October 14, 2007

Being Sent/Getting Started

Steve Lane

A. Review

A change of core purpose

"Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God."
The job of the body is to...
Matthew 11: 28 - 30 Getting in the yoke with Christ
Twelve ordinary men
The absoluteness of the call

Luke 14: 26 Is this a part of your Christian experience?
Come and see - Jesus' plan centered around the risky endeavor of investing in people
Three main parts to Jesus' ministry in Judea, Galilee and Judea/Perea
Synoptic gospels (common point of view)

Mark 4: 1 - 9 The Sower parable. Is the Word fruitful in your life?
The crop is fruit in your life and fruitful ministry
Mark 6: 50 "Take courage! Don't be afraid, It is I. Have Faith."

B. Introduction

Do you want your life to count? How long till you get in the yoke with Jesus?
Mark 8: 35 Letting you whole life be one with His

Andrew Murray - "This is the secret to perfect rest."

Undivided allegiance of the whole heart and life to Christ and the gospel

Matthew 11: 28 My yoke is easy. Really?!?

Matthew 11: 25

C.
The First Sending Out of the 12 [Get Started]

Mark 6: 6 - 13

D. Take Courage!

Change your struggle

E. Conclusion