1. Consumerism

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• 1. Consumerism
• The enemy of our soul is consumerism
• Our primary identity is not as a consumer but as
  a child of God
• The church has become consumer driven
• The critical question
• Are we producing disciples of Christ?
• We have chosen consumerism or discipleship

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• 2. Remaining
• The word remain is used 11 times
• Remaining is a being word not a doing word
• Remain also means abide
• John 1417, He lives with you and will be in
  you.
• Remaining is linked with Gods word
• In John 157 he says, If you remain in me and my
  words remain in you.
• John 831 adds, If you hold to my teaching you
  are really my disciples.
• Remaining in Christ declares that He owns us

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• 2. Remaining
• Remaining takes two things
• A decision to remain
• A willingness to obey
• 1John 217. He who does the will of God abides
  forever.
• John 1510. If you obey my commands, you will
  remain in my love.

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• 3. Showing
• Remaining bears fruit
• Trust
• Love
• Remaining bears spiritual fruit
• Fruit of the spirit love, joy peace, patience,
  kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and
  self-control (Galatians 422)

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