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Acts 4: Should We Pray for Signs and Wonders?

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In Acts 4:29-30, the early church prayed for 2 things: 1) boldness to preach and 2) that the Lord would stretch out His hand for healing, signs and wonders. Should the church today be praying this same prayer? Discussion Questions – Here are some ways to read the OT: 1) civil/ceremonial/moral laws – only the moral laws in the OT are binding for us today; 2) old vs new covenant – Jesus didn’t come to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to fulfill them (i.e.… Read more

Vision 2014: Hearts Ablaze (pt1 of 3)

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Text: Luke 24:13-32 Happy New Year! At the beginning of the year, many churches come up with a vision statement. A vision, a focus, a goal for 2014. In some ways, it’s kind of a like doing resolutions. Many people come up with resolutions, things they want to do differently as they enter the new year.… Read more

Matt 24 – End Times: Missions, Faithful Service, Perseverance, and Watchful Readiness (pt3 of 3)

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Here are some Tier 1 applications. Two are public applications (how we treat others) and two are personal (how we prepare ourselves to meet the coming Christ). 1) The Importance of Evangelism and Missions 14 This good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed in all the world as a testimony to all nations.… Read more

Three-Part Series on Vision 2013 – Make Disciples (pt3 of 3)

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3) Final misconception: I can be close to God without being a disciple maker. This is a big one. Did you ever notice that those who are out there making disciples, those who are on the frontlines, those who sell everything and actually go to missions, those who devote themselves in the service of others, those who are impacting others, have you noticed that these people seem to have a special relationship with God?… Read more

Three-Part Series on Vision 2013 – Make Disciples (pt2 of 3)

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Related to the first misconception, another misconception… 2) Misconception: I don’t have the gift to disciple someone else so I don’t have to do it. Okay, you might be convinced at this point–this Great Commission does apply to me, but wouldn’t you know, I don’t have the gift. Preachers have the gift of teaching so they preach.… Read more

Three-Part Series on Vision 2013 – Make Disciples (pt1 of 3)

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Read Matt 28:18-20. We began this year just like we did 2012 meditating on 3 important truths. 3 resolutions for us in 2013. The greatest commandment, the second greatest commandment and the Great Commission. Two weeks ago, we covered loving God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. If you recall, I said, we can love God like this only in response to His love for us in Christ.… Read more