Grace Bible Church Fallon, NV

How Do I Recognize the Church? 14

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 16.  The reproducers of disciples:  SHAPING, Matthew 28:16-20 1st-The training has a MANDATORY condition, v. 16-17 2nd-The training has a MOTIVE, v. 18 3rd-The training has a MISSION, v. 19 4th-The training has a MEMBERSHIP, v. 19 5th-The training has a METHOD, v. 20 6th-The training has a MEDIUM, v. 20

How Do I Recognize the Church? 13

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 15.  The proclaimers to lost people:  SPOKESMEN, I Peter 2:1-12 1st-WE ARE POSITIONED to be His proclaimers, v. 1-9d, 10 2nd-PURPOSE for His proclaimers, v. 9e 3rd-PERSEVERANCE needed as His proclaimers, v. 11-12

How Do I Recognize the Church? 12

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 15.  The proclaimers to lost people:  SPOKESMEN, I Peter 2:1-12 1st-WE ARE POSITIONED to be His proclaimers, v. 1-9d, 10

How Do I Recognize the Church? 11

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 14.  The assembly of love:  SELFLESSNESS 1st-The EXTREME seriousness of love, Rev. 2:1-7 2nd-The mental ENERGY behind love, Heb. 10:24-25 3rd-The EXALTED aspect propelling love, I John 2-4 4th-The EXCELLENCY of love, I Cor. 13 5th-The EFFORT to grow in love, I Thes. 4:9-12

How Do I Recognize the Church? 10

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 14.  The assembly of love:  SELFLESSNESS 1st-The EXTREME seriousness of love, Rev. 2:1-7 2nd-The mental ENERGY behind love, Heb. 10:24-25

How Do I Recognize the Church? 9

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 14.  The assembly of love:  SELFLESSNESS 1st.-The EXTREME seriousness of love, Rev. 2:1-7

How Do I Recognize the Church? 8

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 13.  The field for shepherds:  SHEPHERDING, I Peter 5:1-5

How Do I Recognize the Church? 7

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 12.  The outlet for servants:  SUPPORT, I Tim. 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-6 1st-It is an OFFICIAL ministry, I Tim. 3:8 2nd-It is a SHARED ministry, I Cor. 3:5-8, 16:15-18 3rd-It is a QUALIFIED ministry, I Tim. 3:18-13 4th-It is a PROMINENT ministry, Acts 6:1-6 5th-It is a MATURING ministry, Eph. 4:12-16 6th-It is a SACRIFICIAL ministry, Phil. 2:17-29

How Do I Recognize the Church? 6

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 12.  The outlet for servants:  SUPPORT, I Tim. 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-6 1st-It is an OFFICIAL ministry, I Tim. 3:8 2nd-It is a SHARED ministry, I Cor. 3:5-8, 16:15-18

Finding Joy in Ministry

Colossians 1:24-27 Michael Springfield I.  We can find joy even in the MIDST of TRIALS II.  We can find joy by applying the MINDSET of SERVING others III.  We can find joy through the faithful MINISTERING of our STEWARDSHIP IV.  We can find joy in the revealed MYSTERY of SALVATION

How Do I Recognize the Church? 5

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 10.  The manifestation of Christ:  SEMBLANCE, I Cor. 12, II Cor. 4:6-7, I Pet. 2:4-8 11.  The edifice of Biblical truth:  STRUCTURE, I Tim. 3:15, I Cor. 3:5-15

How Do I Recognize the Church? 4

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 7/11/10 8.  The condemnation of qualified leaders:  STEWARDSHIP, Acts 14 & 20; 1 Tim. 3:1-7 9.  The protection of theological conviction:  SUBSTANCE, Acts 15:1-20

How Do I Recognize the Church? 3

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 5.  The congregation of like-minded saints:  SAME, Acts 4:20-32 6.  The subjection of hungry followers:  SUBMISSIVE, Acts 6:1-6 7.  The collection of passionate learners:  STUDENT, Acts 11 & 13 8.  The condemnation of qualified leaders:  STEWARDSHIP, Acts 14 & 20; 1 Tim. 3:1-7

Live Like a King

The Pursuit of Faithful Leadership Deuteronomy 17:14-20 Joel Dunkin I.  The REQUEST for the King, v. 14 II.  The REQUIREMENTS of the King, v. 15 III.  The RESTRICTIONS of the King, v. 16-17 IV.  The RESOLUTION of the King, v. 18-20

Dealing With Injustice Biblically

Psalm 73:25-28 Gus Pidal Four lessons from Asaph's life that will drive us to have a right perspective in the midst of injustice: 1.  Asaph treasured God above everything else, v. 25 2.  Asaph's strength was found in God, v. 26 3.  Asaph understood the end of the story, v. 27 4.  Asaph drew near to God, v. 28

How Do I Recognize the Church? 2

Michael Rosario 6/13/10 1.  The demonstration of God's power:  SOVEREIGNTY, Matt. 16:18 2.  The execution of God's holiness:  SINLESSNESS, Matt. 18:15-20 3.  The dynamic gathering of converted sinners: SALVATION, Acts 2:40-47 4.  The dispenser of God's truth:  STRENGTHENING, Acts 2:42

How Do I Recognize the Church?

How Do I Recognize the Church? 1.  The demonstration of God's Power:  SOVEREIGNTY-Matthew 16:18 2.  The execution of God's holiness:  SINLESSNESS-Matthew 18:15-20

Clothed with Christ 2

The Fight to Live a Holy Life Romans 13:12-14 Michael Rosario How do you put on Christ? 1st-Make sure you're AWAKE, v. 11-12a 2nd-Throw off things you must AVOID, v. 12b-13 3rd-Fit yourself with things you must APPLY, v. 14

Clothed with Christ

A Call to Discernment Romans 13:11-12 Michael Rosario Have I put on Christ already, or do I need to put on Christ? 1st-Make sure you're AWAKE, v. 11-12a

Love Takes Care of the Law 2

The Law of Love Romans 13:9-10 Michael Rosario 1st-Love's DEBT, v. 8

1. THINK about your possession, Eph. 3:18
2. SUBMIT to the Holy Spirit, Gal. 5:22
3. DEAL with personal sin, 1 Pet. 1:22
4. MAKE it urgent, 1 Pet. 4:7
5. ADMIT it's a discipline of choice, Col. 3:14
6. SURROUND yourself with Christians, Heb. 10:24-25
7. FOCUS on people, Phil. 2:1-4
8. REMEMBER the return, 1 Jn. 4:19

2nd-Love's DUTY, v. 9-10a 3rd-Love's DIRECTION, v. 10b