Central Christian Church
Core Values: God First
In everything, put God first – it’s a way of life!
Locations & Times
Central Christian Church
3010 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470, USA
Sunday 7:00 AM
‘God First: God Above Everything!’
Core values, more than ideals – foundationally, they guide our life. What are ours?
A Case Study: Joseph
Core values, what are ours?
“If you aim at nothing you will hit it every time.”
– Zig Ziglar
– Zig Ziglar
What goals are we aiming at? Any?
What core values and beliefs guide us? Any?
An anchor or a sail? Which one defines us and our core values?
“Beliefs make us who we are, providing a strong foundation to anchor life.”
– Steve Sabol
– Steve Sabol
Core values, what are ours?
Our Goal: In life and faith–Be Jesus!
Our Core Values: God First; Bible Based; Relational; Excellent and Authentic!
God First: God Above Everything!
Put God First! Is He? If not, why? What’s the issue?
Who are we living for?
A Case Study Contrast: Adam and Jesus
Who do we resemble? Seriously!
In everything, put God first–it’s a way of life!
Core Values Impact Belief and Behavior
Who or what we worship influences what we say and do.
Our love of God influences our love for and treatment of others.
In everything, put God first–it’s a way of life!
- God First. Proverbs 3:6a TLB
- Faith. Galatians 2:20 NIV
- Family. Ephesians 5:21 CEV
- Friends. Philippians 2:3-5 NIV
- Finances. Matthew 6:24 and 33 ESV
- Faith. Galatians 2:20 NIV
- Family. Ephesians 5:21 CEV
- Friends. Philippians 2:3-5 NIV
- Finances. Matthew 6:24 and 33 ESV
A Case Study: Jesus
A Case Study: Us
God First: God Above Everything!
Is He? If not, why? What must change?
Surrender – Save – Show – Serve
Questions to reflect on in your personal quiet time, with the family and/or in your Life Group.
1. Share your understanding of what the message was about.
2. Share what God said to us through the message.
3. How can we apply and integrate this message into our life?
4. Read Genesis 39:6-10. Foundationally, what core value(s) guided Joseph’s life when faced with constant temptation?
5. Read Romans 5:18-19 and Luke 22:41-44. What core value(s) guided Jesus and Adam? Who do we resemble?
6. Read Exodus 20:3-7, Proverbs 3:6, Matthew 6:33. What foundational core value is reiterated? Why?
7. Read 2 Corinthians 5:15, Luke 9:23 and John 3:30. Work thru these steps: Surrender; Save; Show; Serve!
1. Share your understanding of what the message was about.
2. Share what God said to us through the message.
3. How can we apply and integrate this message into our life?
4. Read Genesis 39:6-10. Foundationally, what core value(s) guided Joseph’s life when faced with constant temptation?
5. Read Romans 5:18-19 and Luke 22:41-44. What core value(s) guided Jesus and Adam? Who do we resemble?
6. Read Exodus 20:3-7, Proverbs 3:6, Matthew 6:33. What foundational core value is reiterated? Why?
7. Read 2 Corinthians 5:15, Luke 9:23 and John 3:30. Work thru these steps: Surrender; Save; Show; Serve!
Women's Prayer Experience
Ladies, join us on Thursday, May 2 for an interactive prayer experience at 6:30 PM in Bldg 400. We’ll mix and mingle and then visit different rooms specifically designed for prayer with an element of interaction and an atmosphere of reflection.
Men's Ministry Kickoff
Men, sign-up today for “The Non-Sense Games” on Saturday, May 11. This is fun, engaging event where guys can connect with each other, participate in activities, eat good food, and learn about the future of Men’s Ministry at Central, including the 2019 calendar of events. Registration begins at 8:30am; Event starts at 9:00am!