Kingdom-Makers: Meek

Pastor Jayson Workman

May 8, 2022

Matthew 5:5

Introduction:

A surrendered life is a secure life.

1. A call to radical submission/surrender

Philippians 2:3-8 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

1. A call to restful confidence

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

1. A call to real purpose

Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Kingdom Manifesto: Blessed Are the Mourners

Worship Minister Derick Mickan

Matthew 5:4

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

THE BIG IDEA: Those who mourn over sin will receive comfort.

Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

1. The self-righteous never discover satisfaction.

Matthew 23:11-12 The greatest among you shall be your servant.  Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

1. Consequences of covering

Proverbs 28:13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Psalm 32:3-4 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. 

1. Confession provides comfort.

Psalm 32:1-11

Kingdom-Makers mourn their sin but live on mission.

Kingdom Manifesto: Poor in Spirit

Matthew 5:1–3

Pastor Jayson Workman

South Gate—April 24, 2022

Introduction

Kingdom-makers live to BE something, not just DO something.

1. Internal Pursuit

Because who we ARE will determine what we DO.

True spirituality starts on the INSIDE and touches the OUTSIDE.

Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

1. Intentional Process

                        Pursue God intently

                        Purge your heart of compromises

                        Plead with God for help

1. Incredible Promise

A Powerful Proclamation

John 11:17–27

Pastor Jayson Workman

April 17, 2020

Introduction

Quote: “Jesus is either a liar, he’s a lunatic, or he is who he said he is” —C.S. Lewis  

New life and hope are found in Jesus alone.

1. The Power of a Clear Gospel (v. 25)

John 14:6 I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

1. The Promise of Future Confidence (vv. 25–26)

1. The Proclamation of Exclusivity (vv. 26–27)

Question: Have you known and embraced Jesus Christ in your life?

DNA: Commission

Romans 12:1–6

Pastor Jayson Workman

South Gate — April 10, 2022

Introduction:

Each and every one of us has been uniquely created to serve God.

1. Plea for sacrificial service (v. 1)

            When was the last time you surrendered your life to God?

1. Picture of diversity (vv. 3–5)

There is greater strength and potential in diversity, not in similarities.

1. Power of distinction (v. 6) 

1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. . . .

John Henry Newman, the author of Lead, Kindly Light, said, “God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not created to another. He has not created me for naught. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him. If in perplexity, my perplexity may serve Him. If in sorrow my sorrow may serve Him. He does nothing in vain. He knows what He is about!”

DNA: Commission

Matthew 20:20–28

Pastor Jayson Workman

South Gate Baptist—April 3, 2022

Healthy churches/disciples are servants.

1. Greatness is not self-promotion. (vv. 20–21)

Greatness is not in position—it is in perseverance.

Philippians 2:3-5 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,

1. Greatness is not in power. (v. 25)

Philippians 2:6-8 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

1. Greatness is found in serving. (vv. 27–28)

Quote: “True Christianity is not about adding Jesus to your life. Instead, it is about devoting myself completely to Him—submitting wholly to His will and seeking to please Him above all else.”

3 John 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

2 Corinthians 4:18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.

DNA - Community

Acts 2:41–42

Pastor Jayson Workman

South Gate Baptist Church - March 27, 2022

Introduction:

Healthy disciples/churches are INTERDEPENDENT

1. Community is Built Through a Devotion to Truth. (v. 42)

Quote: “Biblical community is first of all the sharing of common life in Christ.” —J.D. Grear

            Objection to community

                A. I don’t have anything in common.

                B. I don’t have time in my schedule.

Quote: “The Christ follower outside of community is living in disobedience. Community is assumed. If I am out of community, I am out of God’s will.” —Ed Stetzer, Transformational Groups

               C. I don’t want to be betrayed          

            Opportunity of community        

               A. Affection for each other

Romans 12:9-10 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.  Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

              B. Accountability to one another

Who asked you this week . . .

• If you read your Bible this week? If you spent time in prayer?

DNA—Our Identity

Acts 2:41-42

Pastor Jayson Workman

South Gate Baptist — March 13, 2021

We want to be a MOVEMENT, not an institution. MOVEMENTS, by definition, move, and if you’re not moving, you're not part of the movement.

A church is a church because it makes and multiples disciples.

1. Christ (v. 41)

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

            Commences at salvation (v. 41a)

            Continues with identification (v. 41b)

            Cultivated through worship

Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

Matthew 28:17 And when they saw him they worshiped him,

Hebrews 10:25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

1. Community (vv. 42–46)

            Through Teaching (v. 42)

            Through Devoted Fellowship

Quote: “Teaching content will bring a crowd; teaching obedience makes a disciple.” —Jossy Chacko

1. Commission (v. 43)

Quote: “Far too long, we’ve made it acceptable to sit week after week and do nothing and still call yourself a Christian.” —Ed Stetzer

            Discover your place in ministry.

            Develop a passion for the lost.

The Power of Giving—Mission & Generosity

2 Corinthians 9:6–14

Pastor Jayson Workman

South Gate — March 6, 2022

Introduction

Generosity unlocks the PATH and PROMISE of true gain.

1. Generosity Multiplies in the Kingdom. (v. 6)

Proverbs 11:24 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.

1. Generosity Magnifies God. (v. 7)

            Purpose, not Pressure in our giving

            Pleasing God with praiseworthy generosity

Like so many things in life, generosity is DO thing not a FEELING thing!

Quote: “God has a unique, special love for those who are happily committed to generous giving.” —John MacArthur 

1. Generosity Maximizes Grace. (vv. 8–11)

            In personal provision (v. 8)

Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 37:25 I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.

            In powerful purpose (vv. 10–11)

1. Generosity Manifests the Gospel. (v. 13–14)