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Introduction:
Life is a journey that takes us in different directions. If we are not careful, we can easily get off track when we lose our focus and direction. As we journey with Jesus Christ, it is important to stay tuned up and in gear so that we can maximize our effectiveness.
Healthy growing Christians have four key behaviors in common. Think of these behaviors as gears that help us accelerate our spiritual growth and stay on track.
“But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head — Christ.” —Ephesians 4:15
“… train yourself in godliness” —1 Timothy 4:7b
In this collection, we will discover how to shift our spiritual growth back into gear.
August 31/September 3 First Gear: Belonging to the Body of Christ
September 7/10 Second Gear: Connecting to the Body of Christ
September 14/17 Third Gear: Serving in the Body of Christ
September 21/24 Fourth Gear: Bringing People into the Body of Christ
Text: Jude 1:20-25 (CSB, New Testament)
Our Mission: To lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, resulting in MORE disciples and churches.
Today’s Takeaway: We must invest in and invite others on the journey.
Week 4 - Bringing People into the Body of Christ
I. WE MUST
ABOUT PEOPLE (v 20-21)
A. Celebrate with
B. Ask Spiritual
C. Reach
D. Engage with
“For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God.” —1 Peter 3:18a
“… not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.” —2 Peter 3:9b
Life Application: Look
II. WE MUST THINK
(v 22-23)
A. Learn to Share Your
B. Passionately Invest in and Invite Others on the
C. View Everyday as a Missional
D. Commit to Making a Local
E. Be Open to Starting a Ministry,
“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, ‘Be reconciled to God.’ 21He made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” —2 Corinthians 5:20-21
“because our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with full assurance. You know how we lived among you for your benefit, 6and you yourselves became imitators of us and of the Lord when, in spite of severe persecution, you welcomed the message with joy from the Holy Spirit.” —1 Thessalonians 1:5-6
Life Application: Look
III. WE HAVE
AND PERMISSION (v 24-25)
A.
B. Pray for the Nations
C.
D. Decide to Give Sacrificially
E. Be Open to Long-Term Missions
“Look, I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves.” —Matthew 10:16
“Jesus came near and said to them, ‘All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 19Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age’.” —Matthew 28:18-20
Life Application: Look
CONCLUSION: What steps do you need to take to bring people into the Body of Christ?
DEEP DIVES:
When with other believers, do you actively try to celebrate and engage with them? If not, why?
Have you visited the Your Story page and written out your story?
What has God placed on your heart specifically for being On Mission?
What steps will you take this week to Bring people into the body of Christ?