2. Moving the Church Forward
Challenges to Accept
Matthew 5:13-16

3. Moving the Church Forward
Challenges to Accept
Sermon Series:
1. Challenges to Accept.
2. Enemies to Defeat.
3. Dangers to Avoid.
4. Opportunities to Take.
5. Attitudes to Develop.

4. Moving the Church Forward
Challenges to Accept
To introduce our theme, read Phil. 3:12-14.
1. Paul believed in moving ahead.
2. We can’t rely on our laurels or past reputation.
3. Moving forward is the only way to avoid decline and failure.

5. Moving the Church Forward We must accept the challenge of…
Challenges to Accept
We must accept the challenge of…
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN THE WORLD

6. EVANGELIZING OUR OWN COMMUNITY
Moving the Church Forward
Challenges to Accept
We must accept the challenge of…
EVANGELIZING OUR OWN COMMUNITY

7. Moving the Church Forward We must accept the challenge of…
Challenges to Accept
We must accept the challenge of…
FOLLOWING GOD’S WORD

8. Moving the Church Forward We must accept the challenge of…
Challenges to Accept
We must accept the challenge of…
DEVELOPING LEADERS

9. Moving the Church Forward
Challenges to Accept
Since we are the church, the church moves only as its people move.
All these challenges are personal challenges to each of us.
WILL YOU ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE?