Month: December 2012

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Jesus means Saviour Christmas was going to save people from their sins that act as a barrier between us and God. Heaven is a place for perfect people – which is a big problem for me and you! God could have been born anyway but he chose the worst place available so we could never say ‘You don’t know how bad it is.’ They brought him Gold Frankincense Myrrh Imagine at the baby shower you get a coffin! This baby was born to die. That was the most important thing about his life. Not his teaching – amazing though it was. Not his miracles – and he’s still doing them by the way . But as he died he became our Saviour. He took the wrath of God on himself. Pays the price of our freedom – It is finished Good news Of great joy For all people It’s good news! Is it news to you? It brings great joy. No matter what we go through. It’s the only truly universal religion – relevant to the millionaire or the slum […]

Leaders Define Culture! Next stage for us at Ivy is how to multiply through discipleship People choosing not to serve as a volunteer – but because they want to be with you. 1 Cor 4:14 I became your father Imitate me Follow my son Timothy My way of life agrees with my teaching In that culture the child did what their father or mother did. Very few people could operate as truly a father or mother – they had many ‘teachers.’ Wrong q – how do I get more people to help me Right q – how do I get more people to pattern their lives after Jesus as I do – imperfect though I am. All sheep looks like a shepherd from behind. As I follow Christ – look back – who is following me? How did Jesus make disciples? He calibrated invitation to be with him With the challenge to do something Challenge therefore; Are we so focused on growing church instead of focusing on growing disciples – then Jesus will grow the church. None of us are […]