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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>God's Call to Abandon</span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>A Call to Action Pt 2</span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Bud Wrenn 5.8.11</span></b></p>
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color:black'> </span></p>
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color:black'> </span></p>
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text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>a·ban·don </span></b><i><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>n.</span></i><b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'> 1.</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>
Unbounded enthusiasm; exuberance.<b> 2.</b> A complete surrender of
inhibitions. </span></p>
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color:black'> </span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'>A life of ABANDON…..</span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>….Responds
quickly to <i><u>Jesus-inspired opportunities</u></i>. </span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><a
href="http://www.crossbooks.com/verse.asp?ref=Jn+21%3A7"><i><span
style='color:black'>John 21:7</span></i></a><i> (NLT)<b> </b></i></span><i><sup><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>7 </span></sup></i><i><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Then the disciple Jesus loved said to
Peter, “It’s the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on
his tunic (for he had stripped for work), jumped into the water, and headed to
shore. </span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><br>
<br>
<i>Galatians 6:10 Whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to
everyone, especially to our Christian brothers and sisters.</i></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'> Col. 4:5 Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and
make the most of every opportunity. </span></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> ….Moves forward
ahead of the <i><u>pace of others</u></i>.</span></b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'> </span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><a
href="http://www.crossbooks.com/verse.asp?ref=Jn+21%3A8"><i><span
style='color:black'>John 21:8</span></i></a><i> (NLT) <sup>8 </sup>The others
stayed with the boat and pulled the loaded net to the shore, for they were only
about a hundred yards from shore. <br>
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<b>Two things we must value: </b></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>a) the <i><u>Person</u></i>
of Jesus (Peter)</span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>b) The <i><u>Works</u></i>
of Jesus (Disciples)</span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'>Ephesians 6:7 (NLT) </span></i><i><sup><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'>7 </span></sup></i><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'>Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord
rather than for people. </span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <b>The
downside: <i><u>Moving Too Quickly</u></i>.</b></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> …..Figuring
out what needs to be done and <i><u>doing it</u></i>. </span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><a
href="http://www.crossbooks.com/verse.asp?ref=Jn+21%3A10-11"><i><span
style='color:black'>John 21:10-11</span></i></a><i> (NLT) <sup>10 </sup>“Bring
some of the fish you’ve just caught,” Jesus said. <sup>11 </sup>So Simon Peter
went aboard and dragged the net to the shore. There were 153 large fish, and
yet the net hadn’t torn. <br>
<br>
</i><i>Matthew 7:12 (MSG) <sup>12 </sup>"Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb
guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab
the initiative and do it for them. Add up God's Law and Prophets and this is
what you get. </i></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>…. Focusing on
<i><u>important</u></i>, rather than <i><u>trivial</u></i>, issues. </span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><a
href="http://www.crossbooks.com/verse.asp?ref=Jn+21%3A12-13"><i><span
style='color:black'>John 21:12-13</span></i></a><i> (NLT) <sup>12 </sup>“Now
come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him,
“Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. <sup>13 </sup>Then Jesus served them
the bread and the fish. <br>
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</i><i>1 Peter 4:7-9 (NLT) <sup>7 </sup>The end of the world is coming soon.
Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. <sup>8 </sup>Most
important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a
multitude of sins. <sup>9 </sup>Cheerfully share your home with those who need
a meal or a place to stay. </i></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'> </span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'>The Past often Shapes the Future….</span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'>Luke 5:5-6 (NLT) </span></i><i><sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'>5 </span></sup></i><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>“Master,”
Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if
you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” <sup>6 </sup>And this time their
nets were so full of fish they began to tear! </span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'>Matthew 14:29-31 (NLT)<b> </b></span></i><i><sup><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>29 </span></sup></i><i><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>“Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went
over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. <sup>30 </sup>But
when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink.
“Save me, Lord!” he shouted. <sup>31 </sup>Jesus immediately reached out and
grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” </span></i></p>
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