Evergreen Christian Community

The Big Idea: My calling from God is lived out through who I am, whose I am, and how I love. 1 Peter 2:1-10 Jesus Introduced a New Model for Life with God: TEMPLE Model: Sacred places, Sacred texts, Sacred men, Sacred sacrifices. JESUS Model: New covenant. New command. New ethic. New movement. What Am I Called To Be? A person of the people of the PRESENCE of God; a member of God's FAMILY 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 What Am I Called To Do? I exist to declare the praises of my DELIVERER. V9 1. Rid myself of all: • MALICE • DECEIT • HYPOCRISY • ENVY • SLANDER 2. CRAVE spiritual nutrition (start something) 3. Offer spiritual SACRIFICES Romans 12:1-2 Hebrews 13:15 How Can I Be Empowered To Do This? 1. COME TO Him, the Living Stone 2. LEAN INTO the Spirit's Presence