Dating God
Purpose: to respond to God’s pursuit of our hearts to have a lifelong deepening relationship with Him
- Ignite the Flame (James 4:8)
- Stoke the Flame (John 15:5)
7 Ways to Date God
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- 1. Learn His story: Read your Bible.
- 2. Share your dreams: Pray daily.
- 3. Spend time with His family: Attend worship.
- 4. Hang out with His friends: Join a discipleship group.
- 5. Do things together: Serve the church.
- 6. Introduce Him to your friends and family: Share the gospel
- 7. Go on a trip together: Join a short-term mission trip.
Who We Are Becoming – Part 2
We Exist to Glorify Christ in Worship, Discipleship, & Mission
Ephesians 4:1-16
- Christ Rules
- Leaders Regulate
Elders Deacons
Office: Overseer (1 Tim. 3) Servant (1 Tim. 3)
Character: Elder (1 Tim. 3 &1 Pet. 5) Full of Spirit and Wisdom
(1 Tim. 3 &
Acts 6)
Function: Pastor (Eph. 4) Maintain Unity (Acts 6)
- Disciples Reproduce
Redeemed for Service
Gifted for service
Equipped for the work of service
We are designed to glorify Christ in worship, discipleship, and mission, by being Elder led, Deacon served, and Congregationally executed.
Who We Are Becoming – Part 1
We Exist to Glorify Christ in Worship, Discipleship, & Mission
In Worship By:
- God-centered worship in Spirit & Truth (Jn 4:24)
- Expository book-by-book preaching & teaching (2 Tim 4:2)
- Gathering as the church for corporate prayer in one time and place. (Acts 2:42)
- Baptism, Lord’s Supper, & Membership
In Discipleship By:
- Every member gathering in Worship & growing in a Discipleship Group (Heb 10:24-25)
- Growing in the Word & ways of Jesus Christ together (Jn 15)
- Children- Truth78 & VBS (Ps 78:3-4)
- Youth – Truth78 & Disciple 6 (Ps 78:3-4)
In Mission By:
- Great Commission Ministry (Matt 28:18-20) including yearly international mission
trip(s) to UPGs (Unreached People Groups) - Every member sharing the Gospel
- Supporting the Cooperative Program, IMB, NAMB, & Send Relief
- Adults on Mission, Royal Ambassadors, Girls in Action, & Mission Friends
- Called to the Nations Scholarship at MBTS
Who We Are Becoming – Part 2
We Exist to Glorify Christ in Worship, Discipleship, & Mission
Ephesians 4:1-16
Purpose: Everyone has a role to play in glorifying Christ in worship, discipleship,
and mission.
- Recognizing the Reign of Christ
- Recognizing the Role of Elders
Office: Overseer (1 Tim. 3)
Character: Elder (1 Tim. 3 &1 Pet. 5)
Function: Pastor (Eph. 4)
- Recognizing the Role of Deacons
Office: Servant (1 Tim. 3)
Character: Full of Spirit and Wisdom (1 Tim. 3 & Acts 6)
Function: Maintain Unity (Acts 6)
- Recognizing the Role of Saints
Redeemed for Service
Gifted for service
Equipped for the work of service
We are designed to glorify Christ in worship, discipleship, and mission, by being Elder led, Deacon served, and Congregationally executed.
Who We Are Becoming – Part 1
We Exist to Glorify Christ in Worship, Discipleship, & Mission
In Worship By:
- God-centered worship in Spirit & Truth (Jn 4:24)
- Expository book-by-book preaching & teaching (2 Tim 4:2)
- Gathering as the church for corporate prayer in one time and place. (Acts 2:42)
- Baptism, Lord’s Supper, & Membership
In Discipleship By:
- Every member gathering in Worship & growing in a Discipleship Group (Heb 10:24-25)
- Growing in the Word & ways of Jesus Christ together (Jn 15)
- Children- Truth78 & VBS (Ps 78:3-4)
- Youth – Truth78 & Disciple 6 (Ps 78:3-4)
In Mission By:
- Great Commission Ministry (Matt 28:18-20) including yearly international mission
trip(s) to UPGs (Unreached People Groups) - Every member sharing the Gospel
- Supporting the Cooperative Program, IMB, NAMB, & Send Relief
- Adults on Mission, Royal Ambassadors, Girls in Action, & Mission Friends
- Called to the Nations Scholarship at MBTS