Zamboanga Peninsula Cluster Conference & Seminar

THE IDEAL CHURCH

September 23-24, 2014

Matt. 16:18-20

THE IDEAL CHURCH

And I tell you that you are

Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and

the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind

on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you

loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."

Matt. 16:18-19

Matt. 16:18-19 18 Ug sultihan ko ikaw, nga ikaw mao si Pedro,

ug sa ibabaw niining bato pagatukoron ko ang akong iglesia, ug ang mga gahum sa kamatayon dili gayud makabuntog kaniya.

19 Ug hatagan ko ikaw sa mga yawi sa gingharian sa langit, ug bisan unsay imong pagabugkoson dinhi sa yuta, didto sa langit pagailhon kini nga binugkos; ug bisan unsay imong pagaluagan dinhi sa yuta, didto sa langit pagailhon kini nga linuagan."

A multi-ministry organization

equipped with quality leaders and

members engaging in transformational

development programs and

capable to expand globally.

Vision of the Living Word Ministries International Inc.

Vision of the Living Word Ministries International Inc.

Usa ka organisasyon

nga may nagkadaiyang buluhaton, nga sinangkapan sa mga dekalidad nga

mga leder ug myembro,nga nagapadagan sa mga

programa sa kausaban padulong

sa kalamboan,

ug dunay kapabilidad

sa pagkaylap sa tibook kalibutan.

The Living Word Ministries International, Inc. is committed to stand

squarely on the biblical principles and

sovereignty of fulfilling the God’s great commission and advancing God’s

kingdom through the empowered leaders and

members

Mission of the Living Word Ministries International Inc.

Ang Living Word Ministries International,Inc.,

komitado nga mobarug nga may kalig on diha sa prinsipyo sa biblia

ug sa pagtuman sa daku nga sugo sa Dios, ug sa pagpauswag sa gingharian sa Dios

pinaagi sa mga sinangkapan nga mga leder ug myembro.

Mission of the Living Word Ministries International Inc.

1. Leadership and Management

We implement Biblical leadership and systematic governance in National, Cluster, and local level.

2. Spiritual Growth and Development

We quip and empower people

3. Program, Services and Partnership

We serve with quality and advocate strongly in building relationship

4. Great Commandment and Great Commission

We demonstrate our love to God selflessly and fulfill God’s mandate purposely.

LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL CORE VALUES

5. Church Planting and Nurturing

We mobilize committed workers for kingdom expansion; raise up and develop local leaders for a dynamic result

6. Word and Worship

We practice Bible-based principles and provide creative worship

7. Prayer and Spiritual Gifts

We engage in life-changing prayers and acknowledge the Holy Spirit’s gifting

8. Projects and Properties

We acquire and secure assets s appropriately for God’s ministry as good stewards of His blessings.

9. Character and Professionalism

We model Christ-like life and the qualities of an excellent professional.

10. Holistic & Feasible Transformational Program

We initiate and provide transformational development activities and services

• CHURCH

– Called out ones

– A group of people called out from the world to serve the Living God

– Grupo sa mga katawhan nga gikuha gikan sa kalibutan aron moalagad sa buhi nga Dios.

– The church is made up of those who had their sins forgiven because of the shed blood of Jesus at Calvary.

THE CHURCH & ITS INFLUENCE

THE CHURCH IS…

• 1. Is made up of those who have had their sins forgiven because of the shed blood of Jesus at Calvary

• -( Re.1:5; 7:14)

• 2. All the believers in the world are called the CHURCH… ( Matthew 16:18)

• - where 2 or 3 are gathered in Jesus Name, he is there

THE LOCAL CHURCH AND THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

• The scripture make a distinction between the local church and the universal church.

• All people who believe in Jesus for salvation are a part of the universal church. But unless they join themselves to a local body of believers (local church), it is difficult to conceive / comprehend what membership in the Universal church means.

THE LOCAL CHURCH AND THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

• The scripture make a distinction between the local church and the universal church.

• Example of local church:

• - Paul wrote to local church in Galatia- who had specific leaders (Romans 16:1,5)

• - Jesus too addressed local assemblies, pointing out their specific needs as a body. (Re 2,3)

THE LOCAL CHURCH AND THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

• The scripture make a distinction between the local church and the universal church.

• In the local church:

• - These local believers gather together regularly

(Hebrews 10:25) for PRAYER,TEACHING, AND FELLOWSHIP (Acts 2:42)

THE LOCAL CHURCH AND THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

• The scripture make a distinction between the local church and the universal church.

• Only then can they truly understand what it is to be true members of the Universal church made up of people from every tribe, tongue and nation. (Re 5:10)

THE CHURCH & ITS INFLUENCE

• INFLUENCE – The act or power of producing an effect indirectly

or without apparent use of force or exercise of command.

– gahum nga moapekto/mohaylo bisan walay pagamit ug kusog o mando

– paghaylo

– Directing power based on moral or social superiority

– Ang pag pagawas sa gahum nga base sa pagkataas sa imong kalidad sa moral o social

VITALLY IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS OF OUR GROWTH AS AN INFLUENCER

1. Prayer

2. Obedience

3. Faith

4. Commitment

5. Godly character

6. Mentor

7. Partnership with God

HOW SHOULD WE EVALUATE BEING INFLUENCED AND INFLUENCING OTHERS?

2 Kings 15:1-4

[Uzziah] did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight, just as his father, Amaziah, had done. But he did not destroy the pagan shrines, where the people offered sacrifices and burned incense.

OUR INFLUENCE ON OTHERS WILL BE JUDGED BY GOD.

• Zechariah was an evil king because he

encouraged Israel to sin by worshiping idols.

• Sin in our life is serious. But it is even more serious to encourage others to disobey God.

• We are responsible for the way we influence others.

• Beware of double sins: ones that not only hurt us, but also hurt others by encouraging them to sin.

Romans 1:32

– They are fully aware of God’s death penalty for those who do these things, yet they go right ahead and do them anyway. And, worse yet, they encourage others to do them, too. (Romans 1:32)

JOSHUA’S GROWING INFLUENCE

1. Joshua’s influence grew because of his relationship with Moses. (Deut. 31:1-8)

– Through Moses’ mentorship, Joshua not only polish his skills, but the people accepted him as their leader

– Deut. 31:7

2. Joshua's influence grew because he possessed

patience and integrity. (Josh. 1:5-9) – Joshua continued to grow patiently even after the

people rejected his words in Num. 14. – While neither he nor Caleb died in the wilderness, as

did all those who rebelled against God, nevertheless they were both force to wander in the desert for 40 years through no fault of their own.

– Such an unfair turn of events could have turned Joshua into an angry, melancholy, disgruntled man.

– Yet he became none of those things. – Throughout the long wilderness journey, he continued

to display great consistency and credibility – until at last the people were ready to follow.

JOSHUA’S GROWING INFLUENCE

3. Joshua’s influence grew because he was right. (Josh. 23:1-11) – From the beginning, Joshua tried to do the right

thing.

– He attempted to led the people in the right direction.

– After the exodus from Egypt, most of Israel considered his words unwise and rash-yet Joshua’s words stood the test of time.

– His message never changed, and eventually everyone saw that he was right.

– Joshua demonstrated the influence that comes down from character and conviction

JOSHUA’S GROWING INFLUENCE