moving communities toward mission Is it possible that we never see the full measure of what God wants to do in us and through us because of unconfessed sin and lack of faith to step out and believe? If so, what breakthroughs are you not experiencing?

moving communities toward mission Abraham versus Lot Joseph versus his brothers Moses versus the Israelites Joshua and Caleb versus the other 10 spies Elijah/Elisha versus other prophets of the day David versus Saul Etc. Comparisons between those who witnessed more of God’s power due to humility and greater level of faith in God:

moving communities toward mission It is possible to generally follow God, and yet not experience his full power due to unconfessed sin and little faith. This, however, is I Cor. 3:15 kind of faith.

moving communities toward mission If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames. 1 Corinthians 3:15

moving communities toward mission Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.... James 5:14-18

moving communities toward mission... Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. James 5:14-18

moving communities toward mission Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves. I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. John 14:11-14

moving communities toward mission When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. Lord, have mercy on my son, he said. “He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him.” O unbelieving and perverse generation, Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me.”... Matthew 17:14-20

moving communities toward mission...Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment. Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, “Why couldn't we drive it out?” He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:14-20

moving communities toward mission Help lead several people to salvation and baptism Greater sensitivity to Holy Spirit promptings and voice Witness several physical healings Breakthrough on people pleaser Breakthrough on sleeping problems Breakthrough on understanding “sonship” Conquer lustful thoughts Never raise my voice in anger Open my house for greater ministry opportunity 2010 Dreams “Personal Life - Chris”

moving communities toward mission Each of my kids baptize a friend this year Kids known at school as prayer warriors Kids involved in physical healings Kids develop spiritual disciplines Love Kathy in her love language Unified vision in marriage for life/ministry Family missions endeavors regularly 2010 Dreams “Family Life - Chris”

moving communities toward mission Everyone in mission community Everyone mentoring and being mentored Teen Revival Everyone active as missionaries Spirit of vulnerability and confession Greater gifts and workings of the Holy Spirit Absolute sexual purity from everyone 2010 Dreams – “Grace Gathering” from Staff Debt Free 50% of corporate budget back to house churches Many physical healings Everyone willing to step up and lead Full-fledged Hispanic congregation No family in physical/financial need 75% of all future growth – new conversion growth

moving communities toward mission Everyone views themselves as leaders/influencers You lead as an inside/out person of influence Everyone else leads from inside/out influence Persevere through seasons of difficulty More reliance on Spirit than exclusively planning Group doubles in size due to conversion growth Public confession of sin regularly Simplified Structure (few things well) 2010 Potential mission community Dreams

moving communities toward mission Personal Family Mission Community Unbelievers What dreams and faith challenges do you have in the following areas?