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Core Values Of Nec
Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 21, 2010 (message contributor)
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1. Core Value 1:- Keep The Word Central
Contributed on Jul 21, 2010
In a world where there are many different "Gospel’s" preached we need to make sure that we are not distracted from bringing the true Gospel. It is not the task of the church to be popular. It is the task of the church to be faithful.
At school in science we did an experiment called a litmus test. Basically you would put a piece of special paper into water and see if it changes colour. Blue litmus paper turns red when the water is acidic. Red litmus paper turns blue under alkaline conditions. The litmus test gave you an idea ...read more
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2. Core Value 2:- Being Mission Minded
Contributed on Dec 7, 2010
Jesus has the power to overcome any obstacle for people to come to Him and to be in His family. Therefore we should trust His power and be pro-active in sharing the Gospel.
Message Luke 8:26-39 “Madman Turned Missionary” I think you will agree that this is not the most effective way to be an evangelist. So, what does it mean to be mission minded? Let’s have a look at a passage from Scripture. Luke 8:26-39 (read) To understand what is happening here we first need ...read more
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3. Core Value 3:- The Need To Equip Disciples
Contributed on Dec 7, 2010
Every believer needs to understand that they are an important part of the church. There is no such thing as someone who is useless in God's family. We need to find our purpose and know that Jesus has already equipped us.
Message Core Value 3:- The Need to Equip Disciples 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Message I want to start by talking about epitaphs. An epitaph is the words which are written on a tombstone and they act as a way of remembering your life. One day a man and his brother we walking through a cemetery in the ...read more
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4. Core Value 5:- Have A Supporting Community
Contributed on Dec 7, 2010
In isolation the people of Jesus lose their fire and zeal, but in community we are strong. The church is designed by Jesus to be a place where we can be strong and stand firm.
Message “A Supporting Community” My mother has a large property and there is a path that leads from the front to the back. It is completely surrounded by trees. At night it is a very scary place. It is absolutely dark, even when the moon is shining. When you go down that path by yourself ...read more