Francis Chan: I'm In Love (Part 2)

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message is all about being a community that is surrendered to God, living out our faith in tangible ways, and making an impact on the world around us. We've seen the power of prayer and fellowship as we came together for a week of morning prayers, and now we're excited to see what God has planned for our church, including the launch of a Spanish-speaking service. As we look at the ways God is working in and through our church, we're reminded that it's not just about us, but about how we can serve others and bring glory to Him.

Key Scripture References

• Matthew 5:16 - "Let your light shine before men, so they may see your good works and give glory to God." This passage reminds us that as followers of Christ, we are called to live out our faith in a way that brings honor to Him.
• John 13:35 - "By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." As we strive to be a community that is surrendered to God, we must also prioritize loving and serving one another.
• Matthew 28:19-20 - "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." This passage reminds us that as a church, we are called to be on mission with God, spreading His love and message to the world.
• 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 - "Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone." This passage highlights the importance of using our unique gifts and talents to serve others and bring glory to God.
• Matthew 25:31-46 - "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats." This passage reminds us that our actions have consequences, and that we must prioritize serving others and bringing glory to God.

Key Takeaways

This message is all about being a community that is surrendered to God, living out our faith in tangible ways, and making an impact on the world around us. We've seen the power of prayer and fellowship as we came together for a week of morning prayers, and now we're excited to see what God has planned for our church, including the launch of a Spanish-speaking service. As we look at the ways God is working in and through our church, we're reminded that it's not just about us, but about how we can serve others and bring glory to Him.

Call to Action

We are called to be on mission with God, spreading His love and message to the world. As a church, we must prioritize serving others and bringing glory to God. Let's continue to pray for our troops overseas, support our missionaries and church plants, and use our unique gifts and talents to serve others.

Prayer

Let's take a moment to pray together, asking God to guide us as we seek to be on mission with Him. Let's pray for our troops overseas, that they would sense the prayers of all of us here in SEI Valley. Let's pray for our missionaries and church plants, that they would have the strength and resources they need to spread the love of Christ around the world.