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Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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A. The #1 Problem in the Church
B. “Not Our People”
C. Everyone Loves a Birth
D. When Elizabeth Meets Mary
E. Principles of the Kingdom
F. Urban Church Principles
A. The #1 Problem in the Church
B. “Not Our People”
C. Everyone Loves a Birth
D. When Elizabeth Meets Mary
E. Principles of the Kingdom
F. Urban Church Principles
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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JewsJews
Ethnic BarrierEthnic Barrier
GentilesGentiles
Ephesians 2:14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.
Acts 15—The major church council in the NT
Ephesians 2:14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.
Acts 15—The major church council in the NT
A. #1 Problem in the ChurchA. #1 Problem in the Church
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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“Natives” Anglo Americans Central Thai Togalog Jakarta
“Natives” Anglo Americans Central Thai Togalog Jakarta
Ethnic and Cultural BarrierEthnic and Cultural Barrier
“Non-Natives” Mexicans Karen Visayan Timor
“Non-Natives” Mexicans Karen Visayan Timor
A. #1 Problem in the ChurchA. #1 Problem in the Church
Ethnicity is inherited, biological traits.Culture is learned, sociological behavior.
Ethnicity is inherited, biological traits.Culture is learned, sociological behavior.
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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How did God solve this problem in the New Testament?How did God solve this problem in the New Testament?
A. #1 Problem in the ChurchA. #1 Problem in the Church
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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NOPNOP
B. Not Our PeopleB. Not Our People
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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C. Everyone Loves a BirthC. Everyone Loves a Birth
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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Luke 1:5 “In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron.”
Luke 1:6 “Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regulations blamelessly.”
Luke 1:5 “In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron.”
Luke 1:6 “Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regulations blamelessly.”
C. Everyone Loves a BirthC. Everyone Loves a Birth
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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Luke 1:7 “But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years.”
Luke 1:7 “But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years.”
C. Everyone Loves a BirthC. Everyone Loves a Birth
An Echo of Abraham and Sarah
An Echo of Abraham and Sarah
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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Abrahamand
Sarah
Abrahamand
Sarah
Pentecostand
Peter/Paul
Pentecostand
Peter/Paul
Zechariah Elizabeth
Zechariah Elizabeth
Joseph Mary
Joseph Mary
C. Everyone Loves a BirthC. Everyone Loves a Birth
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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Luke 1:34-35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.
Luke 1:36-37 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. 37 For nothing is impossible with God.”
Luke 1:34-35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.
Luke 1:36-37 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. 37 For nothing is impossible with God.”
C. Everyone Loves a BirthC. Everyone Loves a Birth
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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ElizabethElizabeth MaryMary
D. Elizabeth Meets MaryD. Elizabeth Meets Mary
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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Luke 1:41 “When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Luke 1:43 “But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”
Luke 1:41 “When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Luke 1:43 “But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”
D. Elizabeth Meets MaryD. Elizabeth Meets Mary
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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Shall we treat the people who are different than us as trouble or treasure?
Shall we treat the people who are different than us as trouble or treasure?
D. Elizabeth Meets MaryD. Elizabeth Meets Mary
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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E. Principles of the KingdomE. Principles of the Kingdom
Matthew 5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
Matthew 5:44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Matthew 5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
Matthew 5:44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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E. Principles of the KingdomE. Principles of the Kingdom
Matthew 5:46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?
Matthew 5:47 And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?
Matthew 5:48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Matthew 5:46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?
Matthew 5:47 And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?
Matthew 5:48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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Get in your groups and share how the Holy Spirit could help bring the groups in your church together.
Get in your groups and share how the Holy Spirit could help bring the groups in your church together.
E. Principles of the KingdomE. Principles of the Kingdom
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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1. The church should be as diverse as the city it serves.1. The church should be as diverse as the city it serves.
F. Urban Church PrinciplesF. Urban Church Principles
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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2. Ethnic churches serve a purpose as long as there are new immigrants into the area.
2. Ethnic churches serve a purpose as long as there are new immigrants into the area.
F. Urban Church PrinciplesF. Urban Church Principles
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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3. Native churches are harder to grow but should not be swallowed up by the ethnic movements.
3. Native churches are harder to grow but should not be swallowed up by the ethnic movements.
The Pasadena SDA Church
London
The Pasadena SDA Church
London
F. Urban Church PrinciplesF. Urban Church Principles
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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ThailandEthnicity Culture Church
Parents Thai Thai ThaiChildre
nThai Thai Thai
AmericaParents Thai Thai Thai
Children ThaiAmerica
nAmerica
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F. Urban Church PrinciplesF. Urban Church Principles
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
Urban Church MinistryAIIAS • July, 2004
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Get in your groups and share how culture, ethnic and generational issues have affected your church.
Get in your groups and share how culture, ethnic and generational issues have affected your church.
F. Urban Church PrinciplesF. Urban Church Principles