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Page 1: What This World Needs

What This World NeedsWhat This World Needs

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New song by Casting Crowns…New song by Casting Crowns…

What this world needs is not another one hit What this world needs is not another one hit wonder with an axe to grindwonder with an axe to grind

Another two bit politician peddling liesAnother two bit politician peddling liesAnother three ring circus societyAnother three ring circus society

What this world needs is not another sign What this world needs is not another sign waving super saint that's better than youwaving super saint that's better than youAnother ear pleasing candy man afraid of Another ear pleasing candy man afraid of

the truth the truth Another prophet in an Armani suitAnother prophet in an Armani suit

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What this world needs is a Savior who will What this world needs is a Savior who will rescuerescue

A Spirit who will leadA Spirit who will leadA Father who will love them in their time of A Father who will love them in their time of

needneedA Savior who will rescueA Savior who will rescue

A Spirit who will leadA Spirit who will leadA Father who will loveA Father who will love

That's what this world needsThat's what this world needs

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What this world needs is for us to care more What this world needs is for us to care more about the inside than the outsideabout the inside than the outside

Have we become so blind that we can't Have we become so blind that we can't seesee

God's gotta change her heart before He God's gotta change her heart before He changes her shirtchanges her shirt

What this world needs is for us to stop What this world needs is for us to stop hiding behind our relevancehiding behind our relevance

Blending in so well that people can't see Blending in so well that people can't see the differencethe difference

And it's the difference that sets the world And it's the difference that sets the world freefree

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Jesus is our Savior, that's what this world Jesus is our Savior, that's what this world needsneeds

Father's arms around you, that's what Father's arms around you, that's what this world needsthis world needs

That's what this world needsThat's what this world needs

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What this world needs is not another one hit wonder What this world needs is not another one hit wonder with an axe to grindwith an axe to grind

Another two bit politician peddling liesAnother two bit politician peddling liesAnother three ring circus societyAnother three ring circus society

What this world needs is not another sign waving What this world needs is not another sign waving super saint that's better than yousuper saint that's better than you

Another ear pleasing candy man afraid of the Another ear pleasing candy man afraid of the truth truth

Another prophet in an Armani suitAnother prophet in an Armani suit

2Tim 4:3 For the time will come when they will not 2Tim 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;itching ears;

Preachers must not tickle ears!!!Preachers must not tickle ears!!!They must preach the truth!They must preach the truth!

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So what is the Truth the world So what is the Truth the world needs?needs?

IOWS, what does this world need?IOWS, what does this world need?

It is found in the Lord’s prayer…It is found in the Lord’s prayer…

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Mat 6:9-13Mat 6:9-13

(9) After this manner therefore pray ye: Our (9) After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.thy name.

(10) Thy kingdom come. (10) Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done Thy will be done in earth, as in earth, as [it is][it is] in heaven. in heaven.

(11) Give us this day our daily bread.(11) Give us this day our daily bread.(12) And forgive us our debts, as we forgive (12) And forgive us our debts, as we forgive

our debtors.our debtors.(13) And lead us not into temptation, but (13) And lead us not into temptation, but

deliver us from evil: For thine is the deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.ever. Amen.

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Thy will be done in earth, as Thy will be done in earth, as it isit is in heaven.in heaven.

Simply put, this is what this world Simply put, this is what this world needs!needs!

WE need God’s will…WE need God’s will… On Earth like it is in Heaven..On Earth like it is in Heaven..

How is God’s will carried out in How is God’s will carried out in Heaven?Heaven?

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Now If we are serious about Now If we are serious about wanting God’s will done on Earth…wanting God’s will done on Earth…

We have to first look at some things We have to first look at some things that are not God’s will!that are not God’s will!

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Things that are not God’s will for Things that are not God’s will for his children…his children…

SinSinRom 6:1-2Rom 6:1-2

(1) What shall we say then? Shall we (1) What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may continue in sin, that grace may abound?abound?

(2) God forbid. How shall we, that are (2) God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?dead to sin, live any longer therein?

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Confusion…Confusion…

1Cor 14:33 For God 1Cor 14:33 For God is not is not [the author][the author] of confusion, but of of confusion, but of

peace, as in all peace, as in all churches of the churches of the

saints.saints. If there is confusion If there is confusion

in a church, Satan in a church, Satan has influenced has influenced some Christian(s).some Christian(s).

Some things Some things churches are churches are confused over…confused over…

Worship stylesWorship styles Leadership ideasLeadership ideas Versions issuesVersions issues Legalistic issuesLegalistic issues Power strugglesPower struggles

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You know what Confusion does to You know what Confusion does to a church?a church?

Keeps souls from being savedKeeps souls from being saved Keeps people away from the churchKeeps people away from the church It burdens the GospelIt burdens the Gospel It hinders church growthIt hinders church growth Causes hard feelingsCauses hard feelings Destroys unity and effectivenessDestroys unity and effectiveness

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In the 17In the 17thth chapter of John… chapter of John… Right before Christ Right before Christ

was betrayed..was betrayed.. He prayed a prayerHe prayed a prayer

What was something What was something He asked God the He asked God the father for 4 time in His father for 4 time in His prayerprayer

UNITY for his UNITY for his followers…followers…

John 17:11… that they John 17:11… that they may be one, as we may be one, as we [are][are]..

John 17:21 That they John 17:21 That they all may be one; as all may be one; as thou, Father, thou, Father, [art][art] in me, …in me, …

John 17:22 … that John 17:22 … that they may be one, they may be one, even as we are one:even as we are one:

John 17:22 I in them, John 17:22 I in them, and thou in me, and thou in me, that they may be that they may be made perfect in made perfect in one; …one; …

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You cannot have You cannot have unity with unity with

confusion!!!confusion!!! It is not God’s will for his children to It is not God’s will for his children to

be confused… be confused…

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It is also not God’s will for us to be It is also not God’s will for us to be lazy!lazy!

Eph 4:11-12Eph 4:11-12(11) And he gave some, (11) And he gave some,

apostles; and some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and evangelists; and some, pastors and some, pastors and teachers;teachers;

(12) For the perfecting (12) For the perfecting of the saints, for the of the saints, for the work of the ministry, work of the ministry, for the edifying of the for the edifying of the body of Christ:body of Christ:

NOTICE Vs 12…NOTICE Vs 12… He gave leaders to:He gave leaders to:

1) perfect (mature) 1) perfect (mature) the saints…the saints…

2) so the saints can do 2) so the saints can do the work of the the work of the ministryministry

3) and this will edify 3) and this will edify (grow) the body of (grow) the body of Christ (the church)Christ (the church)

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NO church member has the right to NO church member has the right to just come in, and not help with the just come in, and not help with the

ministry of the church!ministry of the church!

God did not call you be a slacker. God did not call you be a slacker. It is not his will for you to not be involved It is not his will for you to not be involved

in a ministry of this church…in a ministry of this church…

I encourage you, if you are a member of I encourage you, if you are a member of this church to find a ministry you can work this church to find a ministry you can work through.through.

If you are not a member, I encourage you If you are not a member, I encourage you to consider joining us.to consider joining us.

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So What is God’s will for us?So What is God’s will for us?How do you determine what is How do you determine what is

God’s will for your life?God’s will for your life? Sometimes it seems that God’s will is Sometimes it seems that God’s will is

hidden from us…hidden from us… But consider this verse…But consider this verse…

Pro 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all Pro 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.own understanding.

(6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, (6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.and he shall direct thy paths.

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God directs us from his word that God directs us from his word that he show us his will.…he show us his will.…

Eph 5:17 Wherefore be ye not Eph 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord will of the Lord [is][is]..

Psa 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach Psa 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.will guide thee with mine eye.

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So what are some things that God So what are some things that God wills for us?wills for us?

For us to be saved…For us to be saved… 2Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack 2Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack

concerning his promise, as some concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that any should perish, but that all that all should come to repentance.should come to repentance.

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For us to be Sanctified (holy)For us to be Sanctified (holy)

1Th 4:3 1Th 4:3 For this is the will of GodFor this is the will of God,, [even][even] your sanctification, that ye your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:should abstain from fornication:

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For us to be thankfulFor us to be thankful

1Th 5:18 In every thing give thanks: 1Th 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of Godfor this is the will of God in Christ in Christ Jesus concerning you.Jesus concerning you.

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For us to be under authority of For us to be under authority of others…others…

1Peter 2:13-151Peter 2:13-15(13) Submit yourselves to every ordinance (13) Submit yourselves to every ordinance

of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;to the king, as supreme;

(14) Or unto governors, as unto them that (14) Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.do well.

(15) (15) For so is the will of GodFor so is the will of God, that with , that with well doing ye may put to silence the well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:ignorance of foolish men:

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Those were easy to see that they Those were easy to see that they were God’s will to do…were God’s will to do…

What about daily decisions that are What about daily decisions that are not clearly spelled out in scripture…not clearly spelled out in scripture…

Here are some principles for decision Here are some principles for decision making….making….

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Principles for decision making:Principles for decision making: Scripture test… Ask yourself, “Is this Scripture test… Ask yourself, “Is this

decision inconsistent with Scripture?”decision inconsistent with Scripture?” Holiness test… Ask yourself, “Will this Holiness test… Ask yourself, “Will this

help me live a more holy life?”help me live a more holy life?” Selfishness test… Ask yourself,”Am I Selfishness test… Ask yourself,”Am I

making this decision out of my desire, making this decision out of my desire, or God’s desire?”or God’s desire?”

Love test… Ask yourself, “Will this help Love test… Ask yourself, “Will this help me love God and others more”me love God and others more”

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More principlesMore principles

The Great commission test…Ask The Great commission test…Ask yourself, “Will this help me fulfill the yourself, “Will this help me fulfill the great commission?”great commission?”

The relationship test…Ask yourself, The relationship test…Ask yourself, “Will this course of action increase “Will this course of action increase my relationship with Jesus?”my relationship with Jesus?”

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Some more questions…Some more questions…

Will this decision entrap me?Will this decision entrap me? 1Co 6:121Co 6:12 (12) All things are lawful unto me, (12) All things are lawful unto me,

but all things are not expedient: all but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.be brought under the power of any.

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Will this be glorifying to God?Will this be glorifying to God? 1Co 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your 1Co 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your

body is the temple of the Holy Ghost body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is][which is] in you, which ye have of God, in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?and ye are not your own?

(20) For ye are bought with a price: (20) For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.your spirit, which are God's.

1Co 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or 1Co 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.glory of God.

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Will I cause others to fall, or will I lift Will I cause others to fall, or will I lift others up?others up?

1Co 8:9 But take heed lest by any 1Co 8:9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are stumblingblock to them that are weak.weak.

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Suppose your decision passes all Suppose your decision passes all these tests.. And you know God is these tests.. And you know God is

directing you…directing you…

What happens if you disobey God?What happens if you disobey God? If you refuse to obey God in what he If you refuse to obey God in what he

has already shown you, why should has already shown you, why should God give you further direction?God give you further direction?

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Now suppose you have submitted Now suppose you have submitted to God’s will for your life… where to God’s will for your life… where do you get your strength to do it?do you get your strength to do it?

Php 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you Php 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of both to will and to do of [his][his] good good pleasure.pleasure.

Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.which strengtheneth me.

Joh 15:5 I am the vine, ye Joh 15:5 I am the vine, ye [are][are] the branches: the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.me ye can do nothing.

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He will also equip you to do His He will also equip you to do His will…will…

Heb 13:20-21 Now the God of peace, that brought Heb 13:20-21 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,everlasting covenant,

(21) Make you perfect in every good work to do his (21) Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom [be][be] glory glory for ever and ever. Amen.for ever and ever. Amen.

Or another way of translating vs. 21… “equip you Or another way of translating vs. 21… “equip you with everything good for doing his will…”with everything good for doing his will…”

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Do you want to really know God’s Do you want to really know God’s will in your life….will in your life….

Ask God…Jas 1:5Ask God…Jas 1:5 (5) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask (5) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask

of God, that giveth to all of God, that giveth to all [men][men] liberally, liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.him.

And pray this prayer:Psa 143:8And pray this prayer:Psa 143:8 (8) Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness (8) Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness

in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.for I lift up my soul unto thee.