Explore discussions on how believers are called to participate collectively in God's mission, not as isolated individuals but as a unified body. This section unpacks the divine mandate and purpose for the church, examining the structure and dynamics of a powerful congregation. You'll find recurring themes of shared purpose, divine authority, and active community outreach. Keep exploring how these principles apply to the modern church.
Friends, we're called into God's eternal, worldwide mission, not our own small ideas. While the scope can feel overwhelming, this divine mission is grounded in His absolute authority and limitless provision.
His Mission, Our Assurance Friends, we're called into God's eternal, worldwide mission, not our own small ideas. While the scope can feel overwhelming, this divine mission is grounded in His absolute authority and limitless provision.
From the very beginning, God's active and vocal sovereignty established His universal claim, revealing that our mission is a continuation of His eternal purpose. This journey begins with a call for internal integrity and genuine worship before we can effectively participate in outward proclamation.
From the very beginning, the biblical narrative reveals a God who is active and vocal, shaping creation and calling humanity. This divine speech establishes the ultimate scope and authority of God's redemptive work, tran This means that every believer, in their unique sphere of influence, becomes an instrument of God's active voice, breaking the silence of human indifference and announcing the victory of Christ. A particularly edifying i
In Mark 6:30-44, Jesus and his disciples are seen as a model for what a powerful congregation should look like. The disciples report back to Jesus both what they have done and what they have taught, seeking his interpretation and perspective.
All right, let’s go to the word immediately, and I’d like to invite you to come with me to the Book of Mark, the gospel according to Mark. Actually these were some thoughts that I has going to share with… let’s go to cha What kind of church God needs in this time of history and in this place, in this city? What kind of people do we want to be?
Bob and Susy Baker, pastors with a long history in the Latino community, were invited to speak at a joint service with the Lion of Judah congregation. Bob spoke about Phillip, a man in the Bible who was a bridge builder for the Kingdom of God.
Bob and Susy Baker have been pastors for many years and are no strangers to the Latino community, actually because they met many years ago in Chicago, in the ministry of…. Who’s very well known at the Latino community na back in Chicago and we’re delighted to have them. And I asked Bob, given the fact that we have this joint service today, to bring us the word of the Lord.
The apostle Paul celebrates the loving community of believers in Colosse and asks the Holy Spirit to provide them with spiritual nutrients that instill powerful and beautiful qualities. This community of believers supports and encourages each other, which brings joy to the Holy Spirit and invites blessings.
The apostle Paul celebrates the loving community of believers in Colosse and asks the Holy Spirit to provide them with spiritual nutrients that instill powerful and beautiful qualities. This community of believers supports and encourages each other, which bri...
In Philippians 2:12-13, the Apostle Paul encourages the church in Philippi to work out their salvation with fear and trembling. He desires for them to be a healthy, vibrant church that can do the work of God.
We are going to read Philippians chapter 2 verse 12 & 13, and this part is very important as we are going to explore this further: "Therefore my dear friends, as you have always obeyed not only in my presence but also in Apostle Paul now in jail writes this letter to his brothers in Philippy to share the council from his heart about how they can grow as christians.
The speaker welcomes new visitors to the church and encourages them to see their attendance as a missionary investment in the Kingdom of God. He then shares the vision for the church, emphasizing qualities such as being a spiritual, balanced, excellent, socially impactful, evangelistic, holy, Bible-founded, diverse, worshipful, transformational, and radically committed community.
Welcome to our service tonight, it’s good to see you and some new visitors who are coming. That’s wonderful. the church and kind of coming and blessing us with your continued attendance for as long as the Lord would have be in fellowship with us. That’s wonderful.
The heart of the gospel is that God loves the world and gave His Son for it. However, up to 50% of the world's population has not heard of the Gospel.
I would like you to join me looking up a verse that I hope you have memorized, John 3:16 so we are going to read it all together English and Spanish doesn't matter, we are all going to read it at the same time, ready?: " but we can sometimes have a mistaken concept and we can sometimes think that everyone in the world has the same access to the Gospel that you and I enjoy. Here in this country you can just turn on the TV and hear the Gos