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Prayer
Hymn: Are You Washed in the Blood
Memory Verse: Psalms 27:13 I would
have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the
goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Lesson: Church Growth
Pastor Ron’s remarks and intro of first principle
First Principle: Steadfast Doctrine
Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 4:16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine.
Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who
hear you.
Our
doctrine details the fundamental beliefs we hold dear and unchanging.
Doctrines
are fundamental truths which establish the foundation of the church.
Question: What were some of
the non negotiable absolutes taught by the apostles?
Follow Up Question: Did the apostles believe in
and establish doctrines concerning: salvation; forgiveness; healing; water
baptism; the baptism of the Holy Spirit; and other church beliefs? Should we be
familiar with what they taught?
Conclusion: Our doctrine
provides the foundation of our lives and establishes our world view. In order
to stabilize our lives, we must stand upon the solid foundation of God’s Word
as taught by the apostles and embraced by the first Church. The fundamental
doctrines of the New Testament Church are absolute and non-negotiable.
Pastor Ron’s remarks and intro of second principle
Second Principle: Continued Prayer
Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
Question: What is prayer?
Follow Up Question: Jesus evidently believed He
would benefit from the prayers of others (Matthew 26:41). What do you believe
some of those benefits could be?
Conclusion: Jesus taught His
disciples to pray. The Apostles taught the First Church the importance of
including daily prayer in their Christian life and practice. We also should
embrace the benefits which come with personal prayer, corporate prayer, and
teaching others the power of prayer as well. Prayer is not the last resort of a
desperate person. Prayer is the first response of a Believer.
Pastor Ron’s remarks and intro of third principle
Third Principle: Make time for
Church and Christian friends.
Scripture Reference: Acts 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine
and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Question: What do friends add
to our life?
Follow Up Question: Life is busy and time is
short. How important is it that we make room in our busy schedules for
Christian friends and Church?
Conclusion: When it is all said
and done, the only thing God will have left for all of His hard work, is
family. God is working to birth and build lasting relationships. If God, as
busy as He is, feels it is important to spend time on relationships, we should
take note. Figure out a plan and spend quality time each week with Christian
friends, family, and Church.
Pastor
Ron’s closing remarks
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Connect Cards;
Offering and Prayer
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Memory Verse
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Pre-Praise & Worship
Prayer
will be hosted by one of our Elders, John and Fronnie LeBlanc in the Sanctuary
Studio. Worship will begin in just a few minutes.
