6
September
2009
Key Point: In Christ, human barriers are broken and a new, and “useful “community of “the forgiven” emerges
Onesimus = useless, runaway slave;
Ever felt like you’d like to runaway from your job?
Ever felt useless in your role?
Ever had to “face the music” to be accountable for your actions?
Expectations higher for a fellow Christian; disappointments greater
Barriers between management and labor – history of conflict
Paul’s approach to Philemon
We need each other
Christians can offer a different model of “organic organization”
Where do we need to ask forgiveness?
How can we offer reconciliation?
What do we need to change?
What could happen in greater RST if we did?
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30
August
2009
Verses: Nehemiah 3
Key Point: As we cooperate in building the “Kingdom” we’ll experience fulfillment and joy despite difficulties
Context: finishing the job against overwhelming odds
Easy to criticize – harder to take on difficulties
Key = Common vision
= see a need; design a solution; join together
Cooperation requires connections; self interest + collective support for others = building the “wall” without gaps
“Who else can we help?”
Communication is key to effectiveness;
“Who else needs to know?”
P.I.E = Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Dedication isn’t enough; autonomy >> anarchy
There is no “I” in team!
Good intentions + shared resources + perseverance >> success
Success >> fulfillment of vision; joy = sharing in the victory
Glory to God; gratification to God’s people
Fulfillment and joy despite difficulties
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23
August
2009
Key Point: Selfishness and sinfulness bring great suffering; but God is gracious and gives us hope despite loss and loneliness
Lament for Jerusalem Imagine the total destruction of the symbols of our way of life 9th of Av = anniversary of destruction of Temples Loss – history, presence (”Shekinah”), future Lament for our losses Anger comes from “not fair!” Fear comes from loneliness We grieve because we love – Broken dreams and promises lead to broken hearts What causes our tears?
Christian grief Faith – God will make it right Hope – God will make a way Love – God will make a ministry How do we need to sense God’s heart?
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19
August
2009
Introduction: What causes people to celebrate?
Key Point: As God’s people, we are to be thankful and resourceful, consistently putting our faith and beliefs into action.
- The Lord is an _____________________ God. (vs. 1-13)
- He is ____________________ (3)
- He is ____________________ (4-5)
- He is ____________________ (7,9)
- He is ____________________ (8)
- He is ____________________ (11-12)
- Take Away: Give ____________________ =
- The Lord is a God who _____________________ . (vs. 14-21)
- He will ____________________ (14,17,19b)
- He will ____________________ (15-16)
- He will ____________________ (7,13b,19a)
- He will ____________________ (18-20)
- Take Away: Give ____________________ =
- As God’s people, our response to him is to _____________________ Him.
- We are to ____________________ Him (1-3,10)
- We are to ____________________ Him (4-5,7)
- We are to ____________________ Him (6,11-12)
- Take Away: Give ____________________ =
Conclusion: What is our action plan?
- Encourage __________________________
- Use your ___________________________
- Each _____________, bring _______________!!
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10
August
2009
Psalm 96
Introduction: “Seeing God at Work”
Then (1862) . . . Today (2009) . . .
1. Make Known the Truth of God’s Revelation (vs. 1-6)
The Mission: “Share the message . . .”
Praise His Name (2)
Proclaim His Salvation (2)
Declare His Glory (3)
The Reason: “For the Lord . . .”
He is Great (4)
He is God Alone (4-5))
He is Creator of All (5)
2. Give the Lord His Proper Place (vs. 7-10)
The Measure: “The Lord reigns . . .”
Give God Glory (7)
Bring Him Tribute (8)
Come into His Presence (9-10)
( Grateful / Humble / Redeemed )
The Meaning: “For the Lord . . .”
Gives Life (1,3)
Saves Souls (2,7)
Loves His Creation (10)
3. Worship the Lord with Holy Reverence (vs. 9, 11-13)
The Appeal: ( Sing / Give / Rejoice )
The Approach: “As people of the Lord . . .”
Let us Respect our Creator (9)
Let us Rejoice and Be Glad (11)
Let us Acknowledge His Return (13)
( Sensibly / Righteously / Faithfully )
Conclusion: “Be an Inspiration”
- Shine Your Light
- Speak Out for Christ
- Share Him with Others
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