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Earn this!

Live a life that shows that you understand what has been

done for you

Earn this!

There is a responsibility that comes with

the gift!

Is A walk!Is A walk!

Christianity is NOT a spectator sport

Christianity is NOT a spectator sport

If we claim the name Christian

then we must WALK THE TALK!

If we claim the name Christian

then we must WALK THE TALK!

Matthew 10:38

“And he who does not take up his cross and follow after Me is

not worthy of Me.”

Matthew 10:38

“And he who does not take up his cross and follow after Me is

not worthy of Me.”

We understand the concept of “Worthy”

We understand the concept of “Worthy”President

JudgePolicemanTeacher

A certain level of behavior is expected

PresidentJudge

PolicemanTeacher

A certain level of behavior is expected

Is A walk!Is A walk!

Pleasing him in all respects

Pleasing him in all respects

If we couldn’t do it Paul wouldn’t have prayed for it

If we couldn’t do it Paul wouldn’t have prayed for it

Is A walk!Is A walk!

We must constantly evaluate what we are doing

and why

We must constantly evaluate what we are doing

and why

AM I walking pleasing to god?

AM I walking pleasing to god?

HOW DO WE WALK this WORTHY, god pleasing

walk?

HOW DO WE WALK this WORTHY, god pleasing

walk?

Is A fruit bearing walk (10)Is A fruit bearing walk (10)

We must be productiveWe must be productive

JESUS GIVES US WARNING – John 15:1-10

Branches in Him that do not bear fruit will be cut off and thrown in

the fireJohn 15:2

JESUS GIVES US WARNING – John 15:1-10

Branches in Him that do not bear fruit will be cut off and thrown in

the fireJohn 15:2

Is A fruit bearing walk (10)Is A fruit bearing walk (10)

We must be productiveWe must be productive

My Father is glorified by this – that you bear much fruit and so prove to

be my disciples

John 15:8

My Father is glorified by this – that you bear much fruit and so prove to

be my disciples

John 15:8

Is A fruit bearing walk (10)Is A fruit bearing walk (10)

We must be productiveWe must be productive

IN EVERY GOOD WORK!IN EVERY GOOD WORK!

What is the fruit you are bearing?

What is the fruit you are bearing?

Here at Bear Valley?In your family?

At your workplace?In your recreation?

Here at Bear Valley?In your family?

At your workplace?In your recreation?

Is a growing walk (10)Is a growing walk (10)

Job 42:5

“I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; but now my eye sees

you.”

Job 42:5

“I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; but now my eye sees

you.”

Is a growing walk (10)Is a growing walk (10)

Are you growing in your knowledge of god?

Are you growing in your knowledge of god?

Is a growing walk (10)Is a growing walk (10)

2 timothy 2:15

“be diligent to present yourself approved to god as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of

truth.”

2 timothy 2:15

“be diligent to present yourself approved to god as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of

truth.”

Is a growing walk (10)Is a growing walk (10)

IT Takes work!It requires a teachable heart

We must be willing and eager to listen for god’s voice in the pages

of scripture!

IT Takes work!It requires a teachable heart

We must be willing and eager to listen for god’s voice in the pages

of scripture!

Is a growing walk (10)Is a growing walk (10)

Acts 17:11

“…for they received the word with great eagerness…”

Acts 17:11

“…for they received the word with great eagerness…”

Is a growing walk (10)Is a growing walk (10)

James 1:19

“…everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.”

James 1:19

“…everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.”

Is a strengthening walk (11)Is a strengthening walk (11)

This increase in knowledge of God provides strength

This increase in knowledge of God provides strength

WE MUST APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE THAT WE GAIN IN OUR LIVES!

WE MUST APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE THAT WE GAIN IN OUR LIVES!

Is a strengthening walk (11)Is a strengthening walk (11)

This increase in knowledge of God provides strength

This increase in knowledge of God provides strength

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through HIM who strengthens me.”

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through HIM who strengthens me.”

Is a strengthening walk (11)Is a strengthening walk (11)

This increase in knowledge of God provides strength

This increase in knowledge of God provides strength

1 Corinthians 16:13

“…stand firm in the faith...”

1 Corinthians 16:13

“…stand firm in the faith...”

Is a strengthening walk (11)Is a strengthening walk (11)

for the attaining of:for the attaining of:

Steadfastness(persistence)

Patience(endurance)

Steadfastness(persistence)

Patience(endurance)

Is a thankful walk (12)Is a thankful walk (12)

He has qualified us (12)He has qualified us (12)

He rescued us (13)He rescued us (13)

He transferred us (13)He transferred us (13)

He redeemS us (14)He redeemS us (14)

He forgiveS our sins (14)He forgiveS our sins (14)

How do we show our thankfulness?

How do we show our thankfulness?

By walking in a worthy manner!By walking in a worthy manner!

“Each day I have done my best to earn what you have

done for me”

Lord, help me to do my best everyday to walk in a manner worthy of the sacrifice that

you made for me?

Lord, help me to do my best everyday to walk in a manner worthy of the sacrifice that

you made for me?