Shady Grove Sermons

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The Exchange 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2 Our old perspective, person, purpose, and proclamation are Exchanged for a new one through Jesus. I. The Exchanged Perspective (Vs 16) A. An Exchanged Perspective on People. B. An Exchanged Perspective on Christ. Point to Ponder: A new attitude towards Jesus causes a new outlook on those whom Christ died for. II. The Exchanged Person (Vs 17-19) A. Having a relationship with Christ brings about our new identity. B. Our disobedience and sin warranted an Identity Exchange that      Christ provides. III. The Exchanged Purpose (Vs 20) A. Everything we Do and Say Represent Jesus. IV. The Exchanged Proclamation (Vs 20-6:2) A.  As Ambassadors of Jesus, we need to proclaim the message of      the hope Jesus brings. Application:  Reflect on how you currently view those you encounter daily. Does this view reflect Christ? Find brief moments throughout your day to talk to Jesus and listen from Him. Think o...

The Place of Preparation Genesis 41 Theme:   Whenever we are in the place of preparation we will discover something about the nature of God and man I. In the place of preparation you discover something about the nature of God           a. The mysterious ways of God           b. The marvelous wisdom of God           c. The miraculous will of God II. In the place of preparation you discover something about the nature of man {On Your Own...} Pain, when properly handled in our lives can shape us for something great.  When improperly handled it can cause us to be stuck in defeat.   Joseph was struck with pain many times in his life; those experiences provided the preparation he needed when God promoted him.   The last words of Genesis chapter 40 must have been very painful for Joseph to live.  The scripture says that the cupbearer “forgot him.”...

Developing the Leader Within You Genesis Chapter 40  Theme:  There are some real principles that apply to all of us concerning character, leadership, and attitude. Statement of Truth:             {see Genesis 36:21} God's people never go anywhere that God does not accompany them!  I. God develops leaders who accept the responsibility of accountability           a. I am responsible for who I am and what I do           b. I am responsible and accountable for my leadership II. God develops leaders who shape their circumstances rather than allowing their circumstances to shape them Statement of Truth: Circumstances may affect your life but circumstances do not have to shape your life  III. The choices that Joseph made influenced others:           a. He chose his attitude           b. He chose his...