CHOSEN

CHOSEN

Sunday, October 4, 2020

Dr. Chris Vaught, Sr. Pastor

You are chosen to be a .

1 Peter 2: 9—But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

4 Keys to Unlocking Your Potential in Christ:

1. Follow the .

1 Peter 2: 3-5—if you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, a living stone—rejected by people but chosen and honored by God— you yourselves, as living stones, a spiritual house, are being built to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

2. Accept your .

1. 1. A priest is a between God and man…..man and God.

3. Maintain a clear .

Deuteronomy 10: 9—For this reason, Levi does not have a portion or inheritance like his brothers; the Lord is his inheritance, as the Lord your God told him.

1 Peter 2: 11-12—Dear friends, I urge you as strangers and exiles to abstain from sinful desires that wage war against the soul. Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits.

4. Display proper .

Exodus 28: 39—You are to weave the tunic from fine linen, make a turban of fine linen, and make an embroidered sash. Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons to give them glory and beauty.

Revelation 19: 14—The armies that were in heaven followed him on white horses, wearing pure white linen.

The Big Take-Away:

Question:   What does my today say where I am in the ?

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If you are ready to receive Jesus as Savior today, just invite Jesus to be the Lord of your life by praying a prayer like this and mean it with all your heart:

Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. 

I believe You died for my sins. Right now, I turn from my sins

and open the door of my heart and life. 

I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. 

Thank You for saving me. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer today, text “NEXT” to 340-4037.