Mission Hills Church
Church isn't a place we come to, it's a mission we choose to be part of, a people committed to following Jesus together. So let's stop "going" to church and start being the church!
Mark 11:17 NIV
They were dishonoring God and limiting His influence.
Successful Christians consistently learn from gifted teachers, connect with other Christians, reflect on what God has done for us and invite God into our lives through prayer.
Acts 2:43-47 NIV
Because the church is the people of God, on mission with Jesus, our churches should be growing.
Should we care about numbers? Yes! Because every number has a name, every name has a story, every story has an ending and every ending has a sequel.
And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:47b)
Acts 2:43 NIV
Acts 2:43 NIV
They were living the life everyone longs for.
If you see God do something, say something.
The whole city was filled with fear at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.
When God moves, unbelievers start to fear that their unbelief is a serious mistake.
They weren't centralizing ownership, they were elevating community.
Deep down, we all long to know that God is involved.
Acts 2:44-45 NIV
When God moves, we becomes more important than me.
We all long for true community.
Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. (Acts 2:46a)
They were honoring God and extending His influence.
Acts 5:20 NIV
To be on mission with Jesus is to honor God and extend His influence.
Deep down, we all long for a mission that matters.
praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.(Acts 2:47a)
They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, (Acts 2:46b)
Rejoicing drives out resentment.
And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Deep down, we all long for true joy..
They were honoring God and extending His influence.
The church was living the life everyone longs for.
A healthy church grows by living the life everyone longs for.
1. What has God done in my life that I should share with someone?
2. In what ways am I more about “me” than “we”?
3. Where have I allowed resentment to push out rejoicing?
4. How will I be on mission with Jesus this week?