Future Forward: Be the Light

FUTURE FORWARD: Be the Light – Steve Poole

THEME - Because God holds our future in His hands, our future is secure.

TEXT - Ephesians 5:6-14

A.  Warning - Do NOT be deceived, Do NOT partner with the deceived

B. Progressive Christianity

1. Progressive Christianity Has a Low View of Christ
2. Progressive Christianity Is Focused on Moralism, Not Salvation
3. Progressive Christianity Downplays Our Fallen-ness

C. “Welcome is our language, but transformation is our vocabulary” ~Pastor Kent

D. Because we ARE light we do ‘light’ things.

1. Ephesians 5:1
2. Ephesians 2:4-6
3. Exposure to the light is hazardous to our status quo.

NEXT STEPS

1. Have you been transformed by the light of Jesus? 
2. Who do you need to share the light of Jesus with?
3. Know the truth so you will NOT be deceived.
4. Pray for your church and elders as we continue the process of joining new partners in ministry - The Alliance.