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How t o Hack your Faith. Modern ideas to “ walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16). WHY WE EXIST. TO SHARE JESUS TO A DISTRACTED WORLD AND GROW CLOSER TO GOD THRU TECHNOLOGY.
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How to Hackyour Faith Modern ideas to “walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16)
WHY WE EXIST TO SHARE JESUS TO A DISTRACTED WORLD AND GROW CLOSER TO GODTHRU TECHNOLOGY Last week: Personal Growth This week: Focus On Helping Others
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MINISTRY = OVERFLOW Jeremiah (Jer. 15:16)“When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty.” Peter / John (Acts 4:13)“When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” You / Me (2 Cor. 5:20)“He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” We’re all called to ministry To our kids. Coworkers. Parents. …some ways to fill up / be ready!
BE A BIBLE ANSWER MAN•HACK “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (1 Peter 3:15b) Want to be able to answerany Bible question? With a lifetime of arduous study, Bible memorization, deep analysis of abstract theologicalconcepts, a few courses in apologetics, Christian cults, and world religions, you can! Or, you can hack it.
STEP #1. TAKE YOUR PHONE EVERYWHERE. No•mo•pho•bi•a The fear of having no access to or being unable to use one’s mobile phone. You’re not alone. It’s a real thing.
Next time somebody asks you a question… • Where did Cainget his wife? • Can a Christian lose their salvation? • Where does the Bible say homosexualityis a sin? • Do I need to speak in tonguesto be saved? • Does the Bible says it’s wrong to have sex before marriage? ...next time they ask you thosequestions…
STEP #2. DO A “GEEKY SEARCH.” • Go to geekysearch.com • Type it in just like you were asked. DEMO
FREE BIBLE COLLEGE•HACK “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) Thinking about going to Bible college? • A four year Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies at Biola is a whopping $167,960 • A four year Master of Divinity at Dallas Theological Seminary will set you back $52,200 • A three year Master of Divinity at Talbot School of Theology is a bargain at $49,098 Or, you can hack it.
FREE BIBLE COLLEGE•HACK • Started in 2001 with MIT.Christian schools followed. • Today over 400 classes from: • BiolaUniversity • Liberty University • EmmausBible College • Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary • Reformed Theological Seminary • Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary • DallasTheological Seminary Same exact material; Completely free!!
One Year Growth Plan • Some survey(what the Bible is about) • Some theology (the why) • Some training(the how) Not just for fulltime pastors! • Parents • Sunday School / Youth Workers • Home fellowship leaders • Evangelism • Personal Growth Disciple = “Student” DEMO
PUT A PASTOR IN YOUR LIVING ROOM•HACK Momma always said, “There’s nothing good on TV!!” Turns out, that’s not 100% true anymore!
Step #1. Get Apple TV. • Connects to HDTVthrough HDMI • Connect to Wi-Fi (built in) • Pros: Plays anything from iPhone / iPad • Cons: Doesn’t work with Android
Option #2. Use A Wire. • You can do all of that...…or just use a wire! • HDMI Adapter $49 + HDMI cable $10 = $59 Option #3. Watch On Phone / Tablet. • Still too much trouble?Just watch on your device!
Step #2. Find A Pastor Who Has online VideoS. • Some Good Ones: • Leo Giovinetti • Jon Courson • Greg Laurie • David Jeremiah • John Piper • Charles Stanley • John McArthur You can beam any video from your phone to your TV Your church website, Podcasts, Youtube videos, Vimeo, etc.
STEP #3. Get Somebody To Watch With You. Suggestions: • Your spouse! • “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word…” (Eph. 5:25-26) • Your kids! • “Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.” (Eph. 6:4) DEMO
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