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T-Shirts Needed: We are collecting t-shirts for an Operation Christmas Child project that MS students will be helping with. T-shirts can be in any condition (ripped, stained, etc). Please drop off donations on the Youth Center stage by Sunday, Oct. 27.

Lakes Free 101: Sundays, Sept. 29, Oct. 13 & 20 | 9:00am. A 3-week class for newcomers to our church who are ready to get more acquainted with Lakes Free!

Nursery Helpers Needed: We need a few more people this fall to help take care of our infants and toddlers (on a rotating schedule – approx. every 4-6 wks). To volunteer, contact Lisa Lizotte @ 612-597-6230.

Sharing Shop Now Accepting Fall/Winter Clothing: We are now accepting gently used (and new) fall and winter clothing for our upcoming clothing event in October. Donations can dropped off by the Sharing Shop door in the Fellowship Hall.

Blood Drive at Lakes Free: Monday, Oct. 7 | 10:00am-4:00pm
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Growing in Grace
2 Peter 1:3-9
Pastor Jason Carlson

3 Priorities of a Church Alive!
1. Grounded in Truth
2. Growing in Grace
3. Going in Faith

Romans 3:10, 23
2 Peter 1:3-9

A church growing in grace:

1. Embraces a simple faith (v. 3-4)

(v. 3-4) “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises…”

G.R.A.C.E. = God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense

1) Christ humbled himself for us
• Philippians 2:5-8

2) We’ve been given the gift of eternal life
• Romans 6:23

3) We’ve been made children of God
• John 1:12

4) We’ve been sealed w/ the Holy Spirit
• Ephesians 1:13-14

5) We’re empowered by the Holy Spirit
• Acts 1:8

6) We’re transformed by the Holy Spirit
• 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

7) We have an eternal home w/ God
• John 14:1-3

Ephesians 2:8-9

2. Invests lavishly in their faith (v. 5-7)

(v. 5) “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith…”

“effort” = spoude (eagerness, haste, zeal)
“supplement” = ephichoregeo (to supply abundantly, a rich or lavish provision)
Peter is essentially saying, “Strive to invest lavishly in your faith.”

Galatians 2:20

3. Displays the fruit of their faith (v. 8-9)

(v. 8-9) “For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.”

John 15:5
Matthew 5:14-16

What’s the status of your walk with the Lord today?
– Spiritually dead
– Spiritually disguised
– Spiritually dangerous

Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. What is grace? How have you experienced God’s grace in your life?
2. What is God’s desire for us as we grow in grace?

Questions for discussion:
1. How is biblical Christianity radically different from other religions?
2. What is the Christian’s motivation to invest in their faith? In what ways might we invest in our faith?
3. What’s the connection between John 15:5 and Matthew 5:14-16? How have you experienced this in your life?

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