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Tell others the good news of Jesus Christ
Tell others the good news of Jesus Christ –
2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Notes:
Digging Deeper:
- What is the gospel?
- Why should we evangelize?
- What should our evangelism look like?
Other Passages to consider :
Matt 12:34; 28:18-20; Jn 13:34-35; Acts 8:1-4; 11:19-21; Rom 10:1-17; 1 Cor 15:3-5; 2 Cor 2:14-17; 5:10-21; Col 4:3-6; 1 Pet 3:15.
Grow in the grace and knowledge of Chris
Grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ- 2 Peter 3:18
Sermon Notes:
- What does it mean?
- Grow in your _____________ and _____________ of God’s favor toward you in Christ.
- Grow in your _____________ of and _____________ with Christ.
- How do we do it?
Digging Deeper:
- In order to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ, what must first be true in your life?
- What is grace? What does it mean to grow in grace?
- How is knowing Christ experienced in your daily life? What habits could you form to know Christ more intimately?
Other Passages to Consider:
1 Cor 3:1-3; Eph 2:4; Phil 3:7-16; Heb 5:12-14; 1 Pet 1:22-2:3; 2 Pet 1:2-11.
Church Growth
Church Growth – Ephesians 4:11-16
Sermon Notes:
- Source – Our life & growth ____________________________________ - vv11,16.
- Goal – To grow up into ________________________________________ - vv13-14.
- Process
- Pastors/teachers _____________________________________________ - vv11-12
- Members _____________________________________________________ - vv15-16.
Digging Deeper:
- What does growth in the church look like? What is it contrasted with?
- How does God use members to help the Body grow?
- How can you encourage others with the truth? Who can you invite into your life to encourage you?
Other Passages to Consider:
Matt 16:13-18; Jn 15:1-17; 1 Cor 12:12-13:7; Eph 3:14-4:7; Col 2:6-10; 1 Th 5:8-11; Heb 3:13; 10:24-25; 1 Pet 4:10
Gather to Worship the Triune God
Gather to Worship the Triune God – Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 5:18-21
Sermon Notes:
1) What is worship?
2) Why is corporate worship important?
Digging Deeper:
-What is worship? How can we prepare our hearts for corporate worship?
-Why should you participate in corporate worship? What do you miss if you don’t go? What do others miss if you don’t go?
-What are some common misconceptions about worship?
Other Passages to Consider:
1 Cor 3:9, 16-17; 14:24-25; Col 3:16; Eph 2:19-22; 5:18-19; Heb 10:24-25; 12:22-24; 13:14; 1 Pet 2:5-9