Have you ever gotten a phone call and not known who is on the other end? Doesn’t it impact the conversation?
Today starts the actual 40 Days Workbooks available for the campaign Small groups will be meeting starting this week Two key facts about prayer We are wired for prayer We aren’t very good at prayer Our frustrations about prayer flow out of our misconceptions of prayer Prayer Misconceptions Prayer is not a magic wand Prayer…
Why does spiritual growth matter? Spiritual growth is the pathway to maturity Spiritual growth leads to genuine change Spiritual growth gives us strength to face challenges Spiritual growth brings personal healing Spiritual growth develops a deeper relationship with God Spiritual growth makes us more like Jesus Key Question: Do you really want to grow? People…
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
Review God Owns and We Manage Discipleship determines the role of money Our hope is in Jesus Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be…
Flash Forward God is the owner of absolutely everything Money is a discipleship issue Do Not put Hope in Money Major Money Mistakes Debt Mismanagement Work Dealing with Discontentment Money focuses around two key spiritual issues Contentment Greed Facts about Money in the Bible 16 out of 38 parables deal with money Nearly 25% of…
John 20:19-21 Definition: Mission is the divine activity of sending intermediaries to speak or do God’s will so that his purpose is furthered. The Power of Mission Mission prepares ministry Mission purifies motives Mission produces momentum Once a person’s been going to church for five years, 90% of their friends are Christian. – Mark Ashton…
The next phase in partnership is one that involves giving. When we hear giving in church, we often think that there is going to be some type of discussion about money. Money is only one way of giving in the church. There are three ways that we are to give to the work of Christ and ALL are part of being a good steward.
Ephesians 4:11-16 The Reality of Growth Growth begins with desire Growth is focused on development Growth happens through discipline Growth requires great determination Why do people not experience growth? They stop listening – absorbing and accepting the truth about God They stop learning – understanding the meaning of Truth and it implications They stop obeying…
Partnership is God’s plan for the church and the model that He lays out. Moses and the children of Israel give us a brilliant example of how partnership should work in the church.