Joy
Night December 8, 2008
Fellowship:
- Fellowship of his
Son Jesus Christ our Lord
- We are called unto
fellowship
- Fellowship means
partnership.
- Partnership with
Jesus and with one another
Table Talk
Activity:
Promoting togetherness
- sharing - coming into agreement - consensus...
- Instruction: a.
Introduce yourself around the table b. Choose a facilitator and a recorder. c.
Complete the statements, be concise.
- Purpose: a.
Corporate declarations b. Proclaiming the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Methodology: a.
Assembly proclaim each statement together b. The spokesman from each table adds
c. The...therefore...and become...and creates.
- Results: All sensed
an affirmation from the Father. We are on because we are in fellowship with
Him, and He is in each one of us.
A Powerful - Anointed
Corporate Expression!
1. The Lord Jesus
Christ is the center of:
...what we are doing
...where we are headed ...how we are blessed,
Therefore:
- We must put him
first; (seek his will) and put him first.
- We have the
victory
- Seeing that we are
compassed about with so great cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every
weight, and run with patience the race that is set before us.
2. The Lord Jesus
Christ authority and power keeps us at the center of:
...Who "He" is (Focus)
...Where "He" is headed (Fulfillment) ...What "He" is doing (Fullness)
Therefore:
- We are his
workmanship as living epistles to show forth his glory throughout the world.
- Without Him we can
do nothing.
- He is our
confidence.
- We are His
epistles.
3. The Lord Jesus
Christ "Is All"
...Cover all!
...Before ALL! ...Above ALL!
Therefore:
- I can do all things
through Jesus Christ who strengthens me.
- My God will supply
all my need according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus.
- We will
celebrate.
4. Celebrating
the Kingdom -sized Christ
...Celebrate Jesus as
Lord of the nations ...Celebrate His dominion ...Celebrate the hope "He" brings
...Celebrate greater revelations of Jesus glory ...Celebrate a revitalize walk
with 'Him"
Therefore:
- We prepare our
hearts during this advent season for the coming of Jesus.
- I am Ambassador of
the Kingdom.
And become:
- More like Christ
and exemplify His character.
- A Great asset and
witness for his Kingdom.
- The praise and
glory of his grace wherein He has made us accepted in the beloved.
- Priest and Kings of
our Lord.
- His handmaidens men
servants.
5. Together the
Body of Christ
...should focus on
possibilities of service ...generosity sharing our gifting ...proclamation of
promises - fresh hope ...Declarations to revive expectations for the
kingdom.
Creates:
- Fresh hope for our
community Rhema from the power of the Holy Spirit.
- create dialogue
that brings about Kingdom changes.
- Assurance for the
future.
6. Expressive of
our Hope, Shaped by:
...Who Christ is as
the Son of God ...Where Christ leads in the Purposes of God ...How Christ
imparts the Resources of God ...what Christ receives - Fervency from the people
of God.
Therefore:
- Our hope will be in
Christ.
- We will celebrate
the hope He brings.
- We will worship and
praise Him with all our heart.
- We will be
available to him in season and out of season.
7. Binding
Together
To "Recover All"
together the "Hope" we are meant to have in Christ Jesus. |