June 29, 2008 by PastorDave.

#317, Make Disciples, Pastor David McIntosh, Sunday 06-29-2008

Text: Matthew 28: 18-20

INTRODUCTION:

• I sat in this chair some weeks ago and told you we were going to take the next four weeks and talk about us, who we are, who we are becoming and where we are going.
• We began by letting the words of Jesus speak into our lives, first He told us to Honor our parents, (Donna Goss gave a great testimony of how honoring her mother lead to her mother receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior).
• Next, Jesus told us to despise not the little ones, and men were huddled down at this altar and encouraged to write, call and take out on a date their sons and daughters.
• Last week Jesus told us to honor marriage and we saw not only did God create marriage, have in interest in marriage, but also he laid out a perfect design for every marriage to understand and follow.
• Today we are again going to hear words that Jesus spoke. These words give common purpose to every Christian home. But instead of beginning with Jesus’ words we are going to end with them.

QUOTE:

“The common response to the spiritual development of children, then, is for parents to seek the best help they can find and then get out of the way.” -George Barna-

TRANSITION:

I would like to ask you to take these next few minutes and come on a journey with me. In order to benefit from the journey you will have to take all your pre conceived notions about family life and any conclusions you have already made about family life and Christianity and lay them aside.

1. In this journey we will simply allow the bible to speak to us all by itself, about what should be happening inside a Christian home.
2. I have some helpers this morning that will be assisting us on our journey.
3. The journey will have four stops and each stop gives incredibly specific instructions for our lives. So specific you may get uncomfortable, but let me assure you the word of God wants you and your home to be prosperous and successful!

DEUTERONOMY 6:6-9

1. 1st responsibility is to place God’s words in our hearts. (impress them inside yourself)
2. Teach with diligence these words to your children.
3. TALK ABOUT THEM (sit at home, go about your day, evening & morning)
4. Keep them before your eyes by having the visibly on display in your house. (example)

PSALM 78:5-7

1. Father’s are commanded to declare to their children God’s law (God’s ways)
2. Specific purpose: Next generation would be spiritually prepared (3 generations-parents, children, grandchildren)
3. The need for the next generation:
4. Hope in God (growing faith in God)
5. Not Forget His works (healthy fear of the Lord)
6. Obey His commands (living relationship with Jesus Christ)

PROVERBS 6:20-23

1. Specific responsibilities; first for the parents
2. Father’s commands & mother’s teachings (mom & dad are command here by the word of God to have a plan for their children)
3. If I asked your children, what does your dad stand for? What is your mom teaching you? What would our children respond?
4. Second, responsibility of the children (impress them on your heart and around your neck)
5. They will lead you, keep you and speak to you as you go on in life.
6. See how important it is to have commands & laws that we instill in our children!
7. They work together like a lamp & light to guide in an ever growing dark world. (show oil lamp picture)

MATTHEW 28:18-20

1. Now we get to the words of Jesus. Because He posses all authority we are told to do something.
2. Make disciples (of all nations): Disciple = disciplined learner
3. TEACHING THEM (know God)
4. TO OBEY (see it modeled, understand what it means to them, have questions answered, see benefits and consequences)
5. EVERYTHING
6. I COMMANDED YOU
7. Our homes should be Learning Centers; where everyone is leaning to obey everything Jesus commanded.
8. The great commission is simply an extension of what should be happening in our homes as Christians.
9. If we are purposing to follow God’s ways for our homes then when we get to the Great Commission to go and teach people to obey Jesus, we & are children will be experts!

QUOTE:

“After all, God never told His followers to take over the world through force or intelligence. He simply told us to have children and then raise them to honor God in all they do. Therefore, you might logically conclude that bearing and raising children is not only our most enduring legacy but also one of our greatest personal responsibilities.” -George Barna-

CLOSING

• According to the Word of God, parents have a simple but deeply profound responsibility to evangelize & disciple their children.
• The local church should be and intimate and valuable partner.
• Israel cried for deliverance from the bondage of Egypt, God sent a Moses, but he was a baby.
• When Israel needed a judge to replace a corrupt leader named Eli, God sent Samuel, but he was a young boy.
• When the whole world needed a Savior, God sent Jesus, but he was a child.
• I was a young Christian, but hungry, and growing in the Word and ways of God. I was about to be put into a position of leadership in a church and I wondered what God was looking for. I came upon a Scripture that changed the focus of my life, because I was focusing all my attention on church & ministry, but just as I was about to be put into a position of leadership I read God’s perspective on it:
• 1 Timothy 3:4, 5 – “He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)
• I began to understand that perhaps God’s church is struggling because we have not focused on our families.
• God determines potential leaders by what is happening at home. Do we?

ALTAR

• Invite up all young people 18 and under. Here is a generation that needs to be disciple… that begins at home.
• Who will teach them, who will model it for them, who will answer their questions, bring them understanding, who will love them with the love of the Lord.
• Who will join these young people and say I want to turn my home into a discipleship center for the Lord, no matter who lives there!

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June 29, 2008 by admin.

JOIN US TODAY

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ
  • We will honor our high school and college graduates.
  • Pastor Dave McIntosh, “Make Disciples” (Matthew 28:18-20)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • Adults meet in the Youth Chapel for the summer.
• LIFELINE INFORMATIONAL MEETING, 1:30 PM, Sanctuary
• KIDS’ FUN FEST, 2:00-7:00 PM, Church Lawn
  • Join us for a great time of fun, fellowship, and outreach!

JOIN US THIS WEEK

• MONDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer
• TUESDAY
  • 7:00 PM—Prayer (Specifically for our church as we grow and expand)
  • 7:30 PM—Christian 12 Step
• WEDNESDAY
  • 5:45 PM—A.L.I.V.E. Homeschoolers Prayer
  • 6:30 PM—FAMILY NIGHT
    • Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
    • Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
    • Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
    • Adults & Impact Youth Ministries
    • John Bevere DVD Series: “Honor’s Reward”
• SATURDAY
  • 12:00 PM—Ministry of Joy Adult Fellowship
  • 7:00 PM—All-Church Prayer

ANNOUNCING

• VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION continues in the foyer. We’re going to have an exciting week (July 14-18) at Avalanche Ranch. Stop by the VBS table to register your children who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grade.
• MINISTRY OF JOY ADULT FELLOWSHIP will be held this Saturday, July 5, in the Fellowship Hall from noon until 2:30. You’ll enjoy great food (please bring a dish to share if you plan to eat lunch with the group), fellowship, praise and worship, and more.
• OUR ROTATION WEEK IS COMING UP, July 13-20, in the Interfaith Hospitality Network. Please stop by the table in the foyer to sign up to prepare or provide a meal or to be an on-site two-hour host or overnight (sleeping) host. What a great opportunity to be a blessing! You are needed!
• ISRAEL TRIP DEPOSIT DUE: If you have signed up to go to Israel, please keep in mind that the initial deposit of $350 is due July 5.
• THANK YOU to all who attended my fundraisers. It was very helpful. I appreciate all the support I have received. I will be leaving for Australia July 5 and returning July 24. May God bless you all. –Tiffany McDonald
• FROM ELEEN BARD FOSTER CARE: Interested in becoming a foster parent? An informational meeting will be held at the New England Dream Center in Worcester on Monday, June 30, at 7:00 PM. The next training will be on July 17, 21, and 22, 4:00-9:00 PM at the Dream Center. Also, volunteers are needed for their Royal Family Kids Camp (August 18-23) which will be held in the Berkshires. Call 508-770-0511, ext. 144 for more info about either program.
• LOST AND FOUND is filling up again. There are several Bibles, umbrellas, articles of clothing, etc. that need to be claimed. The lost and found is in the hallway near the church offices.

HOMETEAMS MEETING THIS WEEK

• Christians in Action (Proiettis)—Tuesday, 7:00 PM
• Branches of Messiah (Wheelers)—Wednesday, 6:30 PM
• YACC for Young Adults (Riehles)—Thursday, 6:30 PM
• Women of Faith (Telliers)—Friday, 10:00 AM
• Pick up directions at the Welcome Center. You are invited!

CHURCH LIBRARY

• The library, located next to the Youth Chapel, is open:
• Sunday: 10:00-11:00 AM, after second service, 6:00-6:30 PM
• Wednesday: 6:15-6:30 PM and after Family Night ministries

TAKE THE LAND OFFERINGS TO DATE

• Beginning Loan Amount: $600,000
• Regular Principal Payments: 12,680
• Extra Principal Applied: 115,411
• Current Loan Balance: $471,909
• At an average $9500/month extra applied each month, the loan should be paid off by Aug 2011.

NEEDS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY

• The Silva family will be relocating to Ashburnham on or before June 28. They are in need of the following items: a small dinette set, twin bedding/comforters for a boy and a girl, a kitchen utility cart, patio chairs/table, floor shelves, and a basketball hoop/stand. If you have any of these items that you could bless them with or sell to them at a reasonable price, please call them or the church office.

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June 29, 2008 by PastorDave.

In Deuteronomy 32:9 we read, “The Lord’s portion is his people.” What an incredible understanding God gives us of His heart. There is nothing that has been created that God hasn’t created. He owns everything and is the maker of all things. His portion or what belongs to Him is without measure. We learn from this Old Testament verse of scripture that God is very specific about what He wants. God wants you, “his people.” You are God’s son! You are God’s daughter! You are what God is interested in so much that He sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for you. God wants to have a relationship with you every day. Today is your day to draw close to the God who loves you!

Pastor David McIntosh

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