Giving Manna
Gen 26:12-13
Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. 13 The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous. NKJV
Together, We Thrive & Shine
How simple but innovative means as a team can turn obstacles into miracles and touch lives with a faith that can be seen.
Luke 5:18-26
18 Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. 19 When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus.
1. Together, you find a
unimaginable
John 14:12
I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these.
Acts 2:1,6,44,46
1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language.
44 All the believers were together and had everything in common.
46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.
Power of “One another.”
Together, we can make impossible things possible.
The best version of ourselves is achieved when we work together as a team.
The best memories are created together.
The journey is always more enriching and impactful when we are together.
Together, we handle pressures and loads better
Gal 6:2
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Burdens: pressure, burden, load, labor, trouble, sorrow
Together, we can heighten our results.
Prov 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Belong to a Care Group:
GET CONNECTED a sense of belonging – the smallest and largest church
CARE & PRAYER FOR ONE ANOTHER
PRACTICAL SHARING of the Word and a rich variety of food
DEVELOP LIFE & EQ
DEVELOP GIFTS & LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Share some ideas on how to support a friend through a tough time.
Shares ways to make it safe for a friend to be honest with you.
Being friendly is not just a personality trait; it’s a choice! It is a responsibility.
Prov 18:24
24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. NKJV
Friendliness is both a gift and a responsibility
2. Together your faith can be
and shine
Luke 5:20-22
20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
Acts 1:8
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Out of 100 men, one will read the Bible, the other 99 will read the Christian. - D. L. Moody -
Matt 5:14-16
14 “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
1 Peter 3:1
1 Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives.
Luke 5:21-22
21 The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 22 Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?
3. Together, you receive
revelation
Luke 5:23-26
23 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins… .” He said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” 25 Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God. 26 Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”
He didn’t come to give more laws, merely as a teacher or prophet.
He came as our Savior.
Eph 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.
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