RLC Grand Prairie

A Church That Grows

A Church that Grows...

(Acts 2:46,46; 4:23-31)    

 

A Church that Grows is…

 

- United in Prayer

 

- Committed in Fellowship

 

- God-Centered in Devotion

 

- Scripture is the Foundation

 

- Outward in it’s Purpose

What Defines Us

WHAT DEFINES US

THE LEGACY OF CALEB

(Josh. 14:6-15)

 

1. He was COMMITED

He Followed God “wholeheartedly”

 

2. He was CONFIDENT

He Held On to God’s Promise

 

3. He was COURAGEOUS

He had to overcome

- the nay-sayers

- the giants

From Promise to Fulfillment

From Promise to Fulfillment

(Gen. 37:5 – 10, 18; 39:1-3, 20-2; 40:23; 41:1)

 

FOUR Truths:

 

1. Very often there is a period of waiting from Promise to Fulfillment

(Sometimes things get worse)

 

2. God is with you during the time of waiting 

 

3. Be Faithful during the time of waiting

 

- When things don’t go the way you need them to go

- In the Suffering & Pain

- When you seem to be going nowhere

 

4. Your Faithfulness will be rewarded (Gen. 41:14-16)

 

The Lost Parables: A Call to Participation

The Lost Parables: A Call to Participation

 

Luke 15:1-32

 

 

 

TAKING A STAND IN A SECULAR WORLD

TAKING A STAND IN A SECULAR WORLD

(Daniel 1:17-21; 6:1-28)

 

1. HOW?

 

- Decide in advance

 

- Be Firmly rooted in God's Word

 

- Choose believers as my best friends

 

- Stay connected to a church, a small group and get involved in a ministry

 

2. BENFITS OF TAKING A STAND FOR GOD…

 

- Gives me Victory over my Fears

 

- Strengthens my Faith/Builds my Character

 

- Opens the Door for a Miracle

 

- Challenges Others to Take a Stand

 

- Testimony to Unbelievers

 

- God will Reward You.

When I Met Jesus (Mark 5:24-35)

There was a woman who had an incurable disease.  Find out what happened when she met Jesus.  

Grace Point - Rev. Dalton Froman

Guest speaker Reverend Dalton Froman asks the question "How are things going for you?" in his sermon "Grace Point". 

What Does it Mean to Trust Him?

What does it mean to trust HIM?

(2 Kings 4:1-7)

1. Let your pain lead you to faith in god, not away from Him.

2. Faith always stretches us.

1. Getting to know God better.
2. Hanging around other people who walk in faith.
3. Taking small risks and seeing God be faithful.

3. Faith requires action.

4. Share your story.

COMMITED TO GENEROSITY

DARING TO TRUST HIM: COMMITED TO GENEROSITY

Why Should I be Committed to Generosity?

1. It Honors God

- 2 Cor. 9:13 (NLT); Prov. 3:9

 

2. It Makes me more like God/Christ

- Matt. 6:21

 

3. It is the Antidote for Materialism

- Matt. 6:24; 1 Tim. 6:17-18

 

4. It Reflects my Faith & my Character

2 Cor. 9:13 (NLT); Mal. 3:10

 

5. It Unlocks God’s Blessing (Prosperity & Protection)

Prov. 11:25; Ps. 112:5-6; Luke 6:58

 

6. It Brings Joy & Happiness

- Acts 20:35

 

7. It has an Eternal Impact & Reward

- 1 Tim. 6:18-19

Commitment

DARE TO TRUST HIM - COMMITMENT
“Give yourselves completely to God—every part of you—for you have been brought back to life, and you want to be tools in the hands of God, used for his good purposes.” Romans 6:13 (LB)

“Since God has shown us great mercy, offer your lives as a living sacrifice to him. Your offering must be only for God and pleasing to him, which is the spiritual way for you to worship.” Romans 12:1 (NCV)
1. TO STRENGTHEN MY FAITH . . . I MUST UNITE WITH OTHERS IN WORSHIP.
(Isaiah 40:31; Psalm 100:2)

2. TO DISCOVER MY IDENTITY & PURPOSE . . . I MUST connect with others in fellowship
Romans 12:4-5 (Mes); 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
3. TO DEVELOP MY POTENTIAL . . . I MUST LEARN FROM OTHERS TO GROW
Ephesians 4:16 ; Romans 14:17
4. TO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANCE . . . I MUST SERVE WITH OTHERS IN MINISTRY
(1 Peter 4:10; Mark 8:35; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
5. TO MAKE AN ETERNAL DIFFERENCE . . . I MUST PARTNER IN THE GREAT COMMISSION
Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 8:3, 5 (Mes)