Jan 22, 2012

A Team that Cares

Colossians 3:12-17
Let's worship God by caring as a team!
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Jan 22, 2012

A Team that Cares

Colossians 3:12-17
Let's worship God by caring as a team!
http://ChristianAgapeFellowship.com http://facebook.com/CAFEHub

A team is not a team if the members don't care for each other.

Colossians 3:12-17
12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:12-17
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:12-17

iCare because . iAM

(loved by God)

Colossians 3:12-17
12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

3 Reasons to Care (Why)

Because you are... ...God's chosen ...holy ...dearly loved

Our caring should be an outflow of being touched by God's love.

Are you touched by the love of God?

Why Have You Chosen Me?

Colossians 3:12-17

iCare because . iAM

(loved by God)

Colossians 3:12-17
12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Qualities of a Caring Person (Who)

Compassionate Patient Kind

Gentle

Humble

Affirmation Time

1) Look around you. 2) Choose 4-5 people. 3) Write the person's name & the quality you see in him/her.

What qualities did others affirm in you?

(Praise God for developing those qualities in you.)

What qualities did you not receive?

(Perhaps that's where you need further improvement.)

Colossians 3:12-17

iCare because . iAM

(loved by God)

Colossians 3:12-17
12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:12-17
12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:12-17
12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:12-17
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:12-17
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Actions of Caring (How)

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Bear with one another (v. 13a) Forgive one another (v. 13b) Love one another (v. 14) Live at peace with one another (v. 15) Teach one another (v. 16) Admonish one another (v. 16) Thank God for one another (v. 16b-17)

Bear with one another (v. 13a)

Consider each other's perspectives, preferences, styles, weaknesses, etc.

Forgive one another (v. 13b)

No to bitterness & grudges. Yes to forgive & forget.

Love one another (v. 14)

Love unconditionally. Love adaptively.

Live at peace with one another (v. 15)

No hitting below the belt.

Teach one another (v. 16)

Teach the character of God and the commands of God

Admonish one another (v. 16)

Speak the truth in love, even if it hurts. Wake each other up!

Thank God for one another (v. 16b-17)

Thank God for the special acts of kindness as well as the regular deeds.

iCare
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Bear with one another (v. 13a) Forgive one another (v. 13b) Love one another (v. 14) Live at peace with one another (v. 15) Teach one another (v. 16) Admonish one another (v. 16) Thank God for one another (v. 16b-17)

Radical grace is the core engine for any healthy relationship. - Mike Foster

Colossians 3:12-17

iCare because . iAM

(loved by God)

Hey bro, hey sis: The church needs you to care!

Hey bro, hey sis: CAFE needs you to care!

If each one of us would care, oh how different would CAFE be!?

Now that you know what God is calling you to do...

What are you gonna do about it?

I Dare You to Move

Love Matrix Team Edition

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Love Matrix Team Edition

I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't.
-- Jerry Rice, Football Player

Today

Colossians 3:12-17

iCare because . iAM

(loved by God)

Jan 22, 2012

A Team that Cares

Colossians 3:12-17
Let's worship God by caring as a team!
http://ChristianAgapeFellowship.com http://facebook.com/CAFEHub