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b'In \\u201cPoor In Spirit\\u201d, Rodney shares that we live in a culture that often judges and identifies individuals based on the labels they wear. We are identified by our clothes, purses, electronics, and cars. It doesn\\u2019t take much investigating to find out what sports team each of us support, but what about our Christian faith? How are followers of Jesus Christ identified? What are the characteristics traits that people can look for to identify and find Jesus followers? Sadly, the world is filled with all sorts of inauthentic knockoffs. Knockoffs are not authentic, cheaper, less durable, and no guarantee or warranties are provided. There is nothing more disappointing than when you find knockoff Christians and Churches. This sermon series, \\u201cLABELS\\u201d is going to identify some of the distinguishing marks and characteristics of an authentic follower of Jesus Christ and His authentic Church. It is interesting that Jesus begins his famous Sermon on the Mount with talking about how you can label and identify specifically, and distinguish His disciples from the disciples of other teachers. Jesus is more concerned if you\\u2019re publically wearing his authentic label over some cheap knockoff. Christians who wear the authentic label of poor in spirit can experience all the Kingdom of Heaven has to offer. This authentic label of the poor in spirit doesn\\u2019t fade, expire, fray, or fall apart. The constant reminder of our complete dependency on the grace Christ gives us access to the Kingdom of God.'