Sermons on The NEXT Initiative

Sermons on The NEXT Initiative

WHAT GENEROUS HEARTS SEE

WHAT GENEROUS HEARTS SEE1 Chronicles 29.10–19 The NEXT Step For First Baptist – Part 3 of 3 v. 9 “Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the LORD. David the king also rejoiced greatly.” (esv)                WHOLEHEARTED GENEROSITY OPENS OUR EYES TO SEE … THE Enormity OF GOD’S Greatness                             v. 10 “… David blessed the LORD … ‘Blessed are you, O LORD … forever and ever.’” (esv) v. 11 “Yours, O LORD, is the greatness …” (esv)     vv. 11–12 “… all that is…

HOW EXPANDING LEADS TO EQUIPPING

HOW EXPANDING LEADS TO EQUIPPINGActs 2.42-47 & Acts 19.8-10The NEXT Step For First Baptist – Part 2 of 3 Matthew 28.19–20 “… make disciples of all nations, baptizing them … teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (esv) EXPANDING OUR SPACE WILL EQUIP US FOR … MORE Difference-Sustaining Community v. 42 “And they devoted themselves to … the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (esv) v. 46 “… attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes …” (esv)                      Psalm…

THE BELIEFS BEHIND THE VISION

THE BELIEFS BEHIND THE VISION1 Corinthians 16.5-9The NEXT Step For First Baptist – Part 1 of 3 The NEXT Initiative is a plan for expanding the ministry of HFBC over the next 15 years. BELIEF #1: OUR MINISTRY Will Expand IN THE NEXT 15 YEARS Psalm 145.4 “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” (esv) Matthew 28.19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations …” (esv)   Matthew 16.18 “… on this rock I will build my church,…