1 Corinthians 12:12-27

1. We’re exponentially better together.

2. I belong (no matter what I feel).

3. I matter (regardless of how I feel).

4. I must see the potential of the part I play.

Luke 7:36-50 (NIV)

1. Jesus invites the people others reject.

2. Jesus invites me into a love relationship with Him.

3. Where you see rejection, Jesus sees potential.

4. Accept Jesus' invitation with determination.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30

John 4:4, 7-20; 25-26

What did the women see?

1. We see ourselves through Bad Decisions.

2. We see ourselves through Trauma

3. We see ourselves through Bad Friends.

4. We see ourselves through Hard Circumstances.

5. We see ourselves through Social Media.

6. We see ourselves through Shame.

7. We see ourselves through Fear.

What did Jesus see?

The Creator determines something's values, not the created order.

Jesus, what do you see?

Psalms 139

Psalms 78:1-7

I. The undeniable impact of a father.

A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord.
Proverbs 19:3

II. What children need from us.

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline (instruction) will drive it far away.
Proverbs 22:15

The Big Idea: “Yes, I love you” and “No, you can’t have your own way.”

III. High impact ideas.

a. Keep your marriage strong.

b. Train and instruct (disciple).

c. Give them time.

d. Pray for them.

e. Encourage them with words.

Words for your sons: “I love you. I am proud of you. You have the right stuff.”

Words for your daughters: “I love you. I am proud of you. You are precious to me.”

The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
Proverbs 23:24

2 Corinthians 10:1-5

I. We posture in humility and gentleness.

II. We rely on the Spirit’s power.

III. We remain obedient to Christ.

II Kings 4:1-7

I. Rely on the Holy Spirit.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8

II. Raise your expectations.

If you had unlimited resources and knew you couldn’t fail, what would you attempt for God?

III. Live your life with honor.

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?
I Corinthians 3:16

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
I Corinthians 6:19

But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.
Acts 9:15

1. Remember your spiritual heroes (Hebrews 12:1-3)

• Who are your biblical heroes?
• Who are your personal heroes?

2. A thief said to Jesus, “Remember me” (Luke 23:39-43)

3. Jesus says to us, “Remember Me” (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

• Communion is an invitation to actively remember Jesus

Isaiah 56:1-2

I. Sabbath and giving are two sides of the same coin.

II. Sabbath and hospitality.

III. Sabbath and the Local Church.

One reason is that most children do exactly what they are taught and they see their parents worshiping many lesser gods.

Children learn more from what their parents do than from what we say.

Sabbath is a time to transition from human doings to human beings.
Eugene Peterson

Psalm 46:10
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am.
Be still and know that I.
Be still and know that.
Be still and know.
Be still and.
Be still.
Be.

Hebrews 12:1-3

Philippians 1:3-11