What On Earth
- 2. What on Earth is the Church Here For?
- 4. Christ is the head of the church, which is his body. He is the first of all who will rise from the dead, so he is first in everything. Colossians 1:18. NLT
- 5. Choices
- 6. “ What takes precedence, the vessel’s facilities or its overall purpose?”
- 7. What is the overall purpose?
- 8. "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." John 20:21. NIV
- 9. "The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted ,
- 10. … to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD." Luke 4:18-19. NKJV
- 11. The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10. NKJV
- 12. Pleasure boat X Rescue craft
- 13. Expect a level of service Resist what makes us uncomfortable Lose enthusiasm for new members
- 14. But you, dear friends, must continue to build your lives on the foundation of your holy faith. And continue to pray as you are directed by the Holy Spirit.
- 15. Live in such a way that God's love can bless you as you wait for the eternal life that our Lord Jesus Christ in his mercy is going to give you.
- 16. Show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment.
- 17. There are still others to whom you need to show mercy, but be careful that you aren't contaminated by their sins. Jude 20-23. NLT
- 18. More are lost than necessary