LIVE SENT: sparking missional dreams
a new message series: Sundays, February 5 - March 25 • 8, 9:30 and 11a.m., & 6:00p.m.
You'll want to be here for "LIVE SENT: Sparking Missional Dreams," an eight-part sermon series designed to give fresh vision, substance and passion to the “introduce people to Jesus” component of NHC’s mission statement.
Watch Pastor Bryan's video introduction>>
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MISSIONAL
LIVING SENT on Mission with God
presented by Pastor Bryan McWhite
Living sent begins with who God is. God is a missional God, and he was from the beginning. The most important decision we will ever make is whether we will join God in the missio Dei--the mission of God, or whether we will pursue the missio meo--the mission of me. Will I join God in his pursuits, or will I merely ask God to get on board with my pursuits?
"Living Sent on Mission With God" from New Hope Church efca on Vimeo.
APOSTOLIC
LIVING SENT as Everyday Apostles
presented by Pastor Bryan McWhite
Every believer is called to an apostolic life. If you are in Christ, you are a "sent one." In this message we will look to Paul as our apostolic prototype and dive deeply into 2 Corinthians 5:6-21 to see what it means to live as an "everyday apostle."
"Living Sent as Every Day Apostles" from New Hope Church efca on Vimeo.
INFILTRATE
LIVING SENT in the City
presented by Pastor Jeremy Deck
The polis in central in God's plan. Cities are important because they are the center of cultural formation: Business, music, art, politics and commerce happen in the city, so reaching and transforming the city with the gospel is paramount for the missional God and his everyday apostles. How do we, as a church between the city and the suburbs, reach into the city?
"Living Sent in The City" from New Hope Church efca on Vimeo.
PERMEATE
LIVING SENT in the Suburb
presented by Pastor Bryan McWhite
What does a suburbanite apostle look like? How we "live sent" in our neighborhoods? God has scattered the people of New Hope Church throughout the suburbs. Where we live is no accident. We are all agents of the gospel where we live. We are each God's ambassador to our apartment building, our block, our neighborhood. So let's dream together about the first steps of walking boldly into our neighborhood as messengers of reconciliation.
"Living Sent in The Suburb" from New Hope Church efca on Vimeo.
REIMAGINE
LIVING SENT to the "9-5 Window"
presented by Pastor Bryan McWhite
Maybe you've heard of the "10/40 window"--the least-reached part of the globe. Perhaps the least reached part of the world we normally find ourselves in is the "9-5 window"--the place we spend about a third of our lives. The workplace. What if work isn't about work? What if it isn't about accomplishment and ambition and achievement and money? What if work, above anything else, is about mission? You may be the only person that has access to the people you work with. You are God's missionary into the 9-5 window.
Living Sent to the "9-5 Window" from New Hope Church efca on Vimeo.
PROJECT
LIVING SENT as Global Ambassadors
presented by Pastor Bryan McWhite
New Hope Church has a call not only to reach our own society, but to project the gospel and our resources around the globe. This is what God has put us on earth to do, but it is also the only way we'll ever be able to see our world transform from its current state of brokenness and abuse, torture and darkness, into the world that God is working toward: A world of beauty, peace and human flourishing.
Living Sent as Global Ambassadors from New Hope Church efca on Vimeo.
INTRIGUE
LIVING SENT as a Counter Culture
presented by Pastor Bryan McWhite
Living as everyday apostles can only be effective if we truly develop a counter-culture. A "city within the city." Christians are meant to be outposts in time--new creations--foretastes of the New Heavens and New Earth, living right here in this world. How can we anticipate the coming Kingdom of God by exemplifying the Kingdom of God now?
Living Sent as a Counter Culture from New Hope Church efca on Vimeo.
ENGAGE
LIVING SENT to One
presented by Pastor Bryan McWhite
This is where the rubber meets the road. Nearly everyone experiences some fear about sharing their faith with others. But the truth is that none of our fears are truly rational. They are all illusory. And sharing our faith isn't nearly as intimidating as it sounds. In this closing message, we'll demystify evangelism, and talk about how everyone can engage in mission.
"Live Sent to One" from New Hope Church efca on Vimeo.
Mission Manual: Stuff to Spark Your Missional Imagination
Here are some online resources that will help you continue the "LIVE SENT" conversation. Arrange to read some of these with your small group, friends or your spouse and discuss what it means to live missionally in your community. In what ways can you support and encourage one another? Pray about it. Read about it. Talk about it. Live it.
• "30 Simple Ways to be Missional in Your Workplace" Read>>
• "8 Ways to Easily be Missional" Read>>
• "25 More Ways to Easily Be Missional In Your Neighborhood" Read>>
• "10 Simple Ways to Be Missional In Your Community" Read part 1>>
• "...Missional In Your Community" Read part 2>>
• "...Missional In Your Community" Read part 3>>
• "...Missional In Your Community" Read part 4>>
• "...Missional In Your Community" Read part 5>>
• "Evangelism Through Networking," by Timothy Keller Download (pdf)>>
• "Life Book": engage searching students in God's Word.
• "The Story":
a guide to help live and share God's story.
• Seek God for the City with a 40-day prayer guide>>
• "Small Things with Great Love," by Margot Starbuck. Make an impact through small acts of love!
• Submit LIVE SENT inspired artwork to the Creative Call Art Gallery>>
