DNA: The Identity of South Gate (Part 1) | Pastor Jayson Workman | 03-13-22

DNA—Our Identity

Acts 2:41-42

Pastor Jayson Workman

South Gate Baptist — March 13, 2021

 

We want to be a MOVEMENT, not an institution. MOVEMENTS, by definition, move, and if you’re not moving, you're not part of the movement.

A church is a church because it makes and multiples disciples.

1. Christ (v. 41)

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

            Commences at salvation (v. 41a)

            Continues with identification (v. 41b)

            Cultivated through worship

Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

Matthew 28:17 And when they saw him they worshiped him,

Hebrews 10:25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

2. Community (vv. 42–46)

            Through Teaching (v. 42)

            Through Devoted Fellowship

Quote: “Teaching content will bring a crowd; teaching obedience makes a disciple.” —Jossy Chacko

3. Commission (v. 43)

Quote: “Far too long, we’ve made it acceptable to sit week after week and do nothing and still call yourself a Christian.” —Ed Stetzer

            Discover your place in ministry.

            Develop a passion for the lost.