Spiritual Living
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MSGII (10-9& 10) REACHING OUT TOGETHER
REACHING OUT TOGETHER 40 Days of Community - Part 2
October 9- 10, 2004 Rick Warren
“… you are standing together side by side with one strong purpose-- to tell the Good News .” Ph. 1: 27b (LB)
“You’ve been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ.” Ph. 1: 5 (NLT )
HOW CAN OUR SMALL GROUP “PARTNER” TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS WITH OTHERS?
"P"ray Together
“Pray for us that God will give us an opportunity to tell people his message. “ Col. 4: 3 (NCV)
_ Make a group prayer list.
"A"ppeal to Common interests______
“Whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with him so that he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ save him. I do this to get the Gospel to them and also for the blessing I myself receive when I see them come to Christ.”
1 Cor. 9: 22- 23 (LB )
_ Discover the common interests in your group.
"R"each out in Love___________
“Because we loved you, we were happy to share not only God's Good News with you, but even our own lives. “ 1 Th. 2: 8 (NCV)
” It is not my business to judge those who are not part of the church.” 1 Cor. 5: 12 (NCV)
“Whatever we do, it is certainly not for our own profit but because Christ's love controls us now .” 2 Cor. 5: 14 (LB)
_ Ask God to give you a deeper love for others.
"T"ell Your story_______________
“You are… God's instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night- and- day difference he made for you.” 1 Peter 2: 9 (Mes)
“Listen, and I’ll tell you what God has done for me.” Ps. 66: 16 (NCV)
_ Write out your story & share it with your group
"N"urture Friendships_________
“Be friendly with everyone. Don't be proud and feel that you are smarter than others. Make friends with ordinary people.” Rom. 12: 16 (CEV)
“In his home Levi (Matthew) gave a big dinner party for Jesus. Many fellow tax collectors and other guests were also there.” Luke 5: 29 (CEV)
“T he Holy Spirit does not want you to be afraid of people, but to be wise and strong, and to love them and enjoy being with them.” 2 Tim. 1: 7 (LB)
_ Bring a friend to your group. Plan a party.
"E"xpect God to Giude_________
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Heb. 11: 1 (NIV)
“When Jesus saw their faith , he said, ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven. ’” Luke 5: 20 (NIV)
_ Never give up on anyone.
"R"espect Christ______________
“Whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus.” Col. 3: 17 (NLT)
“Do all you can to live a peaceful life. Take care of your own business, and do your own work. If you do, people who are not believers will respect you.” 1 Thes. 4: 11- 12a (NCV)
