When Faith Comes To Life

Gospel-Driven Zeal



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Message by Pastor Richard van Lieshout on the Gospel Culture Code of Zeal

Romans 12:1-11

1. What is zeal?

2. What is Gospel-Driven Zeal?
Gospel-Driven Zeal is:
a) Ignited by the Spirit
b) Directed towards the Lord

3. What does Gospel-Driven Zeal look like?
Zeal for:
a) Good works
b) God’s people
c) Spiritual gifts
d) Holiness
e) The Church

4. How do we get Gospel-Driven Zeal?

| , | Scripture: Romans 12:1-11

Singular Generosity



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Message by Pastor Richard van Lieshout on the Gospel Culture Code of Generosity.

(2 Corinthians 8:1-15)

    1. Gospel Doctrine creates Gospel Culture
    2. Singular Devotion to Christ
    3. Old Testament Doctrine & Culture
    4. Free & Fair
      • The attitude of the givers
      • The relation between the gift & means
| , | Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Hopeful Perseverance



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Message by Pastor Zwai Zulu on the Gospel Culture Code of Perseverance in Suffering.

(Romans 8:18-23, 2 Corinthians 4:8-18)

1. SOURCES OF OUR SUFFERING

  • a. Suffering because of our sin
  • b. Suffering for Christ (persecution)
  • c. Suffering because of the sin in the world (fallen world)

2. PERSPECTIVE ON OUR SUFFERING

3. RESPONDING TO OUR SUFFERING

| , , | Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Humble Servanthood



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Message by Pastor Richard van Lieshout

“I… urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” Ephesians 4:1-3

How to grow in the Gospel Culture of Humility:

  • Don’t: Pretend, Presume or Push
  • Do: Serve, Serve, Serve…
| , , | Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7, Philippians 2:3-11

Transformative Reconciliation



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Message by Pastor Brett France on Ephesians 2:11-22

The ART of Gospel Culture

  • Alienation
  • Reconciliation
  • Transformation
| , | Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Comprehensive Forgiveness



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Message from Pastor Richard van Lieshout on Ephesians 4:30-32

The Motivation of Forgiveness

The Model of Forgiveness

  • Forgiveness is NOT condoning the action
  • Forgiveness is NOT exonerating the person
  • Forgiveness is NOT revoking justice
  • Forgiveness is NOT just a one-time event

The Means of Forgiveness

| , | Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Christlike Love



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Christlike Love – Message from Pastor Richard van Lieshout on 1 John 4:7-12.

1. Love if From God

  • God has love?
  • God is only love?
  • Love is God?

2. Love is made visible in the Son

3. Love is demonstrated by God’s people

| , | Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Confession & Vulnerability



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1 John 1:1-3

There is a part of our healing that can only come about when confess to one another.

  • Gospel Activation 1: Practise regular confession and repentance with God
  • Gospel Activation 2: Practise regular confession and repentance with a friend
| , | Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Mutual Correction



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Message by Pastor Richard Van Lieshout (Senior Pastor)

Galatians 6:1-5

“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness”

  1. What should you do?
  2. Who should do it?
  3. How should they do it?
| , | Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Warm Acceptance



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“Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Romans 15:7) Message by Pastor Richard van Lieshout (Senior Pastor)

| , | Scripture: Romans 15:1-7