Not Ashamed! Know Your Guide

Text: Acts 1:4-8; John 14-16

All followers of Jesus have been called by Him to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. It is encouraging, though, to know that we are not alone in the mission. God has given us His Word, the fellowship of the Church, and Jesus Himself promised that He would be with us always, even to the end of the age. This promise is fulfilled and experienced through the Holy Spirit, Whom God gives to every believer to be with us and be in us. For all who are in Christ, we have a constant Comforter Who guides us into the plans and paths of the Lord. If we are going to be the witnesses God calls us to be we need to understand our Heavenly Guide and how He works in our lives today. We invite you to listen and be challenged today to know Him and to follow His leading in your life.

Not Ashamed! The Mission is Bigger

Text: Matthew 28:18-20

When the church sees itself as the mission, growth often happens through addition—one person at a time, one program at a time. But when the church embraces God’s mission as its purpose, multiplication takes place. The early church in Acts grew exponentially, not because they focused on growing a church, but because they prioritized spreading the Gospel. When the mission drives the church, God’s power fuels multiplication, leading to disciples making disciples and churches planting churches.

Not Ashamed! Know Your Why

Text: John 3:14-16

As followers of Jesus, we know our calling to share the Gospel with others, but I wonder today if we truly understand the “why?”. Why must we go and share the Good News of Jesus with others? Why must we be bold and courageous in our witness? Why must we seek to serve our neighbors and minister to them in their point of need? Why must we live our lives with purpose rather than just passively passing the time? John 3:16 simply, but powerfully, answers the why? The great answer to “Why?” does not begin with man, but with the holy God of Heaven Who has done the unimaginable for mankind. The better we know the love of God, the better we will seek to make His love known to others. God’s love is not something that simply inspires us, invites us, or instructs us. When you and I truly have experienced God’s love in our lives, then it will actually incite us to go and share the same with others.

Not Ashamed! Know Your Purpose

Text: Matthew 5:14-16

The verses of Scripture in this message are some of the most popular words of Jesus from His most infamous sermon. As we study the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reveals our purpose and role in society. God has uniquely placed us in this world to shine the light of Christ through good works that push away the darkness and point others to Him. The concept that Jesus presented was very simple, but there are some specific things we must truly understand if we are ever going to shine the light of Christ effectively. His simple words will profoundly impact our lives and the lives of countless others if we heed them and apply them.