In The Way series | Week 2 | "Politics"

Adam Barnett preaches on "Politics" for Week 2 of In The Way.

MESSAGE NOTES

In The Way
"Politics" • September 15, 2024
Teacher: Adam Barnett

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  1. Jesus demands our ultimate allegiance.

Anyone who loves a father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and anyone who loves a son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. - Matthew 10:37-38

My Christian identity is superior to my political affiliation.

  1. My peace and hope are in Jesus, not the Oval Office.

Christ and _____________ is not the gospel of Jesus Christ.

6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! 9 As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God’s curse! 10 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. – Galatians 1:6-10

  1. No matter what, God is in control.

God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. Psalms 47:8

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. – Matthew 28:18

  1. This is not our home, but it still matters.

And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare. - Jeremiah 29:7

  1. Allow the Bible to influence your vote.

… But the word of the Lord endures forever. – 1 Peter 1:25

  1. Choose your words wisely.

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” - Ephesians 4:29

  1. Pray for our next President.
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