Embracing the Whole Counsel of God

Acts 20:17-38

1. This is a task that requires passion

2. This is a task that is accompanied by risks

3. This is a task that is intentionally local but worldwide in its application

God's Work, My Growth, and Kingdom Growth

Mark 6

1. God stretches me (1-6)

2. God empowers me (7-13)

3. God stays with me when people don’t (14-30)

4. God sustains me (30-44)

5. God encourages me (45-52)

6. God does not quit (53-56)

Jesus is Freedom

Mark 5

1. Where are you? (1-5)

   • The reality of bondage

2. Find life in Jesus (6-14)

3. Jesus is the light to the nations (15-20)

   • There is no hope but Jesus

   • He heals the incurable and raises the already dead (21-43)

The King and His Kingdom

Mark 4

1. The Kingdom of God is Personal (1-20)

   • Receive the Word of God

2. The Kingdom of God is Evident (21-25)

   • Live for the Kingdom

3. The Kingdom of God is Growing (26-34)

   • We are not alone

4. Jesus is King (35-41)

   • This is who Jesus is

Entrust

Mark 3

As entrusted people we are:

1. Called to intimacy (v. 14)

2. Intentional + purposeful (vv. 14-15)

   Sent with authority

3. To be faithful (v. 19)

Follow Me

Mark 2

1. Follow Me: Not Sin (vv. 1-12)

   • Jesus is greater than sin

2. Follow Me: Not Money (vv. 13-17)

   • Jesus is greater than money

3. Follow Me: Not Religion (vv. 18-28)

   • Jesus is greater than religion

The Unexpected Warrior

Mark 1:1-20

1. Jesus is the unexpected Messiah

2. Jesus came to fight

3. Jesus call us to battle

Christ's Love

Luke 2:1-7

The Angel's Joy

Matthew 1:18-21, 24-25

The Shepherd's Hope

Luke 2:15-20

Bethlehem's Peace

Micah 5:1-5

The Prophet's Faith

Isaiah 7:1-14

Work to the End

2 Thessalonians 3

1. Work of faith (vv.1-5)

2. Purposeful work (vv.6-13)

3. You are not alone (vv.14-18)

Live to the End

2 Thessalonians 2

1. Stand firm in living (vv. 1-7)

2. Stand firm in the power of Jesus (vv. 8-12)

3. Stand firm in salvation and knowing Jesus (vv. 13-17)

Grow to the End

2 Thessalonians 1

1. Accept grace and peace from God (vv. 1-2)

2. Increase in love for people and the church (v. 3)

3. Hold fast (vv. 4-5)

4. Trust God with eternal justice (vv. 6-10)

5. Live worthy of your calling (vv. 11-12)

Growing Through the "In Between" Times of Life

Acts 1:12-26

1. They lived life together

2. They prayed constantly

3. They prepared for the future

Better Together

Acts 2:41-37

1. Biblical community is devoted

2. Biblical community is generous and hospitable

3. Biblical community is contagious

God's Mission and Our Mission

How do we join in God’s mission?

1. Back - Reflect the Design and Designer (Genesis 1:27-28)

2. Inward - Be a Blessing (Genesis 12:1-4)

3. Up - Become a Rescued Worshipper (John 3:16-17)

4. Outward - Go! (John 20:21 | Matthew 28:19-20)

5. Forward - Live Hopeful Lifestyles (Revelation 21:1-5)

Becoming a Gospel People

Acts 11:19-26

1. Gospel Speaking

2. Gospel Discipling - “walking alongside”

3. Gospel Teaching

Worship = Obedient Lifestyle

Psalm 100

1. We worship through music

2. We worship by adoring God

3. We worship by serving God

4. We worship by trusting His heart

5. We worship by surrendering our will to Him