Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
January 10, 2016 #FirstDenton
Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
Invest “Invest in the Lives of People” 1 Samuel 18:1–4 As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father's house. 3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. 4 And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt.
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1. Invest in People by Taking the _____________________ Proverbs 27:19 (TLB) A mirror reflects a man's face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses. 2. Invest in People by Practicing _____________________
January 10, 2016 #FirstDenton
Invest “Invest in the Lives of People” 1 Samuel 18:1–4 As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father's house. 3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. 4 And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt.
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1. Invest in People by Taking the _____________________ Proverbs 27:19 (TLB) A mirror reflects a man's face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses. 2. Invest in People by Practicing _____________________
1 Samuel 20:4 Whatever you say, I will do for you.
1 Samuel 20:4 Whatever you say, I will do for you.
Acts 20:35 Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Acts 20:35 Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
3. Invest in Others by ____________________ Them Before ____________
1 Samuel 19:4–5 And Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father and said to him, “Let not the king sin against his servant David, because he has not sinned against you, and because his deeds have brought good to you. 5 For he took his life in his hand and he struck down the Philistine, and the Lord worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood by killing David without cause?”
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3. Invest in Others by ____________________ Them Before ____________
1 Samuel 19:4–5 And Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father and said to him, “Let not the king sin against his servant David, because he has not sinned against you, and because his deeds have brought good to you. 5 For he took his life in his hand and he struck down the Philistine, and the Lord worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood by killing David without cause?”
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4. Invest in People by Letting Them be ___________________ 1 Samuel 20:41 David rose from beside the stone heap and fell on his face to the ground and bowed three times. And they kissed one another and wept with one another, David weeping the most.
4. Invest in People by Letting Them be ___________________ 1 Samuel 20:41 David rose from beside the stone heap and fell on his face to the ground and bowed three times. And they kissed one another and wept with one another, David weeping the most.
5. Invest in People by Being ______________
5. Invest in People by Being ______________
6. Invest in People by Being a Constant Source of
6. Invest in People by Being a Constant Source of
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1 Samuel 18:14 (NLT) David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the Lord was with him.
1 Samuel 18:14 (NLT) David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the Lord was with him.
Proverbs 10:19 (NASB95) When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:19 (NASB95) When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 21:11 (NASB95) When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11 (NASB95) When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
7. Invest in People’s Lives with a _____________________ with _____________ _______________
7. Invest in People’s Lives with a _____________________ with _____________ _______________
1 Samuel 23:16 (NASB95) And Jonathan, Saul's son, arose and went to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God.
1 Samuel 23:16 (NASB95) And Jonathan, Saul's son, arose and went to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God.
Psalms 31:1 In you, O Lord, do I take refuge.
Psalms 31:1 In you, O Lord, do I take refuge.
Romans 5:11 (TLB) Now we rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God, all because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done in dying for our sins, making us friends of God.
Romans 5:11 (TLB) Now we rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God, all because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done in dying for our sins, making us friends of God.