1. MK: “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well TOGETHER: “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ MK: The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” Mark 12:29 The Most Important Things XICF Apr 12, 2015 Michael Krigline

2. “…bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” 2. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well Eph 4:1-6

3. One Church (Michael Krigline 2001) One Church (If this is new, just sing the ALL CAPS part of the chorus)

4. From many lands and many races; With different flags and different faces One Church (Michael Krigline 2001) One Church —(If this is new, just sing the ALL CAPS part of the chorus)

5. From many lands and many races; With different flags and different faces We’re here to lift the One Who makes us one One Church (Michael Krigline 2001) One Church —(If this is new, just sing the ALL CAPS part of the chorus)

6. No one denomination can hold us; No single race or nation, enfold us We come not to embrace a cause We’re here to love our Father and our King…

7. ONE LORD Jesus Christ—God’s only Son ONE FAITH God’s gift of grace and hope ONE CUP Forgiveness by the blood of Jesus Christ One Church —(If this is new, just sing the ALL CAPS part of the chorus)

8. ONE GOD Father, Son and Holy Ghost ONE CREED Jesus Christ is Lord ONE CHURCH COMMISSIONED TO EMBRACE THE LOSTAND CALLED TO GLORIFY OUR GOD

9. From many lands and many races; With different flags and different faces We’re here to lift the One Who makes us one

10. No one denomination can hold us; No single race or nation, enfold us We come not to embrace a cause We’re here to love our Father and our King…

11. ONE LORD Jesus Christ—God’s only Son ONE FAITH God’s gift of grace and hope ONE CUP Forgiveness by the blood of Jesus Christ

12. ONE GOD Father, Son and Holy Ghost ONE CREED Jesus Christ is Lord ONE CHURCH COMMISSIONED TO EMBRACE THE LOSTAND CALLED TO GLORIFY OUR GOD

13. ONE LORD Jesus Christ—God’s only Son ONE FAITH God’s gift of grace and hope ONE CUP Forgiveness by the blood of Jesus Christ

14. ONE GOD Father, Son and Holy Ghost ONE CREED Jesus Christ is Lord ONE CHURCH COMMISSIONED TO EMBRACE THE LOSTAND CALLED TO GLORIFY OUR GOD

15. My collection of “life verses” Scriptures to help us all “fare” well

16. “Life verses” help us reach the image we were meant to grow into.

17. MK: … “Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” 3. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well TOGETHER: And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.” Luke 10:36-37

18. Showers of Mercy (M Krigline, 1997) Darkness--Storm Clouds above; it looked like rain I’d been list’ning to the wrong voice---and I’d missed the mark again. Laughter--heard the Accuser call my name then thunder pealed through heaven, demanding justice for my shame. Just then I caught a glimpse of Father’s eyes, expecting wrath to see And to my surprise I found a different forecast written there for me. Look up--what kind of weather do you fear? Jesus sent me here to tell you, things aren’t all as they appear. Mercy--it pours forever to His own it calls us to compassion, and grants us access to His throne. When dark clouds come look into Father’s eyes, see mercies ever new And a forecast full of grace and lovingkindness, there in store for you. Showers of mercy are falling Oh Lord let it rain... A Heaven-sent pardon for all of my sin Relief from my pain Showers of kindness and love when I call Never deserved, it continues to fall Fresh from above Jesus, O how I love Your showers of mercy

19. 4. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well Isaiah 59

20. “…Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear; but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear. ” 4. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well Isaiah 59:1

21. “…For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures... ” 5. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well 1 Cor 15:3-859:1

22. “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. ” 6. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well 2 Tim 3:16

23. 7. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well 1 John 2:15-17

24. “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world— the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life —is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. ” 7. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well 1 John 2:15-17

25. 8. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well

28. Rom 9:20 “But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, ‘Why have you made me like this?’ 21 Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?” www.krigline.com.cn/treasure-in-clay.htm our transformation shows God’s superiority & sovereignty (Isa 29:15-16, Isa 45:9, Rom 9:14-24)

29. “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 www.krigline.com/treasure-in-clay.htm Andrew Krigline 8. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well

30. Earthen Vessels (by Michael Krigline) www.krigline.com.cn/treasure-in-clay.htm

31. Earthen Vessels (by Michael Krigline) From earthen pit He took me; my grime He washed away. The Potter lumped me on His shelf to watch, hope and pray.

32. What an honor just to sit there, midst treasures by the score; But soon He placed me on His wheel to sit unused no more.

33. At first I spun in terror. “Don’t change me, Sir” I cried.

34. At first I spun in terror. “Don’t change me, Sir” I cried. But as He worked with skill and grace my fear gave way to pride.

35. A spout—a handle; “Now I see!” “I’ll be the toast of men!”

36. But hopes were dashed and faith was born as He started over again.

37. God puts His treasure in earthen vessels, Christ pours His power through jars made clean each day. Chorus

38. God puts His treasure in earthen vessels, Christ pours His power through jars made clean each day. May I be sanctified, that Jesus be glorified Through this chosen vessel … Chorus

39. God puts His treasure in earthen vessels, Christ pours His power through jars made clean each day. May I be sanctified, that Jesus be glorified Through this chosen vessel made of clay. Chorus

40. Someday I’ll be more useful, Once fire and glaze make strong.

41. Someday I’ll be more useful, once fire and glaze make strong. The Potter’s seal will give me worth; His praise will be my song.

42. Until then I need not worry, though He change me every day,

43. Until then I need not worry, though He change me every day, For I’ve come to know the Potter’s touch and I trust Him with the clay.

44. God puts His treasure in earthen vessels, Christ pours His power through jars made clean each day. May I be sanctified, that Jesus be glorified Through this chosen vessel made of clay. Chorus

45. He seeks out those abandoned, filling downcast hearts with zeal.

46. He seeks out those abandoned, filling downcast hearts with zeal. Broken vessels are His pride— they show His power to heal.

47. When days at last are endless, and the Potter’s wheel is still,

48. When days at last are endless, and the Potter’s wheel is still, His glory shall abide in me and all who did His will. (feel free to join in the chorus…)

49. God puts His treasure in earthen vessels, Christ pours His power through jars made clean each day. May I be sanctified, that Jesus be glorified Through this chosen vessel made of clay. Chorus (feel free to join in the chorus)

50. May I be sanctified, that Jesus be glorified Through this chosen vessel made of clay. Chorus

51. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. ” 9. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well Matt 28:16-20

52. 9. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well Matt 28:16-20 1986 2002 1987

53. “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms... ” 10. Scriptures to help us all “fare” well Col 3:12-17

54. 1. Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength… Mark 12:29 2. Maintain the unity of the Spirit…ONE Church… Eph 4:1-6 3. God is merciful; A neighbor shows mercy to one in need… Luke 10:36-37 4. Our sins have made a separation between us and God… Isa 59:1 5. Jesus death and resurrection are “of first importance”… 1 Cor 15:3-8 Scriptures to help us all “fare” well

55. 6. All Scripture is inspired and profitable… 2 Tim 3:16 7. Beware of the dangers of pride… 1 John 2:15-17 8. God, the potter, puts treasure in jars of clay to glorify Himself… 2 Cor 4:7 9. Go and make disciples… Matt 28:16-20 10. Above all these put on love… Col 3:12-17 Scriptures to help us all “fare” well

56. “And now the God of Peace, who brought up from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep, even Jesus our Lord, equip you with every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Heb 13:20-21 To stay in touch: mck41@uakron.edu wp.krigline.com www.krigline.com One last song—our prayer for you: