Adventures in Missing the Point (Part 5) - Worship

Latreia

Act of Service for God

Romans 12:1

Proskyneo

To bow down and honor

John 4:19-24

Service without Heart is Vain Worship

Matt. 15:7-9

Acts 17:24-28

"IN HIM we live, move, and have our being"

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Adventures in Missing the Point (Part 4) – Giving

We miss the point when...

We give to show off
We give out of our excess
We give to exercise control
We give to receive

Matthew 6
Spiritual Disciplines

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Adventures in Missing the Point (Part 3) – Influencing Children

Family vs. Community

Protect vs. Prepare
Hebrews 5:11-14

Being Served vs. Serving Others
Ephesians 2:10, 4:12

Fighting with them vs Fighting for them

Looking right vs. Getting right





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Adventures in Missing the Point (Part 2): The Communion

I Corinthians 10:16-17
I Corinthians 11:25-33
Matthew 5:23-24




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Adventures in Missing the Point (Part 1): The Church

Ephesians 4
The Church is the body of Christ

	The Church is NOT...	The Church is...
1.	What is happening right now	What’s happening all the time
8,760 total hours in a year - 2,920 hours for sleeping - 2,500 hours for working 3,340 hours remain Church = 52, 104, 156, 208, 260, or 312
2.	made of consumers	for producers
3.	A Spiritual Car Wash	A complete rebuild from the inside out
Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart
4.	About being right	It is about being made right

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Getting into Character (Part 8): Compassion by Don Campbell

Matthew 9: 35-38
Sheep without a Shepherd

1 Peter 3:8-9
Be a Blessing

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Getting into Character (Part 7): Gratitude by Don Campbell

Hebrews 13:1-2
Do you believe that Angels help you?

Luke 17:11-19
Gratitude only counts if it is followed up by action.

Acts 17:22
We can win people over with gratitude first






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Getting into Character (Part 6): Gentleness by Don Campbell

The Susan Boyle YouTube Video

In the World but not of the World
Hebrews 11:13-16
John 15:18-19
2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Gentleness vs Rudeness
Compassion vs Cynicism
Forbearance vs Fault-Finding

Nothing we say is benign
Proverbs 15:1

Gentleness is evidence of the Spirit in my life

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Getting into Character (Part 5): Contentment by Don Campbell

Luke 12:13-34

Luke 12:15
Watch Out
Be on your Guard

Against what?
Luke 12:15
All kinds of greed
Possessions , Position , Circumstances

Luke 12:30
for the pagans run after these things

Genesis 3
What was the first sin?

Loving Relationships are what suffer when I am not content
Luke 12:13

Luke 12: 34
God won’t have your heart

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Getting into Character (Part 4): Enthusiasm by Don Campbell

Luke 4:18-30
Year of Jubilee

Matthew 22
The kingdom is a party!

Matthew 11:16-19
Some people can't be pleased.

Philippians 2:14-16
Shine like stars in a crooked generation

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Getting into Character (Part 3): Obedience by Don Campbell

Luke 19:28-44
Jesus reveals the characteristics of His Kingship
Zechariah 9:9

Psalm 132:11-18

Luke 19:41-44
Obedience is set up to help us live in harmony. Disobedience has a relational cost.

I Samuel 15:22
"But I do so much for the Lord. Surely he won't let me hit the ground!"
Despite disobedience...Grace has the last word.

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Getting into Character (Part 2): Respect by Don Campbell

I Peter 2:13-17
Q: Why do Americans struggle with disrespect?
A: Respect & honor are signs of submission.

Remember: Your witness is at stake...so give honor for the Lord's sake.

Romans 13:7
Give honor and respect to those who are due it

Acts 23:1-5
Honor the position even if they lack the character

Respect means to take another look or to focus attention.

The power of the spiritual teaching of Jesus comes with the message that God is focused o YOU!

Why respect other who don't respect me?
Golden Rule & WWJD rule.

Dear Lord,
Help me view EVERY person I meet today as someone worthy of the blood sacrifice of your Son.







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Getting into Character (Part 1): Humility by Don Campbell

Do you want to be a happy person?
Do you want to be led by the Spirit?
Do you want to avoid destruction of your personal life?

If you answered, "Yes" then you must have this character trait.

Pride is a choice we make when we rely upon ourselves instead of on others or on God.

God hates pride...
Proverbs 16:5,18
Proverbs 18:12

but He loves the humble
Philippians 2:3-11

You might be prideful if...

1. Prideful people view submission as a weakness
   Proverbs 3:5-6
   1 Peter 3:4
   
   
2. Prideful people are quick to judge other, but not themselves
   Luke 18:9-14
   I John 1:8,10
   
   
3. Prideful people are drunk on their own self-importance
   Romans 12:3,16
   
   
4. Prideful people are too selfish to be empathetic
   Romans 12:15
   

God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6)





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Getting into Character (Introduction): No Props by Don Campbell

Don returns from Honduras and shares an update of the work that is going on there.

Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord...And He will make your paths straight"

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The Storms of Uncertainty with Daryl Greer

Mark 4:35-40

In these days of financial, social, and political uncertainty, Daryl talks about how only the Bible has answers for how to handle times of uncertainty by looking at the miracle of Jesus calming the storm.

1. Prepare for the storms to come
2. Keep your cool
3. Wake the Savior

II Corinthians 1:8-10

Testimony by Tom Guy

Why are you so afraid?
Do you still have faith?



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Children of Righteousness by Don Campbell

I Samuel 2:29
Why do you honor your sons more than me?
I Samuel 8:1-3

Hebrews 12
Harvest of Righteousness

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Shepherding a Child's Heart: Counselor by Don Campbell

Proverbs 1:7-19

1. The Fear of the Lord
2. Application of Parental Instruction
3. Disassociation from the Wicke

The Fear of the Lord

Proverbs 1:7
All will live in fear of something
All will worship something
The question is...Will it be God or idols?

Application of Parental Instruction
Proverbs 1:8-9
How?
The word - Psalm 119:97-100
Example - Titus 2:7-8

Disassociation from the Wicked
Proverbs 1:10-19
Young people don't run FROM places the are unconditionally loved and accepted...the run TO such places.

Proverbs 16:21,23-24
Pleasant Words Promote Instruction
Be not deceived, Respect garners Respect







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Shepherding a Child's Heart: Character Coach by Don Campbell

Luke 6:45
The Heart Directs Behavior

Luke 10
Matthew 18
Luke 7
Jesus knew how to get to the Heart of the Matter

Romans 2:14-16
The Secrets of Hearts will be Judged

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Shepherding a Child's Heart: Learn It, Speak It, Live It by Don Campbell

Deuteronomy 6
SH'MA Y'israel

• Fear the Lord
• Be Careful to Obey
• Love the Lord

2 Timothy 3:14-17
Truth must come from the Lord, NOT mom and dad.

Hunter Hills to be local testing site for the National Bible Bee.





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Shepherding a Child's Heart: Commander by Don Campbell

There are different stages of a child's growth process, so parents have to wear different hats. Here is a synopsis of what Don covered last year. Listen to the previous sermon here.

1. Commander - children need to obey the first time
   
2. Coach - parents teach children how to act in life situations
3. Counselor - "mandatory counseling" - a conversation about dealing with life.
   
4. Consultant - A consultant does not call you. You call them and hire them for their advice.
   

Previous sermons dealing with Parenting and Children by Don.

Today we will be focusing on Stage 1: Commander (Infancy to Childhood).

Objective for this Stage: To teach them that they are under authority.

Ephesians 6:1-3 (a covenant blessing)

• Honor
• Obedience - To do what you are told, without challenge, without excuse, and without delay
• Discipline

Hebrews 12:11 - Discipline is about Restoration NOT Retribution

Remember: The HEART is the battleground

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Community Care by Don Campbell

Galatians 6:7-8
Sowing and Reaping

Isaiah 58:5-9
Fasting the Lord Requires

Matthew 25:31-40
Sign of the Saved

"External Ministries"

• Autauga Interfaith Care Center
• Grace Place
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Walk for Leukemia and Lympnoma Society
• Meals on Wheels
• Tutwiler Woman's Prison Ministry
• Staton Men's Prison Ministry

Amos 8:11 The Great Famine

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Ambassadors for Christ (Part 2) by Don Campbell

2 Corinthians 5:16-20
He makes His appeal through us

Ephesians 6:20
What was Paul's attitude?
Acts 16:22-25

Philippians 2:5-6
Only God can demand Justice
Psalm 9:16

Ephesians 4:22-23
New Self = New Attitude




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Ambassadors for Christ (Part 1) by Don Campbell

Remember who you are.

2 Corinthians 5:16-20
He makes His appeal through us

Ephesians 3:20
According to what is within us

Ephesians 6:20

Ephesians 4:12

Ephesians 2:10
God's Preparation

Romans 8:14
His Presence

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A Clean Slate by Don Campbell

Randy was in Toddler Nursery...so no notes.


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The Jesus Chronicles (Part 8): Finishing Strong by Don Campbell

John 21:25

I Corinthians 9:24-26
Run to Win

Philippians 3:12-14
High Calling

Hebrews 12:1-2
Lay Aside the Weight

John 19:26-27
Luke 23:34




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The Jesus Chronicles (Part 7): Do You See What I See? by Don Campbell

Luke 2:22-33 - My eyes have seen your salvation.

Luke 2:34-35 - My eyes have seen your salvation.







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The Jesus Chronicles (Part 6): Jesus and the Angels by Don Campbell

Hebrews 1 and 2
The difference between Angels and Jesus
Luke 1 and 2
Matthew 2 - 4

Due to a technical difficulty, the sermon was not recorded. We apologize for any inconvience.

The Jesus Chronicles (Part 5) by Don Campbell

Randy was out-of-town, so there are no notes.





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The Jesus Chronicles (Part 4) by Don Campbell

Dealing with family during the holidays.

Luke 2:41-45
My Father's House

John 2:1-11
Time Not Yet Come

John 7:5
Man's Time vs. God's Time

Mark 3:21
Man' Will vs. God's Will

I Peter 3:8-11
Pursue It!




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The Jesus Chronicles (Part 3) by Don Campbell

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The Jesus Chronicles (Part 2) by Don Campbell

Matthew 4:18-22
Counter-Culture
"Cast down your nets"

To better server people in the name of Jesus Christ with His passionate Love!

Luke 18:18-30
Forget about Diamonds...You will last forever
Romans 12:1-2





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The Jesus Chronicles (Part 1): Jesus and the Sleepwalkers by Don Campbell

Ephesians 5:13-17

Mark 6

The Sleepwalking Checklist

• I am seldom touched by the communion and remembrance of Christ's sacrifice
  
  
• It's been ages since I shed a tear over sin in my life
  
  
• I switch off mentally as soon as I realize that the text for the preacher's sermon is one I've read before.
  
  
• I've been a Christian so long, I feel there isn't much more of significance that I need to learn.
  
  
• I can't remember the last time I was so overjoyed by the truth of my salvation that I shouted out loud.
  
  
• I am often bored with prayer services.
  

Matthew 13:14-17

• Open Eyes
  
  
• Open Ears

2 Peter 1:5-9

• Forgotten
  
  
• Forgiven
  

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Commitment to Christ (Part 4) by Don Campbell

Early Organization
Acts 2:41-47

If one suffers...We all suffer
I Corinthians 12:12-26

We belong to each other
Romans 12:4-5


Community Groups 2009
Daryl Greer - Undecided Topic
Will Webster - Focusing on Family
Don Greer - Connecting to and Staying in Relationship to God
Bill Latham - Undecided Topic
Don Campbell - New Member & Guest Group

One in the Spirit
Ephesians 2:19

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Commitment to Christ (Part 1) by Don Campbell

Being Committed to Christ is like a Marriage Relationship. The past two weeks have been like "marriage counseling." Today, we will do a "premarital counseling."

The Bride and Groom
John 3:28-20
Matthew 9:14-15
Ephesians 5:25-33

Betrothal = Engagement
Ephesians 5:26

The One
John 1:23-27
John 6:66-69

Tell the World
Matthew 10:32-33

Deny Self & Repent
Matthew 16:24-26

Betrothal Ceremony
Ephesians 5:25-27
Acts 22:14-16
I Peter 3:21-22

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Commitment to To Chirst (Part 3) by Don Campbell

Holding on to our commitment during difficult times.

Proverbs 12:12
Hope Deferred

Psalm 20
We Trust in the Name of the Lord our God

Nehemiah 8:10
The Joy of the Lord

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Commitment to Christ (Part 2)

This is part 2 of a 2 part series. However, the teens are out today for their fall retreat and we want them to hear part one. SO, we are doing part two first.

What you are committed to says a lot about who you are and what your purpose is.

1. Put your life in His hands
   Mark 9:21-24
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Never Give Up
   Matthew 10:22, 24:13
   Mark 13:13
   Luke 21:19
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Be Motivated to Act
   Philippians 2:13
   
   There is a difference between doing something for Jesus, and letting Jesus do something through me.
   
   
   
   

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A Balanced Christian Life (Part 4) by Don Campbell

Dreams vs. Reality

Eccl. 7:16-18
Eccl. 5:7

John 5 - "Don't you want to be healed."

Genesis 18:13-15

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A Balanced Christian Life (Part 3) by Don Campbell

Love vs. Power

Eccl. 7:16-18

Psalm 62:11-12 - God is POWERFUL and LOVING

In Parenting there has to be a balance between POWER and LOVE.

• Proverbs 13:24 vs. Ephesians 6:1-4
  

Matthew 19:23-26 - You can't have a loving relationship without some humility. People with POWER struggle with humility, and therefor, struggle with LOVE.

John 19:10-11 - Any POWER we have comes from God. Realizing this will lead us to balance out that POWER.



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A Balanced Christian Life (Part 2) by Don Campbell

Physical vs. Spiritual

Eccl. 7:16-19
John 6:25-35

James 2:14-17
Luke 10:41-42

I Timothy 4:8 - Godliness: Value for all things



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A Balanced Christian Life (Part 1) by Don Campbell

Eccl. 7:16-19
Psalm 62:11-12

Yin (People) vs. Yang (Principles)

People Oriented
! Danger ! - Phoniness
John 12:42-43

Principles Centered
! Danger ! - No Compassion
I Corinthians 13

Christian Balance
People AND Principles
Strong AND Loving






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Approval Addiction (Part 2) by Don Campbell

From Last Week:

• I Corinthians 4:3-4
  
• Galatians 1:10
  
• John 12:42:43

2 Corinthians 10:5 - Taking thoughts captive

4 Symptoms of Approval Addictions

1. Comparison
   
2. Deception
   
3. Impression Management
   
4. Resentment

ANSWER: The Practice of Secrecy
Matthew 6:1-4




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Approval Addiction by Don Campbell

I Corinthians 4:3-4
God is my Judge

Galatians 1:10
Slave to man
OR
Servant of God

John 12:42-43
The spiritual consequences of "Approval Addiction"

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The Least of These by Don Campbell

Honduras Mission Work Report

Todd Newsom talks about the work the Teens did in Honduras, including building and leading VBS.

Ron Carter talks about the Mission Resource Center.

Don Campbell

Matthew 25:40
James 1:27


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The Time For God's Grace by Daryl Greer

2 Corinthians 6:1-2




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The Lord Our God is One (Part 2) by Don Campbell

Genesis 2:7

NEUMA
Life, life-force, Spirit

Mark 1:32-35
Breathe In
Psalm 143:8

Breathe Out
Psalm 5:3

God Breath
John 20:22
2 Timothy 3:16

Hearing
Reading
Studying
Meditating (Psalm 119)

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The Lord Our God is One God by Don Campbell

Mark 12:28-31
Sh'ma Yisrael
Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Matthew 6:33 - God is bigger than all things

Leviticus 2:12
I Corinthians 15:20
I Peter 3:18
James 1:18

God wants the First-fruits



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The Two Shall Become One (Part 2 of 2) by Don Campbell

Psalm 62:11-12
- The two sides of God

*Battle to fight
-John 18:4-8
*An adventure to live
-"God is the ultimate risk taker"
*A beauty to fight for
-Revelation 19:11-15
-Isaiah 62:1,5

The man of steel and velvet
- 1 Timothy 5:8





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The Two Shall Become One (Part 1 of 2) By Don Campbell

I was out of town...so there are no notes.





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Leveraging the Lord by Don Campbell

A Simple Man with a Simple Plan

John 5:30 - Just Judgment
John 6:38-39 - Not my will
John 12:49 - Not my words
I Peter 4:11 - Me too

Mark 11:22-24 - Whatever you ask for in prayer

I John 5:14 - According to His Will...not mine

James 4:1-3

Matthew 4:1-4 - Jesus would not leverage His power...even to feed Himself!

Great Faith = Great Surrender




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Dependence Day by Don Campbell

Advice: Everybody knows how to ride the bull...except the man on his back.

The Backstory (Babylonian Captivity)
Daniel 4
580 B.C.
King Nebuchadnezzar
Marduk vs. Most High God

3 Principles of Leadership

1. Leadership is stewardship
2. You are accountable
3. You are temporary

The Most High God is Sovereign over the kingdoms of men.

We are DEPENDENT upon HIM!

Nebuchadnezzar --> Nabonidus (son-in-law) --> Beshazzar (son)

Daniel 5
Handwriting on the Wall
Mene- God is in control.
Tekel - You are accountable.
Peres - You are temporary.

The History of Persia capturing Babylonian



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The Abundant Life by Don Campbell

You have to go out to the dangerous waters if you want to get the big fish.

John 10:10 - Jesus came to give me the abundant life.

Ephesians 1:18 - Hope...Riches...Power

The Law of the Garbage Truck
People are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage: anger, hatred, disappointment, frustration, and more. As their garbage piles up, they look for a place to dump it. And if you let them, they’ll dump it on you.

Corollary: Life is 10% what you make it....and 90% how you take it.

Ephesians 1:20
Ephesians 2:4 >>> Back to 1:21

Ephesians 2:10 - Workmanship = Masterpiece

I AM GOD'S MASTERPIECE

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Future Shock: A New Heaven and New Earth by Dan Scott

Dan fills in for Don by talking about the implications of the passages on a New Earth and New Heaven.

Revelation 21:1

I Peter 3

Greek Words for "NEW"

• kainos - not new in time (recent), but new as to form or quality

2 Corinthians 5:17

• neos - singifies new in respect of time

Revelation 21:3
Revelation 21:16



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Adventures in Fatherhood by Don Campbell

Gideon and the Original 300
Judges 6 - 8


The Cycle of God's People

1. Rebellion
2. Retribution
3. Remember
4. Repentance
5. Rescued
6. Repeat

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The Art of Choosing Wisely by Don Campbell

Ephesians 5:15-17

Philippians 1:3-8

vs. 7-10: Love, Knowledge, Depth of Insight - - - Diaphero

Hebrews 5:11-14

Philippians 1:9-10

1. Love
2. Knowledge
3. Insight

So you may Discern.




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God's Power Lab by Don Campbell

Genesis 1:1

5 Elements of Creation

• Time
• Energy
• Force
• Space
• Matter

Agriculture - Leviticus 25:1-12
Astronomy - Isaiah 40:22
Biology - Proverbs 6:6-8
Ecology - Deuteronomy 20:19-20, 22:6-7
Medical Issues - Leviticus 13:45-46, Number 19:11-19, Deuteronomy 23:12-13
Mental Health - Proverbs 12:4, 14:30, 15:30, 16:24, 17:22
Archeology - Job 40:15-23

Science - "Knowledge attained through study or practice"




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Larger than Life by Don Campbell

Philippians 1:20-24
To love or die = Win/Win
Acts 9:10-16
The "Opportunity Meeting"

What would I SUFFER for His Name?

Pre-Americanized Gospel
2 Corinthians 4:7-12,16-17





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Who can you Trust? by Don Campbell

John 8:43-44
Children of the Lie

Who can you trust?
Scientists?
Is. 40:22
Job 26:7
Eccl. 1:6-7

2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Romans 8:18-22

Who can you trust?
Media?

Who can you trust?
Politicians?

Who can you trust?
Historians?

Deuteronomy 6:6-9
Psalm 119:105-112





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Mother's Day Angst

Angst is caused by trying to manage situations that fall OUTSIDE one's CIRCLE of CONTROL.

Proverbs 22:6

I Peter 5:6-7
"Cast your cares on Him"

Romans 16:13



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The Love Bank by Don Campbell

5 Ways to Ensure your Love Bank is not Overdrawn

1. Understanding Others (Matthew 7:12)
   "Everybody's weird but me."
   
   
2. Attending to the Little Things (Luke 17:11-19)
   
   
3. Keeping Commitments (II Corinthians 1:17-20)
   "Always under promise & over deliver."
   
   
4. Apologize sincerely...or don't even bother
   "If you are going to bow, then bow low"
   You can not TALK your way out of a problem that you BEHAVE your way into.
   
   
5. Show personal integrity (Matthew 23)
   Honesty is conforming my words to reality.
   Integrity is conforming reality to my words.
   

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