I get by with a little help from my friends
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Joe Cocker- Help from my friends
Cover song from the Beatles.
Greatest Covers:
Sinead O’Conner - Nothing Compares 2U (Prince/the Family)
Jimmy Hendrix - All along the Watchtower (Bob Dylan)
Johnny Cash (Hurt) Nine inch Nails
Whitney Houston (I will always love you) Dolly Parton
What made Joe Cocker’s version so great was that he poured his heart and soul into it.
Why! A little help from my friends
Why! A little help from my friends
Romans
1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.
2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.
3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.”
4 For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
5 Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,
6 so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We should all aim to be stronger Christians
We should all aim to be stronger Christians
1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.
1 Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.
1 Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.
2 Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.
Gentleness: your going to grow up to be a cheerleader like your uncle Jay.
Galatians
Learn from my mistakes
There but for the grace of God, go I.
16 Century reformer John Bradford: about people being hauled off to prison. 1555 he was arrested and burned at the steak by the Catholic Church
"Be of good comfort brother; for we shall have a merry supper with the Lord this night!"
Strong is not a permanent state (without the Spirit)
Preachers falling
Kieth falling
Any of of can become Strong
Reliance on God
5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Weakness is expected not to be a permeant state
Matthew 25:14
14 “For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them.
15 “To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey.
Wicked/Lazy
30 “Throw out the worthless slave into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Strong/weak are not universal to individuals
It ain’t all about you!
It ain’t all about you!
1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.
2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.
Romans
3 For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith.
you are not all that.
I go to church, and I try to do the right thing and I work hard and I…I…I. and
I diserve......
Not Just.
I will give up what I want for what someone else needs, but I’m not going to give up what I need for what someone else wants.
Time/Talent/Treasure
Charity vs. Enabling
If someone is begging for money outside a diner, they are probably hungry,
If someone is begging for money outside a liquor store....
Not Just pleasing ourselves.
You ever feel guilty for saying no to people?
If you don’t learn to say No to some people, you will become a weaker Christian.
Have you received everything you have ever prayed for?
2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.
2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures,
Roman
good
Budget: money for your nee
edification: building up.
Gentleness:
Don’t try to do the job of the Holy Spirit.
Emulate Christ
Emulate Christ
3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.”
Everything that Christ did on this Earth was for your benefit.
Everything that Christ did on this Earth was for your benefit.
His life, His Ministry (miracles and messages), His Death, His Resurrection.
Everything that Christ did on this Earth was for God’s Glory
Everything that Christ did on this Earth was for God’s Glory
Romans 15:
5 Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,
6 so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Joe Cocker: Pour your entire heart and soul into glorifying God.