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More Ministry Principles from Paul?s Life

Ryan Lowery

Acts 18:1-18

In the ancient world, Corinth was a city known for immorality. As Paul goes there to preach the gospel, there are several lessons that we can learn: 1) Paul paid his own way to avoid accusation; 2) some people will be offended at the message; 3) many will respond to the message; 4) even Paul had great fear; and 5) you never know who will respond. Those that are willing to tell others about Christ will experience the same adventure that Paul did, and will see that God is just as active today as he was in the early church.

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Humanitarian Aid and the Local Church

Jeff Gordon

Titus 3:14

How can we gain more insight on the issues of poverty and what we can do about it? Jeff Gordon talks about what the issues surrounding poverty look like, and the issues surrounding relief and development. He addresses how we can help, and how helping helps us! He terms it the philosophy of generosity; in essence, it is the fact that giving to others helps us in a deep and live-changing way. He lays out 4 aspects to understanding poverty and stirring up change: God's generosity, God's truth, pressing needs, and effective solutions.

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Adorning the Gospel

Gary DeLashmutt

Acts 5:12-14

Paul's letter to Titus sets forth a lifestyle of adorning the Gospel with good deeds. Four key questions are discussed in this teaching: 1) What are good deeds? Who should do them? To whom?, 2) How important are good deeds for Christian leaders?, 3) How do good deeds affect the spread of the Gospel?, and 4) What will motivate us to embrace and sustain a lifestyle of good deeds? The success of a sacrificial lifestyle in prospering the Gospel is emphatically supported by history. This sort of lifestyle starts with the individual. Each of us should commit to being a good neighbor, volunteering in our community, and investing our resources in serving the community.\r\n

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Serving the Poor in the Developing World

Jeff Lentz

Acts 5:12-14

Jeff Lentz talks about how to serve the poor in the developing world; on an individual level and as a church. Find out what the state of the world looks like, who the poor are (there is a difference between extreme poverty and moderate poverty), God's view of the poor, and what you can do to help. He lays out 4 ways we can help: giving relief, helping train, community development, and transformational development. This teaching only includes a power point and a hand out.\r\n

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Lessons From the Past: The Social Gospel

Scott Arnold

James 1:27

In recent history, the evangelical church has done a poor job of being involved in meeting the needs of the poor. This only further adds to the view of evangelicals as hypocritical and judgmental. Caring for the poor is a Biblical command, however, and we must be willing to meet not just the spiritual needs of people but the physical needs as well.

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The Second Missionary Journey

Ryan Lowery

Acts 15:36-16:40

In Paul's second missionary journey, five principles about ministry can be observed: 1) Christians are immediately qualified to share their faith with those around them; 2) ministry should include mentoring; 3) ministry must be led by the Holy Spirit; 4) ministry is war with a sophisticated enemy; and 5) successful ministry requires the right attitude.

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What is a Family? (Part 4)

Jim Leffel

1 Corinthians 7:29-35

What is a family? What does it look like to be a single person living a life for God? Marriage or re-marriage is a choice, and more and more people are single trying to live a life for God. What should that look like? Jim argues you don't have to be married to be whole, and to live a life dedicated to serving God and His people. Take a look at what he says about getting a vision for the single life; including, being single, how to participate in families, and cultivating contentment. This is part 4 of a 5 part series. Also includes testimonies from Katy and Marco.\r\n

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8 Essential Attitudes (Part 6)

Dennis McCallum

Hebrews 13:10-16

In order to be associated with Christ, Christians must reject the temptation to conform to what the world says is appealing. Instead, we should focus on what God says is important, and actively worship Him by praising Him, ministering to others and sharing with others. This form of worship is pleasing to God, and allows us to stand out in an increasingly conforming world. Christians who do not conform to the world around them are characterized by their thankfulness and how God is at the center of their lives.

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8 Essential Attitudes (Part 4)

Dennis McCallum

Hebrews 13:17

Spiritual leadership is established by God within the Body of Christ. Christians should obey their spiritual leaders who serve as examples of sacrificial love for God's church and learn how to develop a servant leadership lifestyle. As we learn to follow and trust God, encounter suffering, and develop strong relationships, God can grow our ability to lay down our lives for others, as we try to emulate Christ - the perfect example of servant leadership.

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