LifePointe Christian Church
EXILES - LLJ Principle - Week 2
Speaker: Chris Delfs, Senior Pastor
Locations & Times
LifePointe Christian Church
10291 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
Jesus followers have different values
Big obstacle to fully following Jesus is our desire to fit in
Do not conform to the world (Romans 12:2)
Wide and Narrow Roads (Matthew 7:13-14)
Bible does not say: Be happy in all you do
1 Peter 1:8: Glorious, inexpressible joy
God's highest calling is our holiness and not our happiness
Our justification meter inaccurately misreads what God wants for our lives
Happiness theology empowers us to justify that which is wrong or unwise
Colossians 4:5 Live wisely among those who are not believers.
Ephesians 5:2 Live a life of love and follow the example of Christ.
Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise.
Ephesians 5:2 Live a life of love and follow the example of Christ.
Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise.
Discomfort, delay, risk, and inconvenience can’t be God's Will if we are supposed to be happy
Holy: Set apart, pure, different
1 Peter 1:14 So you must live as God's obedient children. NLT
1 Peter 1:14 Don't slip back into your old ways to satisfy your own desires. NLT
1 Peter 1:14 Don't slip back into your old ways to satisfy your own desires. NLT
We can slip into trouble but we can not slip into righteousness
The enemy wants to steal and kill and destroy us (John 10:10)
Genesis 3:1 Did God really say...
A “lot of people” are not our standard
LLJ Principle: Love Like Jesus
John 13:34 As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
John 13:34 As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
What does loving like Jesus require of me?
God’s Spirit pushes us towards kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control
God’s Spirit pushes us towards kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control
Always give people the benefit of the doubt
Demonstrate extravagant kindness
Choose your words carefully
Luke 6:45 Your words show what is in your heart.” CEV
Luke 6:45 Your words show what is in your heart.” CEV
We pursue holiness because of WHO He is and WHAT He has done for us
A relationship with Jesus is the pathway to holiness (being different)
EASY WAYS TO GIVE
Everything we do at LifePointe is missional and every dollar you give to God matters. If you are a guest, do not feel obligated to give.TEXT GIVE a dollar amount to 84321. Follow the prompts. It's quick and easy!GIVE ONLINE at the link below:
https://lifepointechurch.churchcenter.com/giving/donationsNEED PRAYER?
We want to pray for you! Send us a prayer request at:
Pray4U@lifepointe.org
Pray4U@lifepointe.org
On August 25, join Pastor Derek at Basecamp (2nd floor above the lobby) to learn about ways you can connect. Light continental breakfast provided. Space is limited. Register by August 18 at: lifepointe.org/next-steps-aug
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
LADIES DAY TRIPPERS – EPIC DISCOVERY AT HEAVENLY VALLEY, LAKE TAHOE DATE CHANGE TO AUG 17 / 5:45 am -7:00 pm
Enjoy a gondola ride, ride the zip lines, mountain coaster and play on the climbing walls and ropes course. We’ll enjoy lunch at the Tamarack Lodge while viewing Tahoe’s beautiful scenery.
Cost: $115.
Sign up at: lifepointe.org/LDTzipline
WORSHIP NIGHT / FRI, AUG 30 / 6:30 pm
Join us for our next worship night! A lifestyle of worship is one that seeks to devote our heart, soul, mind, and strength to Jesus every day. This worship night is an opportunity to unplug, unwind, and spend time in extended worship and prayer around this idea.
LP KIDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for a blessing? Join our LP Kids Team and help impact God's Kingdom! We are looking for subs, teachers and assistants.
Contact Darla at d.blanton@lifepointe.org
Enjoy a gondola ride, ride the zip lines, mountain coaster and play on the climbing walls and ropes course. We’ll enjoy lunch at the Tamarack Lodge while viewing Tahoe’s beautiful scenery.
Cost: $115.
Sign up at: lifepointe.org/LDTzipline
WORSHIP NIGHT / FRI, AUG 30 / 6:30 pm
Join us for our next worship night! A lifestyle of worship is one that seeks to devote our heart, soul, mind, and strength to Jesus every day. This worship night is an opportunity to unplug, unwind, and spend time in extended worship and prayer around this idea.
LP KIDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for a blessing? Join our LP Kids Team and help impact God's Kingdom! We are looking for subs, teachers and assistants.
Contact Darla at d.blanton@lifepointe.org