philippine preaching (phil. 2:5-11) [by ron halbrook]

Philippine PreachingPhilippine Preaching

(Phil. 2:5-11)[By Ron Halbrook]

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Because Jesus Came, We Go!

Introduction:

1. Phil. 2:5-11 Christ came at great sacrifice to save the world

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Phil. 2:5-8 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Phil. 2:5-8 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

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Phil. 2:9-11 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Phil. 2:9-11 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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Because Jesus Came, We Go!

Introduction:

1. Phil. 2:5-11 Christ came at great sacrifice to save the world

Left heaven, crucified

Exalted: Son of God, Savior of world

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Because Jesus Came, We Go!

Introduction:

2. “Let this mind be in you:”Sacrifice to serve

Greatest service: lead the lost to Christ

3. As Christ was exalted, we will be rewarded!

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I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must GoA. Great Commission: Gospel for All Men

Matt. 28:19

Mk. 16:15-16

Lk. 24:46-47

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Matt. 28:19 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Matt. 28:19 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Mk. 16:15-16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Mk. 16:15-16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

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Lk. 24:46-47 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Lk. 24:46-47 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

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Because Jesus Came, We Go!I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go

B. Book of Acts: Early Efforts to Take the Gospel to Men

Acts 1:8 God’s plan

8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

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I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must GoB. Book of Acts: Early Efforts

to Take the Gospel to MenActs 2:38-39 “To all that are afar off”

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Acts 2:38-39 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Acts 2:38-39 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

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I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must GoB. Book of Acts: Early Efforts

to Take the Gospel to MenActs 8:1-5 To Judea & Samaria

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Acts 8:1-5 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. 3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

Acts 8:1-5 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. 3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

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I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must GoB. Book of Acts: Early Efforts

to Take the Gospel to MenActs 9:15-16 Saul:

future Apostle to the Gentiles

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Acts 9:15-16 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

Acts 9:15-16 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

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I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must GoB. Book of Acts: Early Efforts

to Take the Gospel to MenActs 10:34-35 Peter learns: “in every nation”

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Acts 10:34-35 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

Acts 10:34-35 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

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I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must GoB. Book of Acts: Early Efforts

to Take the Gospel to MenActs 13-28 Steady spread of the gospel into Asia Minor, Greece, & Italy

Acts 13-28 Steady Spread of the Gospel

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Because Jesus Came, We Go!I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must Go

C. New Testament Epistles: Successful Spread of Gospel, Still Spreading

Churches throughout Roman world:Palestine Acts 2; 8Ethiopia Acts 8Asia Minor Eph., Col., Rev.Greece Phil., 1-2 Cor.Italy Rom.

Gospel Spread to Strategic Cities

Gospel Spread to Strategic Cities

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I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must GoC. New Testament Epistles:

Successful Spread of Gospel, Still Spreading

Constant planning to reach further:

1 Thess. 1:7-8 Sounding out the word

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1 Thess. 1:7-8 7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

1 Thess. 1:7-8 7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

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I. The Gospel Must Go—We Must GoC. New Testament Epistles:

Successful Spread of Gospel, Still Spreading

Constant planning to reach further:Rom. 15:20-21, 24 Preach gospel “to they that have not heard,” in Spain & beyond

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Rom. 15:20-21, 24 20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: 21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.

24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

Rom. 15:20-21, 24 20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: 21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.

24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

Gospel Spread: 54 Roman Provinces

Gospel Spread: Rome to Wider World

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II. Every Christian Must GoA. Gospel Plants This Desire in the Heart

Phil. 2:5 “Let this mind be in you…”

Matt. 10:8 “Freely ye have received, freely give”

Rom. 1:14-15 “I am debtor… I am ready”

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Rom. 1:14-15 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

Rom. 1:14-15 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

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II. Every Christian Must GoB. Go to Family & Friends

Acts 10:24, 33 Like Cornelius

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Acts 10:24, 33 24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

Acts 10:24, 33 24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

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II. Every Christian Must GoC. Go to Our Community

Acts 5:27-28 Like 1st Christians

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Acts 5:27-28

27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

Acts 5:27-28

27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

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II. Every Christian Must GoD. Go to Far Places

Col. 1:5-6 Extended “to all the world”

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Col. 1:5-6

5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

Col. 1:5-6

5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

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II. Every Christian Must GoE. Every Christian Doing His Part

Rom. 12:5-8 Our work is one, our gifts & roles many

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Rom. 12:5-8

5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Rom. 12:5-8

5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

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III. The Gospel Is Going to the PhilippinesA. Because Each Christian Helps

April 1-28, 2006 Keith Greer, Ron Halbrook

I taught 71 times, Keith also

Provided hundreds of Bibles & study materials

25-30 baptisms

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III. The Gospel Is Going to the PhilippinesA. Because Each Christian Helps

Hebron Ln. church: supports Ron Halbrook, Jonathan Carino

12 churches, 100 individuals gave $

Filipino preachers help: Rody Gumpad, Jonathan Carino, Jack Jaco, Juanito Balbin, Julie Notarte, Gerry & Hafley Ca-a, Leonardo Maste

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Because Jesus Came, We Go!III. The Gospel Is Going to the Philippines

B. Apr. 3-15 Tuguegarao, Cagayan: Preacher Training Classes

1 month, 8-10 hours per day

24 students, ages 16-65

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III. The Gospel Is Going to the PhilippinesB. Apr. 3-15 Tuguegarao, Cagayan:

Preacher Training ClassesHow to Study the Bible, O.T. Survey, N.T. Survey, N.T. Church, Basic Bible Doctrine, Issues That Divide Brethren, Church History, Preacher’s Life & Work

Thankful for New Bibles & Study Materials

No Verse, No Eat6 Per Room

Rody & Tessie Gumpad Tessie’s new stove

Keith Greer & Ronin hall

where preachers eat

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Because Jesus Came, We Go!III. The Gospel Is Going to the Philippines

B. Apr. 17-21 Digos, Davao del Sur: Preacher Training Classes

35 men, all ages

Walk, bicycle, deformed legs, eye problems

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III. The Gospel Is Going to the PhilippinesC. Apr. 17-21 Digos, Davao del Sur: Preacher Training Classes

Survey of Bible, How Study Bible, Bible Authority, Undenominational Christianity, Worship, Work of Church, Holy Spirit, Baptism, Calvinism, Premillennialism, Catholic, Mormon, Jeh. Witness, Armstrong, 7th Day Adventist

Digos church building:

50+ peopleMiddle: long tableSides: small tables

Hot, hot, hot!

Jonathan Carino teaching at Digos

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III. The Gospel Is Going to the PhilippinesC. Apr. 17-21 Digos, Davao del Sur: Preacher Training Classes

Preacher cares for 7 orphans of 1 family: walk to churches in remote mt. places, teach songs & memory verses & books of the Bible14 yr. old cousin preaches to rebels

in remote mt. places

Bilang orphans: Myrend, Josie, Marieta, Excel, Joey, Melanie, & Angelica

14 yr old preaches in remote areas to rebels

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D. Apr. 23 Maingitt, Cebu: Nathan Cajigas

140 attend

6 baptized

Meet in dilapidated garage

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Because Jesus Came, We Go!III. The Gospel Is Going to the Philippines

E. Apr. 24 Cebu City, Cebu: Jonathan Carino, Jun Apatan, Fred Ogario

80 attend, many denominational preachers

Ask for follow-up

Cebu City: Rented venue

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E. Apr. 25-26 Surigao, Surigao del Norte: Jonathan Carino

70 attend, many denominational preachers

Ask for follow-up

Surigao: rented venue

Distributing Bible study materials

Surigao

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Invitation:

1. Phil. 2:5-11 Christ came at great sacrifice to save the world

Left heaven, crucified

Exalted: Son of God, Savior of world

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Because Jesus Came, We Go!

Invitation:

2. “Let this mind be in you:”Sacrifice to serve

Greatest service: lead the lost to Christ

3. As Christ was exalted, we will be rewarded!

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Invitation:

4. Submit to him, he will save you, serve him

Saints in sin: repent, confess, pray

1 Jn. 1:9 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 Jn. 1:9 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Introduction:

4. Submit to him, he will save you, serve him

Sinners in the world: believe, repent, confess Christ, be baptized

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Acts 2:38-39 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Acts 2:38-39 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.