As we continue learning about the first missionary journey, we find out that John Mark backed out. Why did he do that? Bible scholars have speculated, but the real application is in examining reasons believers give up today. In this powerful message, Bro. Jeff goes through his “dangerous dozen” reasons why Christians drop out of their Christian service.
Focusing on the area of ministry, Bro. Jeff makes practical application of some key characteristics of the early church. Are you listening to God? Looking for opportunities? Demonstrating “holy determination?” Using your abilities? Taking action? In what kind of ministry does God want you involved?
Are you using your God-given gifts, talents, and resources for God? We learn the definition and requirement for stewardship as Bro. Jeff looks at Luke’s example of a faithful manager of God’s blessings.
Bro. Jeff has been discussing the connections between Christian characteristics and the resurrection of Christ. Here, we learn about the connection to our labor – the tasks to perform and seven secrets to service. We are also challenged to ask ourselves, what is our life built upon?
Since God is trying to work in our lives, we need to do our best to find out what is well pleasing in God’s eyes. Bro. Jeff helps us get a clear, precise picture of what pleases God in our lives.
How important is it to worship our Great King? What does it mean to worship our Savior? The wise men who visited the baby Jesus teach us important truths even today.
What difference does it make if we substitute salt for sugar in our cookies? Bro. Jeff uses this illustration to encourage us, just as Paul commandedTimothy, to be keepers in the kingdom. Learn more here.
Why did the early New Testament church experience such tremendous growth? This church is the only divinely inspired example for us to follow when we are looking to grow our church. Bro. Jeff provided one reason previously and continues with 6 more reasons in this message.
A church should always be growing in the Word, progressing towards fulfilling God’s plan for His people. In this series, Bro. Jeff explains the realms of progression, using the early church as example. What can we learn about ministry to travelers, widows, the sick and possessed, and those who are grieving? About stewardship? About missions? That is the focus of this message.
Bro. Jeff continues listing reasons we anticipate the assembling together to worship. Learn four secrets of sharing as you learn about the example you set, the ways you serve, and the possessions you share.