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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>God's
Call to Allegiance</span></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>A Call to Action  Pt 4</span></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Bud Wrenn  06.04.11</span></b></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><i><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>John 18:25-27 (NLT) </span></i></b><i><sup><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>25 </span></sup></i><i><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Meanwhile, as Simon Peter
was standing by the fire, they asked him again, “You’re not one of his
disciples, are you?” He denied it, saying, “No, I am not.” <sup>26 </sup>But one
of the household slaves of the high priest, a relative of the man whose ear
Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you out there in the olive grove with
Jesus?” <sup>27 </sup>Again Peter denied it. And immediately a rooster crowed. </span></i></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Allegiance
comes only with restoration.</span></strong></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>A. What
you need to know about restoration.....</span></strong></p>

<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>1) Jesus
will always make Himself <i><u>available</u></i> for restoration.&nbsp; </span></strong></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;
font-weight:normal'><a
href="http://www.crossbooks.com/verse.asp?ref=Jn+21%3A4-5"><em><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>John 21:4-5</span></b></em></a></span></strong><em><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> (NLT) </span></b></em><em><sup><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>4 </span></sup></em><em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>At dawn Jesus was standing
on the beach, but the disciples couldn’t see who he was. <sup>5 </sup>He called
out, “Fellows, have you caught any fish?” “No,” they replied.</span></em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <br>
<br>
<b>2)</b> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jesus will go
to any length to restore you.</span></strong></span></p>

<p><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a
href="http://www.crossbooks.com/verse.asp?ref=Jn+21%3A5-6"><em><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>John 21:5-6</span></b></em></a><em><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> (NLT) </span></b></em><em><sup><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>5 </span></sup></em><em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>He called out, “Fellows, have you
caught any fish?” “No,” they replied. <sup>6 </sup>Then he said, “Throw out
your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!” So they did,
and they couldn’t haul in the net because there were so many fish in it. </span></em></span></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>3) Jesus
wil always provide a <i><u>safe place</u></i> for restoration.</span></strong></p>

<p><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>John
21:12-13  (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</span></em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>. </span></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>B. The
process of restoration.&nbsp; Restoration requires ....</span></strong></p>

<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>…Us to
face the challenge that Jesus gives us.</span></strong></p>

<p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><a href="http://www.crossbooks.com/verse.asp?ref=Jn+21%3A15"><em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>John 21:15</span></em></a><em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> (NLT) <sup>15 </sup>After breakfast
Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”
“Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus
told him.</span></em> </span></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>…Us to
allow <i><u>repetition</u></i> to help us develop new habits.</span></strong></p>

<p><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>John 21:16
(NLT) <sup>16 </sup>Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love
me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my
sheep,” Jesus said. </span></em></p>

<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Staying
on Track....</span></strong></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;<i>1 Tim. 4:7-8     Do not waste time arguing over godless
ideas and old wives' tales. Spend your time and energy in training yourself for
spiritual fitness. [8] Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise
is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the
next. </i></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>a) Communion with God: personal worship.</span></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>b) Connecting with God:  intentional prayer.</span></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>c) Learning about God:  <i><u>personal Bible
study</u></i>.</span></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>d) Self-control in God:  <i><u>fasting,
moderation</u></i>.</span></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>e) Giving to God:  <i><u>stewardship, life
management</u></i>.</span></b></p>

<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>….Jesus
to validate the <i><u>purity of our motive</u></i>.</span></strong></p>

<p><strong><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>John
21:16 (NLT) </span></i></strong><em><sup><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>16 </span></sup></em><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
“Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” …</span></em></p>

<p><span style='color:black'><br>
….</span><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>A <i><u>humble</u></i>
response.</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a
href="http://www.crossbooks.com/verse.asp?ref=Jn+21%3A17"></a></span></p>

<p><em><b><u><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a
href="http://www.crossbooks.com/verse.asp?ref=Jn+21%3A17"><span
style='color:black'>John 21:17</span></a></span></u></b></em><em><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> (NLT) </span></b></em><em><sup><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>17 </span></sup></em><em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>A third time he asked him,
“Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the
question a third time. … </span></em></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>

<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>….Jesus
to ask for demonstration of our commitment</span></strong></p>

<p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><a href="http://www.crossbooks.com/verse.asp?ref=Jn+21%3A17"><em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>John 21:17</span></em></a></span></strong><em><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> (NLT) </span></b></em><em><sup><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>17 </span></sup></em><em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>…. Jesus asked the
question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I
love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep. </span></em></p>

<p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>Practical Keys to Moving Forward</span></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Embrace
God’s offer of salvation and live it out</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Honor
God’s sanctity for relationships</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Remember
that marriage is a HUGE deal.  Choose the right spouse the first time.  Your
choice of dating partners and a spouse will make or break your life.  WAIT!</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Remember
that parenthood is not a hobby or a solution to a problem.  It is a
responsibility that if not done well can lead to HUGE problems.  Wait until you
are ready for it.</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Don’t
overestimate your maturity level.  Be realistic about it.</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Work
hard.  Make it on your own.</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Ask
for help, but not for someone to do it for you</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Don’t
procrastinate</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Pick
up after yourself</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Put
things back where you found them</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Return
what you borrow from others</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Live
within your means</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Pay
your bills and debts on time</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>When
you open something, close it when you’re through</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Take
care of your stuff</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Stay
in good physical shape</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>When
you have conflict, deal with it immediately</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Don’t
use anything that can get you addicted – physically or emotionally</span></p>

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