How We Roll - August 4, 2024
The Great Commandment & The Great Commission
“37 … ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:37-40 (NLT)
“19 … go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.” Matthew 28:19-20 (NLT)
- Know God
- Find Community
- Make a Difference
Know God - To turn from your sin, give your life to Jesus, follow Him, and have an ongoing relationship (not religion) with Him
“And this is the way to have eternal life —to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.” John 17:3 (NLT)
Find Community - To have consistent, ongoing, and life-giving relationships with other believers who you encourage and who encourage you
“And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.” Hebrews 10:25 (NLT)
Make a Difference - To use your gifts, passions, abilities, time and resources to build God’s Kingdom, serve people and reach the world for Jesus
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)
- Know God
- Find Community
- Make a Difference
What next step is God calling you to take right now?
Jesus defines spiritual maturity, not by knowledge, but by humility, selflessness, courage, obedience and love.
Are you helping other people experience these?
Immature Christians think about themselves and what they want. Mature disciples are HONORED to put the needs of others before their own.
82% of people would come to church if a friend invited them
2% of Christians invite people to church
Would you invite someone to come to church with you?