This blog is about encouraging, empowering and equipping Ordinary Christians live an intentionally missional life that shine the Light of Christ brightly back into this dark world. We will provide training on on developing the basic skills necessary for living a life of a missionary; Biblical insights that will empower Ordinary Christians to share their faith; and inspirational stories of other Ordinary Christians who are living a life on mission with Christ.
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DOES THE THOUGHT OF TALKING TO PEOPLE ABOUT JESUS MAKE YOU NERVOUS?
If you answered "yes" to that question then you are not alone! Many Christians all over feel the exact same way. However, I got some good news for you! I too once felt that way. Watch this video and see what you think.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOUR COMMUNITY IS READY TO COME TO JESUS?
"Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:35-38
3 Descriptions For A Communities Readiness
To Come To Jesus!
1. Harassed:
Another word that can be used here is weary. Life can get demanding. We experience demands from our jobs, our families, our friends and just society in general. School can become overly demanding. For many it seems like they are being screamed at from every corner of their life and there is not place of refuge.
2. Helpless:
You can also use the phrase "Worn out. In your community do you know of people who are so tired and exhausted with life that they are about ready to try anything to have a change in life. Sometimes, it's because they're over worked and underpaid. In other cases, it's just that there's more month at the end of the check.
3. Like sheep without a shepherd:
This gives the impression of just aimlessly wandering about without any real direction. Do you know people who are just going through the motions of life but it seems like they just keep going around in circles?
IF SO, THERE'S A PRETTY GOOD CHANCE YOUR
COMMUNITY ISREADY FOR JESUS!
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014
5 Tips For Doing Missions God's Way
5 TIPS FOR DOING MISSIONS GOD'S WAY:
Ephesians 2:10 & Matthew 5:14-16
#1: Remember That God's The Designer Of Your Life - Not You!
"For we are God's workmanship ..."
Did you notice that it said that we are God's workmanship? He is the one who created us to be what He wants us to be. We don't tell God what we will or won't be! God is the one who determines the role that we are to play in the area of missions.
#2: The Venue For God's Creative Work Is In Christ - Not In The World!
" ... created in Christ Jesus ..."
The place that this transformation and the new creation that we are becoming happens "In Christ"! We are to be enveloped by Christ, like a cocoon, that allows the transformation of our lives to take place. We will never become what God intends for us to be and the kind of missionaries He intends for us to be if we try to do it in a worldly manner. WE MUST STAY CONNECT TO JESUS!
#3: The Purpose For God's Creative Work Is To Produce Ministry Through You - Not For You!
" ... created in Christ to do good works..."
The work of ministry and missions is not for us but to be done through us for others. Our work of missions isn't primarily to make us fee fulfilled or good (thought it will) but the primary purpose for ministry and missions is to help others still caught in the bonds of sin.
#4: The Missional Work You Are To Do Is Determined By God - Not You!
"... which God prepared in advance. for us to do."
Did you see that? God is the one doing the preparing of the work that you and I will do. We don't chose. We are to trust and obey God in doing the assignment that He has given us to do.
#5: We Are To Do Missions In A Way That Bring Glory To God - Not Us!
"Let your light so shine before men that they see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven." Matthew 5:16
When you do good deeds as a ministry to others it is not for you to look good and thereby get the praise - it is to make God look good and for Him to get the praise. ALWAYS!
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Sunday, August 10, 2014
DON'T ALLOW DISTRACTIONS KEEP YOU FROM MISSIONAL LIVING
The enemy of the "Best" is not usually the "Worst". The enemy of the "Best" are the "Good" things that we get involved in! For most of us it's not the bad things in the world or the worst things in the world that keep us focused and pursuing the "Best" things of God. Usually, it is the good things that distract us from the best things like living a powerful missional life.
Watch this weeks Missional Living Devotional and take some time to meditate on how you have allowed good things keep you from joining God on His mission!
Watch this weeks Missional Living Devotional and take some time to meditate on how you have allowed good things keep you from joining God on His mission!
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Sunday, August 3, 2014
Missional Living Testimony: Daniel
Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to live a powerful missional life? Are you even sure what missional living is all about?
Take A Few Moments And Listen To Daniel Share His Missional Living Experience!
Take A Few Moments And Listen To Daniel Share His Missional Living Experience!
Daniel is an Ordinary Christian who believe that God wants to use him to accomplish His extraordinary work! Join Daniel and start living the missional life!
Monday, June 30, 2014
Amazon Reviews On: THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE: A Journey Into Missioinal Living
This Little Light Of Mine: A Journey Into Missional Living is one of the newest and most powerful books on missional living! This simple to read book will inspire and lead the reader to create their own personal strategy for shining the Light of Christ into their part of this dark world.
Read what others are saying, through Amazon Review, about THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE! These reviews are from ordinary christians, not professional clergy, who share their real impressions after reading the book.
"I just finished reading "This Little Light of Mine" by Jay Moore. I enjoyed this well written book that will be a wonderful instructional tool for the everyday believer on how to shine the light of Jesus with their circle of friends and family. He has taken a simple and engaging story about two little lights who found the courage to leave their comfort zone and go out into the dark world to share their light. Then he has offered some well thought out plans on how we as believers can do the same. I would recommend this book for those who want to do this this but just aren't sure how." Nancy Miller http://goo.gl/NVps7m
"A few weeks ago, I pulled a man from jumping off a 600 foot high bridge; he wanted to die. I may have bought him a few more days to live, but what is life in comparison to the destiny of his eternal soul? As he ranted and raved, crying out that no-one cared about him, I assured him I did care. What I didn’t do in this moment of crisis was to lead him into a relationship with Christ. What I didn’t do was provide the message to save his soul instead of just his body. This event settled heavily on my heart over the next weeks as I realized that all my years of church going didn’t prepare me for this moment. I determined I would never miss another divine appointment to share Jesus with those I come across every day. Jay’s book was a timely answer to this desire and there is not enough room to describe the impact it has had on my life. It is exactly the tool I needed. This Little Light of Mine provides the missing link between Christianity and the real world, and in applying its message, I now live prepared to share Christ with others. Jay’s writings reveal a pastor’s heart to teach the truth, convert hearts, and disciple the remnant of hurting men and women living outside the sanctity of a church building. The book is a long overdue guide for those who want to take their faith out of the buildings and into natural flow of life. Randy Shepherd http://goo.gl/NVps7m
"Loved this book it's simple basic principles explained so you know what God wants from you. The mirror unveiled so to speak. Jay lets you see how the love God has given to each of us is to be shared daily as we go out and do our normal activities how Gods plan fits into the life we live. Thanks Jay it inspired and motivated me to open my eyes at those who around me and be aware of what they need to be able to see God's love for them." Terri Barry http://goo.gl/NVps7m
"This is a book that needs to be shared by the pastors and leaders of all churches with their congregations. This Little Light of Mine clearly defines the purpose of our lives, to tell others the Good News! Pastor Jay paints an accurate picture of the state of the world as well as the mind set of the North American Church and then clearly and simply outlines a strategy to bring about light into darkness and revival among the followers! This movement will be brought forward not by the trained and ordained but by the everyday ordinary believer that has a heart for the lost and feels the burden of the Great Commission. With this book, those everyday ordinary believers will be equipped and ready to be unleashed to go out and make disciples of all the nations!" Debbie Harvey http://goo.gl/NVps7m
"This little book is practical, easy to read and understand, and applicable in it's approach for today's believer. It gives clear and plain direction to keep one's life in Christ alive and flourishing, and to share with others. I recommend this book to anyone new to the faith or older in faith to inspire anyone and everyone to move forward with the gospel of Christ." Mary Moore http://goo.gl/NVps7m
"Straight-forward street talk! The heart of this book is a compelling call for Christ followers to get back to the basics in daily demonstrations of God's love. It's a call to merge your faith with your daily living, no matter where you are. The author emphasizes the significance of every believer's unique mission field outside of the church. Perhaps the best part is that Jay doesn't leave the reader dangling after stirring their hearts. Instead, he provides practical tools for carrying out the call: Living a Christ centered life that remains in view of others and touches the people we encounter every single day. You won't put this book down without having experienced an inspirational perspective change." Barbette Shepherd http://goo.gl/NVps7m
"Jay Moore has written a book addressing the common problem in churches today of people going to church but never going out into the Mission Field of their own lives. He addresses the problem of never leaving your comfort zone of the pew and being a light to the world around you especially in our nation today.I felt it was well written for the common Christian man and women, with practical steps to gain comfort in sharing your faith through your own experiences in your walk with Christ. I found myself these last two weeks praying that God would make me bold and shine the light that he has put in me to the people I meet every day. Before I read the book I had a couple of experiences where I was able to share a small version of my testimony with two people in distress and how God worked in my life. I've asked that they keep the door open for me to stay in touch. Highly recommend this book." Johnnie Moore Robinson http://goo.gl/NVps7m
"Brother Jay Moore has authored this challenging, insightful and illustrative tool that can be used by Christian individuals and church leaders to study and train other congregational members, why and how to bring light and life to people who are living in the darkness of unbelief. This is a book that is Kingdom minded. The first message is a story that illustrates a problem that has been plaguing the Church for years. In many cases some church attendees seem to come to church, but they walk out the doors and don't pass the message on to those outside who haven't heard it. In some cases many people who come to church do everything they can to make themselves look good to the other members of the church, instead of glorifying God, Who blessed them with this gift. The book also gives instruction on how to gain a missional mindset and how to effectively bring that mindset to the mission fields. The step-by-step instructions are clear to understand and easy to implement. I highly recommend every Christian to read this book and serve to the glory of the King and His Kingdom." Ric Worshill http://goo.gl/NVps7m
Again, this book is written for the ordinary Christian who has a sincere desire to share Jesus and shine His Light brightly in this dark world but just don't know where to start! If you have always desired to be a more powerful witness for Christ and a brighter Light shining for Jesus' glory then you need to get and read this book!
You can order your copy today at: http://goo.gl/NVps7m
Saturday, April 5, 2014
POWERFUL MISSION LIVING DOESN'T COME FROM OUR STRENGTHS BUT THROUH OUR WEAKNESSES!
Living a powerful missional life doesn't happen because you have learned how to harness your strengths and apply it to the area of missional living! As a matter of fact it is impossible to live a powerful missional life from your own personal strengths but instead, those who are intentionally pursuing a missional life, find that it is the exact opposite that is true. It's not from our strength but through our weaknesses that we find the power necessary to engage in a powerful life on mission. It's an oxymoron for sure but it's a truth that cannot be denied found in scripture.
POWERFUL MISSIONAL LIVING COMES NOT FROM OUR STRENGTHS
BUT FROM OUR WEAKNESSES!
"Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Cor. 12:8,9 (NIV)
According to God's word through the Apostle Paul's example Christians who want to live powerful missional lives need to learned to "BOAST" or "DELIGHT" in their weaknesses. Now that's a totally different way of looking at our weaknesses! And it looks totally WRONG! Beginning to embrace this way of thinking about our weaknesses is going to take some time to wrap your minds and our hearts around it. It's a totally different perspective that comes across totally crazy. But in order to get to the place where we can accept this new way of thinking we need to look at Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV),
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,'
declares the Lord.
'As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts."
Why does this way of looking at our weakness look so backwards? Because we don't think about things the way God thinks about them! His perspective is totally different about life than our perspective! He is Holy and perfect and we are sinners through and through. Of course God's way of viewing life would be completely opposite from your way. We think God wants to use our strengths but instead we learn that God wants to use our weaknesses.
Why?
Why does God chose to use our foolish weakness to accomplish His extraordinary work?
"For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him." 1 Cor. 1:25-29 (NIV)
Why? So that no one, not a single person, can stand up and boast of the great things he has done for God! The only boasting that God want to happen, when His extraordinary work is accomplished, is us boasting of:
THE GREAT THINGS GOD HAS ACCOMPLISHED EVEN
THROUGH OUR WEAKNESS!
So, if you want to live a powerful missional life where the Light of Christ shines brightly through you and into your part of this dark world, then you will need to embrace the concept that God wants to accomplish His great work through your weakness.
PRAISE GOD FOR THIS WAY OF DOING THINGS!
FOR IT IS ONLY A TRUE AND LIVING GOD THAT CAN USE EVEN OUR WEAKNESSES TO ACCOMPLISH HIS GREATNESS!
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So, here's the challenge we are faced with! Whose perspective on our weaknesses are we going to accept? Ours or Gods? If we accept ours we will never truly engage in the missional life that Christ has called us to because we will always feel our weaknesses disqualify us. But if we, by faith, accept God's perspective then we will wholeheartedly accept the mission because we will understand that nothing, not even our weaknesses, can hinder us, let alone stop us, from living that powerful missional life that Christ is leading us into.
WE FOLLOW JESUS BECAUSE WE BELIEVE BUT AFTER WE FOLLOW CHRIST WE REALLY BEGIN TO BELIEVE!
To become a Follower of Christ requires a certain level of faith to begin the journey. But as we start following and experiencing both the power and presence of Christ we really begin to become a believer. Watch this video and be both empowered and encouraged to live a powerful missional life.
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