The "I's" Have It

A Vision Sermon

Pastor Joel Sutton, Sunday, January 8, 2012

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I nfluence

"The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." 1 John 4:4

Old Testament: World ------------------ You

Jesus: You ---------------------------- World (Mark 6:53-7:4)

The Key: the Holy Spirit

I ncarnation

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." John 1:14.

First Free's Mission:

Connect to Christ "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8

Invest and Invite

Grow in Christ "Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you … so that you may become blameless and pure children of God . . . in which you shine like stars in the universe ." Phil. 2:12-15.

God's Word and God's Community

Serve with Christ "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." I Peter 4:10 (NIV)

Take Home Idea: God has called us as His church to be His incarnate influence in this community.