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We See Jesus
Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2003 (message contributor)
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1. Playing Follow The Leader
Contributed on Jun 18, 2003
Leaders must lead with truth instead of deception, with grace instead of power, and with unswerving commitment to the the least and the lost.
Several things prompt this message. First and foremost, I bring this message because I know that it is crucial to teach and re-teach our church’s vision. Everyone needs to understand what we are trying to do as a church. Just saying it once or twice does not get the story told. I want to ...read more
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2. Peace Pottage Hot
Contributed on Jun 19, 2003
What is peace, how do we get it, and what are the consequences if we do not obtain authentic peace?
Peace. All I want is an hour of peace! If I could just shut out the noise, pull the plug on the telephone, and send everybody packing for a couple of days, I’d be all right. Have you ever said that? Have you ever felt as though you were on the very edge of falling into an abyss? You were in ...read more
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3. Receiving Constructive Criticism
Contributed on Jun 20, 2003
The way in which we hear others’ criticism is a measure of our own spiritual maturity. Some criticism is intended only to hurt, and reveals the critics’ issues. But we need to hear the truth, and if we see the suffering of Christ, that puts into perspec
How would you feel about taking a psychological test today? Sort of a verbal Rorschach. Let me paint a word picture for you, and then we’ll see what comes to your mind. You are running a marathon race. You have practiced hard, and have now entered a 10K race. You have been told that it is ...read more
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4. I'm Not Perfect, But ...
Contributed on Jun 21, 2003
We justify not being mature by claiming that we are just like everyone else, or that we are at least working on that goal. But our example is Jesus, who gathers up our incompleteness into Himself and shows us the way to mature.
When I first announced the title of this message, “I’m Not Perfect”, somebody was sharp enough to reply, “Yes, we’ve noticed, we’ve noticed.” Well, thanks a heap! Don’t you know by now that when I say something self-deprecating, you are supposed to shower me with compliments and bathe me in ...read more