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Cornerstone

My hope is built on nothing less

Than Jesus' blood and righteousness

And I dare not trust the sweetest frame

But wholly trust in Jesus name

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Cornerstone

My hope is built on nothing less

Than Jesus' blood and righteousness

And I dare not trust the sweetest frame

But wholly trust in Jesus name

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Cornerstone

Christ alone, Cornerstone

Weak made strong

in the Saviour's love

Through the storm, He is Lord

Lord of all

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Cornerstone

When darkness seems to hide His face

I rest on His unchanging grace

In every high and stormy gale

My anchor holds within the veil

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Cornerstone

Christ alone, Cornerstone

Weak made strong

in the Saviour's love

Through the storm, He is Lord

Lord of all

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Cornerstone

Christ alone, Cornerstone

Weak made strong

in the Saviour's love

Through the storm, He is Lord

Lord of all

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Cornerstone

When He shall come

with trumpet sound

Oh may I then in Him be found

Dressed in His righteousness alone

Faultless stand before the throne

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Cornerstone

Christ alone, Cornerstone

Weak made strong

in the Saviour's love

Through the storm, He is Lord

Lord of all

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I Offer My Life

All that I am,
all that I have
I lay them down before You, oh Lord

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I Offer My Life

All my regrets,
all my acclaims
The joy and the pain,
I'm making them Yours

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I Offer My Life

Lord, I offer my life to You
Everything I've been through
Use it for Your glory

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I Offer My Life

Lord I offer my days to You
Lifting my praise to You
As a pleasing sacrifice
Lord I offer You my life

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I Offer My Life

Things in the past,
things yet unseen
Wishes and dreams that are yet to come true

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I Offer My Life

All of my heart,
all of my praise
My heart and my hands are lifted to You

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I Offer My Life

Lord, I offer my life to You
Everything I've been through
Use it for Your glory

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I Offer My Life

Lord I offer my days to You
Lifting my praise to You
As a pleasing sacrifice
Lord I offer You my life

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Every Step

I can sing with my whole heart,�I have all I need

In Jesus, my Savior,�my joy is complete

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Every Step

Onward to glory�yet here I will wait

I will trust in Christ�Every step I take

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Every Step

I am sure of your promise�To guide me each day

Though some may oppose me,�I won’t be ashamed

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Every Step

Whatever I face�Lord, it won’t be in vain

I will trust in Christ�Every step I take

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Every Step

For all of my days�I will live for your glory�Running with courage and faith

The prize of my journey,�the joy of salvation�To meet my King face to face

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Every Step

So I’m looking to Jesus,�perfector of faith

My heart set on heaven�Where treasure awaits

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Every Step

I’ll run with endurance�To finish the race

I will trust in Christ�Every step I take

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Every Step

For all of my days�I will live for your glory�Running with courage and faith

The prize of my journey,�the joy of salvation�To meet my King face to face

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Every Step

I will, I will rejoice.�Whatever comes my way�God, you’re faithful to save

I will, I will rejoice.�I know that God is with me always

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Every Step

For all of my days�I will live for your glory�Running with courage and faith

The prize of my journey,�the joy of salvation�To meet my King face to face

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The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven, may Your name be kept holy. May Your Kingdom come soon. May Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.�For the Kingdom and all the power and glory belong to You forever and ever. Amen.

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Greet One Another

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Seeking God as We Launch

Our Vision�Be a Disciple, and Make Disciples

Join us after encountering Jesus�ljl.church/membership

Our Ask to God, as We Launch�75 people (40 members)�$100,000 given to people in need

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LJL Member Pledge

LJL Member pledge

Jesus is my Lord and Savior, and I will follow Him willingly as His disciple.

I will seek His Kingdom�trusting Him for all my needs, and

Make disciples of all nations�from where He has placed me

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Announcements

Welcome to the Day of Rest (Mark 2:27)

Offering in the back, Zelle or PayPal… ljl.church/give
Small groups are back - meet every other week for fellowship -
Retreat sept 2nd -4th main church
Daily Bible readings continue: Currently Corinthians
$17/hr, 9-5 in Manhattan, M-F, summer work… Sang
Who should we help and show compassion
Remain after service if you would like prayer or have questions

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Scripture Reading

2Corinthians 1:1-11

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Scripture Reading Principles

Honor the Word of God as holy and capable of transforming lives
Prepare during the week to deeply understand the message
Read with impact, power, and great faith
Have everyone stand up
End with “This is the Word of the Lord” – People respond: “Thanks be to God”

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2Corinthians 1:1-11 (NLT)

1This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. I am writing to God’s church in Corinth and to all of his holy people throughout Greece. 2May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

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2Corinthians 1:1-11 (NLT)

3All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.

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2Corinthians 1:1-11 (NLT)

5For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. 6Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer.

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2Corinthians 1:1-11 (NLT)

7We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives us. 8We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it.

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2Corinthians 1:1-11 (NLT)

9In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. 10And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.

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2Corinthians 1:1-11 (NLT)

11And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety.

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Overcoming Sin

Satan always attacks leaders, because their fall means fall of many.�Children of God despise sin and will fight for their holiness.

2Corinthians 1:1-11

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Why we must overcome sin

You

Great Calling

Sad End

Easy Path

Sin misses the mark

Holiness

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Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)

Spiritual Warfare for the believers

We are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

It's by choice (v. 1)

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Under Attack / Temptation / Stress / Evil Spirits / Sin / Addictions / Under Influence	In Peace / At Rest Protected by God
Can’t think straight Snaps at others (easily angered) Trusts self / prayer difficult / in fear Don’t have time for God Others are a nuisance Bad health - depression / physical Irresponsible, lack control, blames	Makes right decisions Tolerates others’ mistakes Trusts God / Full of faith God is priority Want to spend time w others Energized and focused Takes responsibility, action

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Everyone who sins is a slave of sin -John 8:34

Give into sin

Lose self-control

Failed, so keep going

Only salvation is God!

Addictions, Habits, Lifestyle

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Sin = selfishness (“I am God!”)

Prevents us from loving God and others

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We can help others through the suffering we experience - 2Corinthians 1:3-4 (NLT)

3…God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.

When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.

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We suffer because we lead others - 2Corinthians 1:5-6 (NLT)

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We place our trust in God when we recognize our need for Him - 2Corinthians 1:8-10 (NLT)

8…We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. 9In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.

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How to Overcome Sin

Overcoming sin and temptations

1. The Word and Holy Spirit�(God, He’s all you got!)

2. When you fail, say: “That’s not me! Jesus forgive me.” and move on.

3. Walk with your small group / church

He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. -1Corinthians 10:13

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Doctors don’t make you healthy.

Nutritionists don’t make you slim.

Teachers don’t make you smart.

Trainers don’t make you fit.

They help, but you must take responsibility and do the work

-Tim Kight

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Overcoming Sin

Satan always attacks leaders, because their fall means fall of many.�Children of God despise sin and will fight for their holiness.

2Corinthians 1:1-11

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The challenge for this week

Consider how much you want that great calling of God. Ask Him to enable you!

Spiritual warfare is real. Fight sin!

Whom will you comfort based on your experiences? Spend time with others.

Read Romans 7-8 when you�need victory over sin

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Offering Prayer

You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 2Corinthians 9:7 (NLT)

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