WHAT’S UP WITH THE CHURCH 2 Corinthians 6:3

‬‬“We put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry,” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭6:3

Guiding question for today’s message is How do we present Christ to a culture that resist His Church?

A UNITED CHURCH WILL HEAL A DIVIDED COUNTRY

The church of Jesus Christ shines in the darkness The church of Jesus Christ shines in the darkness. Meaning we don’t lose our relevance when it seems dark, instead we become even more relevant.

“Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.” ‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭12:32‬ ‭ESV‬‬

GOD IS RAISING UP A PROPHETIC PEOPLE WHO MOVE IN GOD’S TIMING

WHEN WE CAN MOVE IN GOD’S TIMING, THEN WE PRESENT CHRIST NOT AS AN OBLIGATION BUT AS AN OPPORTUNITY

BIG IDEA: The purpose of our presentation of Christ is to produce the power of God so that people who are far from God can be filled with the life of God. (OUR PRESENTATION OF CHRIST HELPS US TO COMPLETE GOD’S MISSION FOR HIS CHURCH)

Are there obstacles that are interfering with the presentation of Christ?

When people see your life, what do they read? The issue is not whether or not you believe God is watching you, the issue is are you cool if He is the only one watching. The bottom line is your life is an open book. When people see your life, what do they read?

The Holy Spirit wants to walk with you and walk for you everyday…… The Holy Spirit wants to walk with you and walk for you everyday……..This will help with our presentation of Christ because it is through the Holy Spirit we are challenged to minister.

GUIDING QUESTION FOR TODAY’S MESSAGE: How do we present Christ to a culture that resist His Church? LIVE IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF WORD, WORSHIP, PRAYER.

2. LIVE YOUR LIFE EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT.

“So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭3:7‬ ‭ESV‬‬ BIG IDEA: The purpose of our presentation of Christ is to produce the power of God so that people who are far from God can be filled with the life of God.

PRAYER: Father, Thank You that You have chosen me to live in a time such as this. Thank You for Your word that is sharper than any two-edged sword.

Thank You that I can worship you at any moment of my life and that worship is not just about singing songs but about presenting my life to You. Thank You that I can pray to You at any moment and that You hear me when I call on Your name.

Lastly, thank You for Your Holy Spirit that desires to walk with me and walk for me everyday of my life. I pray that with Your word, with my worship, with my prayers, and with Your Holy Spirit, that I can present Christ to the world that will bring those that are far from you back to you.

Let my life be led by Your Spirit and help me to be responsive to Your timing and declare your word at the appointed time. Thank You for using me to bring a revival to our nation. In Jesus Name, Amen.

WHAT’S UP WITH THE CHURCH 2 Corinthians 6:3