BULLEIN NOTES “No Shortcuts” Matthew 7:13-14 “No Shortcuts” Entry Ticket – What is PIPA? Personally Initiated Positive Action Free Will – You decide who you trust, what perspective you adopt and what actions you take. This isn’t a once–and–done proposition. Questions for you to ponder: 1. Do I have hatred or …
BULLETIN NOTES “Behavior 101” Matthew 7:12 “Behavior 101” The Mercy Principle (Matthew 5:7 & 6:14-15): We receive mercy from God on the basis of the mercy we offer others. The Judgment Principle (Matthew 7:1-2): For in the way you judge others, God will judge you. PIPA: Personally Initiated Positive Action …
BULLETIN NOTES “Be Direct” Mathew 7:7-11 “Be Direct” Entry Ticket – Fill in the blanks: Followers of Jesus are called to practice judgment. Don’t confuse God with a genie in a bottle who grants wishes. God gets to define good. Prayer is about who you are. Prayer is a conversation. …
BULLETIN NOTES “Just Be You” Matthew 7:1-5 “Just Be You” Some people have been taught: That the righteous will judge others. Jesus isn’t teaching: A universal acceptance of any decision. Followers of Jesus are called to practice judgment. You’re judging when: 1. You think the worst of others. 2. You judge …
“” BULLETIN NOTES “Something About Jesus” Luke 4:16-20 “Something About Jesus” Entry Ticket – Fill in the blanks: This is about who you are, not what you do. A mission statement articulates your purpose for existence. A disciple is a student who imitates his or her teacher. “Christian” literally means “little Christ”. …
BULLETIN NOTES “Right Here, Right Now” Matthew 6:34 “Right Here, Right Now” Entry Ticket – Answer this question: What is prophecy? Truth-telling and interpretation. This is about who you are, not what you do. What is the future? An imaginary world of your own creation. God’s Kingdom is missed in two …
BULLETIN NOTES “What’s Going On Here?” Acts 2:1-21 “What’s Going On Here?” Entry Ticket – Complete this sentence: Put the kingdom of God first and: Everything else will be taken care of. What does Pentecost mean? 1. Something new in human history has begun. 2. Followers of Jesus have been marked as servants …
BULLETIN NOTES “Respond To God’s Giving” Matthew 6:27-33 “Respond To God’s Giving” Entry Ticket – Fill in the Blank: You are a person of faith. Worry – To torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts. A habit or passion can only be given up for a greater habit or passion. …
BULLETIN NOTES “If You Decide” Matthew 6:24-26 “If You Decide” Entry Ticket – Fill in the Blanks: The eye is the window of your soul. You are a person of faith. You will sacrifice for your god. What is one difference between you and animals? You are invited to pursue eternal matters. …
BULLETIN NOTES “Eyes Wide Open” Matthew 6:22-23 “Eyes Wide Open” Entry Ticket – Fill in the blanks: Your heart always longs for what you treasure. The eye is the window of your soul. C.H. Spurgeon – “The motive is the eye of the soul, and if it be clear, the whole character …
