Love Joy Church
Jonathan Burgio
Looking For Hope - Part 2
Overcoming Labels
Label - a small piece of paper, fabric, or plastic attached to an object and giving information about it.
Label - a name given to someone, especially one that is inaccurate or restrictive.
The longer I carry a label, the less it DESCRIBES my past and the more it DETERMINES my future.
Romans 8:37 NLT
Mark 2:1-5 NLT
1) The faith of the people AROUND you matters.
Your friends will either carry you toward Jesus or pull you away from Him.
Faith is rarely strengthened in isolation, but typically grows in community.
2) A label tries to DESCRIBE you, but your identity in Christ DEFINES you.
2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT
Mark 2:6-12 NLT
3) God can use your PAST to change someone’s FUTURE.