Our Church Health: Loving Relationships
John 14:8-21 (Pew Bible page 1675)
The End…Finally:
Quality characteristics.
Last one is “Loving Relationships.”
Jewish Story:
Child’s question.
Thought a miracle occurred.
This is where love meets.
Love Quotient:
Direct correlation.
Time spent outside of church.
Seen in laughter in church.
Help us to spiritually grow.
God’s Love:
Magnetic power.
Experience love.
Actions show the heart.
Where Do We Go Now:
8 characteristics connected.
Pray for our church.
Complete the survey (again).
Attend the revealing event.
Provide honest guidance.
Endeavor to accomplish the action plan.
Be excited.
Next Week: To Reveal The Father
11/23/2009
11/09/2009
Sermon Outline for November 8, 2009
Our Church Health - Need-Oriented Evangelism
James 2:15-26 (Pew Bible page 1882)
Rerun:
Not sharing pizza but faith.
Talking about the “E” word.
“E” Word:
Many clichés & myths.
Imitate & have success.
All Are Not Evangelists:
Great Commission.
Use spiritual gifts.
Less than 10% have the gift of evangelism.
All Can Share Faith:
Put faith into action.
Called to serve.
Why is God, Christ, Holy Spirit, and church important?
Different Approach:
Not manipulate or pressure.
Building friendships.
Show concern for their spiritual condition.
How Do We Respond:
Focus on those not in church.
Tend to their issues & needs.
Sharing pizza is like sharing the gospel.
All can be blessed.
Next Week: Rev. Bill Kilmer, Guest Preacher
Don’t play hookey, but please support Rev. Kilmer!
James 2:15-26 (Pew Bible page 1882)
Rerun:
Not sharing pizza but faith.
Talking about the “E” word.
“E” Word:
Many clichés & myths.
Imitate & have success.
All Are Not Evangelists:
Great Commission.
Use spiritual gifts.
Less than 10% have the gift of evangelism.
All Can Share Faith:
Put faith into action.
Called to serve.
Why is God, Christ, Holy Spirit, and church important?
Different Approach:
Not manipulate or pressure.
Building friendships.
Show concern for their spiritual condition.
How Do We Respond:
Focus on those not in church.
Tend to their issues & needs.
Sharing pizza is like sharing the gospel.
All can be blessed.
Next Week: Rev. Bill Kilmer, Guest Preacher
Don’t play hookey, but please support Rev. Kilmer!
11/02/2009
The Wright Notes
What Would It Be Like If…?
We have been receiving members quite frequently lately. During our church conference we removed 27 people from the membership roll. So I have been thinking about our membership over the last week.
What would it be like if all 530 members upheld their membership vows that they took when they joined 1st UMC?
Presence: We would have a full worship center at both Sunday morning worship services.
Prayers: Our ministry power and outreach would be unrivaled as God blesses all of the ministries (current and future).
Gifts: We could minister from a mindset of abundance instead of scarcity. All of the members would be using their spiritual gifts to build up God’s Kingdom here in the region.
Service: We would be serving those in need inside and outside of the church. This would bring more people into our church to become disciples of Christ and to be nurtured by a loving and caring church body.
Witness: Christ would be lifted up everywhere we went. People would flock to see what the Holy Spirit is doing here.
What would it be like, indeed, if we would do these things? It would be a tremendous blessing for God and for us to make this a reality. This would require YOU to be an active member and strive to build up the Body of Christ each day. I am willing...are you?
Your Servant In Christ,
Pastor Rich Wright
We have been receiving members quite frequently lately. During our church conference we removed 27 people from the membership roll. So I have been thinking about our membership over the last week.
What would it be like if all 530 members upheld their membership vows that they took when they joined 1st UMC?
Presence: We would have a full worship center at both Sunday morning worship services.
Prayers: Our ministry power and outreach would be unrivaled as God blesses all of the ministries (current and future).
Gifts: We could minister from a mindset of abundance instead of scarcity. All of the members would be using their spiritual gifts to build up God’s Kingdom here in the region.
Service: We would be serving those in need inside and outside of the church. This would bring more people into our church to become disciples of Christ and to be nurtured by a loving and caring church body.
Witness: Christ would be lifted up everywhere we went. People would flock to see what the Holy Spirit is doing here.
What would it be like, indeed, if we would do these things? It would be a tremendous blessing for God and for us to make this a reality. This would require YOU to be an active member and strive to build up the Body of Christ each day. I am willing...are you?
Your Servant In Christ,
Pastor Rich Wright
Sermon Outline For November 1, 2009
Our Church Health - Holistic Small Groups
Hebrews 10:24-25 (Pew Bible page 1874)
Re-run:
• Make & nurture disciples.
• Not independent.
Small Groups:
• Several kinds of groups.
• Learn about the Christian faith.
• Spiritual transformation is the goal.
Holistic Groups:
• Applying biblical message to our lives.
• Learn to serve.
• Multiplication principle.
Discipleship:
• Enhances the Christian life.
• To reach full potential.
• Learn spiritual disciplines.
How Do You Respond:
• Become a part of small group.
• Strive for full potential as Christ’s servant.
• Open your group to new folks.
• Multiply yourself.
Next Week: Need-oriented Evangelism
Hebrews 10:24-25 (Pew Bible page 1874)
Re-run:
• Make & nurture disciples.
• Not independent.
Small Groups:
• Several kinds of groups.
• Learn about the Christian faith.
• Spiritual transformation is the goal.
Holistic Groups:
• Applying biblical message to our lives.
• Learn to serve.
• Multiplication principle.
Discipleship:
• Enhances the Christian life.
• To reach full potential.
• Learn spiritual disciplines.
How Do You Respond:
• Become a part of small group.
• Strive for full potential as Christ’s servant.
• Open your group to new folks.
• Multiply yourself.
Next Week: Need-oriented Evangelism
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