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Last Updated on Thursday, 27 August 2009 10:55 Written by Matt Thursday, 27 August 2009 10:52

Chopping Wood:
Two men are out chopping wood. One man worked hard all day, took no breaks, and stopped only briefly for lunch. The other chopper took several breaks during the day and a short nap at lunch.
At the end of the day, the woodsman who had taken no breaks was quite disturbed to see that the other chopper had cut more wood than he did. He said, “I don’t understand, every time I looked around, you were sitting down, yet you cut more wood than I did.” His companion asked, “Did you also notice that while I was sitting down, I was sharpening my ax?”

In life we have to prepare (train, study, etc…) for so much.

  1. Race ~ ref. Thad training for marathon
  2. Career ~ ref. Molly taking years of school to become a doctor
  3. Skills ~ ref. Diana practicing and training her voice to sing
  4. Sports ~ ask students who plays in sports, then pick one and ask if they just show up for games
    1. You likely have to practice with your team every day to prepare for games
  5. Ask ladies what they do to get ready for school (makeup, hair, etc…). Takes time to prepare just to go to class.
  6. Events Prep ~ ref. time to prep for upcoming “School’gater” cookout
  7. Disaster ~ we see all kinds of ads for being prepared for disasters and emergencies
 

Perception

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Last Updated on Thursday, 13 August 2009 11:06 Written by Matt Thursday, 06 August 2009 00:00

Show video: Jesus vs. Christians (4:26) (click here for sample)

What is the world’s perception of you?
What do those around you think of you as a person?
If you didn’t tell anyone that you’re a Christian, would they know?
If they know you’re a Christian, what do they perceive about Christ as a result of your life?

These are all questions we should be asking ourselves. It’s not enough to know that we’re “Christians” but Jesus calls us to be salt and light to the world. We’re representations of Him.
John 13:34-35 – They’ll know you’re my disciples in that you love one another (read f/ msg)

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Identity

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Written by Matt Thursday, 02 July 2009 09:22

Who are you in Christ, what is your Identity?

Identity (noun) - exact likeness in nature or qualities; condition or character as to who a person is

Before you answer that, let’s take a quick look at what the Word says we were…
Before accepting Christ we were criminals, lawbreakers condemned to die separated from God.

Roman’s Road – we see how God has rescued us to a right relationship with Himself

  • Romans 3:10
  • Romans 3:23
  • Romans 5:12
  • Romans 5:8
  • Romans 6:23
  • Romans 10:13
  • Romans 10:9-10

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Is God Working?

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Last Updated on Thursday, 25 June 2009 07:50 Written by Matt Crider Wednesday, 24 June 2009 00:00

Have you ever talked to a friend about your faith or have you lived your faith out in front of your friends only to be disappointed that there's no change in their lives or that nothing is happening as a result?
Have you ever taken a path that you feel God was leading you to take and yet you don't see anything happening?

Isaiah 55:8-9 – God's ways are not our ways
I want to share some personal stories on God working in a situation or relationship:

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