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A Launching Church Church Life – 7 November 23/24, 2013 “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:7-8 (NIV) "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)

The Shadow Hills Vision: To grow a community of passionate believers which reflects the nature of God. 1. PASSIONATE BELIEVERS “A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.” Matthew 10:24 (NIV) "Love must be sincere (genuine)." Romans 12:9 (NIV) "All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me." Matthew 28:18 (NIV) Is your life placed under the authority of Jesus? How are you doing on this one? 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

2. A COMMUNITY “These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus: Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Him.” Matthew 10:2-4 (NIV)

Who knows your limp? How are you doing on this one? 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

3. THAT REFLECT THE NATURE OF GOD “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV) Am I actually on the mission Jesus sent his disciples out to do? How are you doing on this one? 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10