THE BOTTOM LINE
Of all the things that a Christian and a Church can do - and many of those are good things – there is one thing that stands out as the most important, non-negotiable thing to do – Reach people and make them into Disciples of Jesus Christ. We call this our Mission. Here at ALC this is the main thing on which we want to stay focused. And, as we do this together, we can be assured that we will all grow in every area of our lives– including more people.
NEW SERMON SERIES - GOD IS _______.
This coming Sunday we will begin a new sermon series where we will explore and experience some of the attributes of God that make a real difference in our lives. Most of us have heard of the big and awesome attributes of God, His Omniscience, His Omnipresence, His Omnipotence, His Sovereignty, etc., but the most important quality of God is just how personal He is to each one of us. That’s why we can know Him and have an intimate relationship with the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, and the Creator of the Universe. This will be a great time to bring with you someone who may be searching for the Real God. It just might change your life.
49 COMMANDMENTS OF CHRIST
This past Sunday Sam Scaggs shared with us that a major part of Making Disciples is “Teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). As you look at the Gospels you will find discover 49 specific instructions (Commands) for the Followers of Jesus to obey. If you would like a copy of those 49 Commandments of Christ, continue to the end of the newsletter!
THE 49 COMMANDMENTS OF JESUS CHRIST
The theme of all Scripture is to love God with all of our hearts and to love one another. (Matthew 22:40 & John 13:34)
1. Repent - Matthew 4:17
2. Follow Me - Matthew 4:19
3. Rejoice - Matthew 5:12
4. Let Your Light Shine - Matthew 5:16
5. Honor God's Law - Matthew 5:17-18
6. Be Reconciled - Matthew 5:24-25
7. Do Not Commit Adultery - Matthew 5:29-30
8. Keep Your Word - Matthew 5:37
9. Go the Second Mile - Matthew 5:38-42
10. Love Your Enemies - Matthew 5:44
11. Be Perfect - Matthew 5:48
12. Practice Secret Disciplines - Matthew 6:1-18
13. Lay Up Treasures - Matthew 6:19-21
14. Seek God's Kingdom - Matthew 6:33
15. Judge Not - Matthew 7:1
16. Do Not Cast Pearls - Matthew 7:6
17. Ask, Seek, and Knock - Matthew 7:7-8
18. Do Unto Others - Matthew 7:12
19. Choose the Narrow Way - Matthew 7:13-14
20. Beware of False Prophets - Matthew 7:15
21. Pray For Laborers - Matthew 9:38
22. Be Wise as Serpents - Matthew 10:16
23. Fear Not - Matthew 10:26
24. Hear God's Voice - Matthew 11:15
25. Take My Yoke – Matt hew 11:29
26. Honor Your Parents - Matthew 15:4
27. Beware of Leaven - Matthew 16:6
28. Deny Yourself - Luke 9:23
29. Despise Not Little Ones - Matthew 18:10
30. Go To Offenders - Matthew 18:15
31. Beware of Covetousness - Luke 12:15
32. Forgive Offenders - Matthew 18:21-22
33. Honor Marriage - Matthew 19:6
34. Be a Servant - Matthew 20:26-28
35. Be a House of Prayer - Matthew 21:13
36. Ask in Faith - Matthew 21:21-22
37. Bring in the Poor - Luke 14:12-14
38. Render to Caesar - Matthew 22:19-21
39. Love the Lord - Matthew 22:37-38
40. Love Your Neighbor - Matthew 22:39
41. Await My Return - Matthew 24:42-44
42. Take, Eat, and Drink - Matthew 26:26-27
43. Be Born Again - John 3:7
44. Keep My Commandments - John 14:15
45. Watch and Pray - Matthew 26:41
46. Feed My Sheep - John 21:15-16
47. Baptize My Disciples - Matthew 28:19
48. Receive God's Power - Luke 24:49
49. Make Disciples - Matthew 28:20
