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Ten Core Values
Sermon Series: 1/12/1997 - 3/9/1997
Our Ten Core Values provided the foundation for everything that we do at Brunswick Church. Each value includes scripture references that support it, which in turn become the basis for the sermon.
1. Jesus is the only Savior and Lord - (Jesus is building his church, calling people of all nations and races to faith and discipleship) Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:20 Sermon: \The One and Only\
2. The Bible is the foundation for our thinking and doing - (All truth is God's truth and the Scriptures keep us on course) Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16 Sermon: \A Sure and Certain Word\
3. Lost people matter to God and therefore they matter to us - (We live in ways that draw people into God's community) Scripture: Jonah 4:9-11, John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:9 Sermon: \Friends of Sinners (Us)!\
4. Pursuit of spiritual maturity is expected of everyone - (We are to grow in understanding, prayer, service, and stewardship) Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Ephesians 4:12-13, Colossians 1:9-10, 28 Sermon: \Spiritual Maturity\
5. Worship is vital to spiritual growth - (What or whom we worship shapes us, so regular participation in worship is formative) Scripture: Psalm 135:15-21, John 4:23-24, Hebrews 10:24-25 Sermon: \Worship is Vital to Spiritual Growth\
6. Authentic community is the best context for nurturing life change - (One-on-one mentoring and small group participation provide accountability) Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 133, Acts 2:42-47 Sermon: \God's Community\
7. God's love is expressed in practical ways - (God uses people to embody the Good News, locally and globally) Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16, 1 John 4:9-12 Sermon: \Show Me\
8. The Holy Spirit gifts every Christian for service - (We are agents of reconciliation and transformation in our world) Scripture: Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 27, 1 Peter 4:10-11 Sermon: \The Gifted Community\
9. God's will is discerned as we seek and cooperate with God's leading - (God is completely trustworthy with every aspect of our lives) Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, John 7:17, Romans 12:1-2 Sermon: \Willingly Willing\
10. Pursuing excellence honors God - (Excellence in ministry reflects God's concern for beauty and majesty) Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Corinthians 8:7 Sermon:
