Be an Ambassador

Be an Ambassador1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Redeemer’s Evangelism Series“Be” seriesPastor Pete

2 Corinthians 5:16-21Be an Ambassador to your neighborWhat an ambassador does/is

The Problem of Freedom• Liberty can become “expectancy”• Examples• Abuse of freedoms becomes a

problem

Psalm 119:45 45 I will walk about in freedom, 

       for I have sought out your precepts.

Psalm 119:45 45 I will walk about in freedom, 

       for I have sought out your precepts.

commandments/wishes

For with freedom comes great responsibility1 Corinthians 9:19-23

belonging to no one – that is freedom!

Where are you called to serve?

1 Corinthians 9:24-27Sports analogy

This applies to our life in God – We are supposed to grow, change, and be molded.

This is one area that youth group can help us out!

Who are you called to share this message with?• Gamers?• Skaters?• Jocks?• Nerds?• Gleeks?

Main PointCulture - freedom is binding – find a

loophole.Truth – use your freedom to become

slaves to GodResponse – be an ambassador of the

gospel to those around you – free them!

Secret – Freedom is the ability to say “no”