HOW DO WE LOSE it? HOW DO WE GET it BACK?

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HOW DO WE LOSE it?

 HOW DO WE GET it BACK?

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

 

When we meet, is it present? How can we tell?

Do first time attenders experience it ?  Can it be programmed into our gatherings? Where can I buy it ? If it doesn’t show …well, why not? WHAT is it anyhow?

 

What’s the “slippery slope” to losing  IT? (Vs. 7-11)

1.  The tendency to cling to the secure and familiar even when the familiar   leads eventually to our undoing. (death)

2.  Being drawn to the external code (law) which kills - it makes external demands without giving inward power for obedience.

How can we be in danger of losing IT? (Verse 12-15)

1.  By substituting performance for anointing.

2.  By replacing ministry with programs.

3.  By trading resources for passion.

4.  By being so busy doing the work of God that we drift from God.

5.  By believing we can create IT instead of spiritually birthing IT.

6.  By playing safe rather than living by faith.

Do you know how to get IT back? (Verse 16-18)

1.  You might need to start with the confession, I’ve lost IT!

2.  You’ve got to be thirsty for the Spirit that brings freedom.

3.  You’ve got to invite Jesus to get in your face.

4.  You polish the mirror - He will bring change.

 

 

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