MIssion Possible M5 "The Church"

Mission Possible M5 “The Church”
Over view
Acts 1:9 You are my witnesses…Jerusalem
Jerusalem Holy City center for Jewish worship.

Where do we worship? At Church… how can we be witnesses at church? Aren’t all the people Christians?

(the hour)
1. Come to “The Five” prepared to do ministry. Benware ill how can I can make this place a better place. Church is not a show

(being a part of the church)
2. How can I use my gifts in the church to further Christ’s witness?

The church should be the communicator of the truth and be a witness not only to others but to one another but working together as a unit. First 11 verses of chapter 12 tell us that each person who is a believer has a gift given by God

On the website I will post an online spiritual gifts test.
Why do we have these gifts? Verse 7 sums it up

Three areas that we want to examine when it comes to being a part of the body of Christ

1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Verses 12-13 Unity within the Body there are many parts but they are under one Head Jesus and they work together for the same purpose.
John 17:11, 20-21 Jesus prays that we would be as one.
Unity gives credibility.

Philippians 2:1-4 key to unity is looking out for others rather then yourself. This does not mean there are never disagreements but in a church we should have specific purposes of why we exists “The Five” and know that we have to be unified on accomplishing them b/c God says we should.

Verses 14-20 Diversity in the Body of believers each to do a different job for the purpose of furthering God’s kingdom. Paul uses the illustration of a human body.

I don’t expect my ears to see but that does not mean I do not need them everyone is called to do something different.
When you figure out your gift and start serving you will feel a sense of fulfillment, realize you are doing your part and you grow. Tom Arthur
Verses 21-27 Interdependence- we need one another to be Christ’s witnesses. When we decide not to use your gift you are affecting the people around you and yourself.


sorry for the late post