WHAT GOES AROUND.Luke 6: 37-38

WHAT GOES AROUND.

Luke 6:37-38 (NLT) "Stop judging others, and you will not be judged. Stop criticizing others, or it will all come back on you. If you forgive others, you will be forgiven.

[38] If you give, you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, and running over. Whatever measure you use in giving—large or small—it will be used to measure what is given back to you."

Luke 6:37-38 (NLT) "Stop judging others, and you will not be judged. Stop criticizing others, or it will all come back on you. If you forgive others, you will be forgiven.

[38] If you give, you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, and running over. Whatever measure you use in giving—large or small—it will be used to measure what is given back to you."

Luke 6:37-38 (Message) "Don't pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults—unless, of course, you want the same treatment. Don't condemn those who are down; that hardness can boomerang. Be easy on people; you'll find life a lot easier.

[38] Give away your life; you'll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity."

Luke 6:37-38 (Message) "Don't pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults—unless, of course, you want the same treatment. Don't condemn those who are down; that hardness can boomerang. Be easy on people; you'll find life a lot easier.

[38] Give away your life; you'll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity."

TAKE HOME

God allows me to write some of my own history. I am a co-author with Him.God allows me to write some of my own history. I am a co-author with Him.

My future is not a matter of fate but faith.My future is not a matter of fate but faith.

Lord, I truly want to be a giver, forgiver, a lover of people, and generous to you.Lord, I truly want to be a giver, forgiver, a lover of people, and generous to you.

What I plant I harvest. A life of love and generosity leads to great blessing.What I plant I harvest. A life of love and generosity leads to great blessing.

PRAYER & PRAISE

PRAYER & PRAISE

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THIS TEACHING IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS.

WE NEED TO LIVE INTENTIONALLY, GENEROUSLY AND TO THE FULL.

WE HAVE JUST ONE LIFETIME.

THIS TEACHING IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS.

WE NEED TO LIVE INTENTIONALLY, GENEROUSLY AND TO THE FULL.

WE HAVE JUST ONE LIFETIME.

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Lyrics for Song: Live Like You Were Dying

Lyrics for Album: Live Like You Were Dying

Artist/Band: McGraw Tim

Lyrics for Song: Live Like You Were Dying

Lyrics for Album: Live Like You Were Dying

Truth from a pop song:

Truth from a pop song:

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He said: "I was in my early forties,"With a lot of life before me,"An' a moment came that stopped me on a dime."I spent most of the next days,"Looking at the x-rays,"An' talking 'bout the options an' talkin' 'bout sweet time."I asked him when it sank in,That this might really be the real end?How's it hit you when you get that kind of news?Man whatcha do?

He said: "I was in my early forties,"With a lot of life before me,"An' a moment came that stopped me on a dime."I spent most of the next days,"Looking at the x-rays,"An' talking 'bout the options an' talkin' 'bout sweet time."I asked him when it sank in,That this might really be the real end?How's it hit you when you get that kind of news?Man whatcha do?

An' he said: "I went sky diving, I went rocky mountain climbing, "I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu. "And I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter, "And I gave forgiveness I'd been denying." An' he said: "Some day, I hope you get the chance, "To live like you were dyin'."

An' he said: "I went sky diving, I went rocky mountain climbing, "I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu. "And I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter, "And I gave forgiveness I'd been denying." An' he said: "Some day, I hope you get the chance, "To live like you were dyin'."

He said "I was finally the husband,"That most the time I wasn't."An' I became a friend a friend would like to have."And all of a sudden goin' fishin',"Wasn't such an imposition,"And I went three times that year I lost my Dad."Well, I finally read the Good Book,"And I took a good long hard look,"At what I'd do if I could do it all again,"And then:

He said "I was finally the husband,"That most the time I wasn't."An' I became a friend a friend would like to have."And all of a sudden goin' fishin',"Wasn't such an imposition,"And I went three times that year I lost my Dad."Well, I finally read the Good Book,"And I took a good long hard look,"At what I'd do if I could do it all again,"And then:

"I went sky diving, I went rocky mountain climbing,"I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu. "And I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter, "And I gave forgiveness I'd been denying." An' he said: "Some day, I hope you get the chance, "To live like you were dyin'."

"I went sky diving, I went rocky mountain climbing,"I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu. "And I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter, "And I gave forgiveness I'd been denying." An' he said: "Some day, I hope you get the chance, "To live like you were dyin'."

Like tomorrow was a gift,And you got eternity,To think about what you'd do with it.An' what did you do with it?An' what can I do with it?An' what would I do with it?

Like tomorrow was a gift,And you got eternity,To think about what you'd do with it.An' what did you do with it?An' what can I do with it?An' what would I do with it?

"Sky diving, I went rocky mountain climbing,"I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu. "And then I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter, "And I watched Blue Eagle as it was flyin'." An' he said: "Some day, I hope you get the chance, "To live like you were dyin'."

"To live like you were dyin'.""To live like you were dyin'.""To live like you were dyin'.""To live like you were dyin'."

© 2004 Curb Records

"Sky diving, I went rocky mountain climbing,"I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu. "And then I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter, "And I watched Blue Eagle as it was flyin'." An' he said: "Some day, I hope you get the chance, "To live like you were dyin'."

"To live like you were dyin'.""To live like you were dyin'.""To live like you were dyin'.""To live like you were dyin'."

© 2004 Curb Records

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE MOST CELEBRATED MEAL EVER SERVED

Confession:Confession:I believe that I believe that Jesus is the Jesus is the Christ, the Son of Christ, the Son of the Living God. the Living God.

Confession:Confession:I believe that I believe that Jesus is the Jesus is the Christ, the Son of Christ, the Son of the Living God. the Living God.

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You harvest what you plant.

Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” --Jesus

The Rule of Life: "You harvest what you plant." Jesus

Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” --Jesus

The Rule of Life: "You harvest what you plant." Jesus

ON A PRACTICAL LEVEL: WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUNDON A PRACTICAL LEVEL: WHAT

GOES AROUND COMES AROUND

Be kind one to another, forgiving. Just as God has forgiven you.--Ephesians 4:32

The love of Christ constrains us. --II Corinthians 5: 14

While we were yet sinners Christ died for us. --Romans 5: 8

Be kind one to another, forgiving. Just as God has forgiven you.--Ephesians 4:32

The love of Christ constrains us. --II Corinthians 5: 14

While we were yet sinners Christ died for us. --Romans 5: 8

ON A GRATITUDE LEVEL: FORGIVE AS GOD FORGAVE YOU.

ON A GRATITUDE LEVEL: FORGIVE AS GOD FORGAVE YOU.

We are God's children. Let's live like it. --Colossians 3: 10

They will know you are my disciples if you love one another. --John 13:35

We are God's children. Let's live like it. --Colossians 3: 10

They will know you are my disciples if you love one another. --John 13:35

LOVE AS A STEWARDSHIP. REMEMBER WHO WE ARE

LOVE AS A STEWARDSHIP. REMEMBER WHO WE ARE

Luke 2:52 (NLT) So Jesus grew both in height and in wisdom, and he was loved by God and by all who knew him.

Luke 2:52 (NLT) So Jesus grew both in height and in wisdom, and he was loved by God and by all who knew him.

IS THIS A GENERAL PRINCIPLE OF LIFE OR IS GOD MAKING A DEAL WITH ME?IS THIS A GENERAL PRINCIPLE OF LIFE OR IS GOD MAKING A DEAL WITH ME?

THIS KIND OF LOVING, FORGIVING AND NON-JUDGMENTALISM IS BEAUTIFUL,

APPEALING AND CONVINCING

THIS KIND OF LOVING, FORGIVING AND NON-JUDGMENTALISM IS BEAUTIFUL,

APPEALING AND CONVINCING

Want to be a star? Live the way Jesus taught.

Philippians 2:14-16 You will light up your world like a bright star

Matthew 5: 14 A city built on a hill cannot be hidden

Want to be a star? Live the way Jesus taught.

Philippians 2:14-16 You will light up your world like a bright star

Matthew 5: 14 A city built on a hill cannot be hidden

EXAMPLES OF THESE TEACHINGS

IN REAL LIFE:

Martin Luther King Sr.

EXAMPLES OF THESE TEACHINGS

IN REAL LIFE:

Martin Luther King Sr.

Let's start with the Holy Spirit --Psalm 139

How about a trusted friend "Confess your sins one to another."

Let's start with the Holy Spirit --Psalm 139

How about a trusted friend "Confess your sins one to another."

MAYBE I NEED AN ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER WHO TELL ME STRAIGHT IF I'M

JUDGMENTAL AND UNFORGIVING, A GIVER OR A TAKER.

MAYBE I NEED AN ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER WHO TELL ME STRAIGHT IF I'M

JUDGMENTAL AND UNFORGIVING, A GIVER OR A TAKER.

OFFERING

Jesus paid it all.Jesus paid it all.All to Him I owe.All to Him I owe.Jesus paid it all.Jesus paid it all.All to Him I owe.All to Him I owe.

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TAKE HOME

God allows me to write some of my own history. I am a co-author with Him.God allows me to write some of my own history. I am a co-author with Him.

My future is not a matter of fate but faith.My future is not a matter of fate but faith.

Lord, I truly want to be a giver, forgiver, a lover of people, and generous to you.Lord, I truly want to be a giver, forgiver, a lover of people, and generous to you.

What I plant I harvest. A life of love and generosity leads to great blessing.What I plant I harvest. A life of love and generosity leads to great blessing.

GO AND TOUCH THE WORLDSee You Next Week