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●  It may seem a bit risky  but partnership is better than going it alone. ●  It is Heaven’s way:  Father and Son and Holy Spirit…not or. ●  I need to cooperate  with God’s design for life…friendships, partners and co-laborers. ●  I may be accustomed  to Making my own path, Bearing my own burdens and keeping my heart insulated… but that isn’t much fun.
 
 
 
LOOSENING OUR GRIP ON POWER AND AUTHORITY…
Every major covenant in the Bible is an invitation to share in our life’s destination ●  Abraham beckoned to join God in creating a new nation that will ultimately bring blessing to the whole planet.  Genesis 12:1-3 ●  The Nation of Israel is asked to contract with God, with physical blessing or curses at stake. PARTNERING IS GOD’S WAY
●  The New Covenant invites us to ‘partner’ with God in redeeming mankind.  And the retirement plan is out of this world!  --II Corinthians 5:19 ●  Christ’s church is best described in symbiotic, cooperative models: A body, A brick house and a family. PARTNERING IS GOD’S WAY
●  He gave up  the right to Divine Power (He left Heaven!)  in favor of serving our deepest needs.  -- Philippians 2:7 ●  He fully identified with our humanity and walked in our sandals.  (He bathed, got hungry, became weary ...and suffered.)  -- Philippians 2:8 SHARING LEADERSHIP WAS JESUS’ MOTTO
●  He gave up the right to life  itself to show us the extremity of his love. (Ah, the ultimate self-restraint…submitting to the cross!)  --Philippians 2:8 ●  He put his Mission in the hands of  ordinary people  who already had a record of faithlessness in a pinch.  (People like you and me!)  --Matt. 28:19-20 SHARING LEADERSHIP WAS JESUS’ MOTTO
Remembering that Jesus modeled  the wonder of being least
I believe  that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God.  I have chosen  to follow Jesus as my Lord and trust Him as my Savior.
 
Fear …Maybe projects, situations and life itself may not turn out as I planned.  Greed …I want the glamour, praise, credit…the glory!  The Devil’s way! Lack of Love … Inexperience …going it alone has kept me in a certain comfort zone. SO WHY INSIST OF ALWAYS BEING IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT?
Collaboration, Coordination, Team Work, Symbiosis,  Partnership, Friendship and Love (Rowing, Hugging, Clapping, Dancing, Swimming, Hubba Hubba, Harmonizing) BEAUTIFUL WORDS WHEN PUT IN ACTION:
●  Preparing for the trek ●  Sharing supplies ●  Absorbing the bumps in the road ●  Tending each other’s blisters ●  Facing our fears ●  Celebrating the Victory! ●  Holding Hands in the Dark SHARING THE JOURNEY  CAN BE MAGNIFICENT
●  Love one another ●  Be kind, one to another ●  Forgive one another ●  Tender hearted one to the other ●  Confess your sins one to the other ●  Bear one another’s burdens ●  Treat others as more important than yourself THE BIBLE TELLS OF PLENTY OF  ONE-ANOTHER OPPORTUNITIES
COMPETITION MAY BE GREAT FUN IN FOOTBALL, BOXING AND OTHER SPORTS,  BUT EVEN THEN THE GREATEST JOY IS IN PLAYING AS A TEAM.
The pianists fingers began to compete with each other during a piano recital? Hands began to contend with one another during dinner? Vocal chords tried to outdo each other when you sang? Both feet wanted to be on the throttle? In a friendship, both people insisted on being Top Dog? WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF…
GOD’S  WAY IS…
●  Deeper Friendships ●  Greater Joy ●  Shared moments of sorrow and joy ●  Greater tasks accomplished THE GLORIOUS RESULTS OF  SUCH ‘TOGETHER’ LIVING
 
PRAYER & PRAISE
 
●   It may seem a bit risky  but partnership is better than going it alone. ●   I will live my life  Heaven’s way:  Connected!  God  and  Others  and  Myself ●   I will cooperate  with God’s design for my life… friendships, partners and co-laborers. ●   I will not become accustomed  to making my own path, bearing my own burdens and keeping my heart insulated.
 
 

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Wonder being-last group

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  • 5. ● It may seem a bit risky but partnership is better than going it alone. ● It is Heaven’s way: Father and Son and Holy Spirit…not or. ● I need to cooperate with God’s design for life…friendships, partners and co-laborers. ● I may be accustomed to Making my own path, Bearing my own burdens and keeping my heart insulated… but that isn’t much fun.
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  • 9. LOOSENING OUR GRIP ON POWER AND AUTHORITY…
  • 10. Every major covenant in the Bible is an invitation to share in our life’s destination ● Abraham beckoned to join God in creating a new nation that will ultimately bring blessing to the whole planet. Genesis 12:1-3 ● The Nation of Israel is asked to contract with God, with physical blessing or curses at stake. PARTNERING IS GOD’S WAY
  • 11. ● The New Covenant invites us to ‘partner’ with God in redeeming mankind. And the retirement plan is out of this world! --II Corinthians 5:19 ● Christ’s church is best described in symbiotic, cooperative models: A body, A brick house and a family. PARTNERING IS GOD’S WAY
  • 12. ● He gave up the right to Divine Power (He left Heaven!) in favor of serving our deepest needs. -- Philippians 2:7 ● He fully identified with our humanity and walked in our sandals. (He bathed, got hungry, became weary ...and suffered.) -- Philippians 2:8 SHARING LEADERSHIP WAS JESUS’ MOTTO
  • 13. ● He gave up the right to life itself to show us the extremity of his love. (Ah, the ultimate self-restraint…submitting to the cross!) --Philippians 2:8 ● He put his Mission in the hands of ordinary people who already had a record of faithlessness in a pinch. (People like you and me!) --Matt. 28:19-20 SHARING LEADERSHIP WAS JESUS’ MOTTO
  • 14. Remembering that Jesus modeled the wonder of being least
  • 15. I believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. I have chosen to follow Jesus as my Lord and trust Him as my Savior.
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  • 17. Fear …Maybe projects, situations and life itself may not turn out as I planned. Greed …I want the glamour, praise, credit…the glory! The Devil’s way! Lack of Love … Inexperience …going it alone has kept me in a certain comfort zone. SO WHY INSIST OF ALWAYS BEING IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT?
  • 18. Collaboration, Coordination, Team Work, Symbiosis, Partnership, Friendship and Love (Rowing, Hugging, Clapping, Dancing, Swimming, Hubba Hubba, Harmonizing) BEAUTIFUL WORDS WHEN PUT IN ACTION:
  • 19. ● Preparing for the trek ● Sharing supplies ● Absorbing the bumps in the road ● Tending each other’s blisters ● Facing our fears ● Celebrating the Victory! ● Holding Hands in the Dark SHARING THE JOURNEY CAN BE MAGNIFICENT
  • 20. ● Love one another ● Be kind, one to another ● Forgive one another ● Tender hearted one to the other ● Confess your sins one to the other ● Bear one another’s burdens ● Treat others as more important than yourself THE BIBLE TELLS OF PLENTY OF ONE-ANOTHER OPPORTUNITIES
  • 21. COMPETITION MAY BE GREAT FUN IN FOOTBALL, BOXING AND OTHER SPORTS, BUT EVEN THEN THE GREATEST JOY IS IN PLAYING AS A TEAM.
  • 22. The pianists fingers began to compete with each other during a piano recital? Hands began to contend with one another during dinner? Vocal chords tried to outdo each other when you sang? Both feet wanted to be on the throttle? In a friendship, both people insisted on being Top Dog? WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF…
  • 23. GOD’S WAY IS…
  • 24. ● Deeper Friendships ● Greater Joy ● Shared moments of sorrow and joy ● Greater tasks accomplished THE GLORIOUS RESULTS OF SUCH ‘TOGETHER’ LIVING
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  • 28. It may seem a bit risky but partnership is better than going it alone. ● I will live my life Heaven’s way: Connected! God and Others and Myself ● I will cooperate with God’s design for my life… friendships, partners and co-laborers. ● I will not become accustomed to making my own path, bearing my own burdens and keeping my heart insulated.
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Editor's Notes

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