2020 09 06 - A Call to Pray UP^4 9.13 - The Opposite Life
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Welcome
Today’s Passage: Eph 4:1-3
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SERIES INTRODUCTION
A call to pray as we move to the next phase of church together during the pandemic.
Pray UP^4 9/13
Pray UP^4 9/13
Unity
Peace
Patience
Protection
Power
SHARE: Which of these words touches your heart the most right now?
SHARE: Which of these words touches your heart the most right now?
RECAP PREVIOUS WEEKS IN SERIES
Last week we looked at how we are called to live differently.
We are called to live differently because of what Christ has done for us.
We are called to live differently because of what Christ has done for us.
CONNECT THIS WEEK’S MESSAGE
This week we want to look at what that different looks like.
EXPLORE
PRIMARY SCRIPTURE
1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT OF THE SCRIPTURE
Any relevant exegetical notes to better understand the scripture
MAIN IDEA
Transition from scripture to main idea
THE MAIN THING: The worthy life that we have been called to is opposite of the worldy life being lived by most in our culture.
THE MAIN THING: The worthy life that we have been called to is opposite of the worldy life being lived by most in our culture.
What do I mean by worthy?
Explore the Main Idea
SHARE: Something you wish you could yell to the whole world.
SHARE: Something you wish you could yell to the whole world.
1. The worldly life is LOUD AND PROUD. The worthy life is QUIET AND HUMBLE.
1. The worldly life is LOUD AND PROUD. The worthy life is QUIET AND HUMBLE.
Text
1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Are you shouting louder than the gospel?
Are you shouting louder than the gospel?
2. The worldly life is BEATING UP. The worthy life is BEARING WITH.
2. The worldly life is BEATING UP. The worthy life is BEARING WITH.
Text
1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
It’s not “Are you winning?” It’s “What are you winning?”
It’s not “Are you winning?” It’s “What are you winning?”
SHARE: Three characteristics that describes you.
SHARE: Three characteristics that describes you.
3. The worldly life is DIVIDE AND CONQUER. The worthy life is UNITE AND FORGIVE.
3. The worldly life is DIVIDE AND CONQUER. The worthy life is UNITE AND FORGIVE.
1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
What is worth more to you than the unity of the body of Christ? What is worth more to you than the salvation of the lost?
What is worth more to you than the unity of the body of Christ? What is worth more to you than the salvation of the lost?
Transform
COMING BACK TO THE MAIN THING: The worthy life that we have been called to is opposite of the worldy life being lived by most in our culture.
COMING BACK TO THE MAIN THING: The worthy life that we have been called to is opposite of the worldy life being lived by most in our culture.
Bring to Primary Application
Application points
Lead Application to Commitment
Commitment steps
Invitation
Announcements and Service Closing