The Village Church - Sermons Set Apart & Sent
Nov 19, 2024
The podcast dives into the inspiring commissioning of church-planting residents and the vital role of spouses in this mission. It highlights the urgency of church planting in response to demographic shifts, especially among younger generations. The ambitious goal to establish 30 new gospel-centered churches by 2030 is discussed, emphasizing prayer and community support. Finally, it underscores the church's mission of spreading the gospel, encouraging active participation in outreach and disciple-making.
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Basketball Tryout
- Matt Chandler shared a story about his middle school basketball tryout.
- His lineman coach told him to "hit the track," recognizing Chandler wasn't suited for basketball.
Staying on Mission
- Churches in highly Christianized areas can easily lose focus on their mission.
- The church must prioritize outward gospel expansion to avoid decline.
Flowing Gospel
- The Sea of Galilee thrives because water flows in and out, while the Dead Sea stagnates.
- This illustrates how the Gospel should flow through believers to others, not terminate with them.
