My Best Church Life Week 6: Go Message Summary: When a church grows, it’s easy to coast. Some think, “We have plenty of people here. We don’t need any more.” But God says that their soul still matters —the soul of your friend, your family member, your neighbor. And nothing makes church life better than seeing someone you love sitting next to your in worship. Praise God for the souls he has already saved! And may God inspire us to go out into all the world and save many more! ✦ 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 — Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. 21 To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. ✦ Takeaway 1: GO like a snake. ✦ 1 Corinthians 9:23 — I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. ✦ 1 Timothy 1:13 — Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. ✦ 1 Timothy 1:15-16 — Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. ✦ 1 Timothy 1:13-14 — Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. ✦ 1 Corinthians 1:2 — To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours. ✦ 1 Corinthians 9:23 — I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. ✦ Takeaway 2: The Gospel message drives the GO. ✦ Matthew 28:20 — “…teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” ✦ Romans 10:17 — Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. ✦ Takeaway 3: The GO will take Patience. Planting Jesus Roots GATHER — Are you familiar with our YouTube channel? Would you consider sending a link to a friend who does not attend church? GROUP — Would your life group consider having a social gathering that you could invite friends too? GROW — See Romans 10:17. Pray, “Holy Spirit work through your Word to strengthen my faith in you to overcome my fears of witnessing. GIVE — See 1 Tim 6:17 How can you use your resources to invest in a friendship with an unbeliever? GO — Make a list of those who are de-churched, unchurched or unbelievers. Pray over it. Think of ways you can strengthen your relationship Homework: Joshua 1:1-9