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Eight Habits of Highly Effective Christians. Habit #8: Demonstrate Christ’s Love 2 Peter 1:3-10. Jim Beasley - Sunday, March 28, 2010. Introduction. We have learned that highly effective Christians: Practice Spiritual Diligence. Cultivate a Passion for Virtue.
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Eight Habits of Highly Effective Christians Habit #8: Demonstrate Christ’s Love 2 Peter 1:3-10 Jim Beasley - Sunday, March 28, 2010
Introduction • We have learned that highly effective Christians: • Practice Spiritual Diligence. • Cultivate a Passion for Virtue. • Concentrate on Increasing Biblical Knowledge. • Develop Self Control/Discipline. • Maintain Perseverance. • Strive To Be Godly. • Demonstrate Brotherly Kindness.
Demonstrate Christ’s Love • BUILDING BRIDGES OF FRIENDSHIP. • Legion - a demon possessed man. • The Woman at the Well - a woman living in immorality. • Zacchaeus - a crooked, thieving, IRS agent. • Nicodemus - a well respected teacher of the Law.
Demonstrate Christ’s Love • PRAYING FOR THE LOST REGULARLY. • Psalm 126:5-6 • You probably won't pray for the lost unless: • You have the right BELIEF. • John 3:3-7 • John 14:6 • Mark 16:16 • You have the right BURDEN. • Romans 9:2 • Romans 11:1 • Pray that they will be exposed to a clear presentation of the gospel.
Demonstrate Christ’s Love • Romans 10:13-14:17 • Romans 6:1-4 • Pray for the Lord to use the Holy Spirit to convict them by their sin. • John 16:7-8 • Pray for those ministering the Word. • 1 Thessalonians 3:1 • Pray for the Lord to give you opportunities to spread the gospel.
Demonstrate Christ’s Love • TELLING THEM HOW TO KNOW JESUS AS THEIR SAVIOR AND FRIEND. • Acts 8:26-40