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Are you teachable? Proverbs 12:15 - “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” • Don’t _______ yourself • Be a life-long _______. Proverbs 15:31 - “The ear that listens to ____-_______ reproof will dwell among the wise.” • “Constructive Feedback” • Give others __________ to speak truth into your life. Proverbs 15:22 “Without counsel plans fail but with many ________ they succeed.” • Seek God first and then ask others.

(Within the first few moments of the message, Pastor Andrew will refer to a video. To hear it go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgRoiTWkBHU.) You become like the people you are closest to so choose your friends wisely. “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” Proverbs 13:20 “The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” Proverbs 12:26 Life is hard; you need the strength that only good friends can provide. “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Conversations take place everyday of our lives. At home, at school, at work. These talks happen over tables in kitchens, restaurants and lunchrooms. How we treat one another can be demonstrated by how we speak to one another. The Book of Proverbs has some wise instructions for us: A. Talk to heal, not hurt. (Proverbs 12:18) B. Talk truth lovingly. (Proverbs18:21a, Ephesians 4:15) C. Talk with discretion. (Proverbs 17:27-28, Proverbs 15:28) To do: 1. Ask for God’s help to discipline your tongue. 2. Affirm someone this week with your words. 3. Optional: Forgive someone who has hurt you by their words.

OUR CHURCH'S GREATEST PROBLEM: __ ____ _____ ___. How can we change this? 1. We can't, but ___ ___ . Therefore we need to ___ ___ it. 2. A huge resource that God has given us to enjoy Him by is the _____. "This is a..." One method that that three spiritual giants and one pastor all agree is effective... _____________________________________ Here's a good way to do it! (adapted from Andrew Davis): A. Day One: read Ephesians 1:1 out loud 10 times. Then cover the page and recite it 10 times. You're done for the day. B. Day Two: recite yesterday's verse, Ephesians 1:1 ten times, being sure to include the verse number. Look in the Bible if you need to, just to refresh your memory. Now, do your new verse. Read Ephesians 1:2 out loud 10 times. Then cover the page and recited 10 times. You're done for the day. C. Day Three: recite yesterday's verse first, Ephesians 1:2 ten times. Again, you should look in the Bible if you need to, just refresh your memor

(If reading option is desired, download the pdf file for additional notes and links.) This seminar is part of the Home Base collective at CLC. Home Base offers encouraging practical insights and supportive community to deepen your family's faith in Jesus.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

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What do we mean when we say that God is *sovereign? • He is B_____ all things (Ps. 90:2; Col. 1:17) • He CREATED all things (Gen. 1:1; John 1:3) • He U______ all things (Col 1:17; and Heb. 1:3) • He KNOWS all things (Ps. 4, 6; Isa. 46:10) • He CAN DO all things (Jer. 32:27; Luke 1:37) • He ACCOMPLISHES all things (Isa. 14:24; 46:10) • He R____ all things (1 Chron. 29:11-12; Dan. 4:34-35) • He is I__ C______ of all things (Job 4:2; Rom. 8: 28) What is the practical application? • Surrender to God all that you are and all that you have • Go through the day, preaching to yourself, "everything that comes my way is either allowed or decreed by God who loves me so much that He gave up His son for me." • Absolutely refuse to worry

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

THERE ARE FEW EXPERIENCES IN LIFE THAT ARE BETTER THAN THIS... "MY FOOD IS TO DO THE WILL OF GOD." (v. 34) DIFFERENT ROLES, SAME TEAM (v. 36-38) LIFT UP YOUR EYES... (v. 35) SERIES APPLICATION: - PRAY for the world on a regular basis. - GO on a short term missions trip. - BEFRIEND a missionary. - SHARE your faith with another.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

TRUTH 1: ALL PEOPLE HAVE ____________ OF GOD • Romans 1: 19-20 TRUTH 2: ALL PEOPLE ________ GOD • Romans 1: 21-23 TRUTH 3: ALL PEOPLE STAND _______ AND ___________ FOR REJECTING GOD • Romans 3: 10-12, 19 TRUTH 4: GOD HAS MADE A WAY OF ______________FOR THE LOST • Romans 3: 21-22 TRUTH 5: CHIST COMMANDS THE CHURCH TO MAKE THE ____________ KNOWN TO ALL PEOPLES • Romans 10: 13-15 * This message based on chapter 7 of "Radical" written by David Platt

Do you think it is possible for there to be an "invisible gorilla" in how we see the Great Commission? God has called you to enjoy His _______ AND to extend His _______ to the ends of the earth. You have the joyful responsibility of making disciples ___ ____ _________. This movement is seen throughout all of scripture. "But I haven't been called to be a missionary." The key word here is __________. So how are you going to respond to this great invitation?

Where are you in God's Story? Esther 4:8-16 The Story of Esther • The Setting • An Unlikely Hero: Esther • An Unlikely Hero: Now • What’s Your Struggle? • Esther’s Courage • We will also have courage • Our Participation in His Story

Living with Integrity We all have places in our walk with God where we know and say one thing but do another. We all have inconsistencies, and these inconsistencies if ignored, have tremendous power to ruin our lives. A question we must ask that will save us from wasted life and regret: • Is there any part of my life that is ____________ with my _____?

Introduction: Do you find your spiritual life lacking joy? Do you feel the daily grind of trying to be a “good Christian”? Is your faith stagnant and not going anywhere? You might be suffering a disease called Legalism. Grace cures us of this. Grace revives us. Legalism is living according to your own rules out of your own strength to earn God’s favor.(from David Platt) In Galatians the Apostle Paul addresses this issue: 1. Grace means we live by God-given rules, not man-given rules. (v.1) 2. Grace means God rescues us, instead of us being self-sufficient. (v.4) 3. Grace means receiving from God a gift that we can’t do anything to earn. (v.3-4) Reflection Ask yourself these 3 questions: 1. Do you live by your own rules? 2. Do you rely on your own strength? 3. Do you feel you need to earn God’s favor? If you answer “yes” to any, you likely

We apologize that the first 10 minutes of the sermon is missing. Please read the transcript to capture the missing audio. Thank you. Why share Jesus with others? What two themes emerge from Acts 1:1-11? The P______ and the M______. The main idea of this message is that the latter without the former leads to scary obligation. But the latter WITH the former leads to an exciting adventure. What Jesus commanded his disciples applies to you as well: ______ on the Holy Spirit! We are not called to wait in ______, but to wait in __________. How do we wait upon the Spirit?

The Vulnerability Test What we normally do and why it shouldn't continue The equation: your _________ + God's ________ = __________ Boasting about weakness...really? The invitation: Share stories where you are ______ and Christ is ____ Be real and you will show others the real savior