Game Time #2-LOVING God and People
At Grace Church The Game presents an understandable picture of who Jesus is and how our relationship with Him should impact our lives and influence others.
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Grace Church holds a Meet & Greet for those who are newer to Grace Church on the 4th Sunday of each month. Our next Meet & Greet is June 23rd following the service in CJ's coffee shop. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff and leadership of Grace Church and learn a little more about the church. It also gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you! Contact Leslie Booher if you have any questions ([email protected]).
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Saturday, June 8th - Logan Kerby, Glen & Sandi Sebastian, Greg & Bev Bowers
Sunday, June 9th - Steve Gauss, Alex Bosworth, Perry & Lori Orton
Monday, June 10th - Grace Arends, Brennan Sensiba
Tuesday, June 11th - Nichole Hansen
Wednesday, June 12th - Val VanDuser
Thursday, June 13th - Kennedy Schafer, Claire Schafer
Sunday, June 9th - Steve Gauss, Alex Bosworth, Perry & Lori Orton
Monday, June 10th - Grace Arends, Brennan Sensiba
Tuesday, June 11th - Nichole Hansen
Wednesday, June 12th - Val VanDuser
Thursday, June 13th - Kennedy Schafer, Claire Schafer
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This month our series is entitled: Game Time
Our series has to do with the purpose that God has attached to every one of our lives and the existence of Grace Church.
We read in Matthew 28:18-20 that our purpose is to be a disciple maker. This implies that we are to become more and more like Jesus in terms of our character qualities and lifestyle priorities.
Luke 6:40
Our series has to do with the purpose that God has attached to every one of our lives and the existence of Grace Church.
We read in Matthew 28:18-20 that our purpose is to be a disciple maker. This implies that we are to become more and more like Jesus in terms of our character qualities and lifestyle priorities.
Luke 6:40
Matthew 28:18-20
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18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
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Luke 6:40
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40 A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.
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Grace Church began using the idea of a baseball diamond nearly two decades ago. This illustrates the process of making disciples.
We've identified four core character qualities that summarize the life of Jesus and the early church, and fulfill both the Great Commandment and Commission.
These qualities are the foundation on which all of one's Christian faith should be established.
1. Loving - God and people wholeheartedly
2. Learning - About Him and His will for your life
3. Living - Purposefully and passionately according to a Kingdom agenda
4. Leading - Others to do likewise
We've identified four core character qualities that summarize the life of Jesus and the early church, and fulfill both the Great Commandment and Commission.
These qualities are the foundation on which all of one's Christian faith should be established.
1. Loving - God and people wholeheartedly
2. Learning - About Him and His will for your life
3. Living - Purposefully and passionately according to a Kingdom agenda
4. Leading - Others to do likewise
We've developed a booklet called the Game Guide that helps you to evaluate each of the four qualities listed above. You can assess where you are and gain measurable action steps for positive growth in your attitudes and actions. This is crucial for spiritual growth!
Today we are going to look at God's Mission for your life. Illustrated on the baseball diamond, this is the movement from the Dugout to First Base.
This is where the groundwork for the quality of LOVING takes root and sprouts.
Today we'll look at five key stages that are necessary for a person to begin a relationship with God and have their life transformed.
These will help you evaluate your life and equip you to talk with others about the Lord.
This is where the groundwork for the quality of LOVING takes root and sprouts.
Today we'll look at five key stages that are necessary for a person to begin a relationship with God and have their life transformed.
These will help you evaluate your life and equip you to talk with others about the Lord.
First: REVELATION of God's love and man's need.
According to Scripture, we are ALL sinners.
1 John 3:4
The penalty for our sin is separation from God.
Romans 6:23
Hebrews 9:27
At this point all looks lost. The revelation of God's love and man's need is clearly stated in the Bible:
Romans 5:8
Titus 3:5a
He loves, He pursues, He reveals Himself to us in nature and through His Word. That makes God's mission possible in our lives.
According to Scripture, we are ALL sinners.
1 John 3:4
The penalty for our sin is separation from God.
Romans 6:23
Hebrews 9:27
At this point all looks lost. The revelation of God's love and man's need is clearly stated in the Bible:
Romans 5:8
Titus 3:5a
He loves, He pursues, He reveals Himself to us in nature and through His Word. That makes God's mission possible in our lives.
1 John 3:4
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4 Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness.
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Romans 6:23
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23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Hebrews 9:27
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27 Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,
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Romans 5:8
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8 But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
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Titus 3:5
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5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
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Second: RELATIONSHIP with a follower of Christ.
Going to those who don't know Christ as their Savior is an expectation of those who say they are Christians.
John 17:18
In the Bible, Christians are often described as God's witnesses, ambassadors, and messengers.
Romans 10:14 [MSG]
Going to those who don't know Christ as their Savior is an expectation of those who say they are Christians.
John 17:18
In the Bible, Christians are often described as God's witnesses, ambassadors, and messengers.
Romans 10:14 [MSG]
John 17:18
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18 As You sent Me into the world, I have also sent them into the world.
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Romans 10:14
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14 How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?
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Third: REALIZATION of God's holiness and our helplessness.
Luke 15:11-20 - story of the Prodigal Son
When a lost person hears the Story (God's Story of Jesus and our Story with Jesus) it's as though they are presented with a mirror where they can see their true spiritual condition. Once we have talked with someone about the Lord we allow the Holy Spirit to convict and challenge them. We can pray, maintain ties with them, and encourage them.
Luke 15:11-20 - story of the Prodigal Son
When a lost person hears the Story (God's Story of Jesus and our Story with Jesus) it's as though they are presented with a mirror where they can see their true spiritual condition. Once we have talked with someone about the Lord we allow the Holy Spirit to convict and challenge them. We can pray, maintain ties with them, and encourage them.
Luke 15:11-20
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11 Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons.
12 The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.
13 After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living.
14 After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.
15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed the pigs.
16 He longed to fill his belly with the pods the pigs were eating, but no one would give him a thing.
17 Finally he came to his senses and said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have plenty of food? But here I am, starving to death!
18 I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.
19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’
20 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
12 The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.
13 After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living.
14 After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.
15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed the pigs.
16 He longed to fill his belly with the pods the pigs were eating, but no one would give him a thing.
17 Finally he came to his senses and said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have plenty of food? But here I am, starving to death!
18 I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.
19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’
20 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
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Fourth: REPENTANCE from a selfish and sinful lifestyle.
The word "repent" means to turn around. Literally, "a change of attitude that results in a change of action."
Repentance implies a willingness to forsake our previous way of life, thinking, and behaviors.
Luke 15:19-20
True repentance comes from within and cannot be forced upon someone.
The word "repent" means to turn around. Literally, "a change of attitude that results in a change of action."
Repentance implies a willingness to forsake our previous way of life, thinking, and behaviors.
Luke 15:19-20
True repentance comes from within and cannot be forced upon someone.
Fifth: RECEPTION of Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
Salvation is not about adding Jesus, Church, God, the Bible to your life and agenda. It is a transfer of ownership which is evidenced by a change of life priorities and submission to a new authority.
Biblical belief is much more than simple knowing...it involves trust.
Acts 16:31
When Jesus is our Lord, salvation is the result.
Salvation is not about adding Jesus, Church, God, the Bible to your life and agenda. It is a transfer of ownership which is evidenced by a change of life priorities and submission to a new authority.
Biblical belief is much more than simple knowing...it involves trust.
Acts 16:31
When Jesus is our Lord, salvation is the result.
Acts 16:31
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31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”
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Ask yourself the question, "where am I at?"
You are either in the Dugout or in motion toward First Base.
If you can point to a time when you entrusted your life to Jesus as Lord, then you are truly at First Base.
If you are still seeking to discover God's Mission for your life, please be sure to pick up a Knowing God Personally booklet at the Welcome Kiosk when you leave church.
You are either in the Dugout or in motion toward First Base.
If you can point to a time when you entrusted your life to Jesus as Lord, then you are truly at First Base.
If you are still seeking to discover God's Mission for your life, please be sure to pick up a Knowing God Personally booklet at the Welcome Kiosk when you leave church.
