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3 Misconceptions

1) We are basically good.

2) We get to heaven by sincerity and morality.

3) We are above average on God's grading scale.

3 Truths

1) Salvation by faith is needed because we are all spiritually dead

2) Salvation by faith is given because we could never earn it

3) Salvation by faith is effective because we are a part of God’s plan.

* To be WITHOUT Christ

Determined by our Condition: Who we are

Directed by Our Conduct: What we do

Destined by Our Consequences: Why it matters

* To be WITH Christ

Determined by God’s Character: Who He is

Directed by God’s Conduct: What He Does

Destined by God’s Compassion: Why it matters

Bigger Prayers include:

* Thanksgiving (v15-16)

* Asking (v17-20)

* Praising (v21-23)

We are blessed by:

1) The Father: Chosen in Him (v3-6)

a) God is Worthy of Blessing.

b) God is Willing to Bless

The Father blesses by…

a. Choosing us

b. Changing Us

c. Cherishing us

2) The Son: Redeemed in Him (v7-10)

The Son blesses by…

a. Redeeming us

b. Forgiving us

c. Uniting us

3) The Spirit: Sealed in Him (v11-14)

a. Convicting us - John 16:8

b. Guiding us - John 16:13

c. Confirms us - Rom 8:16

c. Seals us - Eph 1:13-14

1) The unexpected calling of God

2) The undeserved cleansing by God

3) The unconditional covering from God

1) Dream BIGGER for your identity (1:1)

2) Dream BIGGER for your ability (4:1)

3) Dream BIGGER for your stability (6:10-11)

Dream BIGGER Commitment: 100 * 1000 * $100,000

Luke 15

2) Effort

3) Persistence

4) Celebration

What Unifies Us as a Team?

1) Our calling (Salvation)

2) Our convictions (Beliefs)

3) Our commitment (Church)

4) Our commission (Make Disciples)

5) Our character (Who We Are)

6) Our competence (What we do)

The goal for this series is that we will... 1) Commit ourselves to Christ; 2) Commit ourselves to Church

How do I join the team? Acts 2:37-42 - 1) Change of Heart (v37); 2) Change of Mind (v38a); 3) Change of Commitment (v38b); 4) Change of Actions (v41); 5) Change of Priorities (v42)

What’s the purpose of the team? Glorify God

How does the team accomplish that purpose? Mt 4:19 - 1) Living like Jesus - “Follow Me…”; 2) Loving like Jesus - “…I will make you…”; 3) Leading like Jesus - “…fishers of men.”

1) Our Singular Focus for Worship: The Lord (vv. 1a, 6b)

2) Our Significant Place for Worship: Heaven and Earth (v. 1b)

3) Our Sound Reasons for Worship: God’s Acts and Attributes (v. 2)

4) Our Sincere Expression for Worship: Instruments and Voices (vv. 3–6)