Seeds 4 Sermons » Missional Living

Matthew 4:23

Sammie Barnes — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:17:37 +0000

Matthew 4:23
Jesus’ Ministry Strategy

Teaching
Preaching
Healing

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

His Main Thing was Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing …

Acts 1:8

Sammie Barnes — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:41:37 +0000

Acts 1:8
Taking the Gospel, “Here, There & Everywhere”

Jerusalem
Judea/Samaria (together or as separate points)
The Ends of the Earth

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” NIV

Being a witness: “Here, There & Everywhere”

Acts 9:15

Sammie Barnes — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:08:42 +0000

Acts 9:15
The Lord’s Name Carried by Paul to …

the Gentiles
Gentile Kings
People of Israel

But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel.” NIV

Paul was a Chosen Instrument to Carry God’s Name, and This Prophecy was Fulfilled (and this list order is significant, too, isn’t it?).

Acts 13:3

Sammie Barnes — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:48:05 +0000

Acts 13:3
Best Practices of Prophets & Teachers in Recruiting & Commissioning

Fasting
Praying
Hand-Blessing
Sending Out Minister-Evangelists

So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. NIV

Best Practices of Prophets & Teachers: Fasting, Praying, Hand-Blessing and Sending Out Minister-Evangelists

Acts 15:4

Sammie Barnes — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:21:00 +0000

Acts 15:4
A Warm Welcome, Early-Church-Style

Church (Members)
Apostles
Elders

When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported everything God had done through them. NIV

Is This an Order of Priority: Church, Apostles, Elders?