Matthew 11_1-24 (Are You the One Who is to Come_)

Count the cost, consider the reward, and Proclaim Jesus

Jesus called, empowered, and sent his closest followers as direct emmesaries of his ministry. They represent him and extend his ministry to more people in need of the kingdom.  This is our call! The gospel grace we receive is not to terminate on us. If Christ is pouring into us, he should be pouring out of us.

Prayer is the way forward. Nothing we desire to accomplish as a church will happen apart from God. He is the Lord. He is the worker. We get to ask the Lord of the Harvest to work and jump in with him as he does it.

We are in the second week of our series on prayer.  I believe that Sam, who is leading out on our church-wide focus on prayer, and the rest of the pastors believe this is a timely series for several reasons.  Prayer is vital to our connecting in relationship with God.   Knowing him.  Going deeper with him, understanding his will for our lives.

When we pray we are approaching the Holy God of all of reality. He is to be honored and revered 

Our friend Pastor Evan Skelton preaches on Actst 14:1-28 and the freedom and security that comes from faith in God rather than fragile man-centered systems.

 True worship of God will always lead to the mission of God