the miracle of mercy - part 8 - being an agent of mercy to a lost & dying world
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November 12-13
Helping Lee Cranford
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LifePointe Church wants to fill 90 shoeboxes this year!
WE ARE COLLECTING FOR THE NEXT 4 SUNDAYS
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Being An Agent Of Mercy To A Lost & Dying World
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You will be my witnesses - Jesus
(Acts 1:8 – New International Version)
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In a mean, unkind & rude world, our greatest witness is showing mercy
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Show mercy to others, just as your Father shows mercy to you!
(Luke 6:36)
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HOW DO YOU DO IT?Principles Of Mercy
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This morning we will answer this question:How can I be more merciful?
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If you care,you’ll be aware!
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Start looking and listening for other people’s needs
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LOOK OUT for one another's interests, not just for your own.
(Philippians 2:4 – Today’s English Version )
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Jesus looked at him and loved him.
(Mark 10:21 – New International Version )
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If their life stinks,don’t keep them at arm’s length!
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Don’t be offended by their sins
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Show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment.
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There are still others to whom you need to show mercy, but be careful that you aren't contaminated by their sins.
(Jude 1:22-23 – New Living Translation
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Most importantly, love each other deeply. Love has a way of not looking at others' sins.
(1 Peter 4:8 – International Children's Bible
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Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love.
(Ephesians 4:2 – Living Bible)
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Don’t expect unbelievers to behavelike believers until they are
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Matthew invited Jesus to dinner with his fellow tax collectors and many other ‘notorious sinners.’ The Pharisees were indignant. “Why does your Teacher eat with such scum?”
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When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don't need a doctor—sick people do!. Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: “I want you to be merciful, not offer sacrifices!”
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For I’ve come to invite sinners to me, not those who think they are righteous.”
(Matthew 9:10-13)
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You’ve got to communicate,what you want them to emulate!
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Choose your words carefully
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When you talk, you should always be kind and pleasant so you will be able to answer everyone in the way you should . . .
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When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you.
(Colossians 4:6/Ephesians 4:29 – Living Bible)
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The wisdom that comes from heaven is pure, peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. Wisdom is full of mercy . . .
(James 3:17 – New Living Translation)
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Value saving peopleover keeping rules!
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Rules are not nearly as important as relationships in God’s sight
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Jesus defended his disciples eating grain on the Sabbath
(Matthew 12:1-8)
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You Pharisees are careful to tithe 10% of every part of your income, but then you ignore other important matters of God’s Law—justice, and showing mercy, and faith.
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Yes, you should tithe! But you also shouldn’t neglect the more important things!
(Matthew 23:23)
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WHERE DO YOU DO IT?6 Strategic Ways You Can Show Mercy
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Look for people in a crisisand listen to them
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Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
(Galatians 6:2 – New International Version)
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Look for people with unmet needsand help them
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Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, ‘How can I help?’ That's exactly what Jesus did.
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He didn't make it easy for himself by avoiding people's troubles, but he waded right in and helped out.
(Romans 15:2-3 – The Message)
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Look for people that are grievingand comfort them
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God comforts us in our troubles, so that we can comfort others in trouble with the exact same comfort that we received from God.
(2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
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Look for people that are needing friends and show hospitality
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Look for opportunities to be hospitable.
(Romans 12:13 – New Jerusalem Bible)
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I was alone and you welcomed me and showed me hospitality.
(Matthew 25:31-46)
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Look for people who’ve failedand need a second chance
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When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them, so they won't give up in despair.
(2 Corinthians 2:7 – Contemporary English Version)
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Look for people that are obnoxiousand be kind to them
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Don’t repay evil for evil. Never retaliate when people insult you or say unkind things about you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing.
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That is what God wants you to do, and he will bless you for it
(1 Peter 3:9 – New Living Translation)
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God will not forget the work you’ve done and the love you’ve shown him by caring for and helping other people.
(Hebrews 6:10)
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Let’s Pray