The knowledge of Jesus regarding opposition: 1. Afflictions 2. Poverty 3. Slander The promise of Jesus in the face of opposition: 1. Comfort 2. Control 3. Generous reward �Be faithful,…
1. THE BIG SMOKE See the city for what it is: * Pride (Rev 18:23) * Deception (Rev 18:23) * Persecution of Christians (Rev 18:24) * Exploitation of the poor…
Is there a doctor on board? 1. The good news� (Rev 2:2-3) *They have worked hard *They have persevered * They have refused to compromise 2. The bad news� (Rev…
What does the Lord Jesus Christ have to say about his Church? 1. I know my local churches 2. I know individuals 3. I know the past, present and future…
1. There�s a Problem in the Church! * Jesus+ Christianity 2. There�s a Solution: a) A church is used in the process b) Individuals are used in the process *…
Worship service and Bible ministry from Dr. Kris Kandiah (Executive Director, Churches in Mission, Evangelical Alliance)
The disciple's checklist: 1) Courageous witness 2) Discernment in adversity 3) Appropriate humility 4) Good news people 5) Strengthening and encouraging 6) Reporting back
Matthew 28:18-20 - AUTHORITY Mark 16:15-16 - FINAL JUDGEMENT Luke 24:45-49 - FULFILMENT John 20:21-22 - REPRESENTATION Acts 1:8 - GEOGRAPHY 1. WIN: "Go..." 2. BUILD: "Make Disciples..." "Baptising them..."…
1. Holy Spirit-inspired Leaders (Acts 13:1-2) 2. Holy Spirit-led "Sent-Out Witnesses" (Acts 13:2-3) 3. Holy Spirit-empowered Ministry (Acts 13:4-11) 4. Holy Spirit-convinced Believer ((Acts 13:12) 5. Holy Spirit-guided Supporters *…
The Cambray Baptist Church Basis of Faith paragraph 9 says: 'The Church of Jesus Christ is composed of all those who, confessing their repentance toward God and faith in our…
1. When the going gets tough 2. God gets going: * But why the wait? * And what about the peace? 3. Prayer meeting expectations 4. Evaluating a good prayer…
1. Old Testament promise (Joel 2:28-32) 2. New Testament experience (Acts 2:1-47) 3. Jesus introduces �THE GIFT� of the coming Holy Spirit: (John 14:1-16:33) * To be another Counsellor *…
1. Going out, not staying in (Acts 11:19-20) 2. Multicultural, not mono-cultural (Acts 11:20-21) 3. Risk takers, not comfort seekers (Acts 11:22-26) 4. Equipping, not dawdling (Acts 11:26) 5. Sending,…
Two ordinances of divine institution are observed: 1. Believers� baptism by immersion as a confession of faith and an act of obedience. Matt.28:19-20; Acts 2:38 2. The Lord�s Supper as…