MP Päivi Räsänen of Finland . 1. Physical hostility . 2. Mocking Hostility Enabling believers to connect their situation with the Bible
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
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Matthew 28:18-20 The Gospel is about churches planted, not just about converts won . 1. For new converts to identify with Him through baptism – Acts 2:41 . 2. Teaching them to follow Him and live in obedience to His commands – 2 Corinthians 5 Matthew 16:15-20, 27 Suffering then death – Luke 24 Acts 11:19,26, 13:1-3, 14:21-23, 20:28, 14:6…
Romans15:7-29Gentile Missions. 1. Confirm the promises to the fathers. 2. For the Gentiles to glorify the Father God has established a Judge and a Savior for all the nations. 2 Corinthians 4:15 It’s not about the numbers, it’s about going where people don’t know about Christ. ‘Unreached’ is over half of the world’s population
Matthew 5:14-16 We are to be those who influence the world for the cause of Christ Last Week: You Are The Salt of the Earth This Week: 1. Godly Influence Ought To Be Perceptible – Vs. 14-15a . Psalm 82:5, Proverbs 4:19, Ephesians 4:17-18, Romans 1:21, John 3:19-20 -. Israel was supposed to be that – Isaiah 42:6,…
Matthew 5:13 Three Ways of Dealing with a Devolving Culture1. Isolation 2. Identification 3. Involved/Influencing/Impacting I. Believers Must Impact The Godless World With a Penetrating Influence. 2 Timothy 3:13, 1-5. . Characteristics of Salt . . Flavor – Colossians 4:6. …
Matthew 5:10-12 Why Persecution Is Good: 1. It Purifies The Church 2. It Extends The Church – Acts 8:1 3. It Sanctifies Believers 4. It Identifies Us As Children of God – John 13:16-20 Last Week: . I. The Biblical Nature of Persecution This Week: . II. The Rich Blessing of Persecution – Vs. 11 . . . . Persecution is evidence…
Matthew 5:10-12 The tide is turning against the church – are you ready? 1. The Biblical Nature Of Persecution . A. It is inevitable for all believers . . Matthew 5:43, 10:16-21, 23, 24, 28, 34; 21:33-39, 24:9, John 15:18, Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 3:12 . . …
Psalm 13. Believers can suffer from discouragement, but they know to Whom to go. Elijah – 1 Kings 18-19 (esp. vs. 24) Jeremiah – Jeremiah 20:14-18 I. The Expression of a Hopeless Heart…
Matthew 5:9 The Importance of Being a Peacemaker. It DOES NOT mean: a ‘peaceful’ person, a ‘tolerant’ person, A ‘peace at any price’ appeaser. This leads to a false peace – Jeremiah 6:14, Ezekiel 13:10-11. It does mean: . True peacemakers are not afraid to make waves…
1 Timothy 4:16Limitations of the Institutional Model1. Can’t gauge the man’s calling2. Can’t confirm his giftedness3. Can’t confirm his character4. Can’t fully train pastors to do the work of pastoral ministry. Matthew 16:18, 28:18-19, 2 Timothy 2:2 1. Character – Pay close attention to your life. Matthew 4:7, 12; 2:3, 2 Timothy 2:2. …
Matthew 5:8 – Old Testament Reference: Psalm 24:3-6 !. The Features of Having A Pure Heart . A. It Involves An Internal Cleansing . . What is in your heart? . . . Proverbs 23:7, 4:23, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9 . . . The…