sunday school lesson_2010_10_03
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Welcome
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
GROW TEAM NEWS• Update of Class Directory
– Jill Taylor• Taste of Heaven
– October 3rd, 6:00 p.m.• October Class Fellowship
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What is the Mission of the Church?
“That is the business we are in – the
business of rescuing people who are
condemned, of giving them the hope of life
eternal.”
“At Brushy Creek, we believe it is our God-
given mission to foster growth in
maturing believers so they can realize
their fullest potential in Christ.”
“Part of our mission as a church,
therefore, is to help believers discover
their gifts and help them find ways to use them to serve
both God and their fellow man.”
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
Personal Inventory
Are you achieving the mission of the church to those people
around you?
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
What is the Mission of the Church?
“That is the business we are in – the
business of rescuing people who are
condemned, of giving them the hope of life
eternal.”
“At Brushy Creek, we believe it is our God-
given mission to foster growth in
maturing believers so they can realize
their fullest potential in Christ.”
“Part of our mission as a church,
therefore, is to help believers discover
their gifts and help them find ways to use them to serve
both God and their fellow man.”
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
What do you think should be the PRIMARY purpose of the Faith Seekers Sunday School?
Large Group or Small? Lecture or Discussion?
Which of the following are currently an area of struggle for you?
Have you ever invited a non-believer to come to the Faith Seekers Sunday School class with you?
Have you ever invited a non-believer to come to the Faith Seekers Sunday School class with you?
“I don't know any non-believers locally.”
“I didn't think they would come.”
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
Have you ever invited a non-believer to come to the Faith Seekers Sunday School class with you?
“I would be happy to invite a nonbeliever. I know they would be warmly welcomed and
received, and they would hear truth. The "no" answer has more to do with logistics,
commitment, and finally making it out the door with the family on Sunday morning, not
with any hesitation to invite someone.”
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
Personal Inventory
How are you achieving the mission of the church?
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
What is the Mission of the Church?
God’s gift to you
Eph 2:8-9
God’s work in
you
2 Cor 5:17
God’s work
through you
Matt 28:19-20Acts 1:8
Hebrews 10:24-252 Timothy 2:2
Eph 2:10Matt 5:16
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
How can we more fully achieve our mission?
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
He alone is the Living Water
"If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.”
John 7:38H2OAnd without faith it is impossible to please God,
because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He existsand that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
(Hebrews 11:6)
He Wants us to Go before Him After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
Luke 10:1-3H2OAnd without faith it is impossible to please God,
because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He existsand that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
(Hebrews 11:6)
He wants us to Work in Teams
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12
H2OAnd without faith it is impossible to please God,
because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He existsand that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
(Hebrews 11:6)
He Wants us to Rejoice as OneThe seventy-two returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.“… Then he turned to his disciples and said privately, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.“
Luke10:17, 23-24H2OAnd without faith it is impossible to please God,
because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He existsand that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
(Hebrews 11:6)
Sunday Format• Large group time• Testimonies• Prayer• Equipping / Training
Home Format• Two host couples – “H2”• One study leader – “O”• Open to unbelievers• Closed to other church
members• Meet at least once per
month• Choose your own bible
study*
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
Put Yourself in the PictureH2O
Equipping• Understanding the Bible
– Oct 17: Bible, Why – David Kay– Oct 24: Bible, How – David Kay
• Understanding the Fundamentals of your Faith– Oct 31: Discovery Class Session 4 - Jim Russell– Nov 7: Discovery Class Session 1 - Jim Russell– Nov 14: Discovery Class Session 2 - Jim Russell– Nov 21: Discovery Class Session 3 - Jim Russell
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
Equipping
• Dec 5 – Jan 9• Apologetics• 6 Sessions
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
What’s next for you?
1. Make a list of the unbelievers in your “oikos.”2. Begin praying that God would use you to
reach them.3. Every believer has a testimony. Write yours
down and bring it next week.4. Begin praying for workers, asking God if he
wants you to be an “H” or an “O”.
And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)
Connecting & Communicating
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Class Blog
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And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6)