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Faith is ignited by the power of the Holy Spirit and God's Word.
Mark 4:2-20; Acts 6:7
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Teaching God's Word should permeate the church.
I Chronicles 16:15; Luke 11:28; James 1:22-25;
2 Timothy 1:13; 3:16-17
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Vital, exalting worship is essential to honor God.
Deuteronomy 10:20-21; Psalm 96; John 4:16-26;
Romans 12:1
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God's grace and our obedience to God transform our lives and our world.
Matthew 22:37-38;
Ephesians 4:21-24; John 14:21; Romans 6:15-18
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God has a plan and purpose for our lives and through prayer we discern God's will
for our lives and all creation.
Romans 12:2; Exodus 3:1-4:17; Psalm 139; Acts
9:3-8
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Striving for excellence in spiritual growth, virtuous living and self-discipline
honors God and fulfills us.
Luke 12:48; 2 Timothy 1:7,14; Ephesians
4:1-16; Psalms 11:7; Galatians 3:11
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God in Jesus Christ commands us to love
unconditionally all people and all of creation.
Exodus 20:6; Luke
6:27-36; 10:25-37; Matthew 19:16-22; I John 4:7-8; Galatians 3:27-28
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Unconditional love is expressed when we
serve one another in mutual care and concern.
Leviticus 19:18,34; Matthew 19:16-22;25:31-46; Romans 12:9-21;
II
Thessalonians 5:14-15; John 13:34; 21:15-19
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Life-changing relationships are best-nurtured in small groups.
Luke 6:12-13; Acts 2:44-47
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Church empowers us to develop and use our spiritual gifts to their fullest
potential.
I Corinthians 12; Romans 12:6-8
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We are called to be servant leaders in our church and larger community.
Mark
10:42-45; John 12:26; 13:3-5; Acts 3:13; Hebrews 13:7,17; Colossians 1:24-25; Luke
22:26-27
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God has entrusted us with all that we have; it matters to God how we use it.
Genesis
28:18-22; Leviticus 27:30; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; Colossians
1:15-20
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