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As soon as we are born into this world, we are examined, graded, judged even, for various criteria. So begins a lifetime of being validated and seeking the approval of others, whether knowingly or not. Sometimes this can be good, often this can be painful. Zacchaeus apparently was not approved by many people: 1. Occupationally, Chief tax collector (v. 2) 2. Economically, Wealthy (v. 2) 3. Physically, Short (v. 3) 4. Socially, Shameful behavior (v. 4) 5. Spiritually, Sinner (v. 7) Jesus however approved of Zacchaeus: 1. Called him by his given name. (v. 5) 2. Gave him priority of time and space (v. 5) 3. Shared intimate fellowship at his home (v. 5) 4. Saved not by birthright but because he demonstrated a transformed life that follows Jesus (v. 8- 9) “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19: 10) “Yet to all who

We have no idea how sinful we are. We have no idea how perfect we are (in Christ).

Review (from last week): You are His Son/Daughter – (Mark 1:1-11) Because of what Jesus did on the cross, we are given the same affirmation as sons and daughters that Christ received. Jesus washing the feet of his disciples is a symbolic foreshadowing of his death upon the cross for them. We have no part with Jesus unless we allow him to “wash our feet”. Jesus said that if we know these things, we are blessed not just for knowing them, but for DOING them. What does it mean to “wash the feet” of those around you? Among other things, it means YOU GO TO THEM. You go where they are. It means meeting needs. What does ________ need from you? Sometimes “washing feet” is giving people what they really need as opposed to what they want. For the Road… • Do you normally think God’s love is something you have to earn? • If you were to fail o

Eph 1:3-6 God as Father… In love… Eph 1:18 (You are His inheritance) What does it mean to be His adopted Son/Daughter in Christ? e.g. Galatians 4:1-7 (A slave must earn approval, but a daughter just has it by virtue of being a daughter) Are you living like an orphan or as His son/daughter? (See Diagram “Orphans or Children of God”) If you really believed you were His son/daughter, what would change for you?

hroughout history God is pleased to use small people to do BIG things. Often we excuse ourselves from His mission because we see ourselves as too weak and too flawed. Yet God chooses people not despite their smallness, but because of it, for His power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Cor 4 …”We have this treasure in jars of clay.” (v.7) When people look at you, do they see the “surpassing power” of God in your life? There are two forces at work simultaneously inside us: Death and Life. How is Death and Life at work inside you? Luke 10:17-24 It pleases God to use small ordinary people to do his extraordinary work. When God uses small ordinary people to do his extraordinary work, then we see how truly unstoppable His kingdom is. Don’t find your identity in the great things you can do for God, find it in your place in His family. Have you been excusing yourself from God’s mission because you s

Jesus came to earth over 2000 years ago and made a tremendous impact in this world. He taught radical change to how his followers should think and act. Like “Loving Your Enemy”: 1. Means going beyond just giving up your right for revenge. (v.38-42) 2. Means as children of God we bless them through the power of prayer. (v.43-45) 3. Is part of the process that transforms us to be like Jesus. (v.46-48) Next Steps: Identify the “enemies” in our lives. Pray. Bless our “enemies”.

The Compassion of Christ

The road to greatness is paved with suffering and servanthood. There is a throne prepared for you in heaven (for every follower of Jesus)… You know (how the world works)…BUT IT SHALL NOT BE SO AMONG YOU… A new vision for greatness: greatness is being like a slave A slave cannot measure their worth by any external measure A slave is free to leverage every resource they have for people who don’t have it.

Although Jesus came to earth over 2000 years ago he still has an impact on humanity today. He brought hope to the world, and a warning to Pharisees that continues today. A. Good Life B. Good Person

Part One of "The Most Interesting Man" Series. And the "New Life" Story of Vincent Yeh.

This was a joint service commemorating the past week of serving Richmond. People came for the free eye screenings and if needed, free eye glasses, but we believe they left with so much more. So we are celebrating the wonders, the faithfulness, and the greatness of our God.

Second part of our charge to go to the Eye Screenings in Richmond, CA July 15-18, 2013

First part of vision and encouragement for the Richmond Eye Screening Event July 15-18

work for God

Bondservant = employee/master = boss Your work is an invitation to experience God Say hello to your new boss: Jesus Christ, the Ultimate Boss What would change if you worked as if Jesus were your boss? • Your Heart • Your Code • Your reward If Jesus were your boss, then you can lean into the resources of God at work

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Baptisms on Father's Day 2013

Encouraging mutual holiness with your spouse. working with a 'new' model of submitting to your spouse.

Pastor Andrew and Steve Torgerson talk about making the best of your spiritual life

Putting on your new self 5 things to work on testimony by Kimberly Hsu