SERMONS SEEDS : Authenticity
In continuing on in the series of living life “Relevantly”, last Sunday I spoke on the topic of “David’s authenticity” from (2 Samuel 6). In this story you will see how David showed his authentic response to God through three areas. First of all, David made significant sacrifices, going out of his way, to express his love, reverance and dedication to God. Secondly, David surrendered his position and pride by taking off his “kingly” clothing, putting on the clothing of a simple man and freely dancing in public in order to express his humility before God. David knew that if he wasn’t careful that his position as King could fill his heart with such pride that it would hinder an authentic response to God. And last of all, as a result of David’s response to God, he couldn’t help but respond to the people he was called to serve. This is what happens when you go after God authentically, you can’t help but want to bless others.
1. In what area of your life does God want you to live more authentically? A. Sacrificially B. Surrendering pride C. Service to others
2. According to (Rom. 12:1), what is Paul’s challenge to us? How is this challenge an “act of worship?”
3. What do you see as Michal’s (David’s wife) real problem with what David did? Discuss ways that you’ve encountered this same treatment and why.
WATER BAPTISM
We are very excited about this Sunday’s (July 22nd) upcoming baptism service. After worship, we will have testimonies of those being baptized, then we will go to Tom & Tracy Hendra’s to have a baptism in their pool. If you are still interested in being baptized, contact Pastor Sheldon at the church by Friday. Go to this website: http://youth.ag.org/discipleship/waterbaptism.cfm to find out more about Water Baptism and what it’s all about.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Connect 4 groups – Be sure to set up a date, time, and location before July 31st to get together with your group.
Youth Group – The Youth Group (grades 6th-12th) will be starting again this Wednesday, July 18th at 7pm at the church. The group will be meeting every other Wednesday. Contact Gary and Andrea if you have any questions.
Church Picnic – We are having a Summer Celebration after the AM service this Sunday, July 22nd. The church will provide the meat and drinks but we need your help for the rest. Put your name and food item you will bring on the sign up sheet at the Welcome table in the foyer. There will games and prizes for the adults and kids. Don’t miss this awesome time for the whole family!
Upcoming Missionary Sunday’s
July 29th – Kim and Sherry Babcock, missionaries from Argentina will be ministering to our church. I worked with Kim and Sherry in Argentina a few years ago and were very blessed by their passion to reach the lost. You will be blessed tremendously in this service!
August 5th – A group of teenagers from Trinidad are here in Depere for a mission trip. We are excited about hosting them in this service and sharing with them in a potluck lunch afterward. After lunch, join us for a Prayer-walk through Depere to pray for our city.
August 19th – Ron & Gloria Hanson, missionaries for the Africa Oasis Project will be ministering to us in this service. We look forward to celebrating with them what God was able to do through our church this past Spring.
TO THINK ABOUT
"Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others." -Plato-
Why do they call it the Department of Interior when they are in charge of everything outdoors?
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