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A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Ambassadors for Christ
II Corinthians 5:17-21

Main Point:
Now that we are reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, we are called to be Christ’s ambassadors. We represent Him to everyone around us.

Ambassador = One who is an authorized representative, authorized messenger.

1. If we are reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, then we are a new creation through the indwelling Spirit – the old is gone and we are made new! (verses 17-19)

Are you reconciled to God through Jesus Christ? Verse 20 Be Reconciled!

Walking worthy of His calling on your life? Ephesians 4:1

2. As His ambassadors Jesus has committed this message of reconciliation to us to appeal to the unsaved around us.

Appeal = to call near, invite, implore, beseech.

-v.20 ‘we implore you’ = we invite you, urge you, beseech you – be reconciled to God thru Christ!

How have you been allowing God to appeal thru you to those around you who do not yet know Christ? His Love _____ us!(verse 14) He is making His appeal through us!

Luke 14:24

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Run the Race to Win!
Hebrews 12:1-3
Main Point:
As Christ followers we are called to run life as a race; we are to run in such a way that we the race marked out for us

I Corinthians 9:24-27 Run the race in order to get the prize.

1. In order to run the race to win, we must run with ______
(verse 1)

11:32-40 heroes of faith that !

2. In order to run the race to win, we must throw off
everything that , and the sin that so easily
entangles. (verse 1)

*What is it that is a hindrance/weight to your walk??

3. In order to run the race to win, we must our eyes on
Jesus, the Author and perfecter of our faith. (v. 2)

v.3 Remember what Jesus suffered so that we don’t grow
weary and lose heart!

A message from the series “The Book of Hebrews.” You’ve Got a Friend in Me!
Hebrews 7:23-28

Main Point:
Jesus, our great Savior and High Priest, is able to save us completely because He lives forever and intercedes for us always.

Intercede = to entreat, ask strongly, confer with (I John 2:1-2)

1. Jesus was made perfect through what He suffered – He obeyed the Father perfectly, and through His sacrifice became the source of our salvation and obedience. (verse 28)

Hebrews 5:8-9

*Jesus Christ ever is the High Priest, Sacrifice, Intercessor, and the Mediator of the human race!

2. Jesus is able to save completely those who have received Him, because He lives forever and intercedes for us always.(verse 23-25)

Hebrews 10:14

A message from the series “The Book of Hebrews.” Jesus, Our Great High Priest
Hebrews 7:1-22

Main Point:
Jesus is our Great High Priest, and better guarantee, not on the basis of the Law or lineage, but on the basis of His
____________________. (Key verse – 16)

1. Melchizedek, Priest of the Most High God, was greater
than Abraham, or Aaron, and is a of
Christ. (verse 3)

-Jesus’ lineage not from Aaron (Levi), but like Melchizedek.

2. God’s oath was that through the Messiah He would
establish an like that of Melchizedek. (verse 21 > Psalm 110:1,4)

3. We draw near to God and hold firm in Jesus, who is the
guarantee of a superior covenant! (verses 18-22)

Hebrews 12:2

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” *Due to technical difficulties, today’s sermon was not video recorded.

Being An Effective Father
Ephesians 6:4
Main Point:
The scriptures will teach us how to be effective Fathers if we will them!

An effective Father is one who:
1. Seeks to the Lord.

>If you are going to effectively love and lead your family, you must love and obey the Lord! If not you are going in your own strength…

Matthew 22:37 Jesus says this is the greatest command.

*If you‘re going to Love and lead your family, they need to see you as authentic lover and follower of Jesus!

2. Seeks to his children in the Lord.

>He admits when he is wrong, has sinned and repents to the Lord and to his family. We all fail – it’s what we do with our failures.

3. Seeks to avoid his children.

Exasperate = .

How? By being a hypocrite. By being harsh. By living out of one’s flesh.
Ephesians 4:29-32

A message from the series “The Book Of Ephesians.” Strengthened with Power
Ephesians 3:14-21

Main Point:
Paul prays for us to have supernatural power through Christ’s Spirit in us: That we will be strengthened in our inner being, and be able to know the depth of Jesus’ transforming love for us!

‘Strengthen’ = to make strong, increase in strength.

‘inner being’ = the new you in Jesus, the new nature that God births in you when Jesus’ Spirit indwells you!
Titus 3:4-6

I John 4:13

1. Supernatural Power to be strengthened for Jesus to dwell more fully in us. (verses 16-17)

Dwell = Be completely at home.

*supernatural Power to surrender/lay it down/die to my old self – It is his power that works in us to allow Him to live more completely in our life! It is by faith! (verse 17)

*The more fully He dwells in us, the more rooted and established in love we become. (verse 17).

2. Power to know/comprehend Jesus’ love for us so that we may be filled to fullness – overflowing. (verses 19-21)

Philippians 3:10-11