Rev. Lawrence Fung is the main evening speaker at WCCCC 2018 at Mount Hermon. Our theme verse for 2018 is: "We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God." (2 Corinthians 5:20, NIV)
3rd of 3 evening messages.
Presented at West Coast Chinese Christian Conference, December 2018.
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3. Agent of blessings
1. Beloved agent of blessings
Luke 10:1-24
A. Some reflections on church’s traditions on evangelism
Employ different programs to attract people to church
Employ gospel salesman or consumerism approaches
Employ the concept of conquering all nations for Christ
B. The calling of Abram is to be the agent of blessings (Genesis 12:1-3)
Being blessed – to be blessings – blessings to all nations
C. The teaching of our Lord Jesus is to be agent of blessings (Matthew 5:41-45a; 7:1-2)
Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.
Jesus’ strategy: hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence.
Only loving your enemy and forgiveness can drive away hate and darkness.
Bless others in the same manner you want to be blessed!
D. The goal of early church – to be agent of blessings (Acts 2:44-47)
Jesus mission strategy:
Look for son of peace(target of blessings)(Luke 10:5-6)
Genuine love and caring (Matthew 10:11-13)
Not con______ing but con_____ing (Romans 12:2)
Not _______tional but _________tional (Matthew 5:13a,14; John 1:14)
Post-modern generation appreciates genuine life story
Learn from the Greek model of influence
2. E. The priority of Jesus – relationship with His Father (Luke 10:17-20)
Desire relationship with God more than your accomplishment for Him
F. The drives of Paul’s ministry – his relationship with Christ (2 Cor. 5:13-15)
______________ for Christ
To be loved, to love, and to be channel of love to all nations