Sharing the Gospel (Luke 9:11)
Gary McManus, 09/11/2016Part of the DCC Basics series, preached at a Sunday Morning service
September 11, 2016 Luke 9:11 (p.1026 / p.1038)
On the 15th Anniversary of 9/11.
The evil one comes to kill and destroy. . .
(John 10:10, 1 Peter 5:8, Mark 3:4
with Proverbs 27:20)
“Out of the heart. . .” (Matthew 15:18-19)
The hearts of the terrorists can be turned.
“Kingdom of God” : THIRTY times in
Luke’s gospel book alone! And then
Acts 1:3 Jesus spoke about the Kingdom
for 40 days! (And see Acts 28:31)
The Kingdom of God: being under God’s control,
God’s leadership—where God is King and
we are God’s subjects. We live by Kingdom
rules (spiritual rules).
“23 ways to explain the Gospel”
Talking about the Kingdom of God
is one way. The Apostle Paul did so.
(Ephesians 2:19, Philippians 3:20).
23 ways—which one is more for you?
Jesus is the light?
Jesus is the truth?
Jesus is the resurrection?
Jesus is the way?
Jesus is a healer?
Jesus is a wise teacher?
Jesus is loving?
Jesus is giving and forgiving?
Which one of these can YOU communicate
to others?
Our faith is not private even if it IS
personal.
We are MEMBERS of the body of Christ.
See Ephesians 2:19, I Timothy 3:15, Romans 12:5,
Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 4:12, Colossians 1:24, 3:15.
1 Corinthians 12:27:
Now you are the body of Christ,
and each one of you is a part of it.
Rick Warren: The Purpose Driven Life
More from the word of God:
Baptized into Christ:Romans 6:3,
I Corinthians 1:13, and Galatians 3:27
Remain/abide in Jesus (John 15:4,5,7).
DCC started as a meeting together.
They met for God’s Word in Bible,
in pulpit, and around the Lord’s table.
Amen
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