1. What the World Needs Now
Part Two

2. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV) 4 Love is patient, love is kind
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV) 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.   

3. 1. Love is kind.

4. Ephesians 2:4-7 (NIV) 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in  

5. Ephesians 2:4-7 (NIV) Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

6. Colossians 3:12 (NIV) 12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

7. 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV) 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

8. 2. It is not rude.

9.  Proverbs 30:32-33 (MSG) 32 If you're dumb enough to call attention to yourself by offending people and making rude gestures, 33 Don't be surprised if someone bloodies your nose.

10. 3. It is not self-seeking.

11. Philippians 2:3-5 (NIV) 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:

12. 4. It is not easily angered.

13. Romans 12:19-21 (MSG) 19 Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. "I'll do the judging," says God. "I'll take care of it." 20 Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he's thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. 21 Don't let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good.

14. 5. It keeps no record
of wrongs.

15. 1 Corinthians 13:5 (MSG) 5 Doesn't force itself on others, Isn't always "me first," Doesn't fly off the handle, Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,

16. Luke 6:37-38 (NIV) 37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged
Luke 6:37-38 (NIV) 37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

17. The Encourager’s Plan
a) Get Focused - Hebrews 10:19-25
b) Thankful for five things (thankful5)
c) Get Dressed - Ephesians 6:12-18
d) Encourage two people (encourage2)
e) Connect (

18. Vineyard Community Church 100 County Road, Big Pine Key, FL
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19. Please join us next week
for part three!