First United Methodist Church | Bakersfield
Sermon Notes and other info for September 17, 2017
Matthew 5:13-16 NIV
1 Peter 3:8-9, 15-18 NIV
Even our good intentions can produce_________________.
“As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me,” John 15:4.
Loving our neighborhoods - _________________ make a difference.
No Church Invitation
The key point is to foster _______________________ with neighbors.
Ultimate Intention
When it comes to good neighboring the _______________ can never be to share the gospel.
House By House
How do we share our faith without coming off as ________________ our beliefs on others?
Sharing Your Story
What do you ___________________ about what you do?
If you could do anything, what would you do?
What’s your ____________________ for living?
Commandment & Commission
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28: 19-20).
Nobody likes a message that ____________________________ with the lifestyle of the messenger.
If you have a sense of how ________________________________ in your life, you have something to share about your faith.
In The Light Of His Word
We love our neighbors because we have _____________. “… sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts…” “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching…” John 14:23.
“… sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence,” 1 Peter 3:15