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Impakt
Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015 (message contributor)
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1. Follow
Contributed on Jul 22, 2015
The essence of the Christian life is following Jesus and results in a kingdom focus
August 18 Follow Acts 1:6-8 Fan: enthusiastic admirer Luke 9:57-62 A fan will follow when it’s comfortable A fan will follow when it’s convenient A fan will follow if it doesn’t cost much A true follower: 1. Is empowered by the Spirit. Acts 1:8a ...read more
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2. Lead
Contributed on Jul 22, 2015
A life that impacts for Christ is involved in leading others
Lead Acts 6:1-7 The impact of Jesus on the world is limited to the impact of His followers on the world Follow Influence Connect Lead When God’s hand is on a church, there will be more: 1. Followers v.1a 2. Ministry v.1b Human needs are always ...read more
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3. Influence
Contributed on Jul 22, 2015
A life surrendered to Jesus is a life that influences for Jesus
August 25 Influence Acts 3:1-10 A life that is surrendered to Jesus is a life that makes an impact for Jesus. Making an impakt for Jesus is: 1. As you go v.1 “where I live, work, and play.” 2. As you look for needs. vv.2-4 Most people are filled with fear and ...read more
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4. Connect
Contributed on Jul 22, 2015
A life that makes an impact for Jesus is a life that is connected to other believers
September 8 Connect Acts 4:32-35 Follow Influence Connect 1. A common purpose. v.32 2. A common story v.33 Grace (charis): the favor of God 3. And uncommon act. vv.34-35 Opening illustration, Band of Brothers It’s amazing what humans ...read more
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5. Leave
Contributed on Jul 22, 2015
For some, following Jesus means to go into cross-cultural missions
September 22 Leave Acts 8:26-40 Going is a part of following. If we say we love Jesus, then we must have on our hearts what God has on His heart, and God has the world on His heart. Follow Influence Connect Go What is God’s word for us today? 1. Remember that ...read more