Mike Mazzalongo #4 - The 5 Biblical Ministries

Unlimited Growth Review

1.Potential for church growth is “UNLIMITED”

2.The Bible provides a pattern for “UNLIMITED growth”. Review

3.The N.T. pattern requires us to train the church for effective and simultaneous service in the 5 areas of ministry. Review

4.Ministry = Growth Review

Relationship Between Growth and Ministry The church grows in proportion to its effectiveness in carrying out the 5 ministries described in Acts 2.

5 Ministry Areas 1.Evangelism – Acts 2: Education – Acts 2:42a 3.Fellowship – Acts 2:42b; 43-44; 46 4.Worship – Acts 2:42c 5.Service – Acts 2:45

1.Evangelism Ministry: Acts 2:14-41 A.Preach The Gospel To The Lost Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you crucified.” Acts 2:36

B.Encourage a Response 1.Evangelism Ministry: Acts 2:14-41

37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” 38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit - Acts 2:37-38

39 For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.” 40 And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation!” - Acts 2:39-40

C.Baptize Repentant Believers So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. - Acts 2:41 1.Evangelism Ministry: Acts 2:14-41

Evangelism Methods A. Confrontational – Acts 2

Evangelism Methods A. Confrontational – Acts 2 B. Intellectual – Acts 17

Evangelism Methods A. Confrontational – Acts 2 B. Intellectual – Acts 17 C. Testimonial – Luke 8:39

Evangelism Methods A. Confrontational – Acts 2 B. Intellectual – Acts 17 C. Testimonial – Luke 8:39 D. Interpersonal – Luke 5

Evangelism Methods A. Confrontational – Acts 2 B. Intellectual – Acts 17 C. Testimonial – Luke 8:39 D. Interpersonal – Luke 5 E. Invitational – John 4

Evangelism Methods A. Confrontational – Acts 2 B. Intellectual – Acts 17 C. Testimonial – Luke 8:39 D. Interpersonal – Luke 5 E. Invitational – John 4 F.Service Oriented – Acts 9

2.Education Ministry Disciples must be taught to obey the teachings of Jesus. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching… - Acts 2:42a

Various Times and Places The Key is What was to be Taught Various Methods Education Ministry

What Was Taught – Mt. 28:20 The Teachings of Jesus Obedience Train Others to Teach

The Bible leaves to us the When, Where, and How to teach the Words of Christ.

3.Fellowship Ministry They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship… - Acts 2:42b

Fellowship is the word used to describe what Christian’s experience when they share Christ.

Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; - Acts 2:43-44

Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, - Acts 2:46

The Fellowship Ministry is the effort to facilitate and enable disciples to participate in and enjoy each other’s life and faith in Christ.

4.Worship Ministry They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. - Acts 2:42

Public Worship A. Communion Acts 2:42c I Cor. 11:23-26

B. Prayer Acts 2:42c Public Worship

C. Singing of Praises Acts 2:47 Eph. 5:19 Public Worship

D. Teaching the Word Acts 2:42 Acts 20:7 Public Worship

E. Giving to Support the Church I Cor. 16:2 Public Worship

Worship Ministry The effort to prepare a public worship service that is Biblical, relevant, orderly and effective is the work of those who serve in the worship ministry.

5.Service Ministry and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. - Acts 2:45

The Service ministry is the pooling of resources of the church in order to meet the needs of the disciples as well as the community at large. Service Ministry

Ministry = Growth When the church is active in all five ministry areas, the Lord will cause it to grow. “…And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.” - Acts 2:47b

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Unlimited Growth is not as easy as it looks!