Sermon Notes – Because You Say So, I Will
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Because You Say So, I Will

July 19th · Pastor Mike Mannes
The Imposter Syndrome

You were created on purpose, with a purpose, for a .

Jesus never called you to a life summarized by "don't do things."

You were called to live a true, extraordinary, and life.


1. Meet Jesus

You must Jesus for yourself.

"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."

— Romans 10:9

God doesn't have . God has daughters and God has sons.

"You must be born again."

— John 3:7

2. Follow Jesus

Following Jesus is simple, but it is incredibly .

Because you say so, I .

"Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat; I am. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self."

— Matthew 16 (MSG)

God is a , not a cosmic killjoy.

God will give you if you ask for it.


3. Live Like Jesus

On his mission, Jesus came to bring help, belonging, and mostly .

"Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mats."

— Acts 9:34

Your life is a trip.

"If I find in myself a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most logical explanation is that I was made for another world."

— C.S. Lewis

This world is not your .


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