Theme: Year of Mission
- Introduction: The pastor reflects on the significance of being prepared for Jesus’ return, referencing current events that indicate the end times.
Key Points:
- Personal Evangelism:
- Encourages congregants to make personal plans for evangelism.
- Stresses the importance of praying for individuals who are distant from faith.
- The Gospel’s Role:
- Matthew 24:14 emphasizes the need for the Gospel to be preached to all nations before the end comes.
- Highlights that witnessing is not just about words but also about actions and lifestyle.
- Christ’s Ministry Model:
- Discussed the importance of mingling with people, building trust, and meeting their needs—reflecting Christ’s method of ministry.
- Encouraged one-on-one interactions as a way to share faith effectively.
- Healing and Wholeness:
- The pastor spoke about Jesus’ mission to heal the brokenhearted and liberate captives, applying it to modern-day struggles people face.
- Call to Action:
- Urged everyone to commit to helping others, whether through support or sharing the Gospel.
- Stressed the importance of love in ministry, drawing from 1 Corinthians 13 about love being central to Christian life.
Closing
- The service concludes with an invitation for attendees to pray for those who do not know Christ and to commit themselves to outreach efforts in the coming year.
- The closing hymn, “I Love to Tell the Story,” reiterates the joy of sharing the Gospel message.