Focus 1
Part of Mission Focus—In A Distracted World
September 12, 2021

ONE. We live in a world

Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. —Romans 1:28

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We need a

solution to the depravity of our culture

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. —1 Cor. 10:4

TWO. House

If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. —Mark 3:25

We need honor, open dialog, commitment to unity, and boldness to not conform to culture

Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. —Matthew 10:34

THREE. Disciples Need To

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have

. In this world you will have . But take ! I have the world. —John 16:33

fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. —Hebrews 12:2

SUMMARY

  1. We live in a depraved culture
  2. A divided house cannot stand
  3. Disciples need to disciple

CHALLENGE

  1. MEMORIZE John 16:33
  2. ASK is my worldview hurting unity?
  3. LISTEN to a friend with a different idea