The Mentor Model

A parable about mentorship:

• Norman Borlaug
• Henry Wallace
• George Washington Carver
• Moses Carver

The Biblical model is the mentoring model.

Gamaliel (Jesus) > Paul > Timothy

Matthew 28:16-20

The Great Commission is about personal discipleship.

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Road Signs (Part 4)

Randy was at the Men's Retreat and didn't get any notes...



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Road Signs: Lean Not on Yourself by Don Campbell

Direction not intention determines destination

1 Kings 3
Wisest man ever

Proverbs 3:5
Lean on God Himself

Proverbs 3:6
God component in everything

Submission precedes direction

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Road Signs: Warning Signs by Todd Newsom

The Principle of the Path

Direction determines destination

Direction, not intention, determines destination

“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it”

(Proverbs 27:12 NIV)

Action

Sacrifice

Embarrassment

Relief

“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it”

(Proverbs 27:12 NIV)

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Road Signs: One Way by Don Campbell

Direction, not intention, determines destination

Proverbs 7:6

Beware of the Highway

Your path trumps your hopes, dreams, intentions, and prayers

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Approval Addiction (Part 3) by Don Campbell

Approval Addiciton (Part 1)

Approval Addiction (Part 2)

2 Timothy. 2:15

In Work and in Knowledge

2 Corinthians 10:17-18

Boast in the Lord

Child <-- --> Parent

Child <-- --> Teacher

Children and Adults <-- --> Peers

Adult <-- --> boss or co-worker

Apostle <-- --> Church

2 Corinthians 12:11

Husband <-- --> Wife

Proverbs 29:25

Fear of Man = Snare

1 Thessalonians 2:3-6

Not trying to please men but God

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Resisting Correction by Don Campbell

Proverbs 12:1

We resist correction

...because we have blindspots.

...because we know the faults of others.

...because correction is often poorly administered.

We don't know what we don't know.

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Adventures in Missing the Point (Part 7): Life

Life is not about Stuff

Luke 12:15

Life is not about yesterday

Eccl. 7:10

Life is not about tomorrow

James 4:13-16 & Matt. 6:34

Life is not about ease

Romans 8:28

"What is it that God wants to change about me today?"

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Adventures in Missing the Point (Part 6): Baptism

Not important?

Matthew 3:13-17

Jesus Baptized - God Approved

Acts 8:29-39 & Acts 19:1-16

The Spirit is involved in Baptism

Galatians 3:26-29

Baptism = Sonship

Too important?

What is the greatest command?

Baptism is a starting place not a finish line.

Requires Education?

Acts 2:14-41

What did the first Christians really know?

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Perseverance by Daryl Greer

Last time Daryl spoke, he talked about uncertainity. Once the time of uncertainity passes, we are usually weary, so we need persevere.

Perseverance

Continuing is a course of action without regard to descouragment, opposition, or previous failure.

Per - se - verence

"by means of the truth"

Galations 6:9

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

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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

CD copy is available to members. Please contact the office for more information.

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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