Grace Brethren Church of Clinton MD
Growing Devoted Disciples
Church Purpose
Part 2
Our Purpose Growing Devoted Disciples who are Touching People
and Being Transformed
Intentionally Touching People with the Love and Gospel of Christ
Intentionally – Purposed, a plan of influence
Touching
·to be in contact, to come close
·to have an influence or affect on
·to leave a mark, impression or imprint on
Matt 9:29-30
Mark 1:41
Mark 6:56
Luke 18:15-16
1 Corinthians 12:27
Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually•
People
God’s priority concerned is People
Matthew 18:11; Mark 2:17
Luke 15:10
Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals ,because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.
Love
·We are to be characterized by our Love
John 13:35
By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
Romans 5:5
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
“Touching people with the love of Christ” is love intentionally expressed in acts of kindness. (Service Evangelism)
Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
“Touching people with the love of God” - is how God leaves His imprint on the lives of others, through us.
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
The Result of Touching People with the Love of God
1.It brings Glory to God Matthew 5:16
2. It is a part of the biblical process of winning souls to Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:6-8 (planting and watering)
My Prayer
Father, through your Holy Spirit, please use me today, to encourage someone, to share your love with someone, to sow, water and/or reap the seed of the gospel in someone’s life. In Jesus Name Amen
3. It can open the door for sharing the gospel
Gospel
What is the Gospel? Good News
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
It is the power of God unto salvation
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
What is our part in this process?
To live and preach the Gospel
Romans 10:13-15
Mark 16:15
And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
Holy Spirit Led
He Leads Us
Romans 8:14
because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Example 1: Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit
Luke 4:1-2
Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry.
Example 2: Philip Acts 8:27-30
We are called to Touch People with the Love and Gospel of Christ
1. Who does God want to use you to touch with His love?
2. Pray and ask God, how do You desire to use me to touch these people?
3. Develop a plan to impact them.
4. Open your heart to daily hear the voice of the Holy Spirit and be used
by Him?