Orientation

"Discovering Serenity in the Storms of Our Lives"

Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41 & Luke 8:22-25

01

We're realizing we're powerless over our unhealthy dependencies—that our lives have become unmanageable.

"Coming to Our Senses."

Framing Text:

Luke 15:11-15 — a lost son and an extravagant father.

Supporting Texts:

Romans 7:18-19, II Corinthians 12:9-10 & Matthew 5:3

02

We're coming to believe Jesus can restore us to sanity.

"I Can't. I Think Jesus Can."

Framing Text:

Mark 9:14-27 — a desperate dad venturing to believe.

Supporting Texts:

Colossians 1:15-20, Psalm 23:1-3 & II Timothy 1:7

03

We're making a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of Jesus.

"Turning It Over to Jesus."

Framing Text:

Matthew 6:25-34 — no need to worry.

Supporting Texts:

Psalm 56:34, Romans 6:23, Matthew 11:28-30, I Peter 5:7, Revelation 3:20

04

We're learning how to fearlessly surrender to Jesus as He searches the moral depths of our lives.

"Jesus Knows It All."

Framing Text:

John 4:1-26 — a woman at a well.

Supporting Texts:

Mark 7:20-23, Psalm 139:23-24, II Samuel 12:1-13

05

We're getting honest with Jesus, ourselves and others about the exact nature of our moral brokenness.

"Honest to God."

Framing Text:

Luke 18:9-14 — a broken man willing to be honest about his shortcomings.

Supporting Texts:

I John 1:5-10, Proverbs 20:9/I Timothy 1:15-16, James 5:16

06

We're willing to let Jesus make us well.

"Do I Want to Get Well?"

Framing Text:

John 5:1-8 — a crippled man and a question.

Supporting Texts:

Psalm 139:13-14, Romans 3:23-24, Exodus 15:26, I Peters 2:24

07

We're ready to believe Jesus forgives us.

"Living Forgiven."

Framing Text:

Mark 2:1-12 — Jesus displays His authority to forgive.

Supporting Texts:

Luke 23:34, Psalm 103:8-12, Colossians 2:13, John 6:29, 63 (nlt)

08

We're willing to make amends to all those we have harmed as Jesus leads us.

"Payback."

Framing Text:

Luke 19:1-10 — when Jesus came to a tax collector's house.

Supporting Texts:

Proverbs 14:9

09

We're actively seeking to repair broken relationships with others as Jesus directs us.

"Go. Be Reconciled."

Framing Text:

Matthew 5:23-24 — Jesus' directive on the priority of being reconciled to others.

Supporting Texts:

Romans 12:18

10

We're willing to promptly admit when we're wrong as Jesus reveals it.

"Finding the Courage to Be Wrong."

Framing Text:

Luke 22:54-62 — the pain of a follower's failure.

Supporting Texts:

James 3:2, Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 28:13

11

We're holding on to our relationship with Jesus.

"Hold On!"

Framing Text:

John 15:5 — holding on to the One who holds us.

Supporting Texts:

John 15:7-9, John 15:10-11, John 15:12-14

12

We're carrying Jesus' message of love and healing to others.

"Freely Received. Freely Given."

Framing Text:

Matthew 10:8 — the more we receive, the more we have to give.

Supporting Texts:

Galatians 6:2, Acts 1:8, John 1:41-42

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