Radical Compassion

I Love this church- part 1

Matthew 9:35-38

September 18, 2011

alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

4 qualities to Develop the heart of compassion of jesus:

We must...

      1.  love what Jesus loves.

john 3:16, Matthew 9:36, Luke 4:18-19, ephesians 5:25

      2. be indifferent to what jesus was indifferent to.

luke 9:59-62

            *the praise of men.  john 5:41

            *the possesions of this life.  luke 12:15

       3. be angry with what makes jesus angry.

             *harming children. mark 10:13-14

             *the hypocrisy of religious people. Luke 11:46

        4.sacrifice for what jesus sacrificed.

ephesians 2:13, titus 2:14

is your life characterized by the compassios of our Lord jesus?

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 Radical Conviction

Why I Love this Church- Part 2

Mark 8:34, Romans 10:9-10

What does it mean to follow Jesus?

What characteristics are evidences in the life of someone who is a fully devoted follower of Christ?

What is a true disciple?

Becoming a fully devoted follower of Jesus...

...Changes my heart.

        Matthew 22:36, Deut 4:29, Proverbs 4:23, Joel 2:12, Jeremiah 17:9

...Changes my mind.

        Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 11:29-30, John 8:31-32, John 14:6

...Changes my life.

         John 14:21, James 1:22, Matthew 7:21, 1 Peter 4:10

...Changes my world.

         Isaiah 59:15, Acts 5:29, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Philippians 2:10-11

Does my behavior correspond to my beliefs?

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 Radical Connection

Why I Love This Church- Part 3

John 13:34-35, Romans 12:4-5

5 Qualities that will make us 1 body as a church.

...Real connection requires Frequency.

    Hebrews 10:25, Acts 2:46

    What keeps me from meeting consistently with others?

    *Evaluate (Weak) 1-2-3-4-5 (strong)

...Real connection requires Authenticity.

    Romans 12:9, 1 John 1:7, Hebrews 4:12

    What keeps me from being open with others?

    *Evaluate (Weak) 1-2-3-4-5 (Strong)

...Real connection requires Sympathy.

    Colossians 3:12, Romans 12:15, Galatians 6:2, Romans 15:1

    Who has supported me when I am hurting?

    *Evaluate (Weak) 1-2-3-4-5 (Strong)

...Real connection requires Humility.

    1Peter 5:5, Romans 12:16

    What weakness in me do I find hard to tolerate in others?

    *Evaluate (Weak) 1-2-3-4-5 (Strong)

Where can I begin to experience real connection with others?

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    Radical Command

Why I Love This Church- Part 4

Matthew 6:10-21

4 Keys to understanding the Treasure Principle:

Key #1- Partnership

        Psalm 24:1

        Matthew 10:42

Key #2- Perspective

        Psalm 49:16-17

        Ecclesiastes 5:15

        1 Timothy 6:7

Key #3- Permanence

        Matthew 9:19-20

        James 4:13-15

Key #4- Passion

         Matthew 6:21

         Hebrews 11:26

Am I practicing the Treasure Principle in my life?