We are What We Weren't

March 2, 2008

We are What We Weren’t

I Peter 2:10

Proposition: God has changed our very nature by the Cross.

Application: Our reflection of Christ is the hope for the world.

I. But Now I see

A. Healing allows us to see different

B. Healing allows us to be able to be seen different.

Heart

Cirrhosis

“We need a liver transplant. I no longer live, but it is Christ who lives in me.” – Jerry Taylor

“When we allow the Conversion power of Jesus to work in our lives we become the ‘water turned into wine’ to everyone around us. We become living wine that grows so strong over time that people can’t deny the eternal healing that has taken place in our lives. They yearn for the same . . . power of Christ to work in their lives too.” – David Nasser, Glory Revealed, p.167

I Peter 2:22, I Peter 3:15

There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth

It sound like music to my ear, The sweetest name on earth

It tells me of a Savior’s love, who died to set me free;

It tells me of his precious blood, the sinner’s perfect plea.

O how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me!

- Frederick Whitfield

II. But Now I am found

A. Kennard story

B. Moscow’s Story

I’m pressing on the upward way, New heigts I’m gaining every day –

Still praying as I’m onward bound, “Lord plant my feet on higher ground.”

My heart has no desire to stay were doubts and fear dismay;

Tho some may dwell were these abound, My pray’r my aim is higher ground.

- Johnson Oatman Jr.

III. But now Church

“’Why the sudden need or the sudden desire for this lifestyle (new rooms)?’ This is no sudden desire or need.”

“I believe we should and must live this way (have new Sunday School classroom), so that we may better share the gospel with (educate) our children, future church member and the community in general.” – Meredith Kuhn.

A. It is going to look different

B. “When we have more babies around the house, that means more diapers.”

– Ben Merold

C. I Corinthians 6:9-11