1. Christlike Communities Ours to Share Acts 2:42-27, Ephesians 5:1-2

2. You are called to be disciples and to make disciples.

3. The Great Commission or Great Omission ‘Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’ (Matthew 28:19-20)

4. Discipleship Life long Whole-life World transforming Reconciling Crosses the chasm

5. Christlike Communities ‘When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realised that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.’ (Acts 2:13) Can people say that of me and of you?

7. Growing deeper into God Worship Encounter the presence of God ‘The risen and ascended Lord is present with his people through his Spirit, who enables us to minister to one another and to know God better.’ (David Peterson, Encountering God Together 2013) Worship brings the throne room into the centre of our fellowship. (Chris Tiegreen, Worship The King, 2008) God shows up, fills us and gives us direction (Acts 13:2)

8. Growing deeper into God Apostolic Teaching ‘Anytime and anywhere people have discovered the truth of the Scriptures, it has resulted in a great awakening of their hearts to worship the Lord Jesus…Something dynamic happens when the Bible is opened. Lives are changed. Christ is exalted. And worship flows from the hearts of God’s people. The miracle that transpires in the hearts of people is inexplicable.’ ( Sammy Tippett, Prophetic Worship 1999 )

9. Growing deeper into God Breaking bread Cross centred worship Remember his death until he comes – 5 senses: See, hear, taste, smell, touch – Experience the presence of God

10. Growing deeper into God Prayer ‘God wants your company’ Mother Theresa Teach us to pray (Luke 11:1) Develop prayer life – Individually – Corporately Pray for personal renewal and revival Allow the Bible to shape your prayers

12. Prayer and Evangelism Pray for: Labourers in the harvest field (Luke 10:2) Eyes and hearts to be opened (2 Corinthians 4:4) 3 (Billy Graham) or 5 (Evangelical Alliance) to come to faith

13. Goal: To be like God Reflect his image Cross and Resurrection puts image back on track. Not self-improvement but God-conformity Change from servants to children Only children can really inherit God’s genes and grow in his character (Chris Tiegreen). The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22)

14. Jesus’ Love Embraced cheaters and prostitutes Touched lepers and dead people Sometimes tender and sometimes harsh He told the truth even when it hurt He loved sinners but hates sin He let people make mistakes but gave a second chance He was patient with hasty disciples He bled, died and rose again.

15. How Christ like are we? Dare we model Christ-like character? Called to reflect the heart of God!