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1 John: 2030 Vision & Love One Another (1 John 3:8-18)
Scripture References: 1 John 3:8-18, John 13:34-35, Matthew 5, James 3:16, Habakkuk 2, Isaiah 61, Psalm 145.
Intro:
- Welcome and acknowledge visitors.
- Announcement of a seven-year vision for Radiant Church, reaching 2030 (25th anniversary).
- Emphasis on God-led vision, requiring faith.
Key Points:
- Vision and Leadership:
- Desire for a vision that unifies, focuses, and requires God’s intervention.
- Habakkuk 2: Vision requires revelation, communication, and implementation.
- Seeking God for clarity and appointing leaders to gather teams.
- Seven Focus Areas:
- Discipleship: Making more and better disciples.
- Kids (0-12): Continuous discipleship, equipping parents.
- Facilities: Downtown campus as a restoration and sending center (Isaiah 61).
- Evangelism/Mission: Church planting (30 churches by 2030), partnerships, global outreach.
- Next Gen (Jr. High-Gap Year): Continued formation and engagement.
- Finance: Radical generosity, reflecting God’s character.
- Worship/Prayer: Intimacy with God, revival.
- Executive Pastor Search:
- Seeking a leader to execute the 2030 vision.
- Job description available in the foyer and online.
- 1 John 3:8-18 - Love in Action:
- John's message: stick to the original teaching.
- Test of love: genuine Christ-like love in the church.
- Negative example: Cain’s hatred leading to murder.
- Positive example: Christ’s self-sacrificing love as the model.
- Call to practical love: sharing material possessions with those in need.
- Contrast: Cain’s hatred vs. Christ’s love, light vs. darkness.
- The "Family Biz":
- We are born of God, part of His family.
- We are called to reflect Christ’s love in practical ways.
Conclusion:
- God is calling Radiant to a seven-year vision of growth and service.
- Practical love is a hallmark of God’s family.
- We are called to share what we have with those in need.
Call to Action:
- Pray for the pastoral team and the seven focus areas.
- Consider applying for the Executive Pastor position.
- Share your resources with those in need.
- Examine your heart for hatred and envy.
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