Kingdom Living | Love Over Lust | 10.8.2023

MESSAGE NOTES

Jesus invites us out of “destructive cultural lies” and into “life-giving truth”.

[Matthew 5:27-30]

 

“Destructive cultural lies”:

• “_____________”: my truth is the truth and must be affirmed.
• “___________________”: consent creates the moral framework.
• “___________________”: sexual desires are central to my identity.

 

“Life giving truth”:

• We are created for _________________ (Malachi 2:10).
• We are redeemed with a _________________, family, and inheritance (Galatians 3:26-29).
• We are redeemed by love for a ________________(1 John 4:7-12).

 

New life with Jesus means we live by faith in His _________________ and _________________ in righteousness (“right standing”). [Galatians 2:20-21]

 

“Steps” to leave lust in the dust:

• _________________: (Matthew 5:27-30; Exodus 20:14; 17)
• _________________: (1 John 1:7-10)
• _________________: (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
• _________________: (Mark 9:42-47)
• _________________: (Acts 20:32; Ephesians 4:15-16, NKJV)
• _________________ the lies, lust, and loneliness with:
  • _________________and grace.
  • __________________________________:and serving on mission together.

 

Next Step Questions:

• What is God revealing within your heart today?
• What do you need to do next to leave “lust” in the dust?
• Will you replace “lies, lust, and loneliness” with God’s love today?