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-- Beginning Right - The Gospel -- - What is the Gospel? - It means good news It is what Jesus preached How Jesus defines it It´s very true!!!!! The Gospel road map - Why do we need Good news? - Because humanity has fallen away from God We suffer hell on Earth because of that We will suffer hell forever if there is no good news The more we understand sin and hell, the more precious the g Why do we need Good News My Search Is Over Good News for Hope!!! - God´s Solution - the Kingdom of God - It has been God´s plan for a long time People were expecting a physical kingdom But Jesus´ kindom is in the heart His ministry shows this conquest against hell Called people to follow Him Cost of that is high But they were not worried about the cost God´s solution - The Kingdom of God The Cost to Christ - How to enter the kingdom - compared to a bridge - Begin by learning about Jesus Leave the old life (which is repentance) Be carried over (which is faith) Other implication is you want to follow Jesus The decision is expressed in prayer How to enter the Kingdom Entering the Kingdom! - Assurance - Some people struggle with being sure they are saved Don´t just give pat answers, find out why asking Are you desiring to live like a Christian? Then stand on God´s promise, you are forgiven! Other promises in the Bible Seal your decision by being baptized Assurance - How to share the Gospel - Don´t have to know it all It is God who saves people People will notice you are different Listen Keep it simple How to turn the converstation towards God Give them the time it takes Share your testimony - Examples of Sharing the Gospel - Now Try God Steps to Peace with God Power to Change The Key to Life Web animations (Gif and Flash) Got Life? iTruth Step Up to Life Reaching the Lost Sheep. Example! Fathers Love Letter -- Overcoming Temptation -- - How Temptation works - It begins with our desire It is when this desire is enticed Examples Biblical Stories of The conflicting desires The old bridge illustration again It comes down to a choice Since it is a choice, it comes down to which do we love more The choice needs to be right away Stages Outlined Temptation (Cont´d) Temptation We cannot do it ourselves.... Jeff And Tony - Start with repentance - It means to turn around More than just feeling sorry The Bible uses the term death to the old nature This is what is symbolized in baptism Much like blowing up the old castle Or closing the door Start with repentance Starting with Repentance - Must desire something greater - Can´t just stay empty, have to be filled with somethin Set your mind on things above Compared to WWJD Turn to Worship Our desire for God will grow stronger than desire for sin Must desire something greater - Combine it with faith - Still not enough, must also have faith Pray to be kept from it Believe you can endure it by God Believe God has something better Take the way out Combine it with Faith Must look up to see the way out Who¥s in Control - What if you blow it? - The Bible indicates we will sin Doesn´t mean we should go ahead and do it though It also says there is forgiveness Forgive yourself too Read a Repentance Passage Learn from it What if I blow it. - Pulling it all together - Illustrations Thoughts The 3D model introduced Dimension 1: The Will Dimension 2: The Heart Dimension 3: The Spirit Dimensions Combined A Strategy to Overcome Pulling it all together -- Prayer -- - What is Prayer? - It is simple It is talking with God Like in a friendship, communication is vital Prayer is talking to someone who really is there Prayer is two-directional It is confessing our helplessness Prayer is continuous Prayer is not a trick, or formula or magic but relationship Prayer transforms us Prayer - Illustrations of prayer? - It is compared to coming to the Holy of Holies It is compared to speaking to an "empty" chair It is compared to a chat room - How to Pray - Begin small Pray in the name of Jesus Don´t pray just to look good Be still and know that He is God Believe God will change things Ask Jesus, the teacher, to teach you Thanksgiving - be specific God knows the difference - Collection of Prayers - Explanation of this category Praying through the Lord´s Prayer ACTS (adoration, confession, thanksgiving, supplication) My Father I trust you I am thankful The morning prayer Common Prayer Collection of Prayers - Questions and Answers about Prayer. - God seems so far away? I´m just too busy? As soon as I begin to pray, distractions come? Excuses -- Solitude -- - Examples from the Bible - Jesus often went out alone Elijah in the desert - depression Moses and David - preparation Solitude - Example 3 From the Bible Solitude - Example 2 from the Bible Solitude - Examples from the Bible - Having a spiritual retreat - In times of transition, discouragement, planning, hunger. Have it at conferences, camps, lakes, mountains, churches, m Spend time doing nothing Simply enjoy the freedom of prayer and Bible study Reflect back on life Allow a burden for the future to grow - Simplicity - Should be in a category of it´s own Fasting Other kinds of fasting Living without in order to give Dressing not to the fad but in appropriateness Comes down to, being content in God - Stillness and Silence - Be still My story Draw near to listen rather than offer sacrifice of fools We must be careful of staying overly busy -- Worship -- - Examination of worship - True worship goes deeper than singing It has to do with the heart before God Why we call all parts of church service worship service Programming is worship as imitation Studying is worship as pursuing Worship is the heart at awe of God Worship God - Hungering for God - There are two groups Group one - dry spiritually Group two - hungry for God The difference is hunger Don´t lose your hunger How to gain hunger? Realize empty. - Worship aids - Posture Poetry Songs Sermons and studies Nature Worship -- Service -- - Why serve? - The dead sea is dead because only takes in Sheep and the goats True religion includes caring for others Those who have been loved, love Good Samaritans love their neighbors Jesus told us to It changes you Why Serve ! Eternity in our Hearts - How to serve / do ministry - WWJD? Introducing the Illustration My role Invest your time beforehand The people´s role God´s role Examples of the 3 dimensions How to serve/do misistry To Know Perfect Love - Being humble - Don´t lord over but be a servant Know who you are and wash feet Be a servant, don´t just serve Let people treat you as a servant The Lord SustainsThe Humble. - Spiritual Gifts and you - What are they? List of some of the gifts Knowing your gift - what excites you? So then, what are you drawn to Knowing your gift - where do you see God´s blessing? Knowing your gift - ask a friend Knowing your gift - A spiritual gifts test To be used in love -- Study -- - The Need to Read the Bible - Be a tree planted by streams of water Be good soil - How to Read the Bible - Daily Observe, Interpret, Apply Check the context Interpret it as a judge not a lawyer Coloring and symbols Write about it How to read the Bible - How to Memorize the Bible - My story 2 verses a day for 4 years most of New Testament Carry verses on flash cards Some suggested verses to start with Memorize blocks of Scripture Internet Memorization Resources How to memorize Suggested Verses for Memorization - Using the Internet - Our tool, the Bible Toolbox Bible versions Do a Word Study Other parts Free books Using the Internet - Christian Meditation - The Biblical precedent Different from New Age Meditation Think deeply upon the Word and God Reflect on nature Being still and knowing He is God. Christian Meditation -- Community -- - Trends against Community - Hollywood (a hero is one who does it on his own) Music (I am an island) Independent Christianity (Me, Jesus and the Bible) - God´s call for community - Jesus prayed for you God exists in community It is the Holy Spirit that unites us Fellowship "One another" verses The Church is a community not building We all have roles in the body - How Community affects your life - You are not alone You are not to do things alone Accept others Burden sharing Accountability Confession Mentorship

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