is achieved instead of received.
The Solution: The belief that activity is a result of our identity.

1. Remember your identity
2. Rely on His ability

Application:
Be distinct because of your identity
Be influential because of His ability

Supplemental Text:
Romans 12:1-2
1 Peter 2:11
Hebrews 11:13
1 Corinthians 1:18