Bulletin Notes

“No Shortcuts”

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 …

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“Behavior 101”

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     …

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“Be Direct”

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. …

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“Just Be You”

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 …

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