Pastor Nicholas Tsakis shared at Empower Christian Church on Sunday 28 November 2010.
We've talked about the future possibilities that are ahead of us in 2011. It's not just words but realities to be seen in our lives, our church and in our community. Importantly, those promises and possibilities are not the domain of only one person. Rather, our future rests with each other.
So what is our purpose and vision as we stand with each other? The answer is in Matthew 28:19-20, where we read about the spread of the Gospel across the globe. As we reflected recently, we are Holy Spirit led, helping to empowering people's lives. We do that by raising strong, passionate followers of Jesus Christ.
In raising those strong, passionate followers, let’s answer the call to be mature believers towards connecting, growing and serving in 2011.
We connect in places like local schools Scripture education. That builds relationships, just like with our local nursing home seniors who we meet regularly.
We connect with maturity, as individuals and as a church. That's what being the Body of Christ is all about. In a practical way, priority setting means being organised to sacrifice for the goals we have. That's a good thought process that mature believers have.
And as we mature, let's recognise that we have the mind of Christ. He has the answers, the discernment between good and evil, the ability to control our words and tongue.
Vision is intimately linked with this thinking around maturity.
Maturity in our action and in our relationships is what will matter in our vision for 2011.
We've talked about the future possibilities that are ahead of us in 2011. It's not just words but realities to be seen in our lives, our church and in our community. Importantly, those promises and possibilities are not the domain of only one person. Rather, our future rests with each other.
So what is our purpose and vision as we stand with each other? The answer is in Matthew 28:19-20, where we read about the spread of the Gospel across the globe. As we reflected recently, we are Holy Spirit led, helping to empowering people's lives. We do that by raising strong, passionate followers of Jesus Christ.
In raising those strong, passionate followers, let’s answer the call to be mature believers towards connecting, growing and serving in 2011.
We connect in places like local schools Scripture education. That builds relationships, just like with our local nursing home seniors who we meet regularly.
We connect with maturity, as individuals and as a church. That's what being the Body of Christ is all about. In a practical way, priority setting means being organised to sacrifice for the goals we have. That's a good thought process that mature believers have.
And as we mature, let's recognise that we have the mind of Christ. He has the answers, the discernment between good and evil, the ability to control our words and tongue.
Vision is intimately linked with this thinking around maturity.
Maturity in our action and in our relationships is what will matter in our vision for 2011.
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