A MERGER THAT MATTERS (8 OF 17)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12
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A Merger that Matters (8 of 17)
Series: Glow
Joey Rodgers
1 Peter 2:9-12
If you have your Bibles turn to 1 Peter 2:9-12 as we continue in our study entitled GLOW. When something glows it emits a steady radiance of light. In 1st Peter, we learn as Christians, we're called to GLOW by emitting the radiance of Christ in us to the world around us. But let's be honest - this is no easy task. In a world that seemingly seeks to deny the Savior and extinguish the truth of the Gospel, sometimes it'd be easier to hide our light than to let it shine - and yet Peter challenges us that when the going gets tough, when it's most critical - the spiritually tough get shining.
We live in a day of corporate mergers - savvy investors are always looking to discover the next big merger. I have a few possible mergers to look for w/in the next year:
- FedEx may merge w/ their competitor UPS. The new company will be called Fed-Up.
- Zippo may merge w/ Audi Motors, Dofasco and Dakota Mining. The new company will be ZipAudiDoDa.
- 3M Corporation may merge w/ Goodyear to start a restaurant chain called MMM Good.
- Hale Bus. Systems may merge w/ Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush Co.and W.R. Grace. The new company will be called Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace.
- Polygram Records might buy Warner Bros. and Zesta Crackers forming Polly, Warner, Cracker.
Speaking of mergers, in our text today, Peter refers to a takeover bid that's being accomplished in you. In salvation, the Creator of the Universe has tendered an enormous price to take over your life - but it's not a hostile takeover, but a loving offer. At the Cross, Jesus paid the necessary price to purchase your life so you could be merged into His Kingdom. If you'll accept His offer by giving Him controlling interest in your life, then you'll find His blessing.
The result of this merger is we've become something special in God endowed w/ a tremendous/necessary responsibility. And how we live is equally important as who we ...
Series: Glow
Joey Rodgers
1 Peter 2:9-12
If you have your Bibles turn to 1 Peter 2:9-12 as we continue in our study entitled GLOW. When something glows it emits a steady radiance of light. In 1st Peter, we learn as Christians, we're called to GLOW by emitting the radiance of Christ in us to the world around us. But let's be honest - this is no easy task. In a world that seemingly seeks to deny the Savior and extinguish the truth of the Gospel, sometimes it'd be easier to hide our light than to let it shine - and yet Peter challenges us that when the going gets tough, when it's most critical - the spiritually tough get shining.
We live in a day of corporate mergers - savvy investors are always looking to discover the next big merger. I have a few possible mergers to look for w/in the next year:
- FedEx may merge w/ their competitor UPS. The new company will be called Fed-Up.
- Zippo may merge w/ Audi Motors, Dofasco and Dakota Mining. The new company will be ZipAudiDoDa.
- 3M Corporation may merge w/ Goodyear to start a restaurant chain called MMM Good.
- Hale Bus. Systems may merge w/ Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush Co.and W.R. Grace. The new company will be called Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace.
- Polygram Records might buy Warner Bros. and Zesta Crackers forming Polly, Warner, Cracker.
Speaking of mergers, in our text today, Peter refers to a takeover bid that's being accomplished in you. In salvation, the Creator of the Universe has tendered an enormous price to take over your life - but it's not a hostile takeover, but a loving offer. At the Cross, Jesus paid the necessary price to purchase your life so you could be merged into His Kingdom. If you'll accept His offer by giving Him controlling interest in your life, then you'll find His blessing.
The result of this merger is we've become something special in God endowed w/ a tremendous/necessary responsibility. And how we live is equally important as who we ...
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