Leaving a Mark Part 1
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Filled with Joy!
Leaving a Mark!
Leaving a Mark!
Philippians 1:3-11
Me:
1. What an Impression
a. The mention of a broken dishwasher
i. We walk in there sat a new dishwasher
We:
2. Leaving a Mark
a. What does that mean?
i. If someone or something leaves their mark or leaves a mark, they have a lasting effect on another person or thing.
ii. This can be good and bad
iii. It can be a one-time encounter
iv. Or as you get to know someone
v. Based on actions and attitude
b. I love this list
(Circle what needs work)
i. Give your undivided attention.
ii. Remember people's names.
iii. Be a problem solver.
iv. Ask "How can I help?" Be the person who is always willing.
v. Set high standards. – Chairs
vi. Make your contribution greater than your reward.
vii. Lead with integrity, no matter how much it costs.
viii. Smile
c. What about a Christian?
i. How can we have a “lasting effect”?
ii. I got eight, I’m sure there are more. See the back of your Message Notes
God:
3. Leaving Your Mark
The Mark of a Thankful Heart
The Mark of a Thankful Heart
3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.
ii. Who do you give thanks for?
iii. Are you a blessing?
The Mark of Prayer
The Mark of Prayer
4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy
ii. What can I do for you take prayer seriously?
iii. It’s an untapped power
iv. We are going to have prayer stations in the near future
The Mark of Joy
The Mark of Joy
4 Every time I pray for all of you, I do it with joy.
ii. It’s the theme of this book
iii. We have so much to be grateful and happy about
Joy is divine – Not earthly
Joy is divine – Not earthly
Joy does not depend on circumstances
Joy does not depend on circumstances
Joy springs from faith
Joy springs from faith
The Mark of Fellowship or Partnership
The Mark of Fellowship or Partnership
5 I thank God for the help you gave me while I preached the Good News—help you gave from the first day you believed until now.
ii. Did you know the source of fellowship is the gospel (Good news that Jesus has rescued us from our sins).
iii. We are partners with Christ and with each other.
iv. There is much joy in working alongside each for the gospel.
Action – You
How do you leave your mark?
How do you leave your mark?
a. A person with a grateful heart?
i. Do you complain a lot?
b. A person of prayer?
i. Are you a crisis prayer?
ii. Is your prayer life weak or none at all
c. What about joy?
17 For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
ii. I love baby back ribs
iii. But give it a few hours
iv. If we put our joy in things and circumstances
d. I want to partner with you.
i. “It’s my church too”
ii. Every family has its weirdo’s
iii. We still family though
iv. We lay down our differences and our pity desires and serve our Lord
v. This is the key to joy
Just imagine
A Joy Filled Life
A Joy Filled Life
a. Imagine it with me
i. That person really made an impression on me.
ii. There’s a testimony
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