The Disconnected Generation
Jay Sloan
7/15/07

1. ILLUSTRATION: POLICE ARRIVE TO NOTIFY ME OF MY DISCONNECT NOTICE AND IS PUT IN THE
PAPER.
2.. THE DIIS——————CONNECTED GENERATIION
3. The way we raise our DISCONNECTED YOUTH is the same way we reach our DISCONNECTED
world.
4. The goal of the YOUTH of Paradise Church is to effectively communicate God’s truth resulting in
a love for God, His Word, and people.
5. The goal of every CHRISTIAN is to effectively communicate God’s truth to a lost world resulting
in them loving God, His word and people.
6. Look up MATTHEW 22:36-40-This is God’s mission
7. THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IS UNDERSTANDING THE _________
8. Hebrews 13:16 “But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well
pleased.”
9. In 1 Corinthians God tells us the 5 ways we try to communicate with people
I. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels,... (vs. 1)
*Communicate by ___________________________ (lectures, talks, books)
“If you would just listen to me”
II. Though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge;... (vs. 2)
• Communicate by ______________ (Experience, examination, authority)
• “You think you know everything”
III . Though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains,... (vs. 2)
*Communicate by _____________________ (Church, praying, salvation)
“I thought you were a Christian”
IV. Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor… ( vs. 3)
*Communicate by _____________________ (School, working, driving)
“Do you know how much I do for you?”
V. Though I give my body to be burned,... (vs. 3)
*Communicate by ____________________________ (Sleep, life, health )
“You’ll be sorry when I’m gone”
10. All of your words, work, warning and worry will all be a wasted of time if it is not understood. ***Look
up 1 Corinthians 14:7-9!!!!
11. What is thay lanquage?
Ephesians 4:15 “But speaking the truth in love,…”
The Language of love ( __________________ )
“...and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” (vs. 1)
“...and have not charity, I am nothing.” (vs. 2)
“...and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. “(vs. 3)
Charity: (chari-te) Dictionary definition Liberality in judging of men and their actions; a disposition which
inclines men to put the best construction on the words and actions of others.
Biblical definition 1 Peter 4:8 “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall
cover the multitude of sins.”
10. 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your
own selves
Suffereth long (How tolerant is your love?) 1 2 3 4 5
1 Thessalonians 5:14 “…be patient toward all men.”
“I have to learn by my mistakes, I’m not perfect”
Is kind (How affectionate is your love?) 1 2 3 4 5
Romans 12:10 “Be kindly affectioned one to another…”
“I would really like it if you would just randomly love on me and just tell my you love me. A kiss on the forehead or
a hug. I need more love more often”
Envieth not (Do your regrets affect your love?) 1 2 3 4 5
Philippians 3:13 “but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those
things which are before,”
“I realize you’re trying to guide me away from the mistakes you made, but I have to grow up and make decisions
and deal with the consequences.”
Vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, (Does your pride affect your love?)
1 2 3 4 5
James 4:6 “…God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
“A lot of the time it seems like my dad can never admit he’s wrong. He has no problem pointing out other’s
problems and makes excuses when someone tells him he’s wrong”
Doth not behave itself unseemly (How inappropriate are you?)
1 2 3 4 5
Ephesians 5:4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient:”
“You’re obnoxious, rude, angry, lame, and when you act like you do, nobody thinks its funny or cool. My friend’s
hate coming over because you’re there. You act one way with everyone else and when we are by ourselves your
different, I can’t stand you”
Seeketh not her own (Does your self interest limit your love?)
1 2 3 4 5
Colossians 3:2 “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”
“Thank you for loving Christ more than me. You have showed me how to prioritize love”
Not easily provoked (Does your temper affect your love) 1 2 3 4 5
Proverbs 14:17 “He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly:..”
“Let’s confront the issue before it simmers and pops, stay in touch all the time…not in a fluffy, nice, or fake way
with hidden hurts”
Thinketh no evil (Do your thoughts influence your love?)
1 2 3 4 5
I Thess. 5:11 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are
just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be
any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
“You only point out the bad things I do instead of the good”
Rejoiceth not in iniquity (Does your purity affect your love)
1 2 3 4 5
1 John 3:22 “We keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”
“Don’t discipline me and do the exact same thing”
Rejoiceth in the truth (Does the Word of God empower your love?)
1 2 3 4 5
Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
“Usually my mom reads the bible. Dad only usually does it when he has a question about a biblical fact”
Beareth all things (Does your sympathy affect your love?)
1 2 3 4 5
1 Peter 3:8 “..having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful…”
“Sometimes they care, but I think it is just to help me get better faster just so I can get all the chores done”
Believeth all things (Does your confidence affect your love?)
1 2 3 4 5
2 Corinthians 7:16 I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.
“You are always saying that you are disappointed in me and that you have failed as a parent.”
Hopeth all things (Does your trust affect your love?)
1 2 3 4 5
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
“I can do a lot because of the trust you have in me”
Endureth all things (Does your strength affect your love?)
1 2 3 4 5
Romans 15:1 “We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”
“One minute you’re happy and the next your angry and yelling and crying. That scares me”
11. Conclusion —Charity __________ faileth—