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Exodus 34:29-35
2 Corinthians 3:7-15
2 Corinthians 4:3-4
2 Corinthians 3:16-18
Transformation is a supernatural process, not a natural one.
Ezekiel 35:26
Transformation is the result of being WITH Jesus.
Acts 4:13
Transformation brings about something greater.
2 Corinthians 3:18
Transformation (almost always) takes time.
Philippians 1:6
SPLIT: United in Prayer
1 Corinthians 1:10
United in Prayer for Our Leadership
1 Timothy 2: 1-3 Matthew 6:9-10
United in Prayer for Healing
Psalm 30:2 3 John 1:2
United in Prayer for Justice
Isaiah 1:17 , 61:10 Amos 5:14-15
United in Prayer for Hope and Joy
1 Peter 1:3-9 Isaiah 60:1-2
Split: The Kingdom is Our Priority
1 John 5:19-21
1 Corinthians 1:10
The Kingdom is Our Priority
Matthew 6:24-35
The Greatest Cause (John 17:3)
The Greatest Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)
The Greatest Command (Matthew 22:36-39)
The Greatest Character (Ephesians 4)
The Kingdom is Our Priority
Split: Scripture is Our authority
1 Corinthians 1:10
Scripture is Our Authority
Marriage/Sexuality (Mark 10:6-9, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 18-20)
Social Justice (Ps 10:18-19 Mic 6:8 Matt. 23:23-24 Isaiah 1:16-17)
Sanctity of Life (Psalm 139:13-16 Jeremiah 1:5 Genesis 1:26-27)
Alleviating Poverty (Lev 19:9-10, 25:35 James 2:15-16 1John 3:17)
We must be honest with ourselves and true to God’s word.
We must be willing to adjust our thinking to align with God’s heart.
Split: Jesus is Our Identity
Unity Demands More of Me Than Gaining a Majority (last week)
1 Corinthians 1:11-13
1 Corinthians 1:30-31
1 Corinthians 3:1-7
1 Corinthians 3:21-23
Key Idea: Unity Must Be Built Around Our Identity In Christ
“Christianity is the only identity that is received, not achieved.” ~ Tim Keller quote
How are you treating others?
How are you responding when others challenge you?
1 Corinthians 1:30-31
1 Corinthians 1:10
Unity Must Be Built Around Our Identity In Christ
Split: God Desires Unity
1 Corinthians 1:10
Unity demands more of me than gaining a majority
Unity demands more effort
Ephesians 4:3
Unity demands more character
Some of the New Testament passages mentioning/suggesting unity: 1 Peter 3:8-9 Philippians 2:2-4 Colossians 3:12-17 2Corinthians 13:11 Ephesians 4:1-3 Romans 12:16 Romans 15:5-6 Romans 14:9
Unity demands more protection
Titus 3:9-11
Mark 3:24-25
Jesus’ prayer is in John 17:21-23 (mentioned in closing of message)
Please take some time each day this week to pray for unity among us here at Portico Church.
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No One. Nothing. None of the Above Romans 8:31-38
Romans 8:31-38
tis = who? what? which?
Who, what, or which can be against us?
Who, what, or which will bring a charge against us?
Who, what, or which will condemn us?
Who, what, or which will separate us from the love of Christ?
No One. Nothing. None of the Above.
Seek to Know Him
Spend Time with Him
Search the Scriptures with Him
Surrender Yourself to Him
Say Yes to Him
Step Out with Him
Stay Close to Him
All’s Well that Ends Well Romans 8:28-30
All Things Work Together For Good
Romans 8:28-30
Maybe He’s working on:
your character
your obedience
your heart
your faith
your life
someone else
something unknown
Is there an area he’s working on in you?
There’s Light at the Tunnel’s End, and Hope for the Wait Romans 8:16-27
Romans 8:18-23
Light at the Tunnel’s End
God’s future overshadows our current difficulty.
Romans 8:24-27
Hope is for the Wait
Romans 15:13
(The prayer time at the end was only partially recorded.)