Kingdom Perspective: Gospel Progress in the Face of Trials (Philippians 1:12-18a)
/When our eyes are fixed on God’s kingdom, our perspective of our trials, be they relational or circumstantial, will be that they lead to greater gospel progress.
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Gospel Fueled Practices: A Partnership Approach (Philippians 1:6-8)
/The more that we cherish the Gospel of our Savior, the more that as Christians we will look to leverage our beautiful partnership in this Gospel to fulfill our Mission for the glory of Christ and the good of others.
Gospel Fueled Practices: An Abounding Love (Philippians 1:4, 9-11)
/As the result of a Gospel-Fueled, Gospel-Transformed Life, we are to reject the world’s conception of so-called love, and instead strive to display Christlike love for God and others.
An Attitude of Gratitude (Philippians 1:3-6)
/An attitude of gratitude is fueled by the Gospel, and finds very tangible expression in the lives of God’s people, by God’s Grace.
A Christ-Exalting Letter (Philippians 1:1-2)
/Every Christian, present and future, will benefit from the beauty and relevance of the timeless principles outlined in the Letter of Paul to the Philippians, as we come to it's contents with a humble, teachable heart.
Saved to Serve (1 Peter 4:10-11)
/As Kingdom-Minded Christians who've been rescued from the domain of darkness, we are called to live in the light of the King's return by serving one another, using our God-given, spiritual gifting for the glory of Christ and the benefit of others.
Christ's Authority (Matthew 8:5-13)
/Christians must respond to Christ's authority by depending on Him, believing in Him, and submitting to Him.
Great Gain (1 Timothy 6:6-8)
/Satisfaction in Christ brings true godliness.
Are You Bearing Fruit? (Mark 4:1-20)
/As recipients of the gospel and of God’s Word, we must be careful how we listen, so that we be spiritually fruitful in our Christian lives.
A Discipleship Culture, Part 3 (Colossians 1:24-29)
/The Mission-Focused Church makes Discipleship a top priority, working tirelessly to assimilate Christians into the life of the church, and challenging them to lay down their lives for Christ.
A Discipleship Culture, Part 2 (Colossians 24-29)
/If Christians are to spiritually grow and flourish, personally and collectively, then Christ and His Word must maintain the central place in the life of the mission-focused church.
A Discipleship Culture, Part 1 (Colossians 1:24-29)
/The Mission-focused church is not only committed to outreach, but also to fostering a local church atmosphere where Christians can thrive and grow in Christ alongside other believers.
A Respectable Sin (James 3:1-12)
/True spiritual maturity will be found in gentle, gracious, helpful, constructive speech, and so we must take care to control what we say.
An Unstoppable Message (Acts 1:2, 4, 6-8)
/Although we live amidst a hostile world, we can have the confidence that God’s Word will never return void, and thus we should faithfully proclaim it for His glory and the good of our fellow man.
Unrivaled Power (Acts 1:4-5, 8)
/Far from a weak or self-energized endeavor, the Christian mission on earth is enabled by the unrivaled power of the third Person of the Godhead, the precious Holy Spirit.
Unwavering Convictions (Acts 1:1-3)
/Mission-focused Christians, and the Mission-focused church, are fueled to fulfill their purpose by their unwavering convictions and love for a compelling Christ.
The Ultimate Father (Hebrews 12:4-11)
/Even the best of human fathers fall short of the ideal. Still, we should look to and emulate the Ultimate Father who will never fail us nor forsake us.
The Right Perspective, Part 3 (Isaiah 66:1-2)
/As Christians, it is crucial that we cultivate a humble attitude and humble submission toward God's Word, if we want to be faithful and effective in our mission.
The Right Perspective, Part 2 (Isaiah 66:1-2)
/As mission-focused Christians, it is important to diligently be cultivating humility of heart in response to the majesty of God.
The Right Perspective, Part 1 (Isaiah 66:1-2)
/If we desire to be mission-focused Christians, we need an accurate view of God and of ourselves.