LifePointe Christian Church
Exiles - Preserve Your Differences - Week 5
Speaker: Derek Gute, Adult Ministries 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
Daniel knew the importance of preserving his differences, especially when those differences had to do with his beliefs and practices
NEED PRAYER?
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Pray4U@lifepointe.org
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What would my response be?
What will you choose:
Christ or Conformity?
Christ or Conformity?
How others respond to our differences isn’t as important as the honor we show God when we strive to preserve our differences that come as a result of our relationship with Him.
Extravagant acts of kindness
Over the top generosity
Give people the benefit of the doubt
Service over self
Over the top generosity
Give people the benefit of the doubt
Service over self
Preserve the…
Devotion of your heart
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.”
Devotion of your heart
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.”
If Jesus is truly Lord of our life, then we will sacrifice something to follow Him
Preserve the…
Reason for our hope
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”
Reason for our hope
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone in my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”
“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.”
Psalm 62:1-2, 5
“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.”
Psalm 62:1-2, 5
Preserve the…
Method of communication
“But do this with gentleness and respect.”
Method of communication
“But do this with gentleness and respect.”
How we share the reason for our hope is almost as important as the reason itself.
Difference:
“A way in which people or things are not the same.”
“A way in which people or things are not the same.”
“Difference is painful. It’s hard to stand out. Too often we think we have to compromise in order to open the door to get to where we want to be. However, our difference may be the key to unlocking the door.”
“Don’t exchange what makes you different for what makes you common. Keep your edges sharp. Difference is powerful. And your difference makes a difference!”
-Devon Franklin
“Don’t exchange what makes you different for what makes you common. Keep your edges sharp. Difference is powerful. And your difference makes a difference!”
-Devon Franklin
Learn more at: lifepointe.org/groups
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
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 WOMEN’S BRUNCH
SAT, SEPT 14 @ 9-11 am
Join the LifePointe women as we enjoy a catered brunch in The Foundry, here at LifePointe. We’ll talk, share and hear a message of encouragement from God’s word. Cost: $10
Sign ups start today in the lobby or online at: lifepointe.org/womensbrunch
LP WOMEN – MENTORING MINISTRY
Sep 8 @ 9:45am & 11:15am
LP Women is re-launching the Mentoring Ministry! If you’re interested in exploring the possibility of serving as a mentor, please come to one of our informational meetings in Basecamp.
More info: women@lifepointe.org
MEN'S RETREAT
OCT 4-6
Join other guys from LifePointe as we head up to Diamond Arrow Conference Center in Nevada City, CA for a weekend of adventure and connection with God and one another.
Cost (varies):
> Tent/RV – $105
> Lodge – $155
> Students (in a tent) – $50
Registration begins August 25. Deadline to register is September 18.
More info: lifepointe.org/mensretreat2019
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
JOIN THE GUEST SERVICES TEAM
We're looking for additional awesome volunteers to join our Usher and Greeter teams!
If interested, please contact Pastor Derek at d.gute@lifepointe.org
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 WOMEN’S BRUNCH
SAT, SEPT 14 @ 9-11 am
Join the LifePointe women as we enjoy a catered brunch in The Foundry, here at LifePointe. We’ll talk, share and hear a message of encouragement from God’s word. Cost: $10
Sign ups start today in the lobby or online at: lifepointe.org/womensbrunch
LP WOMEN – MENTORING MINISTRY
Sep 8 @ 9:45am & 11:15am
LP Women is re-launching the Mentoring Ministry! If you’re interested in exploring the possibility of serving as a mentor, please come to one of our informational meetings in Basecamp.
More info: women@lifepointe.org
MEN'S RETREAT
OCT 4-6
Join other guys from LifePointe as we head up to Diamond Arrow Conference Center in Nevada City, CA for a weekend of adventure and connection with God and one another.
Cost (varies):
> Tent/RV – $105
> Lodge – $155
> Students (in a tent) – $50
Registration begins August 25. Deadline to register is September 18.
More info: lifepointe.org/mensretreat2019
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
JOIN THE GUEST SERVICES TEAM
We're looking for additional awesome volunteers to join our Usher and Greeter teams!
If interested, please contact Pastor Derek at d.gute@lifepointe.org