1. Foundations: A Real EnemyLuke 4:13a) Kingdom of God and the Dominion of Darkness are at war- A Real Battle... More than meets the eye!b) The devil (Satan) is a real being... 'god of this world'- Accuser, temptor, liar, murderer, serpent, angel of light, evil onec) Satan has a kingdom of fallen angels, demons, that work with him- Jesus understands and will help us!2. Foundations: The Enemy's Strategy1 Peter 5:8a) An enemy who does not "play fair"- Vicious, cunning, destructiveb) Accuses... Identity, Worship, Authority- Deceives, tempts, tricks, traps and uses sickness and fearc) Strongholds (bondage)... usually involes our *thought life*- Sin: Occult, drugs, sexual stuff, trauma, lies about God and ourselves3. Foundations: Jesus has OvercomeLuke 4:18-19a) The reason Jesus came to Earth- To destroy the works of the evil one (1 John 3:8 )b) The decisive victory over Satan was won by Jesus on the cross- The resurrection proves the power of Jesus: Freedom!c) We can now live and act as Jesus did toward Satan- Resist with the Word, demonstrate and deliver... Holy Spirit and Power

Introduction: Such a Great SalvationActs 1:8 - We are a people of promise...- Grounded in the cross...- Freed from our old way of life...- Ephesians 2:1-3- Ephesians 2:11-141. Witness: The Father, Son and Spirit - Compelled by lovea) Created by the Trinity...- Gen 1:26 - Created out of perfect loveb) Before the foundation of the world...- Ephesians 1:4-13- Salvation through the trinityc) No longer orphans...- John 14:15-20 - Brought into relationship2. Witness: We are compelled by lovea) The promise of witness- Acts 1:8- Peter, like us was changedb) Our hearts have been flooded with God's love- Romans 5:3- God himslef resides in us!c) This love compels us, propels us- 2 Corinthians 5:14- You have a supernatural compulsion to share your story...Might be a good time to write down your story...- Where I was- What was the central focus of my life before i was saved?- What happened?- Why I decided to become a Christian.- Where I am now.The most important thing jesus has done in my life.3. Witness: It's bigger than you thinka) We are ambassadors... Together.- 2 Corinthians 5:20 - Representatives of a different countryb) We are commissioned and anointed for a purpose...- Luke 4:18-19 - We are seeing resultsc) For you, your family, this city, region and the nations...- Isaiah 52:10

1. Giving Starts with God!2 Corinthians 8:9 a) God's nature... a giving God!- Creation, common grace, salvation, blessingb) Jesus... the greatest gift- Jesus taught a lot about givingc) The Kingdom of God- Stewards... Responsible, Honour, Bless, Eternal Perspective2. Giving: Kingdom Principles2 Corinthians 9:7-8 a) The "Tithe/Tenth"- Old Testament, New Testament, Todayb) Attitude/Heart Issues- Grace: Generous, Freely, Cheerful, Expectant, Sacrificec) God is Able!- Trust is in God3. Giving: TMP Life1 Corinthians 16:1-2 a) Where? Local church and to those in needb) How much? Faith + Freedom (Joe's story & Joe's practice)c) When? Sunday morningsd) How? **Tax receipts/Envelopes** TMP Inc.e) TMP: Regular Giving/Offerings/Storehouse/Auditsf) 2012 Budget & Gift Days May 2012: New Role & Capital Fund

1. Canadian VisionPhilippians 3:7-8 - An impacting weekend- Fredericton Gathering... a BIG thank you to TMP!- Established Churches: TMP, Oakville, Owen Sound, Alliston- Church Plants: Vancouver, Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, PEI- Other: Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary + Alberta churches- Canadian team update2. TMP VisionPhilippians 3:13-14 - Passion for Jesus- Passion for Jesus' church and His Kingdom- God Stories- Prophesies: Weigh/test, pray, confirm, believe, respond, timing- Church: acceleration, trunk, sea worthy, sails up, growth spurt- Personal3. Responding in Faith and Action1 Corinthians 1:9 - God calls and awakens- We can choose to respond- Example... Pillars, Church Planters, Salt & Light- Specific... Media, education, social action, sports, nations- TMP... Multiplying leaders, elders, ministries, teams, churches- Embrace... Truth, growth, change

Foundations of Following Jesus: The Cross & The Resurrection1 Corinthians 15:1-201) The Crossa) Purpose: Relationship with God- The issue of Sin: Unbelief, Idols, Disobedience, Loss of Purpose, and Deathb) The Need for Good News- Our Hero Jesus Believed, Worshipped, and Obeyedc) Jesus Death on the Cross- Accomplished Payment, Forgiveness, Redemption, Restoration, Unity2) The Resurrectiona) Evidence of the Resurrection- His body, His appearances, His followers transformed, He's alive todayb) Raised to Life- New Life = New Hopec) Our God is Alive, therefore God is able to save today3) Our Responsea) Believe the Cross & Confess that Jesus is Lord- Salvation from sin, death, the devilb) Believe the Resurrection- New life, new heart, new purpose, new powerc) Follow the Risen Savior- Relationship, Everyday life, Word of God, Holy Spirit, Eternity

1. Leadership: Apostles1 Corinthians 12:27-28 a) Historically- Jesus, the "Twelve", New Testament, Modern Timesb) Apostle's Role/Function- First? Plant, Foundations, Build, Appoint, Father, Vision, Teamc) Apostles Today?- Needed to Plant, Build, Equip, Father, Delegate, Send!2. Leadership: Trans-Local TeamsEphesians 4:11-12 a) Team is Important- No "One-Man Show"b) Prophets/Evagelists/Shepherds/Teachers- Important Gifts/Rolesc) Restoration- Biblical roles/Gifts still needed today3. Leadership: PartnershipEphesians 4:15-16a) The Goal of Team Leadership?- Growth in Maturity, Love, Service, and Missionb) Trans-Local and Local Churches Working Together- Changes as Church Growsc) TMP Today... Local & Trans-Local- Smiths, Simpkins, Delegates, Roles, Vancouver, Ontario, PEI

1. Foundations: Trinity LifeMark 1:10-11 a) One God, Three Persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)- Perfect model: relationship, love, unity, diversity, community, peaceb) The Trinity in Salvation- Equal yet different Roles and deference for Authority within the Trinityc) Authority (root of most problems)- Godly to have authority and to submit to authority2. Foundations: Family Life1 Corinthians 11:3a) God's Design, Sins Consequences-Male & Female,.. identity, value, roles, community, loveb) Headship & Partnership (1 Co 11:3, Mk 19, Eph 5 , Col 3 )- Marriage and Family reflects the Trinityc) Imperfect Authority- Heart issues, Justice, Safety, Accountability1Timothy 3:1-73. Foundations: Church LifePhillipians: 1:1a) Elders/Overseers/Shepherds: Character, Called, Competent- Oversight, governance, doctrine, discipline, examples, fathersb) Deacons (Ministry Leaders): Work alongside the Elders- Leadership not limited to Eldershipc) Saints: Church Members- Heart issues, Pastoral issues, Practical issues

1. Foundations: A Member of the BodyRomans 12:4-5 a) Jesus is the Head of the Body, and we are all connected!- Go on Being Filled with the Holy Spiritb) Get Involved, Serve!- Spiritual Gifts, Hospitality, Team, Interdependencec) Love, Demonstrate the "One Anothers"- Honour, Value, Bless, Care, Unity, Humility2. Foundations: Life (Small) GroupsRomans 12:10,13 a) Love for God- Worship, Word of God, Spiritual Gifts, Applicationb) Love for One Another- Care, Pray, Help, Encourage, Hospitality, Meals, Moneyc) Love for the World (Neighbours, Family, Friends)- Service, Events, Fun, Prayer, Mobile, Multiplication3. Foundations: Large GroupsActs 2:42-46 a) Sunday Meetings- Worship together, Preaching, Family, Prayer, Witness, Presenceb) Other?- Youth, Children, Training events, Other churchesc) TMP- Participation (large and small), Serving (spiritual gifts and needs)