Text Box:   Practice the Royal Law    Text:    James 2:1-12 Thesis: God loves all people and expects his children to be merciful to their              fellowman.   I.   God _____________________________us not to show favoritism. (vs. 1)         “Don’t show favoritism”          A.    There is always the ________________ of snobbery entering the church. 1. James paints a picture of two people with contrasting _____________       situations (vs. 2) 2.  There is the possibility that some may discriminate against the _______ and give special privilege to the rich. 3. There is also the danger of showing reverse discrimination.         B.  There are many _____________ ways of showing favoritism that are not              pleasing to God.               1.  There is the danger of discriminating _______________ another due to                   their color, race, gender, language, education level etc.                2.  ________________________ is made in the image of God.                    “God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him;                     male and female he created them.”  Gen. 1:27    II. To show favoritism is a __________. (vs. 9)       A.  To show favoritism violates the 2nd great command (see verse 8) B.   James expresses the seriousness of violating the 2nd command by stating in                     verse 10, “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one                      point is guilty of breaking all of it.”  (see verse 11) C.  One must ______________before God and make a 180 degree turn not a 360 degree turn.    III.  “Speak and act as those who are going to be ________________ by the law that gives freedom.” (vs. 12) A. As Christians we live under the law of __________________.       1.  We choose to do right before God and our fellowman not just            because of outward laws but the “Royal Law” of love that            ___________________  within us.        2.  We are ________________________ to help others out of love.    IV.  Christians must ________________________that mercy will be shown by God as we extend mercy to others.  (vs. 13)         A.  This is a principle that runs all through _______________________.         B.  Everyone needs God’s mercy. “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.”  Romans 3:23                                   

Text Box: Sermon Notes Text Box: Praise & Worship Text Box:   Visitors    Please take a moment to fill out the yellow “First-time Visitor” slip in front of you.  Bring it                  to the welcome center in the foyer after the service where you’ll receive a free gift! Nursery    Nursery care is available for newborns thru 3 years old. Children’s Church                  4, 5 & 6 yr. olds not yet in 1st grade meet in the kindergarten room.                  1st thru 6th grades meet in the fellowship hall. Sermon Tapes/CDs                  Tapes & CDs of sermons are available for a suggested donation of $2 per tape                  Sermons can also be heard on the church website—www.mvcnaz.org. See Steve, or                  Larry in the sound booth. Lost and Found                  Located in the hall next to the Children’s Center.

Text Box: Things You Should Know! Text Box:   OPENING MUSIC...................................................... “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder”                                                                                        INVOCATION   WELCOME   MEMBERSHIP PRESENTATION                         GREETING...................................................................  “Bless His Holy Name”   WORSHIP IN SONG.................................................  “In My Heart There Rings a Melody”                                                                                        “I Love to Tell the Story”                                                                                        FAMILY ALTAR.........................................................”Sovereign Lord”                                                                                   “The Potter’s Hand”                                                                                        “Create In Me a Clean Heart”                                                                                                                 CHILDREN’S CHURCH..........................................  Children Dismissed                                                                                        (ages 4-6th grade)   ALABASTER PRESENTATION                                                                                        TITHES & OFFERINGS   SPECIAL MUSIC.....................................................                TODAY’S MESSAGE.................................................. Pastor Chuck Ryan   CLOSING......................................................................”I Don’t Tell It Enough”   BENEDICTION   Sign-ups for Side Dishes & Team/Breakaway Roping At the Welcome Counter ef   Later Today: Teen Mission ‘08 Parent Meeting after morning worship   Evening Worship 6:00 pm   You are invited to celebrate the marriage of Eric Chapman & Angela Dilley immediately following Evening Worship!                      

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Text Box: Our Staff:         Senior Pastor..................  Chuck Ryan                    NMI President........  Eula Dunn         Assoc/Youth Pastor.......   Jeff Edmiston                 Youth Intern............ Jayson Martindale          Visitation Pastor.............  Bill Watson                    Secretary..................  Sherry Sheets         Children’s Pastor............  Susan Dwello                  Receptionist............   Audrey Morten office: 208-337-3151  *  fax: 208-337-6176  *  www.mvcnaz.org  

Text Box: September 9, 2007

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