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“Doubling our SERVICE” Next Sunday! Morning Worship Times : 1) 9:00 to 10:45 AM

“Doubling our SERVICE” Next Sunday! Morning Worship Times : 1) 9:00 to 10:45 AM 2) 10:15 to 12:00 with a 10:15-10:45 fellowship break for ALL to end the 1 st , and begin the 2 nd. 9 reasons why Christians don’t invite their friends to church. “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2.

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“Doubling our SERVICE” Next Sunday! Morning Worship Times : 1) 9:00 to 10:45 AM

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  1. “Doubling our SERVICE” • Next Sunday! • Morning Worship Times: • 1) 9:00 to 10:45 AM • 2) 10:15 to 12:00 • with a 10:15-10:45 fellowship break • for ALL to end the 1st, and begin the 2nd

  2. 9 reasons why Christians don’t invite their friends to church. “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2

  3. Adding a 2nd service cannot – • must not – communicate to anyone • that Sunday morning attendance • is the pinnacle benchmark • of the Christian life. “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2

  4. “If your church closed its doors this week, would your community even notice?” “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2

  5. What Church MUST Be: • A gathering (ekklesia) of followers of Christ, • in covenant relationship • with the Triune God • and one another, • with a broken heart for a lost world. • (1 Cor 14:4; 1 Cor 11:25; John 13:34-35; Matt. 28:19-20) “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

  6. CHURCH = A gathering (ekklesia) of followers of Christ, in covenant relationship with the Triune God and one another, with a broken heart for a lost world. “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

  7. CHURCH =A gathering (ekklesia) of followers of Christ, in covenant relationship with the Triune God and one another, with a broken heart for a lost world. • (John 14:6; Heb 10:24-25; Col 3:16; Matt 12:30; Ps 50:5) • No one comes to the Father except through Jesus • Not neglecting to meet together • Teaching, admonishing, singing • Whoever does not gather with me (Jesus) scatters • “Gather to me my faithful ones, • who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!” “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

  8. CHURCH =A gathering (ekklesia) of followers of Christ, in covenant relationship with the Triune God and one another, with a broken heart for a lost world. • Covenant = Διαθήκη diathēkē (dee-ath-ay'-kay) = a disposition (a settlement of a business or legal matter), a contract; covenant, testament. “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

  9. CHURCH =A gathering (ekklesia) of followers of Christ, in covenant relationship with the Triune God and one another, with a broken heart for a lost world. • God’s covenant – • both old and new – • is based on LOVE. • (1 Jn 4:9-16) “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

  10. CHURCH =A gathering (ekklesia) of followers of Christ, in covenant relationship with the Triune God and one another, with a broken heart for a lost world. • The “One-anothers” • (John 13:34; Romans 12:10; 15:5; 2 Cor 13:11; Gal 6:2; Eph 4:32; 5:19; James 5:16; 1 Peter 4:10; 1 Th 3:12) Love Outdo Live in harmony Welcome Restore Comfort Agree with Make peace with Bear burdens Be kind to Tenderhearted Forgiving Address with psalms Address with songs Submit to Confess sins to Pray for Serve Increase and abound “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

  11. CHURCH =A gathering (ekklesia) of followers of Christ, in covenant relationship with the Triune God and one another, with a broken heart for a lost world. • The best way to “win the lost” is: • Provide a Sunday morning worship service • Invite them to a home group or “house church” • Share the gospel of salvation “one-on-one” • Pray for them • Just befriend them and keep the “Jesus door” open • Lovingly help meet their basic, practical needs • Answer: ALL OF THE ABOVE. • (Mt. 5:16; 10:8; 25:31-40; Jn15:16; Isa 12:4; Mt 28:19) “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

  12. CHURCH = A gathering (ekklesia) of followers of Christ, in covenant relationship with the Triune God and one another, with a broken heart for a lost world. • Church, this sentence defines your LIFE. “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

  13. Adding a 2nd Service will fail if… • Those not yet serving don’t serve. “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

  14. Adding a 2nd Service will fail if… • Those not yet serving don’t serve. • We don’t give to God what God has given us. “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

  15. Adding a 2nd Service will fail if… • Those not yet serving don’t serve. • We don’t give to God what God has given us. • We don’t • INVITE • others to • seek Jesus. “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

  16. Homework: • Readabout “covenant relationship” (suggestion: Hebrews 7-10) • Pray about ONE lost person • Serve “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

  17. “Doubling Our SERVICE” pt2 “What Church Must Be”

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