LifePointe Christian Church
REFERENCE POINT - Christ or Culture - Week 1
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
IF you maintain your point of reference - you will stay on course
What is the reference point for your life?
Christ Jesus as a reference point
Culture as a reference point
Why do we bounce back and forth between Christ and culture as our reference point?
CHRIST vs. CULTURE: Faith a slice/piece of our life
CHRIST vs. CULTURE: We misunderstand how to use and apply the Bible correctly
CHRIST vs. CULTURE: We misunderstand how to use and apply the Bible correctly
CHRIST vs. CULTURE: We “cherry pick” from the Bible and culture to help fulfill our dreams and desires
CHRIST vs. CULTURE: Current life circumstances and state of mind guide us
CHRIST vs. CULTURE: Current life circumstances and state of mind guide us
CHRIST vs. CULTURE: We want to avoid conflict and suffering
CHRIST vs. CULTURE: Christian sacrifice is hard
CHRIST vs. CULTURE: Christian sacrifice is hard
Trusting God is difficult
"The Jesus Way”
WWJHUD: “What would Jesus have us do?”
WWJHUD: “What would Jesus have us do?”
Applying “the Jesus Way” can be messy
How do we navigate the mess by living out “The Jesus Way?”
Constant course correction required while using the right tools
Know how to use and apply the Bible correctly
Constant course correction required while using the right tools
Know how to use and apply the Bible correctly
APPLYING BIBLE CORRECTLY: Turn to the Sermon on the Mount often (Matthew 5-7)
APPLYING BIBLE CORRECTLY: Know and understand the difference between living in the Old Self verses New Self
Crucified with Christ and I no longer live but Christ lives in me (Galatians 2:20)
APPLYING BIBLE CORRECTLY: Avoid mixing Old Covenant with the New Covenant
LLJ Principle: Love Like Jesus
What does loving like Jesus require of me?
What does loving like Jesus require of me?
God’s Spirit always push us towards kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control
Christ or culture? What’s your reference point?
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
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
LP WOMEN’S MENTORING MINISTRY -INFO MTG / TODAY / 9:45 or 11:15 am
LP Women is re-launching the Mentoring Ministry! If you’re interested in serving as a mentor, please come to one of two informational meetings, during either 2nd or 3rd service in Basecamp (2nd floor above the lobby). More info: women@lifepointe.org
LP WOMEN’S BRUNCH / SEP 14 / 9:00 -11:00 am
Join the LifePointe women as we enjoy a catered brunch here at LifePointe. We’ll talk, share and hear a message of encouragement from God’s word.
Cost: $10
Sign up in the lobby or online at: lifepointe.org/womensbrunch
SHARE-A-SOLE SHOE DRIVE / STARTS SEP 15
LifePointe and other local churches provide shoes for Elk Grove students in need. Monetary donations towards the purchase of new shoes are the best way to support this ministry. We will also accept donations of brand new shoes (size Kids 11 to Adult 8).
More details at: lifepointe.org/SAS2019
MOMS GROUP / STARTS SEP 17 / 9:00 -11:00 am
A bi-monthly gathering of moms in the thick of raising kids - a place for friendship, encouragement, and growth. Free childcare provided.
More info and all meeting dates at: lifepointe.org/momsgroup
CONGREGATIONAL CARE -INFO MTG / SEP 22 or OCT 13 at 9:45 am This ministry is about the LifePointe family caring for one another, providing encouragement and support through hospital visitations, prayer, moral support, and more. If interested in serving, come to an info meeting on either 9/22 or 10/13 during 2nd service in Basecamp (2nd floor above the lobby).
More details at: lifepointe.org/CongCare
WOMEN’S SCRAPBOOKING & CRAFTING NIGHT / SEP 27 / 6:30 pm – Midnight
An open night for your craft projects. Cricut cutter provided. No charge. More info: Catie Martinez at catiemartinez@yahoo.com
JOIN THE GUEST SERVICES TEAM
We're looking for additional awesome volunteers to join our Usher and Greeter teams!
If interested, please contact Pastor Derek at d.gute@lifepointe.org
LP Women is re-launching the Mentoring Ministry! If you’re interested in serving as a mentor, please come to one of two informational meetings, during either 2nd or 3rd service in Basecamp (2nd floor above the lobby). More info: women@lifepointe.org
LP WOMEN’S BRUNCH / SEP 14 / 9:00 -11:00 am
Join the LifePointe women as we enjoy a catered brunch here at LifePointe. We’ll talk, share and hear a message of encouragement from God’s word.
Cost: $10
Sign up in the lobby or online at: lifepointe.org/womensbrunch
SHARE-A-SOLE SHOE DRIVE / STARTS SEP 15
LifePointe and other local churches provide shoes for Elk Grove students in need. Monetary donations towards the purchase of new shoes are the best way to support this ministry. We will also accept donations of brand new shoes (size Kids 11 to Adult 8).
More details at: lifepointe.org/SAS2019
MOMS GROUP / STARTS SEP 17 / 9:00 -11:00 am
A bi-monthly gathering of moms in the thick of raising kids - a place for friendship, encouragement, and growth. Free childcare provided.
More info and all meeting dates at: lifepointe.org/momsgroup
CONGREGATIONAL CARE -INFO MTG / SEP 22 or OCT 13 at 9:45 am This ministry is about the LifePointe family caring for one another, providing encouragement and support through hospital visitations, prayer, moral support, and more. If interested in serving, come to an info meeting on either 9/22 or 10/13 during 2nd service in Basecamp (2nd floor above the lobby).
More details at: lifepointe.org/CongCare
WOMEN’S SCRAPBOOKING & CRAFTING NIGHT / SEP 27 / 6:30 pm – Midnight
An open night for your craft projects. Cricut cutter provided. No charge. More info: Catie Martinez at catiemartinez@yahoo.com
JOIN THE GUEST SERVICES TEAM
We're looking for additional awesome volunteers to join our Usher and Greeter teams!
If interested, please contact Pastor Derek at d.gute@lifepointe.org