Under Construction - Week 2 | Connection Church Statesboro

The sermon focuses on the idea of God continuously building His church and inviting individuals to be part of His family. It emphasizes the importance of stewarding God's grace and the revelation of Jesus, urging listeners to examine whether they have truly understood the truth of Jesus and received the stewardship of grace. The speaker illustrates this with personal anecdotes about sweets and a story about visiting Savannah Sweets, using them as metaphors for the foretaste of the Holy Spirit. The sermon further explains that each person has a specific calling and purpose in Christ, which is to make plain the mystery of Jesus and His offer of salvation. It concludes by encouraging listeners to take their next steps of faith, whether it be salvation, serving, giving, joining a connect group, or addressing personal struggles.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction, Vision

Part 2: Paul’s Passion, Revelation

Part 3: The Gospel, Riches of Christ

Part 4: Calling, Stewardship in Action

Part 5: Personal Transformation, Testimony

Part 6: Invitation, Next Steps

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Under Construction - Week 2

Connection Church Statesboro

Part 1: Introduction, Vision

Introduction to the Under Construction Series: Building the Church

Welcoming New Believers and Recognizing Connectors at Connection Church

Ephesians 3:1-14: God's Continuous Building of His Church

Part 2: Paul’s Passion, Revelation

Longing for the Gospel: Paul's Passion for the Church

Paul's Earnest Prayer and Love for the Church

Revelation and Stewardship: Understanding Paul's Passion for Christ

The Privilege of Stewarding God's Grace: A Commission to Share

Part 3: The Gospel, Riches of Christ

The Gospel's Revelation: Gentiles as Fellow Heirs and Ministers of Grace

Preaching the Unsearchable Riches of Christ: God's Unconditional Love

Experiencing a Foretaste of God's Grace: The Praline Analogy

Part 4: Calling, Stewardship in Action

Paul's Calling and Purpose: Making the Gospel Plain

Testimonials: Painting a Picture of Jesus Through Next Steps

The Holy Spirit's Role: Revealing the Mystery and Obligation to Share

Stewarding God's Grace: Taking Next Steps and Watching a Testimony

Part 5: Personal Transformation, Testimony

Jake's Testimony: From Earning Salvation to Truly Knowing Christ

Growing Faith and Natural Response: Taking Your Next Step

Part 6: Invitation, Next Steps

Invitations: Accepting Jesus and Being Baptized

Three Questions to Determine if You Need to Be Baptized

Taking the Next Step: An Invitation to Baptism and Prayer

Under Construction - Week 2

Connection Church Statesboro

Part 1: Introduction, Vision

00:02Introduction to the Under Construction Series: Building the Church

Introduction to the Under Construction Series: Building the Church

00:31Welcoming New Believers and Recognizing Connectors at Connection Church

Welcoming New Believers and Recognizing Connectors at Connection Church

02:24Ephesians 3:1-14: God's Continuous Building of His Church

Ephesians 3:1-14: God's Continuous Building of His Church

Part 2: Paul’s Passion, Revelation

04:51Longing for the Gospel: Paul's Passion for the Church

Longing for the Gospel: Paul's Passion for the Church

07:41Paul's Earnest Prayer and Love for the Church

Paul's Earnest Prayer and Love for the Church

10:14Revelation and Stewardship: Understanding Paul's Passion for Christ

Revelation and Stewardship: Understanding Paul's Passion for Christ

12:43The Privilege of Stewarding God's Grace: A Commission to Share

The Privilege of Stewarding God's Grace: A Commission to Share

Part 3: The Gospel, Riches of Christ

15:32The Gospel's Revelation: Gentiles as Fellow Heirs and Ministers of Grace

The Gospel's Revelation: Gentiles as Fellow Heirs and Ministers of Grace

17:26Preaching the Unsearchable Riches of Christ: God's Unconditional Love

Preaching the Unsearchable Riches of Christ: God's Unconditional Love

20:35Experiencing a Foretaste of God's Grace: The Praline Analogy

Experiencing a Foretaste of God's Grace: The Praline Analogy

Part 4: Calling, Stewardship in Action

22:54Paul's Calling and Purpose: Making the Gospel Plain

Paul's Calling and Purpose: Making the Gospel Plain

26:00Testimonials: Painting a Picture of Jesus Through Next Steps

Testimonials: Painting a Picture of Jesus Through Next Steps

29:31The Holy Spirit's Role: Revealing the Mystery and Obligation to Share

The Holy Spirit's Role: Revealing the Mystery and Obligation to Share

33:35Stewarding God's Grace: Taking Next Steps and Watching a Testimony

Stewarding God's Grace: Taking Next Steps and Watching a Testimony

Part 5: Personal Transformation, Testimony

35:10Jake's Testimony: From Earning Salvation to Truly Knowing Christ

Jake's Testimony: From Earning Salvation to Truly Knowing Christ

38:44Growing Faith and Natural Response: Taking Your Next Step

Growing Faith and Natural Response: Taking Your Next Step

Part 6: Invitation, Next Steps

42:19Invitations: Accepting Jesus and Being Baptized

Invitations: Accepting Jesus and Being Baptized

45:00Three Questions to Determine if You Need to Be Baptized

Three Questions to Determine if You Need to Be Baptized

47:02Taking the Next Step: An Invitation to Baptism and Prayer

Taking the Next Step: An Invitation to Baptism and Prayer