All posts tagged Great Commandment

Why Compassion International?

by Ryan Marcum on September 26, 2011 in Blog, Compassion International with No comments

Why does the Marcum family support Cindy through Compassion International?

First, Jesus tells us the greatest commandment is to Love God and Love People(Matthew 22:36-40). We also pray that Cindy will know Jesus as Lord and Savior, along with her family. God has graciously allowed us the opportunity to financially support Cindy and because of His love we are able to love.

We also support Cindy so that our daughter, and future children, will know what it means to love their neighbors with the resources given to them. You can be a part of something bigger than the mundane! You can make a difference in a child’s life. Find out more here: COMPASSION

Be Defined or Exposed.

by Ryan Marcum on August 6, 2011 in Blog, Ministry Helps, Sermon Outline with No comments

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Sermon Notes from July 31:

This morning we will be looking at two passages that will either define us or expose who we really are.

I have said in the past that this is what we will focus on and I believe that it is what God has called all believers to do.

Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Continue reading →

Missional Church Simple

by Ryan Marcum on May 31, 2011 in Blog, Missional Church with 1 Comment

There is a lot of “buzz” around the term “Missional” and there are a lot of different perspectives on the term as it pertains to the church. Ed Stetzer is a leader who is paving the way for such discussion, here is his take on the issue.  We, Covington Baptist Church have begun the discussion of what it would look like to become a missional church. Here is some of the discussion we have had.

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Love God Love People & GO

by Ryan Marcum on April 14, 2010 in Blog, Ministry Helps, Sermon Outline with No comments

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Matthew 22:37-40 (GREAT COMMANDMENT)

37Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

THINK

Consider the “most important” command that Jesus links to all of God’s law.

-          Why, do you think it is the most important command?

-          Why is it a command?

-          Why do you think that the second command is like it?

  • For Ideas SEE = Genesis 1:26-28
    • = James 3:9-10

-          Reflect on the verse and how it matches up to your life. Dig deeper into what makes motivates you to love God and others.

  • Check out. Ephesians 5:1-2,     1st John 4:7-10, 20-21

 

 

 

PRAY

Spend time praying to God, ask Him for guidance and for help to love others more completely.

LIVE

Practice living this life of love toward other people.

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GO!

 

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Matthew 28:18-20 (GREAT COMMISSION)

18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

THINK

Think about 2 Timothy 3:16,…

-          Examine why we follow the Great commission, and get to know this part of God’s heart.

-          Appreciate these words for what they are: words from His mouth!

-          Think about what these words might look like “alive” in your life.

  • Other scriptures to look at:
    • Matthew 5:13-16
    • Acts 1:8
    • Philippians 1:27-30
    • 1 Peter 3:13-18
    • 2 Peter 3:9

PRAY

Listen to God speaks to your heart about His words here. Allow Him to transform you and lead you toward more of His best.  If he brings specific people to mind that He’s wanting you to speak to about Him. If you are lacking in this command…ask for forgiveness.

Then focus on His promise: “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

LIVE

When we focus on God’s commands  no matter how difficult or scary, we grab onto real life!