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Intro: Theme/Topic (What's the problem, the question, etc.) Charles Spurgeon, who's often called the “Prince of Preachers,” pastored the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London in the 19th century. His preaching drew thousands each week, and his church became a major force in evangelism, missions, and social…
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On MissionMatthew 28:18-20Mark 12:28-34Romans 13:8-9
My fear as we begin a study of the book of Acts is that we view Acts in the same way many people view history: boring, dry, unimportant, and totally irrelevant to my Christian life today. This morning, we will look at four reasons that show Acts is relevant to the church today.
Lis Ricketts describes the training of the disciples
I. A Faithful Church is Intentional II. A Faithful Church is Obedient III. A Faithful Church is Strategic
Craig Coady
What are the priorities and practices of a church that advancesthe gospel and brings glory to God?
In this episode, Pastors Sean and Jim discuss CRPC's three part sermon series entitled, "The Church on Mission" which looks at the Worship, Nurture, and Witness of the church. Watering Seeds is a ministry of Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Asheville, NC. You can learn more and hear our sermons on our website: www.covenantreformed.net/sermons. You can also find our sermon recordings on Sermon Audio.
Missional Christians believe that: I. God Provides Opportunities II. God Changes Lives III. God Exalts Jesus
I. We Share a Common Past II. We Share a Common Passion III. We Share a Common Purpose
With Pastor Nathan Elgersma
With Pastor Shaun Jung
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Pastor Ethan continues our series in the book of Acts with a message about what a church on mission looks like.
24_09_14 -Ep.3 - Run With Horses Podcast - Supporting the Church on Mission Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube: https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast Susan's New book – Parenting Manual. https://a.co/d/8L7GWIo https://a.co/d/8L7GWIo **(28:00)** Last week we started looking at what it means to release the church into the community and on mission. This week we continue are journey to empower every member for ministry and get everyone engaged in the mission. Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is both incredibly simple and potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to live intentionally and on His mission. It's very cool that we can do that together! Thank you for joining me today! If you are new to the show, you can find our past shows on our website, runwithhorses.net. I have spent several weeks focusing on a definition of the church and the current discussion about a discipleship pathway is best understood in the context of our broader look at the church. If you have been enjoying the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave a review wherever you are listening! And as always, your questions, comments and feedback are welcome. Write me at norman@runwithhorses.net. And now, on with the show... (27:00) ******* (27:00) (end 23:00) Habits - Pursuing Community - some effort required! 1 Corinthians 1:10-11 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. 15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. Colossians 3:12-17 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (23:00) ****** (23:00) (end 0:00) MY WORKING DEFINITION OF CHURCH - Consider in Light of RELEASE A CHURCH is a group of followers of Jesus who worship Him in spirit and truth, humbly offering their lives as living sacrifices, together living out the MISSION of Jesus as His witnesses TO THE WORLD, by sharing the gospel and making disciples through teaching obedience to His commands as they edify and EQUIP OTHERS to join them on HIS MISSION. The discipleship pathway is an intentional plan to equip others to be on the mission of Jesus. We want to RELEASE people for ministry, the pathway is a plan to get the there with the support of the church! Think about the goals of the pathway. How do they fit in with the goal of RELEASING people for ministry? a. self-feeding Christians - you can't release immature believers, disciple to maturity and mission b. everyday missionaries – everyone on the mission of Jesus, people are released into their family and neighborhood first! c. disciple-makers - we want to release disciple makers, not church attenders or nominal believers or people with their own agenda. d. pastors, church planters, missionaries - result of God'd leading in the lives of the released! e. new churches - result of the church related in our communities and going to new communities. f. all members of the church, shepherded well - a byproduct of healthy disciple making We are on the Fourth step in the Pathway; RELEASE ENGAGE, CONNECT, EQUIP, RELEASE Last week I mentioned that We are over-programmed and under-discipled. And our Programs just aren't producing many mature disciple makers! For many of us programs have been a way to stay busy and feel good about ourselves without actually engaging in the mission of Jesus to make disciples who take the message of reconciliation to the world. ##Think about it. It is unfortunately possible to teach Sunday School and not be making disciples. It is possible to lead a children's ministry and not make disciples. Music ministry, be a deacon, be an elder and even be a pastor without making disciples? Too often true. To accomplish our purpose as we understand it from our definition of the church, we need to intentionally embrace the mission of Jesus and make practically real-world steps to change our habits and lifestyle to one that follows Jesus. Individually we can accept that and desire that kind of life change and spiritual growth, but what is the role of the church in this process? ##Can we reimagine how we DO church with disciple making as the goal AND process? What does a disciple making Sunday School look like? How do we encourage, train and release our church leaders at every level to be disciple makers? The Discipleship Pathway gives us steps to take that move us from where we are to active engagement in the mission, one step at a time. The church has a role in: 1.Education: teaching the truth of God's Word and what the Christian life looks like 2.Training: sharing the skills and tools that will help us use our gifts and get involved in the work of the ministry 3.Encouragement 4.Vision 5.Partnership 6.Ongoing support 7. Evangelism - but primarily supporting members in their outreach I feel like I am probably missing some things but you get the point, The church body corporately supports the individual disciple that make up the church in carrying out the work of the ministry. (00:00) END PART 1 ******** (27:00) BEGIN PART 2 (end 5:00) How do we RELEASE the church for ministry? The church leadership set the tone for the church. Maybe a good illustration is that the church leadership lets everyone know what STYLE, KEY and TEMPO we are playing the song in. God has given us the song of praise, the life of sacrificial worship to be carried out by disciple makers. As a local body, we need to figure out what that song sounds like in our current environment. Culture, people groups, sub-cultures, economy, politics, geography, and the like all influence the song. We must know our local culture. What issues are people dealing with and what are they concerned about? What does God have to say about these issues? We want to identify natural pain points in the community as well as natural connecting points. ###REF: https://research.lifeway.com/2020/08/26/4-steps-to-shepherding-your-church-through-community-engagement/ ___1. Lead people to engage in local cultural issues. KEY is LOCAL. What are people in your neighborhood talking about? Get to know individuals and talk to them! I'm not talking about standing in a peaceful protest line (though that is one way), but an even more personal connection—whether through helping a young mother see the truth of the gospel or coming alongside her decision to carry full term. Engagement might mean mentoring to that young man who is scared to death about being a single dad at such a young age. We want to be involved in a personal way. There are always cultural issues in our communities that you can begin to pray over to see where God is leading you and your church to be more involved. ___2. Provide for needs in your local community while sharing the gospel. There is a tendency for volunteers to merely invite to church those who come through the door and not necessarily engage with the gospel. Make it a practice to be present to pray for those with needs and as doors open to share the truth of the gospel. All church members need to be trained to do the same. Where can we be involved AS A CHURCH? Within that context, members should be encouraged and empowered to pursue individual relationships. ___3. Provide regular opportunities for evangelism training. Evangelism training on a regular basis isn't happening in many of our churches. I recommend at least once a year a church should provide opportunities for people who have a desire to learn how to better share their faith. There are a couple of kinds of training that should take place. First, Education - Why we need to share the Gospel, What is the Gospel? 1-2 simple clear methods to memorize so we can come back to them and build on them. Second, Practice - Role-playing, testimonies and the like give practice putting the truth into your own words. More time thinking and talking through the gospel make it easier to do when the opportunity arises out in public. Third, Evangelistic Bible Study - every member should learn how to lead the discussion through a chronological Bible study in a small group. ___4. Lead your church to participate in community events. Every community has events throughout the year. Some events would allow you to set up a booth alongside other vendors. Local farmers market, a business fair, 5k races, concerts in the park, etc. Have branded church materials available, business cards as well as flyers with links to the church website and information about who you are as a church. The more members you have participating the better! Be a church family enjoying life together! Think outside the box, but keep the need to share the gospel clearly in the forefront of the minds of your people. (5:00) ********* (5:00) (end 1:00) DOCTRINE September – Holy Spirit Renewing Work of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. Titus3:4-7 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. **(1:00)** The church is an unstoppable force when it is united and on the mission of Jesus. Divisions, apathy, and distractions can pull us off the mission and into other pursuits that don't have eternal value. How can you stay on the journey together? How can you encourage others in your church when they are beat up by life? The life of following Jesus is an adventure that we undertake together. We need each other! And we all have to take it one day at a time. Let's commit to following Jesus today and giving Him the freedom to change us and use us on His mission. Thanks for joining me again today! If you enjoyed the show you can listen to all the past shows wherever you listen to podcasts. A good place to start is at runwithhorses.net. You can also write me at norman@runwithhorses.net or leave a comment on the Run With Horses Podcast facebook page. Take time today to pause and thank God for His work in your life and keep running. (00:00) I don't think I have mentioned it yet but my wife has a new book out. It is a parenting manual written as one thought a day from the Bible. You can find it on Amazon by searching for Susan Jane Smith, Parenting Manual. I also have a link in the show notes. If you are a parent or know a parent who is interested in raising godly children, this book can help you keep your focus as you take the journey with your children. The book is $5 and is available as a paperback or kindle book. If you read it, leave her a review, it really does help others find it! Thanks!
The Church On Mission: Grow Together Colossians 1:24-29
As the church, we are not called to be passive, but rather to be faithful in extending God's kingdom where we live, work, and play.
Series: With All Boldness And Without Hindrance Passage: Acts 13:1-12
The Church On Mission Encounter God Hebrewes 12:18-29
The Church On Mission - I Timothy 3:14-16
Sermon: What Does It Take to Be a Church on Mission?Scripture: Romans 10:8-15Speaker: Dr. Jimmy A. LongLocation: Grace Fellowship of GreensboroDate: Sunday, July 14, 2024
Today at City Church Pastor Obie shares 7 ways to live as a Church on Mission. Open a Bible to Acts 3 and follow along with us!
There are moments in our lives that will define us. This is that type of moment for us as individuals and as a church. We've seen the heart of God by looking at what he searches for and what he celebrates - but how will we respond? Let's join him on the mission of being FOR those around us and welcoming them home. Like the early church, in the power of the Holy Spirit, let's show people that they matter to us, and most of all, they matter to God.
There are moments in our lives that will define us. This is that type of moment for us as individuals and as a church. We've seen the heart of God by looking at what he searches for and what he celebrates - but how will we respond? Let's join him on the mission of being FOR those around us and welcoming them home. Like the early church, in the power of the Holy Spirit, let's show people that they matter to us, and most of all, they matter to God.
Acts 2:42-47 What does a devoted Spirit filled church look like? Learning Church Loving Church Worshipping Church Evangelical Church
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Join us now for Worship Service with Jesse Hailey "A Church On Mission" #FaithInAction #ChurchCommunity #WorshipTogether #SundayService #LiveChurch #PraiseAndWorship #FaithJourney #GodsWord #SpiritualGrowth #ChurchFamily #ShareTheWord #GraceFilled #HopeInChrist #SpreadTheGospel #LiveStreamingFaith #baptist #biblestudy #sermon #preaching
We all make decisions every day and those decisions determine the direction and ultimately the destination of our lives as well as the lives of those around us. Jesus came that we might have life and have it to the full. But the only way to experience life to the full is by deciding to follow Jesus and live a life on mission for His Kingdom. For more information about our church, visit npfcc.org To help support the ongoing work of NPFCC and our mission partners around the globe, you can make a donation at npfcc.org/give
On this Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael are joined by Brian Sanders to talk about some early findings from his research on church networking in central Florida. Brian is a social entrepreneur who has helped start hundreds of missional enterprises. He is the founder and former executive director of Tampa Underground. Join us for a … Continue reading "Episode 164: The Church on Mission with Brian Sanders"
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Message from Chris Newkirk on February 4, 2024
Message from Chris Newkirk on February 4, 2024
Message from Tanyon Berry on January 28, 2024
Message from John Pope on January 21, 2024
The Church on MissionActs 3:1-4:37 For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. For sermon slides in PDF form, click here.Proclaims the gospel boldly (3:1-26). Persecuted but not swayed (4:1-22). Prayers are mission focused (4:23-31). People are united in heart and mind (4:32-37). The Church on mission is bold in her gospel proclamation, courageous when faced with persecution, missional in their prayers, and united in heart and mind.Next Steps• I will pray through who in my life needs to hear the gospel, and then share with them. • I will pray for God's mission to be courageously lived out in my life.• I will spend time with Jesus this week. This Week's Growth GuideGod's Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.•. Monday - Romans 1:8-16•. Tuesday - Daniel 3:1-30•. Wednesday - Matthew 6:5-15•. Thursday - Ephesians 4:25-32•. Friday - Matthew 28:16-20Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church Questions •. Read Acts 4. • Before "digging into" the questions, did anything stick out to you in the passage this week? • In your own words, how would you describe the issues the religious leaders had with Peter and John? • Looking over the prayer in Acts 4:24-30, how could your prayer time be different? What about your prayer time together in Home Church? • What area of being a church on mission do you need to trust God more – proclaiming, persecution, praying, or people? • When was the last time you shared the gospel? Share the experience with the HC. • What application are you taking away from Sunday morning or our time together in HC?FinancesWeekly Budget 32,692Giving For 12/31 41,106Giving For 01/07 49,591YTD Budget 915,385Giving 958,783 OVER/(UNDER) 43,398Worship Night At Fellowship Join us on January 21, 6:30 p.m., to kick off 2024 with our annual worship night in the round. We will pray, read scripture, and sing praise as we worship together through the book of Psalms. Child care is available for ages 6 years and younger.New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Fellowship 201 - Core Doctrines of FellowshipFellowship 201 is designed for anyone who has gone through Fellowship 101 in the last year and wants a deeper understanding of our beliefs. Together, we will go through core Christian teachings and how they apply to our daily lives. Join us on January 21 and 28. Register at fellowshipconway.org/registerFellowship Women's Study - 2 Thessalonians: Living Faithfully until Jesus ReturnsThis begins Thursday, February 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Fellowship in room 2110. Register by Jan 25 at fellowshipconway.org/register. Childcare RSVP by text to Shanna at 501-336-0332. Czech Stoby's Pancake FundraiserJoin us for breakfast or brunch on January 28, 8-1:00 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person (all you can eat), with proceeds benefiting the 2024 Fellowship Youth & College Czech Mission trip. Tickets are available in the Atrium TODAY. Fellowship Kids Family Game NightFellowship families, pack up your favorite games and join us Friday, January 26, 6-8:00 p.m. for games, snacks, and a lot of fun. We hope to see you there! Fellowship Kids Parents Night out Czech FundraiserParents, enjoy a night out while we have a fun evening with your kids on Friday, February 2, 6-8:30 p.m. Register now through January 26 for kids birth through fourth grade. All donations will support the Fellowship Kids team going to the Czech Republic. To register and/or make a donation, go to fellowshipconway.org/register. Father Daughter DanceGuys, enjoy dinner with your daughter(s) grades 5-12th, February 17. Then join us at Renewal Ranch from 7-9:30 p.m. for dancing and a night of fun!Fellowship Kids Baptism ClassJoin us for our baptism class, where we will discuss the character of God, sin, salvation, baptism, and what comes next. We will meet all four Sundays in February during the second service in Room 2101. Contact Heather at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org. Register at Fellowshipconway.org/register.
Message from Chris Newkirk on January 14, 2024
Message from Chris Newkirk on January 7, 2024
HCC's legacy and vision is rooted in church planting. For nearly fifty years, we've been on a mission to make disciples and to plant churches. This morning we have the privilege of sending off a team to start Ethnos Church – a church-planting church hoping to reach the nations that have come to Houston, particularly in the neighborhoods surrounding the Energy Corridor.
Four Marks of A Missional Church emphasizes the transformation from traditional views of the church to a dynamic, relational, and missional understanding. It challenges leaders to rethink church as an active, loving community, deeply embedded in everyday life and relationships, partnering with Jesus in a mission of love and hope. Read more & listen to Episode 299: https://transformingmission.org/podcast Read the blog: https://transformingmission.org/blog Get our weekly communication: https://transforming-mission.ck.page/5618f6c6b9
What is the Mission of the Church? Week 2 of the series, “Church On Mission”, with Pastor Austin Delgado. Broadcast on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
What is Church? Week 1 of the series, “Church On Mission”, with Pastor Bryan Murawski. Broadcast on Sunday, October 15, 2023.