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Building A Ministry

Jim Leffel

Ephesians 4:16

Building onto his argument for how the church the should function in the world, Paul encourages using God-given talents in order to minister to others and meet their needs. Participating in ministry and it's effects is what glorifies Christ.

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The How of the Church

Jim Leffel

1 Corinthians 12:4-11

How does a church that reflects God and His glory conduct itself in the world? Paul answers this question by encouraging each individual to use their God-given talents in order to cultivate a way of life through cooperative service in Christ's community.

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Feeding the 5000

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 14:1-20

Jesus performs a miracle by providing food for 5,000 people with two fish and five loaves of bread. The food in this event is a metaphor for spiritual provision. Jesus calls on his disciples to deliver the food, exemplifying what Christian ministry or service looks like, as God uses Christians to bring God's power into others lives. God has the ability to use Christians powerfully, but asks that we be responsive to His call. Ultimate provision is found through Jesus Christ.

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The Feeding of the 5000

Scott Risley

Matthew 14:1-21

When Jesus fed the five thousand with just a few scraps of bread and fish He was teaching a bigger lesson. He was demonstrating that He is willing to provide for our deepest needs even beyond food. He is offering eternal life. Another lesson is that He loves to use other people as His agents of provision. When we allow God to use us to meet the needs of others, their needs are met, it gives significance to our lives and it spiritually feeds us too.

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The Why of the Church

Jim Leffel

1 Peter 4:10-11

Paul continues to explain the nature of the church, namely the church's purpose. The ?why? and ?how? of the church's purpose is clarified, and some challenges are given for the community of people choosing to follow Christ.

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Hearing God's Message

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 13:1-23

Jesus tells his disciples a parable of the soils, which focuses on hearing God's message and the varying responses people have toward His message. The four responses in this parable are: 1) to hear the message but not understand it because of distractions and deception from Satan; 2) to hear God's message superficially but then fall away when persecution comes; 3) to hear the word but get distracted from worry and the deceit of money; and 4) to hear and respond humbly to God's message, bearing fruit for Him. All people must respond to God's message concerning Jesus Christ and his forgiveness.

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Spiritual Goals, Discipline and Reward

Jim Leffel

2 Timothy 4:5-16

All people make goals, whether they realize it or not. Christians can participate in God's ultimate goal of reconciling people to Himself by setting spiritual goals within God's Will by using the gifts and talents He's given us. God also rewards Christians who participate in His plan: they hear from God; live a full, purposed life; and will experience the joy of sharing in God's family of believers in heaven.

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The Disciples' First Mission

Scott Risley

Matthew 9:35-38

When Jesus sent out the disciples on their first mission journey, he was teaching them important ministry principles that apply to us today as well. First, we go in the authority of Jesus. it is not under our own power that we are able to serve supernaturally. Jesus calls us to work together in teams not autonomously. We focus our effort where there is responsiveness. We must learn to trust God for our provision. And finally, our mission is very important.

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The Parable of the 3 Managers

Gary DeLashmutt

Matthew 25:14-30

Jesus tells a parable of a master who goes away on a long journey and gives three managers the responsibility of taking care of his assets before he returns. The first two managers invested the assets wisely, while the third didn't invest. When the manager comes back, he rewards the faithful investment of the first two managers and exposes the wicked and lazy attitude of the third servant and casts him away from his presence. Through this parable, three lessons are communicated: 1) God is the owner and we are all managers; 2) God gives us both freedom and responsibility in our management; and 3) the key to a favorable verdict is faith in God. As Christians, we should handle God's resources not only faithfully, but in light of His return.

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