PMC SERMON “LIVE IT OUT” GUIDE                                                     Date:  16 October 2016

 

Text: Romans 15:14-21

Title: Proclaiming the Gospel: Mandate, Message, Mission

Preacher: Rev Jason Phua

Series: Justified by Faith

 

[For Group Leaders:

- The following serves only as a guide.  Please feel free to edit and adapt.

- You are strongly encouraged to allow members to share using the POP Journal (4Rs) at the beginning of your group time.  This would deepen your fellowship and enrich everyone in the Word.

 

 

1.         SERMON RECAP

(Visit  pmc.org.sg  to listen to the sermon and download a copy of the Powerpoint slides)

 

A.      Parallels between Romans 15 and Romans 1 – Paul’s pastoral / missional concerns

B.      Our Mandate from God to share the Gospel message

C.      Gospel Message is:

a.       Dependent on God’s enablement

b.      Can take the form of word, deed, signs and wonders – caveat – must be done in the power of the Holy Spirit.

c.       Mark of successful Gospel ministry is obedience.

D.     Mandate + Message = Mission (Are we on-board?)

a.       Important to be intentional / strategic when sharing the Gospel

b.      Don’t have to reinvent a very old wheel; just pray and do it!

c.       Alpha

d.      BLESS

 

 

2.         LIVE IT OUT

 

a.  Consider the preacher’s three points on Mandate, Message, and Mission. 

> Which of the three would you identify most with at this point of your faith journey?  Why?

> What are some struggles you face with fulfilling your mandate, message, or mission?  Share, and pray for one another.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.  Choose a friend that the Lord has put in your heart to pray and care for. 

 

His name (or codename): __________________________________

 

B-begin with a prayer

Plan a regular time you will pray for him

Every    ________________________

L-listen to a friend

Plan a time when you can dedicate your time and attention to listen to your friend and know him/her deeper.

What are some key things you learnt about him/her?

 

 

E- eat with a friend

Plan meals with your friend either at home or outside

Where and when?

 

 

 

S-serve a friend

Plan one or two ways to serve your friend

 

S-share your story

Outline your personal story.  Have it ready but do not rush to share.  Wait for the Holy Spirit to guide you in sharing it at a right time.

What were you like?

 

 

How has God transformed you?

 

 

What are some struggles that you continue to have?

 

 

How has knowing God made a difference to you in your current struggles?

 

 

 

 

 

3.         PRAY

 

Please refer to the PMC Mobile App, “MyPMC”, for our weekly prayer guide.  [Click on “PRAY”, then “Let’s Pray”]

 

 

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