LifePointe Christian Church
EXILES - Our Different Calling - Week 3
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
Called to something different
THERE IS AN ETERNAL CALLING TO CHRIST
It is God's will that no one should perish
Peter's story (Luke 5)
Jesus called Peter out of where he was to become a follower of Jesus.
Jesus called Peter out of where he was to become a follower of Jesus.
THEIR IS A TEMPORARY CALLING TO AN ASSIGNMENT
Feel called to a particular role
THERE IS A DAILY CALLING TO A DIFFERENT STANDARD
Live out the LLJ Principle (Love Like Jesus Principle).
God starts with the WHO before He gets to the DO
When you know who you ARE, you will know what to DO
When you know who you ARE, you will know what to DO
The priesthood of believers
1 Peter 2:9
- As a result, you can show others the goodness of God.
- For God CALLED you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
- As a result, you can show others the goodness of God.
- For God CALLED you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
People assume Christians are self-righteous, judgmental, intolerant bigots
What is our daily calling to represent Jesus to a skeptical world?
Show people what we believe by how we behave
Extravagant acts of kindness
Over the top generosity
Extravagant acts of kindness
Over the top generosity
Give people benefit of the doubt
Constantly and consistently serve others
Constantly and consistently serve others
Pay back with a blessing
Jesus followers have a daily assignment to live different
Jesus followers have a daily assignment to live different
NEED PRAYER?
We want to pray for you! Send us a prayer request at:
Pray4U@lifepointe.org
Pray4U@lifepointe.org
Learn more at: lifepointe.org/groups
Learn more and sign up at: lifepointe.org/nextsteps-aug
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
WORSHIP NIGHT
FRI, AUG 30 @ 6:30 pm
Join us for our next worship night! A lifestyle of worship is one that seeks to devote our heart, soul, mind, and strength to Jesus every day. This worship night is an opportunity to unplug, unwind, and spend time in extended worship and prayer around this idea.
LP WOMEN’S BRUNCH
SAT, SEPT 14 @ 9-11 am
Join the LifePointe women as we enjoy a catered brunch in The Foundry, here at LifePointe. We’ll talk, share and hear a message of encouragement from God’s word. Cost: $10
Sign ups start today in the lobby or online at: lifepointe.org/womensbrunch
LP WOMEN – MENTORING MINISTRY
Sep 8 @ 9:45am & 11:15am
LP Women is re-launching the Mentoring Ministry! If you’re interested in exploring the possibility of serving as a mentor, please come to one of our informational meetings in Basecamp.
More info: women@lifepointe.org
MEN'S RETREAT
OCT 4-6
Join other guys from LifePointe as we head up to Diamond Arrow Conference Center in Nevada City, CA for a weekend of adventure and connection with God and one another.
Cost (varies):
> Tent/RV – $105
> Lodge – $155
> Students (in a tent) – $50
Registration begins August 25. Deadline to register is September 18.
More info: lifepointe.org/mensretreat2019
LP KIDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for a blessing? Join our LP Kids Team and help impact God's Kingdom! We are looking for subs, teachers and assistants.
Contact Darla at d.blanton@lifepointe.org
FRI, AUG 30 @ 6:30 pm
Join us for our next worship night! A lifestyle of worship is one that seeks to devote our heart, soul, mind, and strength to Jesus every day. This worship night is an opportunity to unplug, unwind, and spend time in extended worship and prayer around this idea.
LP WOMEN’S BRUNCH
SAT, SEPT 14 @ 9-11 am
Join the LifePointe women as we enjoy a catered brunch in The Foundry, here at LifePointe. We’ll talk, share and hear a message of encouragement from God’s word. Cost: $10
Sign ups start today in the lobby or online at: lifepointe.org/womensbrunch
LP WOMEN – MENTORING MINISTRY
Sep 8 @ 9:45am & 11:15am
LP Women is re-launching the Mentoring Ministry! If you’re interested in exploring the possibility of serving as a mentor, please come to one of our informational meetings in Basecamp.
More info: women@lifepointe.org
MEN'S RETREAT
OCT 4-6
Join other guys from LifePointe as we head up to Diamond Arrow Conference Center in Nevada City, CA for a weekend of adventure and connection with God and one another.
Cost (varies):
> Tent/RV – $105
> Lodge – $155
> Students (in a tent) – $50
Registration begins August 25. Deadline to register is September 18.
More info: lifepointe.org/mensretreat2019
LP KIDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for a blessing? Join our LP Kids Team and help impact God's Kingdom! We are looking for subs, teachers and assistants.
Contact Darla at d.blanton@lifepointe.org