Nigel Double has worked in supporting church Leaders for decades. He divides his time between helping pioneer Bridge Community Church in Ipswich (a new church plant which, like us in CLC, is affiliated with Plumbline) supporting Christian members of Paliment in London, and ministering in Tanzania. Here in CLC we are blessed by Nigel's wisdom as he supports the Oversight Leadership team behind the scenes.
Believers who change the world Acts 17:6-7
"These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also, and Jason has received them to his house and privately protected them! And they are all ignoring and acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, actually asserting that there is another king, one Jesus!"
Testimonial of Jesus – Acts 10:38 Testimonial of Barnabas – Acts 11:22-24 Paul’s letter to Titus – Titus 3:4-8
3 characteristics of believers who change the world
Practice the presence of God
Jesus - God was with Him Barnabas - Full of faith Paul – cleansing of the regeneration Prayer expressed through worship - Romans 12:1-2 Prayer expressed by listening – Luke 24:25-32 Prayer expressed by asking – Psalm 5:3
Experience the power of God
Jesus – full of the Spirit and power Barnabas – full of the Holy Spirit Paul – Renewing of the Holy Spirit Purity - filled with life changing character - Galatians 5:22-26 Power – immersed in supernatural ability - 1 Cor 12:4-11 Practice – complete with every good work - 1 Cor 12:27-31
Cultivate the purpose of God
Jesus – went about doing good Barnabas – was a good man Paul – concentrate on goodness Goodness – Luke 6:35-36 Righteousness through Peace – James 3:18 Wisdom – James 3:13-17
Proclaiming Jesus Christ challenging the values of society making goodness popular
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