1) The Call to Go!Rom. 15:19-20 “...so that from Jerusalem and all the way around to Illyricum I have fulfilled the ministry of the gospel of Christ; and thus I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else's foundation...”a) OT: Abraham’s Example... Call/Promises/Provision- Go: Faith and Fearb) NT: Paul’s Example... Call/Promises/Provision- Go: Grace, Spirit Led & Strategyc) Churches Established... Gospel/Word & Deed/S & W/Holy Spirit- ”...since I no longer have any room for work in these regions...”2) The Call to Go To Atlantic Canada!Romans 15:21 “...but as it is written,“Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand.”a) A Vision for 12 Cities/Towns - University/College, International Students, Influencersb) The First Example... Fredericton- To The Nationsc) The Faith Story for Charlottetown- God Speaks and We Obey3) The Call to Reach FrederictonRom. 15:14 "I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder...”a) Fresh Vision for F’ton As We Continue to Plant Here!b) Kids Churchc) Sunday Meetings & Prayerd) Finances/Gift Day/Buildinge) Outreach and Life Groupsf) French Speaking and InternationalsJesus says, ‘Follow me. I’m going to take you on a journey, and I don’t want you to turn to the left or to the right. I want you to put me first; I want you to keep trusting me; to stick with me, not turn back, not give up, turn to me in all the disappointments and injustices that will happen to you. I’m going to take you places that will make you say ‘Why in the world are you taking me there?’ Even then, I want you to trust me.” Tim Keller, KING’S CROSS

If we just see God as powerful, high, holy, etc without seeing His tenderness, how would that affect our Christianity?If God is so tender towards us, why do we try to hide our sin and run from Him?Brent listed 5 ways that God comforts us, discuss how we are comforted through them.He comforts us with His steadfast love.“Let your steadfast love comfort me". Psalm 119:76He comforts us with His security and discipline.“I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23He comforts us with His promises.“This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promises give me life". Psalm 119:50He comforts us with His Holy Spirit.“So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.” Acts 9:31He comforts us with His church.“For even when we came into Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were afflicted at every turn—fighting without and fear within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,” 2 Cor 7:5-6How does God's comfort to us, enables us to comfort people in ANY situation? (2 Cor 1:3-4)Why is our joy so crucial in following Christ and serving others? How is joy strength for the Christian? (Neh 8:10)What things could you, your LifeGroup, and our church do to become a more empathetic, compassionate, comforting people? If we reflected more of God's tenderness in our church, in what ways would our church look different?

Jeremiah observed God's creation and used it to build His faith. Are there specific things you have observed in God's creation that have built up your faith and trust in God?“Men will allow God to be everywhere except on His throne. They will allow Him to be in His workshop to fashion worlds and make stars, but when God ascends His throne, His creatures then gnash their teeth, for God on His throne is not the God they love. But it is God upon His throne whom we trust.” - Charles Spurgeon. Why is that some people allow God to be "in His workshop to fashion worlds" but not on His throne over His creation?If the battle between good and evil, God and the devil, is infinitely lopsided because of God's infinite power, why does it sometimes seem to be the other way around when we look at the state of our world?If we didn't believe that God is Almighty, how would we view temptations? How would it affect our trust? What would our attitudes be towards prayer and worship? Do your attitudes in any of those areas communicate that you believe in an Almighty God, or a weak, feeble God? What can we do to daily remind ourselves that God is all-powerful?

1) The Provision For Giving!2 Corinthians 8:9 “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.”a) God’s Nature... A Giving God!-Proof... Creation, Common Grace, Blessingb) Jesus... the Greatest Gift!-Proof... Jesus’ Examplec) Jesus Followers... Blessed To Give!-Proof... Worship, Stewards, Responsible, Eternal Perspective2) Principles For Giving!2 Corinthians 9:7-8 “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you...”a) Not Law but Grace-Faith, Voluntary, Cheerful, Sacrificeb) Attitude/Heart Issues-Give to Glorify Godc) God is Able!-Trust is in God3) The Practicalities For Giving!2 Corinthians 8:20-21 "We take this course so that no one should blame us about this generous gift that is being administered by us, for we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of man.”a) Where? Local Church and Those In Need b) How? **Tax Receipts/Envelopes **Automatic Withdrawalsc) CCC: Regular Giving/Offerings/Storehouse/Auditsd) 2013 Budget & Gift Days 2013: New Building & Capital Funde) “Each one must give as he/she has decided in his heart”f) On The Anvil

1) Jesus Is King: He Has Risen!Matthew 28:5-6 ‘But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.”’a) Jesus is Alive!- The Resurrection Changes Everythingb) A Decision!- Worshipc) A Commission!- Purpose & Direction2) Jesus Is King: He Sends!Matt. 28:18-20 “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”- Authority!- Go! (Mindset & Geography)- Make Disciples! (Local Church & Church Planting)- All Nations!- Baptize! - Teach! (Obey)3) Jesus Is King: He Goes With Us!Matthew 28:17 & 20 “And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted... And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”a) Jesus’ Presence - Individually and Togetherb) Some Doubted - Seek Jesusc) Jesus Will Return - Eternal ValueJesus says, "Follow me. I’m going to take you on a journey, and I don’t want you to turn to the left or to the right. I want you to put me first; I want you to keep trusting me; to stick with me, not turn back, not give up, turn to me in all the disappointments and injustices that will happen to you. I’m going to take you places that will make you say ‘Why in the world are you taking me there?’ Even then, I want you to trust me.” Tim Keller, KING’S CROSS