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- Garage Sale Ministry
- Explanation of the garage sale as a ministry.
- Impact on various organizations through funds raised.
- Community involvement and cooperation.
- Reflection on Personal Behavior
- Pastor's personal experiences during a busy week.
- Reflecting on individual behaviors and justifications.
- Examples of behaviors that are often explained away.
- Sermon Series: Red Letters of Jesus
- Introduction to the "Red Letters of Jesus" sermon series.
- Explanation of the significance of red letters in the Bible.
- Focusing on Jesus' words from the Book of Luke.
- Luke 6:39-42 - Sermon on the Plane
- Overview of the Sermon on the Plane in Luke 6.
- Jesus' teaching on discipleship and being prepared.
- Exploring the analogy of a blind person leading another.
- Self-Reflection and Judgment
- The challenge of recognizing shortcomings in oneself.
- Jesus' teaching on not judging others.
- Discussion on bias and self-justification.
- Deception and Self-Awareness
- Jesus' warning about self-deception.
- The danger of thinking more highly of oneself.
- Importance of self-awareness and humility.
- Measuring Stick: Jesus as the Teacher
- The role of Jesus as the ultimate example.
- The importance of disciples aspiring to be like their teacher.
- Acknowledging the journey of growth and the need for grace.
- Practical Advice: Don't Judge, Forgive
- Jesus' practical advice on judging, condemning, and forgiving.
- Emphasizing actions disciples can take in their lives.
- The need for grace, repentance, and forgiveness.
- Compassion for Others
- The shift from judgment to compassion.
- Understanding the challenges others face.
- Turning toward others with love and empathy.
- Closing Prayer and Reflection
- Gratitude for God's compassion.
- Request for help in recognizing personal shortcomings.
- A prayer for the ability to show love and compassion to others.