Game Time #4-LIVING purposefully and passionately.
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 TODAY 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, are here and everyone is invited to come out to the church this evening. 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 22nd - Denny Shaver, Ryan Hickey, Sarah Carpenter, Oakley Reigler, Anthony & Andrea Kauffman
Tuesday, June 25th - Rian Rumsey
Thursday, June 27th - Kevin & Kim Stewart
Friday, June 28th - Alivia Mater
Tuesday, June 25th - Rian Rumsey
Thursday, June 27th - Kevin & Kim Stewart
Friday, June 28th - Alivia Mater
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This month our series is entitled: Game Time
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
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
We've already given you the first two character qualities:
Dugout to First (Loving)
A person moves from being lost (not in the game) to a place where they have been saved (in the game) and have made Jesus their Lord and Savior.
Dugout to First (Loving)
A person moves from being lost (not in the game) to a place where they have been saved (in the game) and have made Jesus their Lord and Savior.
First Base to Second Base (Learning)
A person who is developing the character quality of learning is building up their own faith and becoming more like Jesus. This quality is evidenced by a person who becomes a self-feeder and becomes others oriented in their church and community.
A person who is developing the character quality of learning is building up their own faith and becoming more like Jesus. This quality is evidenced by a person who becomes a self-feeder and becomes others oriented in their church and community.
We're going to review the six essential steps of a maturing individual and finish up the last two that we didn't cover last week...
G - GOD-CENTERED reaction to the world around us.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 [ESV]
G - GOD-CENTERED reaction to the world around us.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 [ESV]
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]
Romans 12:1-2 [ESV]
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]
James 1:22 [ESV]
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]
Psalm 119:9-11 [ESV]
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 5:18-20 [NCV]
This story tells of a man who encountered Jesus that was lost, demonized, and in need of forgiveness and a new life from God. Jesus does this for him!
Practical:
This week, tell His story to a parent, spouse, or child. Tell them about what God did in your life. This is worth talking about!
Mark 5:18-20 [NCV]
This story tells of a man who encountered Jesus that was lost, demonized, and in need of forgiveness and a new life from God. Jesus does this for him!
Practical:
This week, tell His story to a parent, spouse, or child. Tell them about what God did in your life. This is worth talking about!
Mark 5:18-20
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18 As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by the demons begged to go with Him.
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.
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.
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H - HELPING in our church and community.
Matthew 20:28 [NCV]
A maturing Christian will begin to look for a place to minister in the two areas that God has placed them...Church and Community. Remember that serving is different than ministry. Ministry carries the idea of "using your life to make a spiritual difference in the lives of others" and it may involve some service.
Practical:
This week, help someone in the church or community. Use the opportunity and action as a chance to minister by praying for them and opening the door for a future relationship.
Matthew 20:28 [NCV]
A maturing Christian will begin to look for a place to minister in the two areas that God has placed them...Church and Community. Remember that serving is different than ministry. Ministry carries the idea of "using your life to make a spiritual difference in the lives of others" and it may involve some service.
Practical:
This week, help someone in the church or community. Use the opportunity and action as a chance to minister by praying for them and opening the door for a future relationship.
Matthew 20:28
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28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
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The third key quality of someone who is in the game:
Second Base to Third Base (Living)
A follower of Christ who displays evidence of growth begins to re-orient their life around the Lord's Kingdom agenda. We see this in Mark 1:16-18
Second Base to Third Base (Living)
A follower of Christ who displays evidence of growth begins to re-orient their life around the Lord's Kingdom agenda. We see this in Mark 1:16-18
Mark 1:16-18
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16 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
17 “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
18 And at once they left their nets and followed Him.
17 “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
18 And at once they left their nets and followed Him.
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- A maturing person leaves their comfort zone willingly.
- They no longer hold onto things of this world for their security and identity.
- They prioritize lost people over their possessions and God's purpose over their own plans.
We were created for something greater than fishing and holding nets. When God saved us, He gave us a new purpose in life and expects that we pursue it passionately.
Mark 1:38-39
Jesus was leading the disciples and they simply had to minister to the people He led them to.
For us, Galilee is our church and community. Jesus is ahead of us, walking across the room and opening the door. We must be willing to get up and follow.
- They no longer hold onto things of this world for their security and identity.
- They prioritize lost people over their possessions and God's purpose over their own plans.
We were created for something greater than fishing and holding nets. When God saved us, He gave us a new purpose in life and expects that we pursue it passionately.
Mark 1:38-39
Jesus was leading the disciples and they simply had to minister to the people He led them to.
For us, Galilee is our church and community. Jesus is ahead of us, walking across the room and opening the door. We must be willing to get up and follow.
Mark 1:38-39
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38 But Jesus answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come.”
39 So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
39 So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
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Jesus wants to lead us in our churches, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, sports, hobbies, hospital stays, vacations, shopping trips, and even in the tragedies and disappointments of life.
Today you are living for something and according to someone's agenda.
At the end of life, will it really matter?
Today you are living for something and according to someone's agenda.
At the end of life, will it really matter?
Stand in front of a mirror this week and look at your hands...
What are you holding on to that keeps you from living purposefully and passionately for the Lord?
3 choices:
1. "I'll let go"
2. "I'll use this for you"
3. "This thing is more important than you dying for me"
What are you holding on to that keeps you from living purposefully and passionately for the Lord?
3 choices:
1. "I'll let go"
2. "I'll use this for you"
3. "This thing is more important than you dying for me"
