Introduction:
My pastoral exhortation for you (us) for 2020.
I.
Worship Genuinely
Question
:
What is worship? How is it displayed / expressed?
I go to church regularly why?
I show up to church on time why?
Transition
:
II. Read (Be in the Word) Consistently
Application
: You and I need to decide what we believe about God’s Word (authoritatively) and what we understand the tithe and offerings to be (theologically).
Transition
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III. Serve Faithfully
Questions
? Are we all deacons? Is our role vital? Is this a joint exercise for growth, kingdom vision, and individual giftedness?
Transition
:
IV. Give Honestly
Acts 5
Malachi 3
V. Love Thoroughly
Conclusion
: What is my challenge to us for 2020? Here it is. I’ve already spoken to start the year about ‘Order’ and ‘Favor,’ now I get a little more specific.
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