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INTRO
He called the Apostles, now He is modeling ministry, then He will teach the multitude.
A picture of ministry. He is not speaking. He is demonstrating.
Tucked in between the calling and the teaching we see Jesus modeling true ministry.
2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Remember, we are new creations… ambassadors of Jesus Christ. OUR MINISTRY AND LIFE ARE ONE!
Ministry is about people.
Jesus is showing them how to DO THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY
Giving of ourselves for the benefit of others
Time, Talents, Treasures
Making ourselves available
Serving others
The goal is helping others grow in their walk with Christ
Jesus was an expert on personal discipleship
A mentoring discipleship
Pouring our life into others
SHOWING OTHERS.
What Christ has done in me
How I share that with others
What we SAY and WHAT WE DO
Our circle of influence
Home
Work
Community
A variety of people
Apostle THEM
Disciples
Great multitude (Jews and Gentiles)
Meeting people where they are is key!
Purpose
Passion
Patience
Persistence
Ministry is about the power of the Gospel.
Luke 19:10 – Jesus was healing those that came. He came to seek and to save that which is lost.
John 10:10 – He came to give life and give life more abundantly
Today, we do not heal and cast out demons, but we do have the message of LIFE
CHANGE
The Gospel power
New Creations in Christ
Sharing the Gospel
Living out the Gospel
GOAL IS LIFE CHANGE
Not just a decision
Not just a baptism
LIFE CHANGE!
What now?
Do you consider your life as a call to ministry?
Who are you “Gospel” pouring your life into?
Individually
As a family
When you do… life takes on a whole new meaning? OUR PURPOSE
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