Embracing the Whole Counsel of God
Acts 20:17-38
This is a task that requires passion
This is a task that is accompanied by risks
This is a task that is intentionally local but worldwide in its application
God's Work, My Growth, and Kingdom Growth
Mark 6
God stretches me (1-6)
God empowers me (7-13)
God stays with me when people don’t (14-30)
God sustains me (30-44)
God encourages me (45-52)
God does not quit (53-56)
Jesus is Freedom
Mark 5
Where are you? (1-5)
The reality of bondage
Find life in Jesus (6-14)
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
The Kingdom of God is Personal (1-20)
Receive the Word of God
The Kingdom of God is Evident (21-25)
Live for the Kingdom
The Kingdom of God is Growing (26-34)
We are not alone
Jesus is King (35-41)
This is who Jesus is
The Unexpected Warrior
Mark 1:1-20
Jesus is the unexpected Messiah
Jesus came to fight
Jesus call us to battle
Work to the End
2 Thessalonians 3
Work of faith (vv.1-5)
Purposeful work (vv.6-13)
You are not alone (vv.14-18)
Live to the End
2 Thessalonians 2
Stand firm in living (vv. 1-7)
Stand firm in the power of Jesus (vv. 8-12)
Stand firm in salvation and knowing Jesus (vv. 13-17)
Grow to the End
2 Thessalonians 1
Accept grace and peace from God (vv. 1-2)
Increase in love for people and the church (v. 3)
Hold fast (vv. 4-5)
Trust God with eternal justice (vv. 6-10)
Live worthy of your calling (vv. 11-12)
Growing Through the "In Between" Times of Life
Acts 1:12-26
They lived life together
They prayed constantly
They prepared for the future
Better Together
Acts 2:41-37
Biblical community is devoted
Biblical community is generous and hospitable
Biblical community is contagious
God's Mission and Our Mission
How do we join in God’s mission?
Back - Reflect the Design and Designer (Genesis 1:27-28)
Inward - Be a Blessing (Genesis 12:1-4)
Up - Become a Rescued Worshipper (John 3:16-17)
Outward - Go! (John 20:21 | Matthew 28:19-20)
Forward - Live Hopeful Lifestyles (Revelation 21:1-5)
Becoming a Gospel People
Acts 11:19-26
Gospel Speaking
Gospel Discipling - “walking alongside”
Gospel Teaching