John Wells - July 16th, 2023

How can a Church impact the world ? Northbrook has made an impact on ZAMBIA Matthew 28:18-20 Matthew 25:34 4 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ • 37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 40 And the King will answer them ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ How should a church support Missions ? 1. By Sending Acts 13:2 “separate unto Me” 2. By Supporting II Cor 9:6,7 giving from the heart 3. By Equipping Ephesians 4:12-16 – gifts teaching, equipping, ministering 4. By Praying II Thess 3:1 “Finally, pray for us, that the WORD may spread…” Acts 13:2 – SENDING “ As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away. • Prayer & fasting – earnest focus and diligence • Appoint Barnabas and Saul for the special work I have called them • God calls, He sanctifies, and prepares – The Church SENDS THEM OUT II Corinthians 9:6-8 – SUPPORTING • Giving is from the heart, willingly, liberally….First he gives to God • Giving is a sacrifice, evidence of our love and it’s part of our worship • It’s a practical way we can offer support for those in the Body of Christ Ephesians 4:11-16 – EQUIPPING • Giving is from the heart, willingly, liberally….First he gives to God • Giving is a sacrifice, evidence of our love and it’s part of our worship • It’s a practical way we can offer support for those in the Body of Christ II Thessalonians 3:1 – Praying • Pray for the spread of the good news of the gospel • Pray for deliverance from evil • Pray that God will supply the needs of the saints Zambia – Reaching Souls & Teaching Saints