"Those People" A series from church that made me wake up & see things!

I've been behind on posting the series that I have heard at church and this series hit me heard in feelings and in the heart. And i'm going to try not to me one of "THOSE PEOPLE" in any of these category's.

Those People

Week One: The Needy!

Those "OVERLY NEEDY" People!

• RELIEF: IMMEDIATE & TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE!
• RESTORATION: WORKING WITH PEOPLE TO RESTORE THEM TO THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL.

RESTORATION

One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer --- at three in the afternoon. Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, "Look at us!" So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. Then Peter said, Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. Acts 3:1-8

Three Prayers of A Restorer



1) GOD, HELP ME GIVE PEOPLE WHAT THEY TRULY NEED NOT JUST WHAT THEY WANT.

"Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what i have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk. Acts 3:6"

2) GOD, HELP ME STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY BY NOT CONTINUALLY RESCUING PEOPLE FROM THEIR CONSEQUENCES.

"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7

3) GOD, HELP ME REMEMBER THAT I'M IN NEED TOO AND THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS THE ANSWER.

"Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay. Psalm 70:5


Week Two: The Manipulator!

Manipulating People!

• Two wmen manipulated Herod. Mark 6:21-28
• Jacob manipulated Esau. Genesis 25:29-34
• Delilah manipulated Samson. Judges 16:15-19

Then she said to him, "How can you say, "I love you,' when you won't confide in me? this is the third time you have made a fool of me and haven't told me the secret of your great strength." With such nagging she prodded him day after day until he was tired to death. Judges 16:15-16

Common Tactics of Manipulators

• Flattery
• Threats
• Guilt

Breaking the Power of Manipulation

1) GOD, HELP ME RECOGNIZE WHEN SOMEONE IS TRYING TO MANIPULATE ME.

"From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killded and on the third day be raised to life. Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. "Never, Lord!" he said. "This shall never happen to you!" Matthew 16:21-22

How do you know if you're being manipulated?

• You often feel guilty and find it hard to say "NO."
• You compromise you values to please others.

2) GOD, EMPOWER ME TO PUT HEALTHY BOUNDARIES IN PLACE.

"Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." Matthew 16:23

3) GOD, HELP ME SEE MY OWN NEED TO CONTROL AND SURRENDER EVERYTHING TO YOU.

"You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always for the Lord God is the eternal Rock." Isaiah 26:3-4

Week Three: The Hypocrite!

THOSE HYPOCRITICAL PEOPLE!

hupokrites (hoop-ok-ree-tace'); an actor; stage-player, one who hides behind a mask.

"You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: "These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me." Matthew 15:7-8

PRAYERFUL CONFRONTATION

1) GOD, HELP ME CONFRONT WITH THE GOAL OF RESTORATION.

"Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently." Galatians 6:1

"My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover a multitude of sins." James 5:19-20

2) GOD, HELP ME CONFRONT WITH CAUTION.

"Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. but watch yourself, or you also may be tempted..." Galations 6:1

"So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!" 1 Corinthians 10:12

3) GOD, HELP ME SEE WHEN I'M THE HYPOCRITE.

"David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan, "As surely as the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! He must pay for that lamb four times over, because he did such a thing and had no pity." Then Nathan said to David, "You are the man!"" 2 Samuel 12:5-7



"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. do not cast me from your presence or take you Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me." Psalm 51:10-12

Week Four: Critic

THOSE CRITICAL PEOPLE!

• Aaron and Miriam criticized Moses. Numbers 12:1-8
• People criticized Paul for being a bad speaker. 2 Corinthians 10:10
• Pharisees criticized Jesus for eating with sinners and healing on the Sabbath. Mark 2:16, Luke 13:14

CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM

• NEVER IGNORE THE VALUE OF CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM.

"If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. If you reject criticism, you only harm yourself...Proverbs 15:31-32

DEALING WITH UNJUST CRITICISM

1) GOD, HELP ME KNOW WHEN TO RESPOND TO CRITICISM.

"Now the Ephraimites asked Gideon, "Why have you treated us like this?...And they criticized him sharply. But he answered them..." Judges 8:1-2

"...When the men of Ephraim heard Gideon's answer, they were no longer angry." Judges 8:3

2) GOD, HELP ME KNOW WHEN TO DISMISS INVALID CRITICISM.

"When they hurled their insults at [Jesus], he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly." 1 Peter 2:23

3) GOD, HELP ME OVERCOME MY OWN CRITICAL NATURE.

 

"Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing." Proverbs 12:18

 

He said this in his sermon: YOU CAN'T PEASE EVERYBODY...I CAN PLEASE GOD!

 

These four weeks of this series was very powerful and it got to me alot and alot of ways I need to pay attention more and more with my life and all in the future.

 

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!