When the Gospel Goes Viral
40 Days In The Word – Celebration Sunday
Steve Gallimore
November 21, 2021
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14–15 (ESV)
The Gospel goes viral when…
1.- When we
“And he was preaching the word to them.” Mark 2:2 (ESV)
“This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:3–4 (NLT)
2.- When we
And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. Mark 2:2–3 (ESV)
3.- When we
“And when they could not get near him because of the crowd…” Mark 2:4 (ESV)
4.- When we
“…they removed the roof above him, and when they had made an opening, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay.” Mark 2:4 (ESV)
Six areas where every Christian is called to minister:
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“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV)
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“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.” Psalm 126:5–6 (ESV)
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“Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us—I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NLT)
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“When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven.” Nehemiah 1:4 (NLT)
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“We proclaim to you what we ourselves have actually seen and heard so that you may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so that you may fully share our joy.” 1 John 1:3–4 (NLT)
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“The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.” Psalm 18:2–3 (NLT)
Am I willing for God to minister through me in these six ways? Yes/No