Game Time #3-LEARNING about Him and His will for your life.
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]).
Mark and Karen Edwards, our missionaries in Costa Rica, will be visiting Grace Church later this month. They will be with us during the morning service on June 23rd and then everyone is invited to come out to the church that evening as well. Social time begins at 6:00 pm and programming from 6:30-8:00 pm. Join us for a fun time to meet them and find out a little bit about what they are doing in Costa Rica. Bring a finger food snack or dessert to share.
Saturday, June 15th - Alex & Jasmine Bosworth
Monday, June 17th - Don Wiser, Sandi Sebastian
Tuesday, June 18th - Brian Krauss, Deb Abbott, Steve & Lisa Sterkenburg
Thursday, June 20th - Kim Stewart, Amanda Shook, John & Melissa Mater
Friday, June 21st - Juniper Hoxie, David & Shannah Shaver, Josh & Amie Sensiba, Pastor Josh & Caroline Burt
Monday, June 17th - Don Wiser, Sandi Sebastian
Tuesday, June 18th - Brian Krauss, Deb Abbott, Steve & Lisa Sterkenburg
Thursday, June 20th - Kim Stewart, Amanda Shook, John & Melissa Mater
Friday, June 21st - Juniper Hoxie, David & Shannah Shaver, Josh & Amie Sensiba, Pastor Josh & Caroline Burt
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This month our series is entitled: Game Time
Following the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, the Lord gave a great "locker room talk" just before ascending back to Heaven.
He commanded His followers then, now, and forever to make disciples. This has become known as the Great Commission.
Following the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, the Lord gave a great "locker room talk" just before ascending back to Heaven.
He commanded His followers then, now, and forever to make disciples. This has become known as the Great Commission.
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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Here at Grace Church we use a Baseball Diamond to illustrate the process of making disciples. The bases and basepaths help us to identify, evaluate, and measure our progress. We use four core character qualities that summarize the life of Jesus and the early church.
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
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
Last week we saw the first leg of our diamond...Dugout to First.
This illustrates the process whereby a person who is lost and separated from God can come to be reconciled to the one who will one day be his judge.
Summary of the 5 stage journey leading to the quality of LOVING:
1. Revelation of God's love and man's need.
2. Relationship with a follower of Christ.
3. Realization of God's holiness and our helplessness.
4. Repentance from a selfish and sinful lifestyle.
5. Reception of Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
This illustrates the process whereby a person who is lost and separated from God can come to be reconciled to the one who will one day be his judge.
Summary of the 5 stage journey leading to the quality of LOVING:
1. Revelation of God's love and man's need.
2. Relationship with a follower of Christ.
3. Realization of God's holiness and our helplessness.
4. Repentance from a selfish and sinful lifestyle.
5. Reception of Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
John 1:12 [NLT]
Once a person becomes a follower of Christ and part of God's family the Bible states that GROWTH is the expectation for our spiritual lives.
2 Peter 3:18a [NIV]
Here at Grace Church, this is seen in the quality of LEARNING. A maturing person will be evidenced by a growing hunger to learn more about the Lord and to serve Him.
Once a person becomes a follower of Christ and part of God's family the Bible states that GROWTH is the expectation for our spiritual lives.
2 Peter 3:18a [NIV]
Here at Grace Church, this is seen in the quality of LEARNING. A maturing person will be evidenced by a growing hunger to learn more about the Lord and to serve Him.
John 1:12
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12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
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2 Peter 3:18
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18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
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We've developed a booklet called the Game Guide to assess a person's spiritual GROWTH in the four foundational character qualities, and our desire is to teach you how to use this tool.
Today, Pastor Josh and Pastor Don will be giving us an idea of what real spiritual growth will look like by using the letters from the word GROWTH.
G - GOD-CENTERED reaction to the world around us.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 [ESV]
Practical:
Take a minute right now and show God that you are grateful for your salvation. Thank Him for loving you and saving you. Ask God to remind you that He is enough. There are no circumstances or troubles that are too big for Him.
G - GOD-CENTERED reaction to the world around us.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 [ESV]
Practical:
Take a minute right now and show God that you are grateful for your salvation. Thank Him for loving you and saving you. Ask God to remind you that He is enough. There are no circumstances or troubles that are too big for Him.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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16 Rejoice at all times.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
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R - RENEWAL of your life and priorities.
Romans 12:1-2 [ESV]
Practical:
This week, instead of waking up and getting started with your day, pause.
Sit on the edge of the bed and ask God...
- Renew my THOUGHTS (Let me have thoughts that are humble and selfless)
- Renew my WORDS (Let me speak words of love and care)
- Renew my ACTIONS (Work through me, to show your love)
Romans 12:1-2 [ESV]
Practical:
This week, instead of waking up and getting started with your day, pause.
Sit on the edge of the bed and ask God...
- Renew my THOUGHTS (Let me have thoughts that are humble and selfless)
- Renew my WORDS (Let me speak words of love and care)
- Renew my ACTIONS (Work through me, to show your love)
Romans 12:1-2
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1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
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O - OBEDIENCE to the spiritual truths you've already heard.
James 1:22 [ESV]
Practical:
Last week we challenged you to take a "Knowing God Personally" booklet, to read through it and to share the truths in it with someone else. Did you?
If not, I will challenge you again to not simply hear this truth but to do this truth.
James 1:22 [ESV]
Practical:
Last week we challenged you to take a "Knowing God Personally" booklet, to read through it and to share the truths in it with someone else. Did you?
If not, I will challenge you again to not simply hear this truth but to do this truth.
James 1:22
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22 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.
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W - WORD-DRIVEN attitudes and actions.
Psalm 119:9-11 [ESV]
Practical:
You have a challenge to memorize this passage this week.
Psalm 119:9-11 [ESV]
Practical:
You have a challenge to memorize this passage this week.
Psalm 119:9-11
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9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
10 With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.
11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
10 With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.
11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
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T - TELLING the story.
Mark 5:19-20 [NIV]
This story tells of a man who encountered Jesus that was lost, demonized, and in need of forgiveness and a new life from God. We learn how Jesus delivered, restored, and commissioned the man to represent Him to others.
Mark 5:19-20 [NIV]
This story tells of a man who encountered Jesus that was lost, demonized, and in need of forgiveness and a new life from God. We learn how Jesus delivered, restored, and commissioned the man to represent Him to others.
Mark 5:19-20
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19 But Jesus would not allow him. “Go home to your own people,” He said, “and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy He has shown you.”
20 So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed.
20 So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed.
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H - HELPING in our church and community.
1 Peter 4:10 [NIV]
A maturing Christian will begin to look for a place to minister in the two areas that God has placed them...Church and Community.
1 Peter 4:10 [NIV]
A maturing Christian will begin to look for a place to minister in the two areas that God has placed them...Church and Community.
1 Peter 4:10
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10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
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Today we covered the second quality we hope to develop in a person's life here at Grace Church. That is summed up in the word LEARNING.
Jesus was born as a man and thus had to humanly learn about God and how to live a life that honored Him and helped others.
Luke 2:52
The life of a maturing Christian will show measurable GROWTH and today you've received 6 practical areas whereby you can assess your life. If you want help in your faith and have a desire to mature, make an appointment with one of the staff this week.
Jesus was born as a man and thus had to humanly learn about God and how to live a life that honored Him and helped others.
Luke 2:52
The life of a maturing Christian will show measurable GROWTH and today you've received 6 practical areas whereby you can assess your life. If you want help in your faith and have a desire to mature, make an appointment with one of the staff this week.
Luke 2:52
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52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
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