Campaigners 10/15/2008

campaigners. 2008-10-15

mk 4:35-41

furious squall
- violent, massive storm

waves are breaking in
- fear, thinking theyre gonna die

mark looks at jesus and disciples exp
- jesus = suffering servnt and disciples suffer along side
-- jesus facing greater and greatr opposition

mk1:25 - peace be still to demon-possessed man
- muzzled demon
-- means something to say same thing to wind
-- everyone and everything coming after them

we're still being attacked today
- guilt, temptation, other people, busyness, insecurities, desires, doubts,

why are we being attacked?
- to pull us from christ, keep us from bearing fruit, to belittle god's grace, pull our gaze from christ, keep us from participating in god's life and glory

jesus completely calm/relaxed, asleep
- not ignorant of storm; in spite of storm
-- still got wet
- why so calm? had faith
-- how do i keep my faith and stay focused?
--- finding quiet, be aware of battle and the attacks, identify the lie, live in the victory that christ has won

Leadership 09/28/2008

leadership 2008-09-28

mk 4:26-34

traits of the kingdom of god:
- not grown by man's work; we gather and god grows
- god's kingdom
- abundant
- starts small but grow large

kingdom - realm thats uniquely the kings
- the range of our effective will

- have i surrenderred all my kingdom to christ?
-- all of my range?

mark 1:15
- kingdom of god is at hand
--electricty is at hand
--- changes my life when i rely on it
--- do i rely on the kingdom of god?

campaigners - 4 key elements
- lesson/teaching
- vision
- worship
- fellowship/sharing

vision:
- announcements
- challenge at the end of every lesson
-- check in about it
-- what's expected/inspected is what's done

- campaigners is for the fastest/smartest kid
- expect them to take notes

lesson:
- attn getter/story/questions
- use the bible
- ask questions more and help them discover it
- lesson should connect to vision
- mix it up!!