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AMERICAN IDOLS

  1. Materialism
  2. Sensuality
  3. Radical Individualism
Forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity
Forsake sensuality by embracing holiness and self-control

Radical Individualism

Understanding the Text

  1. A bold request (Mark 10:35-37)
  2. A solemn response (Mark 10:38-40)
  3. A distinctive attitude (Mark 10:41-45)

Principles from the Text

  1. The selfish person seeks dominance and self-glory
  2. The follower of Christ is called to identify with Christ’s sufferings
  3. Kingdom greatness is found in sacrificial servanthood

Applying the Text

Do you have a servant heart?

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AMERICAN IDOLS

  1. Materialism
  2. Sensuality
  3. Radical Individualism
Forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity
Forsake sensuality by embracing holiness and self-control

Radical Individualism

Understanding the Text

  1. A bold request (Mark 10:35-37)
  2. A solemn response (Mark 10:38-40)
  3. A distinctive attitude (Mark 10:41-45)

Principles from the Text

  1. The selfish person seeks dominance and self-glory
  2. The follower of Christ is called to identify with Christ’s sufferings
  3. Kingdom greatness is found in sacrificial servanthood

Applying the Text

Do you have a servant heart?

]]> Followers of Jesus must forsake radical individualism by embracing sacrificial servanthood. In part 3 of American Idols, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Mark 10:35-45.

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Study Notes

AMERICAN IDOLS

  1. Materialism
  2. Sensuality
  3. Radical Individualism
Forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity
Forsake sensuality by embracing holiness and self-control

Radical Individualism

Understanding the Text

  1. A bold request (Mark 10:35-37)
  2. A solemn response (Mark 10:38-40)
  3. A distinctive attitude (Mark 10:41-45)

Principles from the Text

  1. The selfish person seeks dominance and self-glory
  2. The follower of Christ is called to identify with Christ’s sufferings
  3. Kingdom greatness is found in sacrificial servanthood

Applying the Text

Do you have a servant heart?

]]> Followers of Jesus must forsake radical individualism by embracing sacrificial servanthood. In part 3 of American Idols, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Mark 10:35-45.

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Study Notes

AMERICAN IDOLS

  1. Materialism
  2. Sensuality
  3. Radical Individualism
Forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity
Forsake sensuality by embracing holiness and self-control

Radical Individualism

Understanding the Text

  1. A bold request (Mark 10:35-37)
  2. A solemn response (Mark 10:38-40)
  3. A distinctive attitude (Mark 10:41-45)

Principles from the Text

  1. The selfish person seeks dominance and self-glory
  2. The follower of Christ is called to identify with Christ’s sufferings
  3. Kingdom greatness is found in sacrificial servanthood

Applying the Text

Do you have a servant heart?

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Study Notes

AMERICAN IDOLS

  1. Materialism
  2. Sensuality
  3. Radical Individualism
Forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity
Forsake sensuality by embracing holiness and self-control

Radical Individualism

Understanding the Text

  1. A bold request (Mark 10:35-37)
  2. A solemn response (Mark 10:38-40)
  3. A distinctive attitude (Mark 10:41-45)

Principles from the Text

  1. The selfish person seeks dominance and self-glory
  2. The follower of Christ is called to identify with Christ’s sufferings
  3. Kingdom greatness is found in sacrificial servanthood

Applying the Text

Do you have a servant heart?

]]> No no Sensuality https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2010/04/sensuality/ http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7872 Followers of Jesus must forsake sensuality by embracing holiness and self-control. In part 2 of American Idols, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.

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AMERICAN IDOLS

  1. Materialism
  2. Sensuality
  3. Radical Individualism

Forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity

Sensuality according to Merriam-Webster

  1. relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite
  2. devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites

Understanding the Text

  1. Make steady progress in holy living (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2)
  2. Avoid sexual immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3)
  3. Learn self-control (1 Thessalonians 4:4-5)
  4. Honor one another (1 Thessalonians 4:6a)
  5. Live in healthy fear of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:6b)
  6. Remember your call to holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7)
  7. Rely on your divine power source (1 Thessalonians 4:8)

I need help…

For married couples…

]]> Followers of Jesus must forsake sensuality by embracing holiness and self-control. In part 2 of American Idols, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.

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AMERICAN IDOLS

  1. Materialism
  2. Sensuality
  3. Radical Individualism

Forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity

Sensuality according to Merriam-Webster

  1. relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite
  2. devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites

Understanding the Text

  1. Make steady progress in holy living (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2)
  2. Avoid sexual immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3)
  3. Learn self-control (1 Thessalonians 4:4-5)
  4. Honor one another (1 Thessalonians 4:6a)
  5. Live in healthy fear of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:6b)
  6. Remember your call to holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7)
  7. Rely on your divine power source (1 Thessalonians 4:8)

I need help…

For married couples…

]]> Followers of Jesus must forsake sensuality by embracing holiness and self-control. In part 2 of American Idols, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.

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Study Notes

AMERICAN IDOLS

  1. Materialism
  2. Sensuality
  3. Radical Individualism

Forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity

Sensuality according to Merriam-Webster

  1. relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite
  2. devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites

Understanding the Text

  1. Make steady progress in holy living (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2)
  2. Avoid sexual immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3)
  3. Learn self-control (1 Thessalonians 4:4-5)
  4. Honor one another (1 Thessalonians 4:6a)
  5. Live in healthy fear of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:6b)
  6. Remember your call to holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7)
  7. Rely on your divine power source (1 Thessalonians 4:8)

I need help…

For married couples…

]]> Followers of Jesus must forsake sensuality by embracing holiness and self-control. In part 2 of American Idols, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.

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AMERICAN IDOLS

  1. Materialism
  2. Sensuality
  3. Radical Individualism

Forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity

Sensuality according to Merriam-Webster

  1. relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite
  2. devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites

Understanding the Text

  1. Make steady progress in holy living (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2)
  2. Avoid sexual immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3)
  3. Learn self-control (1 Thessalonians 4:4-5)
  4. Honor one another (1 Thessalonians 4:6a)
  5. Live in healthy fear of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:6b)
  6. Remember your call to holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7)
  7. Rely on your divine power source (1 Thessalonians 4:8)

I need help…

For married couples…

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Study Notes

AMERICAN IDOLS

  1. Materialism
  2. Sensuality
  3. Radical Individualism

Forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity

Sensuality according to Merriam-Webster

  1. relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite
  2. devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites

Understanding the Text

  1. Make steady progress in holy living (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2)
  2. Avoid sexual immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3)
  3. Learn self-control (1 Thessalonians 4:4-5)
  4. Honor one another (1 Thessalonians 4:6a)
  5. Live in healthy fear of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:6b)
  6. Remember your call to holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7)
  7. Rely on your divine power source (1 Thessalonians 4:8)

I need help…

For married couples…

]]> No no Materialism https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2010/04/materialism/ http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7862 Followers of Jesus must forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity. In part 1 of American Idols, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 6:17-19.

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Study Notes

Who are the rich?

What shall we do?

  • Be humble
  • Put our hope in God
  • Do good
  • Be generous

What is the result of our obedience?

  • Eternal reward
  • True life

Stewardship and Generosity

I want to be a better steward…

The Stewardship Foundational Principle:

All I have- and all I am- belong entirely to God (100%) for His service and His glory.
]]> Followers of Jesus must forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity. In part 1 of American Idols, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 6:17-19.

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Study Notes

Who are the rich?

What shall we do?

  • Be humble
  • Put our hope in God
  • Do good
  • Be generous

What is the result of our obedience?

  • Eternal reward
  • True life

Stewardship and Generosity

I want to be a better steward…

The Stewardship Foundational Principle:

All I have- and all I am- belong entirely to God (100%) for His service and His glory.
]]> Followers of Jesus must forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity. In part 1 of American Idols, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 6:17-19.

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Study Notes

Who are the rich?

What shall we do?

  • Be humble
  • Put our hope in God
  • Do good
  • Be generous

What is the result of our obedience?

  • Eternal reward
  • True life

Stewardship and Generosity

I want to be a better steward…

The Stewardship Foundational Principle:

All I have- and all I am- belong entirely to God (100%) for His service and His glory.
]]> Followers of Jesus must forsake materialism by embracing stewardship and generosity. In part 1 of American Idols, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 6:17-19.

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Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Who are the rich?

What shall we do?

  • Be humble
  • Put our hope in God
  • Do good
  • Be generous

What is the result of our obedience?

  • Eternal reward
  • True life

Stewardship and Generosity

I want to be a better steward…

The Stewardship Foundational Principle:

All I have- and all I am- belong entirely to God (100%) for His service and His glory.
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Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Who are the rich?

What shall we do?

  • Be humble
  • Put our hope in God
  • Do good
  • Be generous

What is the result of our obedience?

  • Eternal reward
  • True life

Stewardship and Generosity

I want to be a better steward…

The Stewardship Foundational Principle:

All I have- and all I am- belong entirely to God (100%) for His service and His glory.
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