1. A witness is what we are. He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am …

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1. What is ministry? Definition: (Greek “Diakonos” = to serve) Ministry is using whatever God has given me to serve Him and the need of others. 2. Who do we minister to? A. The Lord. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for …

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Joel Penton has quickly earned a reputation as one of the nation’s leading youth motivational speakers. His relevant approach to teen issues focuses on the positive results of good decisions instead of the negative consequences of poor choices. Joel proves through his own personal stories of triumph that ordinary people can accomplish great things by …

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1. Healthy churches value responsibility. Priority Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all …

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1. Healthy churches value their unity. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no …

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