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Notes from March 30, 2008
1. “Relationship Evangelism” (an article in the Navigator’s 2:7 series) suggests the following attitudes necessary to effectively sharing the gospel: must be willing to initiate relationships; must show the same kind of acceptance toward sinners that Jesus did; must be willing to identify with Christ early in a relationship; and must depend upon God in prayer for the process.
2. Two things are essential to sharing our faith: a ready testimony (1 Peter 3:15,16), and a plan for sharing the gospel.
3. Navigator’s 2:7 suggests three formats as an outline for most testimonies::
-adult conversion
-early conversion/adult full commitment
-early conversion/consistent growth
Monday, March 31, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Love’s Triumph or Why I’ve Stopped Worrying About Death
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Notes from the Easter morning sermon:
Matthew 27:45-28:20
1. From noon till 3:00 on the day of Jesus’ crucifixion a supernatural darkness covered the land. This darkness signified: that Jesus had become the sin-offering for the world (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24,25; 3:18); that Jesus was forsaken by the Father (vs. 46; Psalm 22); and that Jesus was separated from the Father judicially. Jesus became a curse for us so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him, through faith in Him.
2. Three other events signified the uniqueness of Jesus’ death and His victory over sin and death:
-the Temple curtain separating the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies was torn in two from top to bottom signifying that the way to God is now open to all. We now go to God directly, not through man nor ritual (1 Timothy 2:5). Jesus’ death provided forgiveness of sin and fellowship with God.
-the earth shook and rocks split (even Creation (which is itself awaiting redemption, Romans 8:19, reacts to Jesus’ death)
-tombs broke open and many righteous were raised to life
Notes from the Easter morning sermon:
Matthew 27:45-28:20
1. From noon till 3:00 on the day of Jesus’ crucifixion a supernatural darkness covered the land. This darkness signified: that Jesus had become the sin-offering for the world (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24,25; 3:18); that Jesus was forsaken by the Father (vs. 46; Psalm 22); and that Jesus was separated from the Father judicially. Jesus became a curse for us so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him, through faith in Him.
2. Three other events signified the uniqueness of Jesus’ death and His victory over sin and death:
-the Temple curtain separating the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies was torn in two from top to bottom signifying that the way to God is now open to all. We now go to God directly, not through man nor ritual (1 Timothy 2:5). Jesus’ death provided forgiveness of sin and fellowship with God.
-the earth shook and rocks split (even Creation (which is itself awaiting redemption, Romans 8:19, reacts to Jesus’ death)
-tombs broke open and many righteous were raised to life
Monday, March 17, 2008
How to Maintain Your Spiritual Edge, Part 8
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Notes from the March 16, 2008 sermon:
(Based in part on Selwyn Hughes, Everyday Light: Water for the Soul)
1. We weren’t meant to bottle up the truth, when we do we become stagnant in our Christian walk (John 7:36-39).
2. We must share the hope of the gospel with unbelievers and we must share the lessons God is teaching us with fellow believers and unbelievers alike.
3. We must be ready to respectfully share a reason for the hope within us (1 Peter 3:15,16)
4. We do this best in the context of relationship (Friendship Evangelism or Relationship Evangelism).
5. According to Navigators 2:7 series article, “Relationship Evangelism,” we must understand that: “Evangelism is not an event but a process. This process may take months, and even years. To be successful in this type of evangelism we must be willing to establish relationship with unbelievers; and we must “show the same type of love and acceptance toward sinners that Jesus displayed.”
Notes from the March 16, 2008 sermon:
(Based in part on Selwyn Hughes, Everyday Light: Water for the Soul)
1. We weren’t meant to bottle up the truth, when we do we become stagnant in our Christian walk (John 7:36-39).
2. We must share the hope of the gospel with unbelievers and we must share the lessons God is teaching us with fellow believers and unbelievers alike.
3. We must be ready to respectfully share a reason for the hope within us (1 Peter 3:15,16)
4. We do this best in the context of relationship (Friendship Evangelism or Relationship Evangelism).
5. According to Navigators 2:7 series article, “Relationship Evangelism,” we must understand that: “Evangelism is not an event but a process. This process may take months, and even years. To be successful in this type of evangelism we must be willing to establish relationship with unbelievers; and we must “show the same type of love and acceptance toward sinners that Jesus displayed.”
Monday, March 10, 2008
How to Maintain Your Spiritual Edge, Part 7
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Notes from the March 9, 2008 sermon:
(Based in part on Selwyn Hughes, Everyday Light: Water for the Soul)
1. In dealing with frustration and adversity, we must realize that:
-all the circumstances of our lives are useful for maturing us
-God give us the strength we need to deal with the frustrations of our lives (2 Corinthians 12:1-10)
-God can turn negatives into positives (Romans 8:28)
-we can share what we have learned with someone else in need.
2. “Suffering produces something. It is of value; it changes us.” (Philip Yancey)
3. If we have a positive attitude, we draw people to ourselves and to God. If we have a negative, complaining attitude we block God’s work and drive people away from us and God.
4. Problems are an invitation to grow.
Notes from the March 9, 2008 sermon:
(Based in part on Selwyn Hughes, Everyday Light: Water for the Soul)
1. In dealing with frustration and adversity, we must realize that:
-all the circumstances of our lives are useful for maturing us
-God give us the strength we need to deal with the frustrations of our lives (2 Corinthians 12:1-10)
-God can turn negatives into positives (Romans 8:28)
-we can share what we have learned with someone else in need.
2. “Suffering produces something. It is of value; it changes us.” (Philip Yancey)
3. If we have a positive attitude, we draw people to ourselves and to God. If we have a negative, complaining attitude we block God’s work and drive people away from us and God.
4. Problems are an invitation to grow.
Monday, March 03, 2008
How to Maintain Your Spiritual Edge, Part 6
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Recap of the March 2, 2008 sermon:
1. The importance of caring for our physical needs of rest, food, etc. is seen in 1 Kings 19:1-8 where Elijah is depleted physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. God’s answer for him is food, water and rest.
2. Christians are not exempt from facing problems, frustrations, adversity (2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 7:5,6; 12:7-10). (Selwyn Hughes)
-Christians should not bring problems on themselves (1 Peter 4:12-16)
-Christians are just as subject to sickness, accidents, death as non-Christians (these are the results of being fallen beings in a fallen world) (Matthew 5:45; Luke 13:1-5)
3. How we deal with frustration and adversity will affect our spiritual vitality.
4. John Maxwell has said, “The quality of your life and the duration of your success depend on your attitude, and you are the only person in the world with the power to make it better.”
Recap of the March 2, 2008 sermon:
1. The importance of caring for our physical needs of rest, food, etc. is seen in 1 Kings 19:1-8 where Elijah is depleted physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. God’s answer for him is food, water and rest.
2. Christians are not exempt from facing problems, frustrations, adversity (2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 7:5,6; 12:7-10). (Selwyn Hughes)
-Christians should not bring problems on themselves (1 Peter 4:12-16)
-Christians are just as subject to sickness, accidents, death as non-Christians (these are the results of being fallen beings in a fallen world) (Matthew 5:45; Luke 13:1-5)
3. How we deal with frustration and adversity will affect our spiritual vitality.
4. John Maxwell has said, “The quality of your life and the duration of your success depend on your attitude, and you are the only person in the world with the power to make it better.”
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