Taking Our Mission Seriously Part 2

Mark 16:15, Luke 14:23, Mark 8:35, Philippians 1:27, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Ecclesiastes 4:9

The Story Of Four Friends And The Paralyzed Man (Luke 5:17-26)

1. They Had Concern For A Friend (Romans 15:2, 1 Cor. 10:24, Col. 4:3)

Things to pray for when praying for unbelievers
-Pray for God to soften your heart-to care about the lost.
-Pray for a chance to invite them to church.
-Pray God will soften and prepare their heart.
-Pray for an opportunity to share what God has done for you.

2. They Believed Jesus Would Save Their Friend (Luke 5:20, Hebrews 7:25, Mark 10:27, Romans 1:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:11)

3. They Brought Their Friend To Jesus (Matthew 9:2, Col. 4:5, Luke 14:23)

4. They Didn't Let Difficulties Discourage Them (Galatians 6:9, 2 Peter 3:9)

5. They Dared To Do Something Different (Luke 5:19, Hebrews 10:24, Colossians 4:5)

6. They Worked Together To Get The Job Done (Luke 5:19)

7. They Were Willing To Pay The Price (1 Cor. 9:12, Ephesians 2:19b-22, Romans 1:9)