How Much You Matter To God

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HOW DO I LOOK?
APPEARANCE
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WHAT HAVE I ACCOMPLISHED?
A C H I E V E M E N T
APPEARANCE
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HOW WELL AM I LIKED?
A C H I E V E M E N T
APPEARANCE
APPROVAL
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WHAT DO I OWN?
A C H I E V E M E N T
APPEARANCE
APPROVAL
AFFLUENCE
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Luke 19 Paperback pg. 729 Hardback pg. 1039
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• Disliked his looks

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• Disliked his looks
• Hated by everyone

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• Disliked his looks
• Hated by everyone
• (disowned)

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• Disliked his looks
• Hated by everyone
• (disowned, excommunicated)

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• Disliked his looks
• Hated by everyone
• (disowned, excommunicated, despised)

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• Disliked his looks
• Hated by everyone
• Lost all self-respect

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1. No Matter How Insignificant You Feel
Jesus NOTICES You (v.5a)
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1. No Matter How Insignificant You Feel
Jesus NOTICES You

• He knows where you are.

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1. No Matter How Insignificant You Feel
Jesus NOTICES You

• He knows where you are.
• Hes watching you.

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1. No Matter How Insignificant You Feel
Jesus NOTICES You

• He knows where you are.
• Hes watching youwith love

The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth
to strengthen those whose hearts are fully
committed to him." 2 Chronicles 169
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1. No Matter How Insignificant You Feel
Jesus NOTICES You

• He knows where you are.
• Hes watching youwith love

God never overlooks a single sparrow and He pays
even greater attention to you, down to the last
detaileven numbering the hairs on your head.
Luke 126-7 (The Message)
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1. No Matter How Insignificant You Feel
Jesus NOTICES You

• He knows where you are.
• Hes watching youwith love

Valued love expression be given attention
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1. No Matter How Insignificant You Feel
Jesus NOTICES You

• He knows where you are.
• Hes watching youwith love

Valued love expression be given
attention Basic human need to be noticed
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2. No Matter What Other People Say
Jesus AFFIRMS You (v.5b)
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2. No Matter What Other People Say
Jesus AFFIRMS You
Zacchaeus means pure one.
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2. No Matter What Other People Say
Jesus AFFIRMS You
WHY? For we are Gods masterpiece. Hes created
us anew in Christ Jesus so that we can do the
good things He planned for us long
ago. Ephesians 210
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2. No Matter What Other People Say
Jesus AFFIRMS You
WHY? For I am Gods masterpiece. Hes created
me anew in Christ Jesus so that I can do the good
things He planned for me long ago. Ephesians
210
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2. No Matter What Other People Say
Jesus AFFIRMS You
WHY? For I am Gods masterpiece. Hes created
me anew in Christ Jesus so that I can do the good
things He planned for me long ago. Ephesians
210
Promises 1) God has a good plan for your life.
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2. No Matter What Other People Say
Jesus AFFIRMS You
WHY? For I am Gods masterpiece. Hes created
me anew in Christ Jesus so that I can do the good
things He planned for me long ago. Ephesians
210
Promises 1) God has a good plan for your life.
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2. No Matter What Other People Say
Jesus AFFIRMS You
WHY? For I am Gods masterpiece. Hes created
me anew in Christ Jesus so that I can do the good
things He planned for me long ago. Ephesians
210
Promises 1) God has a good plan for your life.
2) Gods good plan is still possible.
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2. No Matter What Other People Say
Jesus AFFIRMS You
WHY? For I am Gods masterpiece. Hes created
me anew in Christ Jesus so that I can do the good
things He planned for me long ago. Ephesians
210
Promises 1) God has a good plan for your life.
2) Gods good plan is still possible.
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2. No Matter What Other People Say
Jesus AFFIRMS You
WHY? For I am Gods masterpiece. Hes created
me anew in Christ Jesus so that I can do the good
things He planned for me long ago. Ephesians
210
Promises 1) God has a good plan for your life.
2) Gods good plan is still possible.
3) You are Gods Masterpiece.
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As Gods Masterpiece

• Youre custom made.

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As Gods Masterpiece

• Youre custom made.
• Hes proud of you.

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But others have said Youll never amount to
anything! You cant do anything right!
Youre an embarrassment to me! I'm
embarrassed to call you my child!
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But others have said Youre a failure! Youre
dumb! Youre ugly! Youre fat! Youre
_______!
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Natural Responses They stickyou keep replaying
them
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Natural Responses They stickyou keep replaying
them You begin to believe themtheyre lies
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KEY DECISION Who will you choose to
believe? What others have saidYoure a. What
God has saidYoure a Masterpiece!
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KEY DECISION Who will you choose to
believe? What others have saidYoure a. What
God has saidYoure a Masterpiece!
Handmade by God!
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3. No Matter What Youve Done
Jesus WANTS You! (v.5c-10)
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3. No Matter What Youve Done
Jesus WANTS You!
Shows no one is excluded from knowing Him.
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3. No Matter What Youve Done
Jesus WANTS You!
Shows no one is excluded from knowing
Him. (e.g.) Zacchaeus
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3. No Matter What Youve Done
Jesus WANTS You!
Shows no one is excluded from knowing
Him. (e.g.) Zacchaeus
Prodigal Son
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3. No Matter What Youve Done
Jesus WANTS You!
Shows no one is excluded from knowing Him. Gods
undeserved gift package is called grace.
Jesus said, Those the Father has given Me will
come to Me, and I will never reject them. John
837
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3. No Matter What Youve Done
Jesus WANTS You!
Gods undeserved gift package is called grace.
Needed Response faith in Jesus
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3. No Matter What Youve Done
Jesus WANTS You!
Gods undeserved gift package is called grace.
Needed Response faith in Jesus Results
changed heart (salvation)
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3. No Matter What Youve Done
Jesus WANTS You!
Gods undeserved gift package is called grace.
Needed Response faith in Jesus Results
changed heart (salvation) changed attitudes
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3. No Matter What Youve Done
Jesus WANTS You!
Gods undeserved gift package is called grace.
Needed Response faith in Jesus Results
changed heart (salvation) changed
attitudes (humility)
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3. No Matter What Youve Done
Jesus WANTS You!
Gods undeserved gift package is called grace.
Needed Response faith in Jesus Results
changed heart (salvation) changed
attitudes (humility generosity)
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HOW? 1. Start the relationship (receive Jesus)
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HOW? 1. Start the relationship (receive Jesus) 2.
Go public through baptism (obey Jesus)
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HOW? 1. Start the relationship (receive Jesus) 2.
Go public through baptism (obey Jesus) 3. Expect
life change
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HOW? 1. Start the relationship (receive Jesus) 2.
Go public through baptism (obey Jesus) 3. Expect
life change (believe Jesus)
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1. No Matter How Insignificant You Feel
2. No Matter What Other People Say
3. No Matter What Youve Done

• Jesus NOTICES You (v.5a)

• Jesus AFFIRMS You (v.5b)

• Jesus WANTS You! (v.5c-10)

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