Sermon Notes 5/31: "On a Mission from God" Matthew 5:13-16

• sermon "on a mission from God" matthew 5:13-1610:17 AM May 31st from web
• its time for transformation into people who are intentional in touching this world10:26 AM May 31st from web
• loving people shouldnt be second nature but FIRST nature10:27 AM May 31st from web
• get out of the pews into the world to help people!10:29 AM May 31st from web
• missional "go & serve" vs attractional "come & see" churches - the extremes.10:30 AM May 31st from web
• the culture has shifted (esp in new england) away from "come & see" the church therefore we need to adjust to be more missional10:33 AM May 31st from web
• i need to go out & touch peoples' lives!10:33 AM May 31st from web
• i have to GO to be effective. i dont serve my purpose being stagnant (salt sitting in a jar or a flashlight on but standing on a table)10:35 AM May 31st from web
• the church only gathers to recharge so they can go into the world to serve10:36 AM May 31st from web
• MY LIFE IS NOT MY OWN! Jesus bought my life with His blood & my life is His.10:38 AM May 31st from web
• i have to make the choice to live my life for God. choose it!10:38 AM May 31st from web
• show people God's love by loving them10:40 AM May 31st from web
• be careful to not lose your saltiness! need to build up regularly in God as we go out to share it.10:43 AM May 31st from web
• when going out into the world dont be judgemental - be loving. its God's job to change hearts - not mine.10:46 AM May 31st from web
• we arent forcing the gospel on anyone. just go build relationships & be genuine.10:48 AM May 31st from web
• go meet people where they are.10:56 AM May 31st from web