Leviticus 9:22 “God's Valentine Gifts”
Sermon Outline for February 15, 2009 by Pastor Dennis Tuuri
Intro – Water Flows Downhill; “These Senators Determine America's Future”
I. The Gospel Gifts in Worship – Lev. 9:22
A. The Good News of Forgiveness
Purification (Sin) Offering, Confession
Restoration of Glory Rom. 3:23; 8:30; Jn. 17:22 Go
B. The Good News of Transformation (Up and Down) Rom. 12:1,2;
Ascension (Burnt) and Tribute (Cereal) Offering; Sursum Corda, Sermon, Offertory, Prayer
Restoration of Knowledge 2 Cor. 10:5; Jn. 17:19 Make Disciples
C. The Good News of Celebratory Fellowship
Peace Offering, Lord's Supper
Restoration of Rejoicing Life In Community Jn. 6:33; 10:10; 17:13 Lo I am With You Always
The Gospel - God Loves You – Jn. 17:26
II. Gifting Others in Faithful Response – Eph. 4:25 ff; Mt. 10:8
Self-interest in Loving – Prov. 25:1,2
A. Respect (Glory) Josh 22:1-3; Pr. 25:27,28; 1Cor. 1:1-9
Look for Its Absence – Forms of Silence and Violence
Step Out, Step In To Rebuild Safety/Respect/Glory
Delight in Confession
Start with Heart - What DO You Want? (For yourself, your spouse, your relationship)
Amos 3:3
CRIB (Commit, Recognize, Invent, Brainstorm
B. Communication (Knowledge – Yours and Theirs)
Master Your Stories (Facts-Stories-Emotions-Actions) Prov. 16:22,23
Turn From Sinful Villain, Victim, Helpless Stories
STATE (Share, Tell, Ask, Talk Encourage) Your Path – Prov. 15:18
Explore Others' Paths – Prov. 20:5
AMPP (Ask, Mirror, Paraphrase, Prime)
ABC (Agree, Build, Compare)
Synergistic Decision-making
Josh. 22:8-20; 21029
C. Celebration Pr. 15:18; 25:11; 15:22-24; 24:3-6; Is. 50:4,5
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