Mission
Have you ever felt like an ‘outsider’? In this part of Matthew’s biography of Jesus we see Jesus overflowing mercy to outsiders, a sign of God’s invitation to ’the wedding supper of the Lamb.’ Outline ‘Crumbs’ for the Unclean (vv21-28) A feast for those far-away (vv29-39) You’re invited to the feast! (Revelation 19:6-9)
In this message from Philippians 4 we hear of the joy of generous, costly, partnership in the gospel. Outline In Christ we learn contentment (vv10-13) In Christ we learn generous partnership (vv14-16) In Christ we benefit from partnership (vv17-20) In Christ our ‘circles’ grow (vv21-23)
What gets you excited? And what comes from this? In this message from Psalm 96 from Bill Colyer, our international mission partner , we’re encouraged to sing about God’s goodness to all the nations.
What is worth suffering rejection and opposition? In this message, we hear Jesus speak of how his eternal kingdom is even worth enduring persecution. Outline Be on Guard Why persecution? Why endure it?
How do you respond when you see the ‘mess’ of our world? In this message, we hear how Jesus responded and what he calls his followers to do. Outline Jesus’ Compassion (9:35-38) Jesus’ Call (10:1-4) Jesus’ Command (10:5-15)
In this message we sit at Jesus’ feet as he teaches us what the ‘good life’ is like in his kingdom, how his people will be ‘good different’. Outline Sitting at Jesus’ feet (vv1-2) The blessed life (vv3-12) Who is the blessed one? Standing out (vv13-16) Staying Salty
What is Jesus’ mission and how do we get to partner in it? Outline To bring light and life (vv12-17) Joining the mission (vv18-22) The kingdom comes (vv23-25) Join the mission (Due to technical issues, the audio for the first 1 1/2 minutes was recorded separately.)
Can anything stop God’s kingdom? Often followers of Jesus feel weak and broken—but in this final message from the book of Acts, we see how when we are weak, God is strong. Outline Strength in Weakness (vv11-16) Persevering despite hard hearts (vv17-28) Proclaiming Boldly and without Hindrance (vv30-31)
Do you know the good news of Jesus clearly? As God’s kingdom continues to grow in Corinth and Ephesus, we’re reminded of the importance of gospel partnership, persevering through opposition, and being clear on the gospel. Outline Gospel Partnership in Corinth and Ephesus (18:1-23) Gospel Clarity in Ephesus (18:24-19:10) Partnership, Perseverance, Clarity
Why is Jesus good news for you and for the world? As we hear the gospel proclaimed in a synagogue in Thessalonica and the Aeropagus in Athens, we hear how good Jesus is. Outline Jesus is the Messiah (vv1-15) Jesus is the Judge of the World (vv16-34) The God who Saves