Go In Love
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Mark 16:15–18 (NKJV)
15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Apostolic Church- a community of sent people taking Gods Goodnews
Envoy Representing Another Kingdom- Culture
Going on Behalf of God- is going in the same spirit, motivtion God is sending us. We take the culture of the kingdom we represent.
John 3:16–17 (NIV) 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
God Is Love-
1 John 4:7–8 (NKJV)
7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
Born- birthed by God
Love- Love demonstrated, Love shown
Last Supper Commandment to the 11
John 13:34–35 (NIV) 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Know- Percieve, Recognize, Learn, Understand
Illustration-Language- Keiths NZ language. you can tell where Im from
You Cant Tell the world about Gods love if you arent showing it- That makes you a hypocryt
We are to show and demonstrate Gods love to each other.
Strong Convictions Must Never Override Love - Polarised views can poisen the love we should have for each other
Church Splits
Relationship Break Downs
Covid & The Vacine- Created Tribalism Between nations leaders
“We are Australia” The Australian Spirit of brotherhood
ACC Statement- Illustrations- There a church members who are argueing, fighting
-Refusing to fellowship with people who have had the vaccination
-Refusing to fellowship with those who havent
Aids Epidemic- Christians who refused to be near people with aids
illustration- Spring in hospital- Nurses reponce- Found out later processing- Where would Jesus Be?
Illustration - African Kids with Aids- Chi8lderen with Aids you didnt know which ones they were.
Modern Day leppers -Matthew 8:3 (NIV) 3 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.
Go To All The World- Heal the Sick
Mark 16:18 (NKJV) 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Lets Be People Who Are Sent With Love
For Each Other And Those In Our World