LifePointe Christian Church
MY DISCIPLES - Week 2 - Leaving Loopholes
Speaker: Chris Delfs, Senior Pastor
Locations & Times
LifePointe Christian Church
10291 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
Christians love loopholes
Loophole Christians ask: “How close can I get to sin without actually sinning?”
Loophole Christians love theology
Theology enables us to build a barricade to avoid doing what the Bible says
Theology enables us to build a barricade to avoid doing what the Bible says
Loophole Christians use theology and Bible verses to justify persecuting people
Jesus followers (disciples) don’t look for loopholes
Jesus followers (disciples) seek to imitate Jesus and follow His example
Jesus followers (disciples) seek to imitate Jesus and follow His example
The religious leaders of Jesus’ day were loophole experts
Religious leaders more in love with the Commandments than the Commander
Religious leaders more in love with the Commandments than the Commander
Jesus doesn’t like it when we use The Father’s WORDS to avoid doing The Father’s WILL
Romans 13:8 . . . for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:9 are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Loving others as yourself is the FILTER through which you make every single decision
Disciples don’t look for loopholes; Christians do!
Disciples ask the question: What does love require of me?
The question will draw you out of your comfort zone and into uncomfortable places
The question will draw you out of your comfort zone and into uncomfortable places
God didn’t look for a loophole when it came to his love for you?
What does love require of me?
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Childcare provided upon request. RSVP by Aug 22. Sign up now at LifePointe.org/next-steps
Circles are better than rows! Join a small group bible study or a Financial Peace University class. Signups begin Aug 19.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
PINTEREST PARTY / AUG 24 / 6:30p
We will be making a sunflower wreath. Sign-ups begin TODAY. Bring a friend! Limited spots available. Cost $20
ISRAEL: JOURNEY OF A LIFE TIME / MAR 11-21, 2019
Join Pastor Chris and experience the Bible in real life! Deadline to register with a $400 deposit is September 10, 2018. For more information about the trip, including cost and registration, visit lifepointe.org/israel2019
MEN’S RETREAT / SAVE THE DATE: OCT 5-7
Diamond Arrow Conference Center, Nevada City, CA
Men, don't miss this opportunity to join other guys from LifePointe as we get away in order to connect with God and one another! More info coming soon!
We will be making a sunflower wreath. Sign-ups begin TODAY. Bring a friend! Limited spots available. Cost $20
ISRAEL: JOURNEY OF A LIFE TIME / MAR 11-21, 2019
Join Pastor Chris and experience the Bible in real life! Deadline to register with a $400 deposit is September 10, 2018. For more information about the trip, including cost and registration, visit lifepointe.org/israel2019
MEN’S RETREAT / SAVE THE DATE: OCT 5-7
Diamond Arrow Conference Center, Nevada City, CA
Men, don't miss this opportunity to join other guys from LifePointe as we get away in order to connect with God and one another! More info coming soon!