Preaching the Gospel in Faithful Fellowship
Sermons by Pastor Tim Travis (Page 39)
As we consider missions and the importance of them, we must consider the need for spiritual meat to go forth that others may grow spiritually. This is what Paul challenged the Corinthians to in 1 Corinthians 3:1-8 – that they grow in spiritual matters and become mature!
Why are missions so important to the spreading of the Gospel? Romans 1:18-25 gives us a starting point as we consider that Christ Himself made it clear this was His method for how others would be told the good news!
As the church in Acts began to send out missionaries, we see from Acts 13:1-4 that they did it with a plan from God as He called Saul and Barnabas to go out. Will we support God’s plan for sending the Gospel forth?
As we study Matthew 9:35-38 we see Christ’s heard for the lost as He asks us to pray for laborers to go forth unto the harvest. Let us join together in praying for this great need that still exists today!
Missions are the heart of the Church as we follow Christ’s plan for us to reach the world. In Acts 8:1-39 we see the beginning of missions as the church is spread to the world. What will our impact be?
James prompts us in James 2:15-26 not to be dead Christians, but to be those that are working for the Kingdom, to have fruit in our spiritual lives. While these acts will never save us, there should be evidence of our salvation.
After the Resurrection, what are we to do? Acts 1:4-15 lets us know that we should do that which we’ve been commissioned to do while we await his return. Will we focus our attention? Will we be burdened to reach our community and the world? Will we continue in the faith?
The Resurrection of Jesus is what it’s all about, without it, there is no hope, eternity is a loss. With Christ, the hope springs eternal. In Matthew 28:1-20, we read of those who came seeking the Lord, who saw Him, and then who went at great personal loss to share what they had seen to…
If you’ve known Christ long as your personal Savior, you know the difference He makes in your life each day! As we continue to study in Mark 6:1-8:31 we see again and again the wonderful impact Christ had in the lives around Him – yet how often do we take the time to thank Him…
The Truth is all around us, yet me choose to reject it. 2 Corinthians 4:1-10 also warns of those that are saved rejecting the truth. Friend, let us be those that are found faithful, ever learning from the Word of God as we seek to see souls saved for God’s glory!