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A Review and a Reminder

Now that we're on the final day, it's time to reflect on the journey with God.
The Most Tragic Type of Fig Leaf

As we come to the end of this religious activity (i.e., Lent & this devotional), may we not lose sight of the end goal.
About following a foot-washing God

In order to embody the humility that Jesus embodies, we may need to have a few things pruned away.
Regarding the Passion of our Lord

In order to embrace Holy Week and the God we encounter there, we may need the Vine-grower to prune some desires for comfort.
Do we want to resemble the Pharisees or imitate Christ?

As Paul says in Ephesians 4, we should forgive in the way that God has forgiven us. ... Easier said than done.
This one might be hard for some to hear.

If you struggle with stubbornness, you may be too stubborn to hear today's message!
Do you have any “good” behavior that stems from “bad” motives?

When we do the right things for the wrong reasons, it's likely that God wants to prune those false motives.
Introducing a fruitful concept

This post introduces a term that is very helpful in describing the human condition and a way of being that God must prune
Sometimes pruning can unbind us from the past, freeing us for the future

It's one thing to feel remorse. It's another thing to wallow in regret.
Can you see people as Jesus sees them?

In order to see people as God sees them, we may need the Vine-grower to prune the branch of cynicism.
Do you ever please people in order to have your emotional needs met?

What would it look like to be satisfied in God?
Visiting the Archive
Drew PoppletonAt this point, most of the content saved here is archive material from past sermon…
A Review and a Reminder
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The Most Tragic Type of Fig Leaf
Drew Poppleton
About following a foot-washing God
Drew Poppleton
Regarding the Passion of our Lord
Drew Poppleton
Do we want to resemble the Pharisees or imitate Christ?
Drew Poppleton
This one might be hard for some to hear.
Drew Poppleton
Do you have any “good” behavior that stems from “bad” motives?
Drew Poppleton
Introducing a fruitful concept
Drew Poppleton
Sometimes pruning can unbind us from the past, freeing us for the future
Drew Poppleton
Can you see people as Jesus sees them?
Drew Poppleton
Do you ever please people in order to have your emotional needs met?
Drew Poppleton
Regarding unrealistic expectations
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Living the tension of being both great and small
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Maybe you’re too much of an adult??
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Would anyone ever describe you as captious?
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I’m sorry, what was that you said?
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Putting in the Work
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Is that you? or the mask you’re wearing?
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Giving up our attempts to earn favor
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Are there good forms of complaining?
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Who’s in control here?
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The one who believes in him will never be put to shame
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Do you engage modes of protection that aren’t part of God’s Design?
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Lord, Prune from Us the Lies of the Evil One
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Does God want to prune our version of sanity?
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Pruning a False Image of the World
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Pruning False Images of Others
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Pruning False Images of Ourselves
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Pruning False Images of Who God Is
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Eliminating the Need to Keep the Peace
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Reticence … Really? … Yes, really!
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Who Do You Trust?
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The Comparison Game
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Do You Play the Blame Game?
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Living into Our Relational Design
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Sundays in Lent
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Judge not, lest you …
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Do Not Be Afraid
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An Easy Win???
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Giving Something Up for Lent
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Looking Back … Looking Ahead
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In Review: The 1st Series of the Ministry Year
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Recap: Our Biblical Literacy Class
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The Disruptive Power of Questions
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The Transformative Power of Questions
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Welcome to Day 1 of 40
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Waiters Who Wish
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Stars … Lighting the Way
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Becoming “Friends of Time”
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Procrastination — A Form of Waiting?
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Groaning for Glory
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Transformed in the Waiting
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Waiting Together
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Weighty Waiting—the Value of Waiting
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Embracing Lament: Waiting in Angst and Hope
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A Prayer about Waiting; A Prayer for Help
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Strengthened in the Waiting
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Holy & Godly Waiting
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Waiting with Those Who Are On in Years
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Pregnant Waiting
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Faithful Waiting
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The Weight of What We’re Waiting For
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Eagerly Waiting
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Purpose in the Meantime
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Invited to Wait
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More Exploration of Identity
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A Few Passages We Didn’t Cover
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Synopsis of the Whole Series
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Nov. 14 Sermon Synopsis — Design, Disruption, & Redemption
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Nov. 7 Sermon Synopsis — Relational Faithfulness
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Two Other Stories
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Processing the Content
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Oct. 31 Sermon Synopsis — Tying It All Together
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Returning to the Clobber Passages
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Oct. 24 Sermon Synopsis — A Great Mystery
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Revisiting Our Concerns and Hopes
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Marriage & the Image of God
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Oct. 17 Sermon Synopsis — The “Goods” of Marriage
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Reminders and Resources about Identity
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Genesis 3 — Depravity, Disaster, & Disordered Loves
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Oct. 10 Sermon Synopsis — A Helper Fit for Him
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A Conversation with Wes Hill
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Oct. 3 Sermon Synopsis — Singleness & Celibacy
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Celibate Voices Worth Celebrating
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Speaking of love, let’s talk about the ‘Clobber’ Passages
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Sept. 26 Sermon Synopsis — If We Have Not Love
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Sept 19 Sermon Synopsis — Identity in Christ
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