Sunday, January 20, 2008

What do you want to be known for?

Everybody wants to known for something
  1. MySpace has more than 153,000,000 users
  2. users are known for accomplishments, education, talent, looks, etc.
What happens when we do not measure up to our to our image?
  1. we pretend, exaggerate, or even lie to cover up
  2. we get nervous hoping others don't see our gaps
  3. we make excuses, attempt to "cover up" and deal with addictions
The local church is a place where sinners can come together and be accepted for who they are.
  1. James 5:16 - confess our sins... so you may be healed
  2. Hebrews 10:25 - meet together... encourage each other
  3. Acts 2:42 - teaching, fellowship, communion, prayer