Made for More
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Intro
Intro
Trip to Glazer’s Children Museum
One of the biggest revelations that we can have is knowing that we can’t fully comprehend the tapestry of God.
The journey that we are on is always a journey of more.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.
The journey that we are on is always a journey of more.
1. Commit
1. Commit
For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.
We must start living in a reality where we are defined by our new life in Christ.
Creating a new definition requires commitment.
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Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.
Living a life for self is ultimately unfulfilling, but a life for Christ is a life of overflow.
What am I putting into my life to create overflow?
God can take a mess and make it in to a masterpiece.
2. Communicate
2. Communicate
Prayer is one of the most underutilized elements of a Christian life.
Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”
No matter where you are in your faith, prayer should be a centerpiece to your life.
Effective prayer is the provision for every need and the solution for every problem.
Jesus said, “This is how you should pray:
“Father, may your name be kept holy.
May your Kingdom come soon.
Proper communication to God creates a proper posture to God.
The purpose of prayer is not to get man’s will done in heaven, but to get God’s will done on earth.
Give us each day the food we need,
and forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us.
And don’t let us yield to temptation.”
Prayer reminds us of God’s provision and puts our past, present, and future into proper scope.
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Prayer provides peace.
Prayer provides protection.
Prayer provides a promise.
3. Community
3. Community
No one is meant to do life alone.
Life change happens in community.
The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit.
Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear says, “I am not part of the body because I am not an eye,” would that make it any less a part of the body? If the whole body were an eye, how would you hear? Or if your whole body were an ear, how would you smell anything?
But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. How strange a body would be if it had only one part! Yes, there are many parts, but only one body. The eye can never say to the hand, “I don’t need you.” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you.”
People live too much of their lives trying to be counterfeit version of someone else.
Unity without diversity produces uniformity.
The greatest gift that you can give the world is becoming the best version of yourself.
We were made for community.
Made for more is not about elevation, it is about illumination.
1. Welcome and Explanation
“Today, we have the joy of dedicating JJ and Ariella to the Lord. In Scripture, we see examples of parents bringing their children to God in dedication. In Luke 2, Mary and Joseph presented Jesus at the temple. Today, these parents have come to dedicate their child to the Lord, acknowledging that this child is a gift from God and committing to raise them according to His Word.”
2. Charge to the Parents
“The Bible tells us in Proverbs 22:6 to ‘train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ As parents, God has entrusted you with the responsibility of leading them in faith, teaching them His Word, and modeling a life of love and obedience to Christ. Today, do you commit to raising them in a Christ-centered home, praying for them, and teaching them the ways of the Lord? If so, say, ‘I do.’”
3. Charge to the Church
“As a church family, we are called to support one another in faith. These babies are not just children of this family, but are children of this faith community. Church, do you commit to supporting these parents, praying for these children, and being godly examples in their life? If so, say, ‘We do.’”
4. Prayer of Dedication
(Lay hands on the baby and pray.)
“Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of children. We dedicate them to You today, asking for Your hand of protection, guidance, and blessing over their life. Give the parents wisdom and strength as they raise their children to know and follow You. Surround these children with godly influences, and may they grow in faith, love, and purpose for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
5. Closing and Presentation
“It is my joy to dedicate JJ and Ariella to the Lord. May they grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. We present this dedication certificate as a reminder of this special day.”
