Stewardship is about what we do with what we have once we say we believe. It is that part of our lives where we decide if we're really going to Walk the Walk as much as we Talk the Talk!
3. Churches rarely get in trouble or fall
apart because of theological issues.
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4. Churches rarely get in trouble or fall
apart because of theological issues.
They divide or collapse over competing
agendas, power grabs or misplaced
loyalty.
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5. âMy prayer is not for them alone. I
pray also for those who will believe
in me through their message, that all
of them may be ONE, Father, just as
you are in me and I am in you. May
they also be in us so that the world
may believe that you have sent me.â
John 17:20-21 (NIV)
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8. Purpose
harmony of the Gospel and life
Our unity displays the power of the Gospel to a skeptical world
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9. Purpose
harmony of the Gospel and life
Many a professing Christian is a stumbling-block because his worship is
divided. On Sunday he worships God; on week days God has little or no
place in his thoughts. D.L. Moody
Out of 100 people, one will read the Bible,
the other 99 will read the Christian. D.L. Moody
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10. Purpose
harmony of the Gospel and life
Making Christâs Message and Mission Irresistible!
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11. Purpose
harmony of the Gospel and life
Making Christâs Message and Mission Irresistible!
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13. Participation
the action of taking part, Contributor vs Consultant, Audience or Army
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the
bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you
were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one
faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all
and through all and in all.
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14. Participation
the action of taking part, Contributor vs Consultant, Audience or Army
But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ
apportioned it. This is why it says: âWhen he ascended on
high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.â Ps 68:18
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15. Participation
the action of taking part, Contributor vs Consultant, Audience or Army
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the
evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for
works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up
until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of
the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole
measure of the fullness of Christ. Ephesian 4:3-13
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17. Participation
the action of taking part, contributor vs Consultant
People participate when they discover a âŠ
Great purpose to live forâŠ
Great principles to live byâŠ
Great power to live onâŠ
Great people to live withâŠ
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18. Participation
the action of taking part, contributor vs Consultant
We need everybody to be a somebody in this Body!
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19. All the believers were together and had everything
in common. They sold property and possessions to
give to anyone who had need. Every day they
continued to meet together in the temple
courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate
together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God
and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the
Lord added to their number daily those who were
being saved. Acts 2:44-47
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20. Participation
the action of taking part, contributor vs Consultant
We need everybody to be A SOMEBODY in this body.
If you benefit from it, participate in it.
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21. Promise
assurance that one will definitely do, give, or make something happen
So that, the body of Christ is built up, reaching unity and
knowledge, fully mature, become the Fullness of Christ.
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22. Promise
assurance that one will definitely do, give, or make something happen
âJesus promised his disciples three things â that they would be
completely fearless, absurdly happy and in constant trouble.â
G. K. Chesterton
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