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Cruciform: The Core Disposition of Jesus Series: Core of Christlikeness Mark 1:14-20 Pastor Kent Palmer Introduction Definition of disposition: the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; a characteristic attitude. Main Idea: The core disposition of a Christlike person is adopting a cruciform lifestyle, which involves a re-orientation of my life around Jesus and the cross. The Essential Message of Jesus is _______________________(Mark 1:14-15). • God’s good news is that Jesus has come presenting the kingdom of God. • Our response is to repent and believe the good news! The Essential Orientation to Jesus is _____________________(Mark 1:16-20). • Following Jesus means that we fully and completely attach ourselves to Jesus leaving whatever we are attached to and attaching ourselves fully and completely to Jesus. It is attaching ourselves to Jesus and detaching ourselves from self and the world. The Essential Disposition to Jesus is _____________________(Mark 8:34-38). Cruciform is living a cross shaped life after Jesus. It is participating in the cross of Jesus—in its power to save and change us; and in our bearing our cross. It is to join Jesus on the way to execution. A cruciform life involves two primary elements: • Self-denial — • Take up the cross — Philippians 2:3-11— The Fruit of a Christlike Disposition of Cruciform: • freedom from an identity attached to image, possessions, achievements,etc. • quickness to repent and center your identity in Jesus alone; • freedom from addiction to your family, children, you house, your money, your job, and so forth; COREFHISTLKN • freedom to live out of your true self as God intends it to become! Response: How is God speaking to me today about the core disposition of Christlikeness, cruciform? What are the things that I need to leave behind in order to attach myself to Jesus? How can I live out the cruciform life today? Welcome! We welcome you to Ridgewood today. If you are new today, please complete a “We’re Glad You’re Here!” card. The cards are found in the pew rack in front of you and when complete, either place it in the offering plate or give it to the Welcome Center staff. We invite you to visit the Welcome Center for a Guest Packet that has information on our church and it’s ministries and a gift from us. Join us for a Coffee and Fellowship time following the morning service. We also have opportunities for Adult groups. You are invited to explore and participate in any of these groups. Ridgewood’s Mission is to live out the love of Jesus with one another, our community and the world, so that all may become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Ridgewood’s Vision is to be a growing, vibrant church teaching God’s Word, where all are accepted, valued and strengthened to be more like Christ, enthusiastically sharing the love of Jesus with Brookfield and surrounding communities. We will realize the Mission and Vision through: • Upreach - lovingly relate and worship Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. • Inreach - to lovingly relate with each other where we seek to grow into Christ likeness and equip each other for service. • Outreach - to expand the kingdom of God through sharing the love of Jesus with those in our communities and into the world. How to become a part of Ridgewood? First, present yourself to the Lord in seeking his guidance for your life. Second, join us for weekly worship and group opportunities. Third, consider joining as members, but what is more important to us, is that you have a present relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. If you would like more information on becoming a follower of Jesus Christ, please contact Pastor Kent. Today Youth Winter Retreat e Creek Feburary 25-27 at Villag t ne ek. cre Register at village n eso Questions? Neal Jam 05 (262) 784-8 0 CORE OF CHRISTLIKENESS Personal Interactive Guide & a Sermon Series Small Groups, Still time to participate! Pick up interactive guide in small sancturary and sign up for a small group Village Creek Bible February 20, 2011 9:00 am - Senior Adult Sunday School 9:30 am - Prayer 10:00 am - H.I.S. Kidz 10:00 am - Worship Service 11:15 am - Life Connections Groups 11:15 am - Jr./Sr. High Group 12:30 pm - Upward Practice 7:30 pm - Men's Bible Study Next Week Monday 5:00 pm - Upward Practice 5:30 pm - Facility Management Meeting 7:00 pm - Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Women's Bible Study Tuesday 5:00 pm - Upward Practice 6:30 pm - Plus 10 Basketball Wednesday 5:30 pm - Family Meals 6:15 pm - AWANA - Grand Prix 7:00 pm - Bible Study Thursday 5:30 pm - Upward Practice 7:00 pm - Jr & Sr High Youth Group - Floor Hockey Friday Brochures at Welcome Center ecreek.net ne at villag Register onli Best pricing by March 17th! To receive $100 scholarship, notify office after registering online Ridgewood Baptist Church 2720 N. Lilly Road • Brookfield, WI 53005-3722 Phone: (262) 784-8050 / Fax: (262) 784-9780 Website: ridgewoodbaptist.com Senior Pastor: Kent Palmer NextGen Pastor: Neal Jameson Saturday 8:00 am - Upward Games Sunday 9:00 am - Senior Adult Sunday School 9:30 am - Prayer 10:00 am - H.I.S. Kidz 10:00 am - Worship Service 11:15 am - Life Connections Groups 11:15 am - Jr./Sr. High Group 12:30 pm - Upward Practice Lock Up: February - Alex Mattheis What you need to know! Please welcome Tim Blackburn, regional minister of the Upper Mississippi Region of NAB. He will share briefly in today's Service and in Life Connections. Core of Christlikeness: Small group assignments will be finalized tomorrow. Hosts and facilitators will receive an email Monday with group members. If you haven’t signed up for a group and would like to be a part of one, please fill out the form found at the table in the small sanctuary. You can also pick up a binder with study material. For those of you who already have a binder, you will find week 2 of the interactive guide to add to your binder at the table in the small sanctuary. Suggested donation of $12 requested to cover cost. Summer Camp: It’s that time again to sign up your kids for summer camp at Village Creek. Please register your child directly online or by mail. The office will not accept any registrations or payments. In order to receive the $100 scholarship, please call the office AFTER you have registered your child. The office will then send in a check to camp. Brochures are available at the Welcome Center. Questions? Call the office. H.I.S. Kidz has an opportunity to serve in the K-5th grade age group on Sunday mornings from 10 am - 11:45 am. A team of 2 people are needed for February 27th. Prep time is around 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Curriculum is provided. Please see Neal Jameson if you are interested or call the church office. Meetings: ►Men's Bible Study, today @ 7:30 pm; ►Facility Management, tomorrow @ 5:30pm; ►Council, tomorrow @ 7 pm; ►Women’s Bible Study, tomorrow @ 7 pm. As of February 13 Weekly Needed: Offering Received: YTD Needed: YTD Received: $ $ $ $ General 6,788 7,416 47,518 39,108 $ $ $ $ Mission 1,540 950 10,781 7,468 Attendance: 139