Grace Church
Timeless Truth for Today - #12 Guidelines
Exploring the timeless truth of God's Word for today's living. A January through March overview of the entire Bible.
Locations & Times
Grace Community Church
8950 M-79, Nashville, MI 49073, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Today is the 12th message in our series: Timeless - Truth For Today. We are covering the entire Bible in a 3 month period.
Since the beginning of January, we've covered all 39 books of the Old Testament as well as the first 5 books of the New Testament.
Last week we covered all 4 Gospels along with Luke's second writing, the Acts of the Apostles. The central theme of those books is simply Jesus and the Salvation that He has made available for those who repent and have faith.
Since the beginning of January, we've covered all 39 books of the Old Testament as well as the first 5 books of the New Testament.
Last week we covered all 4 Gospels along with Luke's second writing, the Acts of the Apostles. The central theme of those books is simply Jesus and the Salvation that He has made available for those who repent and have faith.
Following the Gospels and Acts are books often called "letters" or "epistles" of the Apostle Paul (13 in total).
These are divided into 2 sub-categories:
-Paul's writings to churches: 1 & 2 Corinthians, Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 & 2 Thessalonians
-Paul's writings to individuals: 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon
These are divided into 2 sub-categories:
-Paul's writings to churches: 1 & 2 Corinthians, Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 & 2 Thessalonians
-Paul's writings to individuals: 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon
We won't be able to cover everything about all of those books. But we'll look at the big picture as to why they were written and point out the value these books have in the lives of Churches and Christians for today.
The Lord's final message to His followers in all 4 Gospels and just before His ascension was to make disciples. The Christian life is all about disciple making. Disciple making changes people and compels people to be like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.
The Lord's final message to His followers in all 4 Gospels and just before His ascension was to make disciples. The Christian life is all about disciple making. Disciple making changes people and compels people to be like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.
After Jesus ascended into heaven, His followers gathered in Jerusalem to await the empowering of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2).
The church grew quickly until a time of persecution began by the Jewish authorities, led by a Pharisee named Saul. This time began with imprisonments of the church leaders and intensified with the killing of Stephen.
Acts 8:1-4
Following this, we read of Saul coming to faith and the Lord changing his name to Paul. He grew in his faith and the church commissioned him and others to go out and plant churches.
Over the span of 20 years, Paul wrote to these new churches and several of their key leaders to strengthen, encourage, challenge, and remind them of what God had done for them. He also talked about how they should respond as true followers of Jesus Christ.
The church grew quickly until a time of persecution began by the Jewish authorities, led by a Pharisee named Saul. This time began with imprisonments of the church leaders and intensified with the killing of Stephen.
Acts 8:1-4
Following this, we read of Saul coming to faith and the Lord changing his name to Paul. He grew in his faith and the church commissioned him and others to go out and plant churches.
Over the span of 20 years, Paul wrote to these new churches and several of their key leaders to strengthen, encourage, challenge, and remind them of what God had done for them. He also talked about how they should respond as true followers of Jesus Christ.
Paul's letters provide guidelines or lessons for Churches and for Christians.
If we wish to honor God and help people, then we will need to take heed to what the apostle has written.
This morning we'll look at 4 guidelines about disciple making that apply to both this church and to your life.
If we wish to honor God and help people, then we will need to take heed to what the apostle has written.
This morning we'll look at 4 guidelines about disciple making that apply to both this church and to your life.
1. Disciple making requires a vibrant relationship with Jesus and others.
2 Corinthians 5:9-11a, 13-15 [TLB]
Definition of vibrant: "having or showing great life; pulsing or throbbing with energy, activity, and enthusiasm."
2 Corinthians 5:9-11a, 13-15 [TLB]
Definition of vibrant: "having or showing great life; pulsing or throbbing with energy, activity, and enthusiasm."
2. Disciple making involves both the leading of the Spirit and an intentional strategy.
Romans 15:20
Galatians 5:16-21
Colossians 4:3
Paul's method of disciple making is seen in at least 3 areas:
-First, he spoke about Jesus as he followed the Holy Spirit's leading.
-Second, he spent time with those who were responsive.
-Third, he utilized the gifted teachers and church ministries to help people develop their gifts and callings.
Romans 15:20
Galatians 5:16-21
Colossians 4:3
Paul's method of disciple making is seen in at least 3 areas:
-First, he spoke about Jesus as he followed the Holy Spirit's leading.
-Second, he spent time with those who were responsive.
-Third, he utilized the gifted teachers and church ministries to help people develop their gifts and callings.
3. Disciple making is best accomplished using teamwork, and not a lone wolf approach.
Romans 16
Colossians 4
In these chapters Paul acknowledges many of the people who helped him and were part of his "team."
To call ourselves a Christ-follower and live in isolation is an insult to the Lord who created us to be in community. Where are you involved?
Romans 16
Colossians 4
In these chapters Paul acknowledges many of the people who helped him and were part of his "team."
To call ourselves a Christ-follower and live in isolation is an insult to the Lord who created us to be in community. Where are you involved?
4. Disciple making is the mission of our life and we must reorganize our priorities in order to honor God and help people.
Philippians 3
In Paul's writings he makes clear that we are not dual citizens having one passport for this world and one for heaven.
We have to reorganize our priorities. It's not about me, but about Thee
Philippians 3
In Paul's writings he makes clear that we are not dual citizens having one passport for this world and one for heaven.
We have to reorganize our priorities. It's not about me, but about Thee
This week make a short list of 3 priorities that need to be reorganized in order to live more like Christ and less like you.
What specifically would need to change for God to be honored and for more people to be helped?
What specifically would need to change for God to be honored and for more people to be helped?
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Do you have a Home Group? Visit the website to learn about which groups are meeting; you can sign-up for a group there as well. You can also contact the church office; we'd love to help you with this (grace@gc3.org).
https://gc3.org/home-groups/Mentoring at Grace
There are several men and women at Grace Church who have completed the mentoring program here at Grace and are looking to invest in and share what they've learned with someone else. Have you thought about growing in your faith through the Grace Church mentoring program?
Contact the church office with any questions or to get the process started (grace@gc3.org) or you can talk with any of the staff and elders.
Contact the church office with any questions or to get the process started (grace@gc3.org) or you can talk with any of the staff and elders.
Bible Reading Plan
We hope you are taking part in the 2023 Bible Reading Plan. This also includes devotionals from Pastor Josh each week. Visit the website at the link below or find paper copies in CJ's. Let us know if you have any questions!
https://gc3.org/bible/Visit CJ's to Put a Pin on the Map!
Be sure to stop into CJ's coffee shop and check out the ministry maps. You can place a pin where you live to claim this area for Jesus. Pray for the influence you can have near your home as well as the whole 4 county region that Grace Church represents.
Gracewear Shopping Link
Grace Church has a shopping link for Gracewear through Courtside Screen Printing & Embroidery. Use the link below to take a look. All questions and orders go directly through Courtside. Their contact information can be found at the bottom of the page.
https://grace2022.itemorder.com/shop/sale/CJ's is Open on Wednesdays
You can take advantage of the opportunity to hang out in CJ's on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm this winter/spring.
Meet up with friends, bring a project to work on, or just spend some quiet time reading or praying.
Meet up with friends, bring a project to work on, or just spend some quiet time reading or praying.
Baby Bottle Bounce Back - Alpha Women's Center
The annual fundraiser for the Alpha Women's & Family Center of Barry County is happening now. You can pick up a baby bottle from the Welcome Kiosk (make sure to sign it out), fill it with coin or cash, and bring it back to the basket at the kiosk on or before April 2nd.
Alpha Women's Center is a faith-based center that values life and offers support to both individuals and families.
Resources include food, formula, diapers, clothing, car seats, and cribs. We seek to share God's love by developing relationships through one-on-one mentoring sessions, instruction, and encouraged through various areas of family life. We unapologetically talk about God, who He is, and how He is present and essential in our lives.
Alpha Women's Center is a faith-based center that values life and offers support to both individuals and families.
Resources include food, formula, diapers, clothing, car seats, and cribs. We seek to share God's love by developing relationships through one-on-one mentoring sessions, instruction, and encouraged through various areas of family life. We unapologetically talk about God, who He is, and how He is present and essential in our lives.
Lisa's Blog - Worship Moments
https://gc3.org/worship-moments/The Greenhouse Project
Visit The Greenhouse Project at our church website to find out what classes are being offered. Contact Lisa Sterkenburg if you have questions (lisa@gc3.org).
https://gc3.org/tgp/Connect with Grace Church through YouVersion
You can connect with Grace Church through the YouVersion app on your mobile device.
-Follow the link below
-Click "Open YouVersion"
-Choose "Grace Church"
-Click "Set As My Church".
Contact the church office if you have questions (grace@gc3.org).
https://www.bible.com/organizations/687791eb-9258-4ed6-a9fe-3c526f52230d?fbclid=IwAR3DIbMr9yVweUrjSKX1hNb8CqllfQ5-jQgYm_Sk7m8JOO-Aqk0TgJVGYQsEaster Egg Hunt
The annual Easter Egg Hunt outreach event is coming up on April 8th at 10:00 am at Putnam Park in Nashville. We need lots of help to make this event happen for the families in our community. There are many ways you can get involved, from donating candy to helping to stuff eggs to volunteering at the event on the 8th. Use the form below to sign-up.
https://gc3.breezechms.com/form/5483fa5514Birthdays and Anniversaries We're Celebrating This Week!
Thursday, March 23rd - Scott and Karmen Binkowski
Friday, March 24th - Xander Lyles
Thursday, March 23rd - Scott and Karmen Binkowski
Friday, March 24th - Xander Lyles