SOAKED IN TRANSPARENCY: Introducing the Theme

JOHN 1:1-4

September 7, 2008

with Adam Waters

INTRO
· Bottled water and a creek in Gatlinburg, TN

BODY
Jesus is our example of transparency…
Ø 1:1 – to see him, to touch him
Ø 1:2 – spent time face to face with the Father… and then spent it with his group
Ø 1:3 – all of us are transparent before each other…
Ø Father, Son, Teachers and Church Community
Ø Jesus’ Prayer in JOHN 17

Fellowship TRANSLATED
(koinonia): it indicates the setting aside of private interest and desire, and joining with another or a group of others for common purposes.
(meknow): to remain in a continued relationship

Transparency Brings…
1. Light
2. Love
3. Belonging
4. Childhood
5. Obedience
6. Commitment (God and others)
7. Faith
8. Accountability
9. Encouragement
10. Friendship (Father and flock
11. “Real” Communication


WRAP IT UP
What will make our church unique to all the other church plants?

Transparent people, meetings, small groups…