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In Christ
Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003 (message contributor)
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1. Choose You This Day
Contributed on Apr 14, 2003
First in series. Choosing our identity.
"In Christ" "Choose You This Day" Joshua 24:13-18 Intro: Who is in control of your life? Simple question. Easy answer. "We’re in control" nobody forced us to be here nobody told us when to wake up nobody told us what to wear nobody told us what to eat for breakfast We ...read more
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2. All The World's A Stage
Contributed on Apr 14, 2003
Second in series. Getting rid of the baggage that prevents us from our objective: becoming like Christ
"In Christ" "All The World’s A Stage" Hebrews 11:32-12:2 "And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of ...read more
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3. I Saw The Lord
Contributed on Apr 14, 2003
Third in series. When we see God we are overwhelmed with praise, and our praise can shape our character.
"In Christ" "I Saw The Lord" Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: John F. Kennedy Man like no other Youngest ever elected to his office Youngest to leave (to be assassinated) Span of 2 yrs 9 mos Forever changed our perception about ourselves and our world. His were the days ...read more
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4. Talk To The Hand
Contributed on Apr 14, 2003
Fourth in series. As members of the body of Christ we have a uniqueness, union, worth, and belonging.
"In Christ" "Talk To The Hand" I Corinthians 12:12-27 Individualism Examples/illustrations "What you want is what you get" "Your way, right away [at BurgerKing]" Mitsubishi "You deserve it" Supremacy of the "id" Reality TV Survivor The Weakest ...read more
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5. Mirror, Mirror
Contributed on Apr 14, 2003
Fifth in series. A look at the identity we truly have in Christ.
"In Christ" "Mirror, Mirror" Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: Mirror, mirror in my hand; tell me how beautiful I really am! Arrogant statement. Arrogant to fucus on such external values. As though I had control over my genetic makeup. Determining which genes I ...read more
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6. Becoming A People Of Change
Contributed on Apr 14, 2003
Sixth in series. Becoming like Christ involves change. This sermon is how to deal with that change.
"In Christ" "Becoming A People Of Change" Introduction: Valerie getting bigger, smarter remembering her as an infant growing up different stages of her life I. Change Is Inevitable. "To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven" Ecclesiastes ...read more
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7. Kingdom Time
Contributed on Apr 14, 2003
Seventh in series. God’s time and timing aren’t always what we anticipate.
"In Christ" "Kingdom Time" Luke 4:14-21 Introduction: "Tulsa Time" -looking back to an easier time -in the midst of our instant fast food, techno driven, consumer savvy world many are looking back to an easier time, a "Mayberry Moment" For others the search is not to the ...read more
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8. Upside Down, Inside Out
Contributed on Apr 14, 2003
Eighth in series. God seems to turn the world upside down. As Christians our priorities do the same.
"In Christ" "Upside Down, Inside Out" Luke 15:1-7 Introduction: Talk of the church about our identity Carrying us into the next century Must ascertain our identity, and propagate that identity 2 Groups 1) change-adapt 2) maintain integrity of the ...read more