“Seeing the Invisible through you”
Sunday Morning September 18, 2011
scriptures: Romans 1
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NOTES
Communion
1 Corinthians 11:23-32
Is the gospel Lost in Translation because your life doesn’t show it as good news?
The issue is not about interpretation of the word, but whether or not you are applying it.
Romans 1:1-12
Servant
Paul was also an apostle. They had a specific role.
Not everyone was an apostle, but all were beloved and called.
Responsible to the church and individually responsible to God.
Called to be something different.
First thanking God. Establishing what is primary – God.
my God – is your relationship with God such that it is individual, that He is your God.
Thanking God for other people who are trusting in God. And that it speaks of God.
Do I thank God for consistent believers?
What are people saying about your faith in God? Do they talk more about your feelings than your faith?
What is the greatest thing they say about you? I can see how they trust in God.
Like the invisible man, people can tell he’s there because they see things moving.
Can people see God moving in you?
When you complain as if God does not exist, people will not see God in you.
You don’t want to speak “fate”, nor just what you believe.
Live a life of faith that shows hope, joy and is based on life eternal.
God knows the truth. Whether you give genuine effort or not, he knows.
Serving with spirit, bringing passion when you do for God.
God is seeking people to worship in spirit and truth.
If you bring more energy and spirit to things outside of Christ, it doesn’t show God is worthy.
When you “serve” with no spirit, it doesn’t encourage anyone. God’s truth is lost in translation.
A bad example sometimes sticks out more. Dark light shines negatively.
Have you been praying and concerned about other people?
If you are only caring about yourself, something in the gospel hasn’t taken hold on you yet.
He expressed genuine care for people and a desire to be able to help them in God.
You need people more than you may think. People need you to be on your game in God also.
We both need to strengthen each other.
It’s not always about what you want, but what you want to give.
If you can’t see the Lord in me, then I’m not successful.