Today we examine a brief overview of the Triune God. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 

Here at City Growth Church we want to encourage and support the type of faith that moves mountains, the type of faith that is responsible for MIRACLES.

Fellowship, Living Like Christ.

At City Growth Church we believe DISCIPLESHIP is one of the five integral or "vital" concepts that mold and shape who we are and how we serve.

Teaching - Grow Like Jesus

“He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.””

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭15:24‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray. So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18:12-14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭15:1-7‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Wisdom

A fathers talk with his son

(Solomon to his son)

(Gods advice to us through prayer)

Mediate on verses:

5, 13, 20-22, 23

“My children, listen when your father corrects you. Pay attention and learn good judgment, for I am giving you good guidance. Don’t turn away from my instructions.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4:1-2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“My father taught me, “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4:4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4:5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4:6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4:13‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over. My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body. Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4:18-23‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Wisdom x 5 (insight/wisdom 6 esv)

Don’t x 8 (do not 7 esv)

At City Growth Church we believe DISCIPLESHIP is one of the five integral or "vital" concepts that mold and shape who we are and how we serve.

Discipleship - Share Like Jesus

“A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.” Luke 6:40 (ESV)

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. Matthew 4:18–22

At City Growth Church we believe EVANGELISM is one of the five integral or "vital" concepts tht mold and shape who we are and how we serve.

Evangelism - Share like Jesus(Witness to the lost)

How can I best communicate Jesus to this person?

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Evangelism can never be “one size fits all.” Each encounter will be different.

A. Everyone Is Different

Our personalities, our schedules, our intricacies set us apart.

B. Everyone Is the Same

Our need is all the same, we have a God shaped hole.

Five Keys to effective witness

1. Be friendly.

Matthew 7:12

2. Keep the gospel in view.

Col. 4:3–4

Eph. 6:12

3. Invite them to be your guest at a gathering of Christians.

John 13:34–35

4. Ask them to read through one of the Gospels with you.

David Helm’s One to One Bible Reading. It includes an eight-meeting plan through the Gospel of Mark

1 Cor. 1:18

5. Keep the bigger picture in mind.

Mark 4:26–27

Rom. 10:15

At City Growth Church we believe WORSHIP is one of the five integral or "vital" concepts that help mold and shape who we are and how we serve.

Worship

To love like JESUS

noun

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

"the worship of God"

verb

show reverence and adoration for (a deity); honor with religious rites.

"the Maya built jungle pyramids to worship their gods"

“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.””

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26:26-29‬ ‭BSB‬‬

“And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26:30‬ ‭BSB‬‬

On the eve of betrayal, persecution and physical anguish The Lord “worshipped”

1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.a 2For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin.c He thus condemned sin in the flesh, 4so that the righteous standard of the law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

Romans 8:1-4 BSB

Passover Psalms

Psalms 113-118 (Hallel or BeBeTaCh)

Psalm 113 - before Passover Seder (emphasis on praise)

Psalm 118 - a journeyman’s song (emphasis on gratitude, admiration, joy and praise)

Jesus sang  A SONG OF PRAISE (antiphonally or recited with a return praise) after the conclusion of our very first communion. Then again as they marched to the garden of Gethsemane (to be betrayed)

In this episode we lay out from a fundamental standpoint exactly who we are as a Church and what beliefs we lay at our foundation. Please contact us for my notes or for any clarification or things you may have missed. 

We exist in a continual story of:

One Triune God who introduced the inspired scripture. To show we are image bearers with aneed for reconciliation. Jesus is LORD and SAVIOR; Salvation is in Christ alone, Salvation is by grace not works. The Church is the bride and family of Christ Our Messiah who will return again.

How we serve:

Worship is to love like Jesus

On both a corporate and personal level

Evangelism is to share like Jesus

To assist in spreading the Gospel

Discipleship is to lead like Jesus

To help mature followers

Teaching is to grow like Jesus

Through exegetical, historical, systematic and practical theology

Fellowship is to live like Jesus

To live in a community of love, hope, encouragement, unity and giving.