Vision 22-23, Part 1 - Freedom With God, With Others, On Mission

Big Idea:

God's love brings freedom FROM so we can have freedom FOR.

1. Good Shepherd 22-23 Vision - "Freedom with God, with others, on mission."

a. "Vision" must always flow out of "mission."

i. - "Learning together to live like Christ, while reaching out in His name."

Matthew 28:18-20 ESV

b. "Vision" keeps us from being stuck or stagnant.

2. God's love gives FREEDOM! - Luke 3:21-22

Luke 3:21-22 ESV

a. The freedom of God's children through the Holy Spirit.

John 1:12 ESV

1 John 3:1 ESV

3. God's love gives freedom FROM! - Luke 4:1-13

Luke 4:1-13 ESV

a. Freedom FROM:

i. Selfish pleasure (Luke 4:1-4)

Luke 4:1-4 ESV

ii. Power or possessions (Luke 4:5-8)

Luke 4:5-8 ESV

iii. Doubt and fear (Luke 4:9-13)

Luke 4:9-13 ESV

4. God's love gives freedom FOR! - Luke 4:14-21

Luke 4:14-21 ESV

a. Our freedom is FOR sharing the freedom of God's love with others!

- 1 Peter 2:16

- 1 Corinthians 9:19

- Galatians 5:1

1 Peter 2:16 ESV

1 Corinthians 9:19 ESV

Galatians 5:1 ESV

With God, With Others, On Mission Takeaways:

What is your next step into freedom with God, with others, on mission? Ask God to give a lamp to your feet and a light to your path.

Consider these options:

Continuing Together Class

Continuing Together Curriculum

Growth Groups

Local Outreach

Care Groups:

- GriefShare

- Mending the Soul

- Celebrate Recovery

- Marriage Ministry

- DivorceCare

Next Step Sessions

- Life's Healing Choices

- Sexual Integrity 101 for Men

- Hearing God