1. The Confrontational Style
A great biblical example of someone who loved this style is Peter in Acts 2.
2. The Intellectual Style
Biblical Example: the Apostle Paul in Acts 17.
3. The Testimonial Style
Biblical Example: Man Born Blind in John 9
4. Interpersonal Style
Biblical Example: Matthew in Luke 5.
5. The Invitational Style
Biblical Example: The Samaritan woman at the well in John 4.
6. The Serving Style
Dorcas in Acts 9
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Week 3: God of This City - "Good Fishin in the City"
Acts 8:26-40
1) Availability
2) Alert
3) Being Focused on Jesus
Acts 2 – sermon delivered by Peter
John 4 - Women at the Well
4) Act on It
1) Availability
2) Alert
3) Being Focused on Jesus
Acts 2 – sermon delivered by Peter
John 4 - Women at the Well
4) Act on It
Monday, October 19, 2009
Week 2: God of This City
You Were Sent to This City
LUKE 5:27-32
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20.
Formula HP + CP + CC = MI
1. High Potency
His word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot. Jeremiah 20:9b
2. CLOSE PROXIMITY
If you never have close proximity, if you never have any contact with lost people, will you ever have the opportunity to lead someone to Christ and fulfill your mission? NO! So what’s it gonna take? The latest statistics say that 7 years after you become a Christ-Follower you no longer have any non-Christian friends.
We must learn to love lost people the way God does!
The Bible says, “For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all.”
3. CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Bridge illustration!
US God
US ////////////// God
US man trying get back to God
US wages of sin is Death God
US Jesus came and died on Cross God
US Bridges the gap God
US
Response:
Hear
Believe
Leadership
Baptism
God
Gifts:
Forgive
Eternal Life
Holy Spirit
Community (The Church)
Learning to clearly communicate the gospel should be a priority in the life of every Christ-Follower.
4. MAXIMUM IMPACT
Acts 13:36 “David served God’s purpose in his generation.”
Paul wrote in Acts 20:24, “I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.”
LUKE 5:27-32
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20.
Formula HP + CP + CC = MI
1. High Potency
His word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot. Jeremiah 20:9b
2. CLOSE PROXIMITY
If you never have close proximity, if you never have any contact with lost people, will you ever have the opportunity to lead someone to Christ and fulfill your mission? NO! So what’s it gonna take? The latest statistics say that 7 years after you become a Christ-Follower you no longer have any non-Christian friends.
We must learn to love lost people the way God does!
The Bible says, “For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all.”
3. CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Bridge illustration!
US God
US ////////////// God
US man trying get back to God
US wages of sin is Death God
US Jesus came and died on Cross God
US Bridges the gap God
US
Response:
Hear
Believe
Leadership
Baptism
God
Gifts:
Forgive
Eternal Life
Holy Spirit
Community (The Church)
Learning to clearly communicate the gospel should be a priority in the life of every Christ-Follower.
4. MAXIMUM IMPACT
Acts 13:36 “David served God’s purpose in his generation.”
Paul wrote in Acts 20:24, “I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.”
Monday, October 12, 2009
Week 1: God of this City - God is working in this City
Don't forget your FAV5 cards -List 5people who need to know Jesus, Show God's love to them in a practical way, Pray for them frequently
John 6:44
I. GOD IS ALREADY SPEAKING
Psalm 33:6-7, 9
Romans 1:18-20
Gal.2:20
John 15:4
II. GOD IS THE PRIME SEEKER
Ezekiel 34:11
Luke 19:10
Luke 15
III. GOD INCLUDES US IN THE WORK
1. We are included through the work of prayer.
1 Timothy 2:1
2. We are included through divine appointments.
1 Corinthians 3:5-9
IV. GOD JOINS US IN EVANGELISM
No one ever comes to Jesus without the human touch!
Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do nothing.”
V. GOD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESULTS
John 6:44
I. GOD IS ALREADY SPEAKING
Psalm 33:6-7, 9
Romans 1:18-20
Gal.2:20
John 15:4
II. GOD IS THE PRIME SEEKER
Ezekiel 34:11
Luke 19:10
Luke 15
III. GOD INCLUDES US IN THE WORK
1. We are included through the work of prayer.
1 Timothy 2:1
2. We are included through divine appointments.
1 Corinthians 3:5-9
IV. GOD JOINS US IN EVANGELISM
No one ever comes to Jesus without the human touch!
Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do nothing.”
V. GOD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESULTS
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Week 4: Miracle 4
John 2:1-9
This miracle has a lot to do with people’s Expectations.
Recognize that things may get worse before God makes them better.
Understanding how to live through unmet expectations.
We have to look to Jesus for our solutions.
We have to do what Jesus says to do.
Understand this key thought, “Because the servants obeyed, a miracle happened.
Jesus reveals Himself to others through Us.
This miracle has a lot to do with people’s Expectations.
Recognize that things may get worse before God makes them better.
Understanding how to live through unmet expectations.
We have to look to Jesus for our solutions.
We have to do what Jesus says to do.
Understand this key thought, “Because the servants obeyed, a miracle happened.
Jesus reveals Himself to others through Us.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Week 3: Miracle 3
John 5:1-9
“What is your handicap?”
“Do you want to get well?”
Exodus 15:26, it says, “For I am the Lord, who heals you.”
“How big is your God?”
Psalms 33:6-7, 9, says, “By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; for he spoke, and it came to be.”
“What is God telling you to do?”
John 10:27 says, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
Do you really, do your really want to get well? Because, Jesus can heal you, no matter what you are dealing with.
“What is your handicap?”
“Do you want to get well?”
Exodus 15:26, it says, “For I am the Lord, who heals you.”
“How big is your God?”
Psalms 33:6-7, 9, says, “By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; for he spoke, and it came to be.”
“What is God telling you to do?”
John 10:27 says, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
Do you really, do your really want to get well? Because, Jesus can heal you, no matter what you are dealing with.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Week 2 - Miracles 2
Mark 9:14-29
Three quick obstacles to real faith.
The first one, is what I call sign demanding faith.
Others of you, you will have what I call second-hand faith.
There’s a third obstacle, and that is what I call self-centered faith.
How do we live with a child-like faith?
The first thing that we do is, we have to immerse ourselves in God’s word.
Romans 10:17 says, “Faith comes by hearing the word of God.”
The second thing that we do is, we must also act on it.
James 2:26 says this, “As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead,”
Three quick obstacles to real faith.
The first one, is what I call sign demanding faith.
Others of you, you will have what I call second-hand faith.
There’s a third obstacle, and that is what I call self-centered faith.
How do we live with a child-like faith?
The first thing that we do is, we have to immerse ourselves in God’s word.
Romans 10:17 says, “Faith comes by hearing the word of God.”
The second thing that we do is, we must also act on it.
James 2:26 says this, “As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead,”
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