Worship Service Video Podcast - October 13, 2024

WORSHIP SERVICE

video and audio recorded live at Mountain View Church.

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With Pastor Mike Curry.

THE HOPE INITIATIVE

“A CALL TO REACH THE NATIONS” Part 2

Main Idea: All believers are called to reach the peoples of the world, beginning with those around us. Text: Acts 1:7-11

"Go, be my witnesses."

1. Jesus’ Farewell vs. 7-8

• A command - "You will be my witnesses"

o Jerusalem – Home and local community

o All Judea – Neighboring communities, states

o Samaria – Other places where people are antagonistic

o Reaching "the ends of the earth"

2. We’re all missionaries

• Missionary = someone who crosses boundaries with the purpose of communicating the gospel of Jesus and making disciples.

o Boundaries: local, international, cross-cultural

• Remember: Every believer has a responsibility to share the gospel

3. An Encouraging Reminder vs. 9-11

• “Why do you stand here looking into the sky?”

• Consequence of inaction: disobedience

o Inactive Christian = disobedient Christian

o Stationary church = disobedient church

• Encouragement for the task

o Matthew 28:20 - "I am with you always"

o Acts 1:8 – “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you”

 

Action Steps:

Over the next 30 days…

 Pray each day for 5 unsaved people.

 Receive and read an email and/or text.

 Participate in at least one prayer walk.

 Send a note or email to 5 people.

 Invite at least 8 people to visit our church.