Paul Jon Reasons to gossip 1. Superior 2. ??? 3. ??? 4. Control or power over 5. Jealousy 6. Boredom Dangers of gossip 1. Words hurt as much as a punch / Gossip leaves holes and wounds in the heart 2. Gossip and rumors can be a form of exclusion 3. Gossip and rumors can destroy trust 4. True or not, private is private (just between you and another) 5. Believing rumors can lead to bad choices 6. It leads to exclusion / leaving people out / John 17:20-23, Matthew 18:15-18 One desire that they may feel connected to each other and me The mission of Jesus Christ If we are connected to one another, the mission goes forward The devil’s goal is to disconnect us He plays on all these things My words don’t just go into space An isolated and disconnected person is going away from the call … Continue reading →

Paul Baptism – Bailey from Jen and Bryan Jon Kevin Parsons started a Men’s Ministry 24 hour prayer Friendship A sense of community is instilled in humanity and Christianity Ever been a complete fool in a crowd and a few people still embrace you? 1 Samuel 18-20 Keys to friendship 1. Consistent 18:3 loved him as his soul Users – always networking, what’s in it for me Your needs come second, their needs come first Design was for friendship Heart needs covenant relationships Compassion, commitment… Are we building relationships based on our own needs? Real friends want to know your weaknesses They gently correct you Think of Jonathon…his needs disappeared to the background Saw David’s role as the next King of Israel Earned his father’s enmity by aligning himself with David Loved him as his own soul Stripped himself of his throne Saw the call of God on David’s life … Continue reading →