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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
1. Grow the Church. Why? (Our motive) A. God loves people For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is …
1. Even when you love God, life will not be easy. Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.” Job 1:8 James, a servant of God and of the Lord …
I. Called to what? A. Seems simple enough. (Matthew 4:18-22). “Men are much harder to catch than fish.” B. Good reasons not to follow? (Matthew 8:18-22). “Nope.” C. Prioritizing our life. (Luke 14:25-35). “Forsaking all to follow Him.” D. Even unto death? (John 21:15-19) “Follow Me.” II. Mission minded. A. A good soldier of Jesus …
Rejoice with us as we hear how God blessed the mission team returning from LaCroix, Haiti.
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You..” Isaiah 26:3 NKJV I. Made for relationship. A. The crown of creation. (Genesis 2:15-25). “Everything was good except that man was alone.” B. Priority One. (Exodus 20:1-7 + Deuteronomy 6:1-9). “No relationship is of a higher priority …
1. A life of worship Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son …