How has God been working in your life?

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How has God been working in your life?
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Prayer requests the class can join you in praying
for 05/10/09

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• Ways to Serve at BCC
• Through our SS Class

Class Secretary Casey Davidson
Meal Coordinator Staci Aberle
Missions Coordinators Alissa Hawkinson and
Classroom Tear Down Randy Nabors Steve
Barton
Events Coordinator Carol Harkins and team?
Shower Coordinator Hollie Clubb and
Community Involvement Brownings Bartons
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Other Coordinators? Evangelism? Other?
Other ideas for serving? Committees vs. Grass
Roots Communicate your idea to teacher/moderator
and well help see how it could fit into the
church calendar. ie. womens/mens Bible study,
church wide event or outreach, etc.
2. Other areas to highlight - Nursery Care
Giving We have opportunities to help with caring
for kids birth to 2 years. Membership not
required. - BCC Cherry Festival Booth (see next
slide)
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Chicken and drinks provided. Bring a side and
table service. Sign up in class or contact Carol
at hark_at_mtco.com.
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Chicken and drinks provided. Bring a side and
table service. Sign up in class or contact Carol
at hark_at_mtco.com.
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There is a care group for you! Davidson Class
Care Groups Are
Frank Rachele Ackerman Sundays at 6
p.m. 263-7556
Ben and Casey Davidson 2 Sundays a month at 600
p.m. 444-2980
Gary Cindy Lawson Sundays at 1230 p.m. 693-1367
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I. Our Need
Everyone struggles with communication regardless
of how it appears.
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I. Our Need
Ephesians 425-32 25 Therefore each of you must
put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his
neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26
In your anger do not sin a Do not let the sun
go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not
give the devil a foothold. 28 He who has been
stealing must steal no longer, but must work,
doing something useful with his own hands, that
he may have something to share with those in
need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come
out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for
building others up according to their needs, that
it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not
grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were
sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of
all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and
slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be
kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving
each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
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I. Our Need
From the author
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I. Our Need
Would the boys benefit from learning better
communications techniques or a better sense of
location and timing?
Why is our need so fundamental?
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II. The Coming of the Word A. We are not left
alone.
John 11-5, 10-14 Our need is so fundamental
that the only solution is God Himself.
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Better education is the solution to our
communication issues. Agree or disagree? Why?
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II. The Coming of the Word B. We are not just
inept or ignorant.
1. James 37-8 The problem with our words
is an intensely spiritual problem.
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II. The Coming of the Word B. We are not just
inept or ignorant.
2. Ephesians 612 For we do not wrestle
against flesh and blood, but against the
rulers, against the authorities, against the
cosmic powers over this present darkness,
against the spiritual forces of evil in the
heavenly places. In what ways does this
verse speak to letter B. above?
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II. The Coming of the Word C. We are given
every resource we need to speak
through Christ.
2 Peter 13 His divine power has granted to us
all things that pertain to life and godliness,
through the knowledge of him who called us to his
own glory and excellence. Ephesians
320-21 20 Now to him who is able to do far more
abundantly than all that we ask or think,
according to the power at work within us, 21 to
him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus
throughout all generations, forever and ever.
Amen.
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II. The Coming of the Word C. We are given
every resource we need to speak
through Christ. 1. Hope
Ephesians 115-23 15 For this reason, ever since
I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and
your love for all the saints, 16 I have not
stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in
my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our
Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give
you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that
you may know him better. 18 I pray also that the
eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order
that you may know the hope to which he has called
you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in
the saints, 19 and his incomparably great power
for us who believe. That power is like the
working of his mighty strength, 20 which he
exerted in Christ when he raised him from the
dead and seated him at his right hand in the
heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and
authority, power and dominion, and every title
that can be given, not only in the present age
but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed
all things under his feet and appointed him to be
head over everything for the church, 23 which is
his body, the fullness of him who fills
everything in every way.
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II. The Coming of the Word C. We are given
every resource we need to speak
through Christ. 2. Riches
Ephesians 115-23 15 For this reason, ever since
I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and
your love for all the saints, 16 I have not
stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in
my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our
Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give
you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that
you may know him better. 18 I pray also that the
eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order
that you may know the hope to which he has called
you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in
the saints, 19 and his incomparably great power
for us who believe. That power is like the
working of his mighty strength, 20 which he
exerted in Christ when he raised him from the
dead and seated him at his right hand in the
heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and
authority, power and dominion, and every title
that can be given, not only in the present age
but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed
all things under his feet and appointed him to be
head over everything for the church, 23 which is
his body, the fullness of him who fills
everything in every way.
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II. The Coming of the Word C. We are given
every resource we need to speak
through Christ. 3. Power
Ephesians 115-23 15 For this reason, ever since
I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and
your love for all the saints, 16 I have not
stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in
my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our
Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give
you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that
you may know him better. 18 I pray also that the
eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order
that you may know the hope to which he has called
you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in
the saints, 19 and his incomparably great power
for us who believe. That power is like the
working of his mighty strength, 20 which he
exerted in Christ when he raised him from the
dead and seated him at his right hand in the
heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and
authority, power and dominion, and every title
that can be given, not only in the present age
but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed
all things under his feet and appointed him to be
head over everything for the church, 23 which is
his body, the fullness of him who fills
everything in every way.
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II. The Coming of the Word C. We are given
every resource we need to speak
through Christ. 4. Rule
Ephesians 115-23 15 For this reason, ever since
I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and
your love for all the saints, 16 I have not
stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in
my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our
Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give
you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that
you may know him better. 18 I pray also that the
eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order
that you may know the hope to which he has called
you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in
the saints, 19 and his incomparably great power
for us who believe. That power is like the
working of his mighty strength, 20 which he
exerted in Christ when he raised him from the
dead and seated him at his right hand in the
heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and
authority, power and dominion, and every title
that can be given, not only in the present age
but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed
all things under his feet and appointed him to be
head over everything for the church, 23 which is
his body, the fullness of him who fills
everything in every way.
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Thoughts of application
Examine your communication with others this week.
Was it built on the solid foundation that Christ
has established for us? For example1. Do you
humbly admit your inability and seek the Lords
help before important times of communication?
(power/riches)2. In your primary relationships,
are you seeking to accomplish with words what
only the Lord can do by his grace and power?
(power/riches)3. Do you fall prey to
hopelessness so that you either give up speaking
when your words are needed or give in to patterns
of sinful talk? (hope) 4. Are you willing to
admit your communication weakness, recognize
reoccurring themes, confess to God and those you
have offended, and commit to new patterns of
talk? (All of this is based on embracing Christs
promise that his strength is made perfect in our
weakness.) (power) 5. Are you able to humbly
consider what others point out as sin in your
talk? Or do you deny, rationalize, turn the
tables, shift blame, or wallow in your failure?
(rule)6. Do you daily thank the Lord for his
provision, and the hope it gives that you can
speak in a way that blesses others and glorifies
God? (hope) Romans 81 - There is therefore now
no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.