Commitment: Getting Beyond Good Intentions

Commitment: Getting Beyond Good Intentions Classic Sermons

“Commitment: Getting Beyond Good Intentions”

Dr. Tony Campolo

1. There is a presupposition that everyone has a self waiting to be found. There is no such thing. The self is something waiting to be created and that is through commitment 2. It is what we commit ourselves to that gives us meaning and purpose and identity 3. Story about Blondin who walked a tightrope across Niagara Falls with a guy on his shoulders 4. What would Jesus do if he were in your shoes? 5. Start trying to do what Jesus would do and to be what Jesus would be 6. Living the Christian life is very very difficult. You will fail over and over again 7. There is a big difference between trying to do something for Jesus and Jesus doing something through you 8. Story about when Tony ran track in high school and Roger Banister who ran the mile in less than 4 minutes 9. Jesus will enable to do what you have never done before and give you the will to do it 10. You must surrender to Jesus 11. Story about the guy who lost his wallet on the way to Ocean City and got stopped by a cop on the way home with no license, no proof of ownership, and chicken manure and canoe paddles in the trunk 12. Story about the woman and Charley Stulfitz who decided to walk out on his wife and kids 13. When Jesus Christ posses you, one of the results will be that your heart will be broken by the things that break the heart of God 14. Story about when Tony took his students to Haiti 15. Story about when Mrs. Kirkpatrick died and Tony went to the wrong funeral but stayed with the lady who’s husband died and was the only one in attendance at his funeral 16. When you become a Christian, you will find it a privilege to meet those that are hurting and share their hurts 17. When you become a Christian, the things that are wrong with this world will anger you 18. 1 John 3:8 19. Story about the integrated church and the hillbilly preacher 20. Jesus takes the garbage out of your life 21. When you become a Christian, Jesus will invade you life and make you into someone who can change the world 22. Jesus wants to change the world through you 23. Don’t just believe in Jesus only, be committed to Him Commitment: Getting Beyond Good Intentions Classic Sermons

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