GM 2011-03-06 Just Like Jesus 10
Just Like Jesus 10 - Finishing Strong: An Enduring Heart
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Just Like Jesus 10 - Finishing Strong: An Enduring Heart
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Just Like Jesus 9 - The Greenhouse of the Mind: A Pure Heart
Readings:
Proverbs 4:23
1 Peter 5:7-10
Matthew 28:18-20
Notes:
Your mind/heart is a gift from God
Harvesting: What you sow (Gal.6:7)
Some of the riffraff of life:
-Revenge
-Anger
-(self) Pity
-Lust
-Arrogance
Proverbs 4:23 says, “Be careful what you think because your thoughts run your life”
Key Concepts:
-Resist (temptation)
-Submit (to God)
The Truth:
Christ as:
-Doorkeeper
-Bouncer
-Editor
Just Like Jesus, Part 8 – Nothing But the Truth: An Honest Heart
Readings:
Proverbs 12:20-22
Ephesians 4:14-18
John 7:16-18
Notes:
What is the job of a witness?
-To tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
1 John 1:8 says, “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.”
What does God hate? Deception.
Why?
Self Deception is thinking:
-I have no sin
-I won’t die
-I won’t hurt anybody
-it doesn’t matter
What are some of the costs of deception?
-time & energy
-conscience?
-relationships?
-careers?
What about the truth?
-speak the truth in love
-shows maturity
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Just Like Jesus Part 5 – Being Led By An Unseen Hand: A God-Intoxicated Heart
Readings:
John 17
Psalm 139
Notes:
What is Eternal Life? Knowing God
Knowing God:
-Authority Acknowledged
-Finished Work Focused
-Word Working Within
Surrender to the Search
Give God Your _________ Thoughts
-Waking
-Waiting
-Whispering
-Waning
Thank Him for the Good stuff
Consider the hard stuff
Seek Mercy
Seek Strength
Just Like Jesus, Part 2 – Loving the People You’re Stuck With: A Forgiving Heart
Readings:
Ephesians 4:31-32
Matthew 6:9-15
Notes:
Forgiveness is…
- Giving up the right to “collect payment”
- Giving over to God the control of the situation
Forgive “AS”
-In the same manner (unconditionally)
-To the same degree (completely)
-When (instantly)
Heart of Forgiveness:
Bitterness ==> Sweetness
Rage ==> Control
Anger ==> Compassion
Brawling ==> Reconciliation
Slander ==> Encouragement
Malice ==> Intercession
The Key:
Christ in you.
Just Like Jesus 1 – A Heart Like His
Readings:
1 Corinthians 2:12-16
Galatians 2:20
Notes:
What is the main point of being a Christ-Follower (in this life)
- To become more like Jesus
The Exchange: God is Holy, we are not. He exchanged His Son’s life for ours.
The Change:
-Repent
-Consideration (self-assessment)
-Contrition (to be truly sorry for your sins)
-Confession (verbalization of the above)
-Receive: Grasp
-Intellectually
-Willfully
-Emotionally
-Reaffirm: State Boldly & Clearly
-Faith in Gospel
-Commitment to Christ
-Desire to Change
The Heart of Jesus:
Pure, Peaceful, Purposeful.
Are you connected, but not altered?
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