The church in America today doesn't have a mission problem, it has a worship problem. As we look at Isaiah's encounter with God in Isaiah chapter 6, we see that the church's mission begins and ends in worship. In fact, worship is the very fuel that propels our mission forward. Mission and worship are inextricably connected. At Calvary Cross-link we must first "Be the Church that Meets Jesus" before we can be the church that accomplishes the mission.
Be The Church that Serves Others
When you think of a shopping cart, what comes to mind is consuming/buying/receiving but when you think of a shovel, what comes to mind is work/sweat/construction. As followers of Jesus, we are not supposed to approach our local church with a shopping cart, tying to see all the things we can get out of it. But, instead a shovel, realizing that we are called to serve others. Calvary Cross-link must “Be the Church that Serves Others.”
Be the Church That Passes the Baton
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen our need to be a church that pays the price, that accomplishes the mission, to be the church with a big heart, and today we’re going to see that we need to be the church that passes the baton.
Be the Church With a Big Heart
The Bible teaches that everything we have belongs to God. That places us in the position of steward or manager of God’s stuff. Today we will look at what God desires for His church and His stuff. It is time to Be the Church with a Big Heart!