Jan 1, 2017
Blazing New Trails
Blazing New Trails
Analogy: Following a semi truck in a snowstorm.
Analogy: Following a semi truck in a snowstorm.
There are many ways of getting stuck.
There are many ways of getting stuck.
The Bible tells us that we need a trailblazer. “There is a way that seems
right to a person…” (Prov. 14:12, NRSV)
The Bible tells us that we need a trailblazer. “There is a way that seems
right to a person…” (Prov. 14:12, NRSV)
Bill W. and AA. His big discovery.
Bill W. and AA. His big discovery.
This principle is true for individuals but it’s also true for churches.
This principle is true for individuals but it’s also true for churches.
When I carry a message of hope in Jesus, I do it not because the other
person is ____________ and I’m __________. I don’t REACH to someone
else because they are ___________ and I’m ___________.
I REACH because we both ______________ when my story is shared, when
the message of hope in Jesus is shared.
When I carry a message of hope in Jesus, I do it not because the other
person is ____________ and I’m __________. I don’t REACH to someone
else because they are ___________ and I’m ___________.
I REACH because we both ______________ when my story is shared, when
the message of hope in Jesus is shared.
Where did this “carry the message” come from? (Matt. 28:16-20)
Where did this “carry the message” come from? (Matt. 28:16-20)
1. We carry the message of hope in Jesus because Jesus _____________ the
__________ for us.
2. He gave _________________ to the first apostles to go and make
disciples in every nation.
1. We carry the message of hope in Jesus because Jesus _____________ the
__________ for us.
2. He gave _________________ to the first apostles to go and make
disciples in every nation.
3. He gave us ________________.
3. He gave us ________________.
Speak with someone about God’s __________ this week.
Speak with someone about God’s __________ this week.
What someone else is prepared to __________ is more important than
what you are prepared to _______.
Question: What’s the worst thing that can happen to me if I share this
message of hope in Jesus?
Best line ever: “Could I pray for you?” (What’s the worst thing that can
happen?)
Jan 1, 2017
What someone else is prepared to __________ is more important than
what you are prepared to _______.
Question: What’s the worst thing that can happen to me if I share this
message of hope in Jesus?
Best line ever: “Could I pray for you?” (What’s the worst thing that can
happen?)