Encouraging Others to Be Involved in the World

Encouraging Others to Move Forward in Christ #7 Encouraging Others to Be Involved in the World
Psalm 96
Page # 609

I.  What is our message? - That God and His works are great and
     worthy of worship.  

II. Why go to all the nations? - Because the One True Great God is
     not yet worshipped across the earth.

III. How do we grow in the desire to be involved in missions? -
      Enjoy and worship the greatness of God.

Psalm 46:8 –11 Page # 578

Action Steps of Worship in Missions:
1. Pray each day or once a week for a country or missionary using
    a web site for mission’s prayer.  (www.persecution.com/public/prayermap.aspx)
2. Read a biography of a missionary.
3. Subscribe to a free magazine like “Voice of the Martyrs”.
4. Sign-up to receive a missionary’s prayer letters or email
    updates, and then pray for his/her needs.
5. Financially support a missionary.
6. Write encouraging letters, birthday cards, etc. to the
    missionary.
7. When missionaries are home, have them stay at your house.
8. Become a “tentmaker” using your professional skills and gifts to
    gain access to another country. G and walk beside a missionary
    for a period of time. Pray to see if God would want you in full
    time missions.
9. Go on a short-term mission trip.
10. Encourage your children or grandchildren to consider becoming
      a missionary.      

"I have found that there are three stages in every great work of God; first, it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done."    Hudson Taylor

Faith Sheet

Transformation Verse (November) - When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. Psalm 56:3

Main Points: Going into our community and world with the Good News is a calling not a job. We go because God is great and people need Him. We are all senders, goers or both. God is the motivation for missions and the message of missions.

 #1 - Reviewing this past Sunday
Encouraging Others to Move Forward in Christ #7
Encouraging Others to Be Involved in the World
Psalm 96

1. Read Psalm 96. Discuss Sunday’s message with someone.
2. How does being still before God assist us in our ministry to
    other people?
3. Are you more of a “goer” or a “sender” to the nations, and what
   do you most enjoy about how God is using you to share the
   Good News?
4. How could your family and or small group be involved in
    community or world ministry on a regular basis? Come up with
    some ideas and implement them.

#2 - Preparing for next Sunday
Encouragement through Sharing the Gospel
Acts 18:5-11

1. Read Acts 18:5-11.
2. When you get disappointed or frustrated, what usually
    encourages you?
3. What did Paul do after Silas and Timothy arrived in Corinth?
    (vs5)
4. How should we respond when others keep rejecting the gospel?
5. In what ways has God brought encouragement to you recently?
    How did that enable you to be an encourager to others?