The Gospel Conference: Session 3 and 4

The Gospel Conference
Cornerstone Community Church, Simi Valley, CA
Session 3/4: “The Recurring Patterns Of Life And Ministry”
Jeff Vanderstelt

1 Peter 2:9-12

The Six Rhythms Of Gospel Living

1. Story Forming
   • The Redemption Story = Creation–>Fall–>Redemption–>Restoration
   • Story As Family–>Each Other: Do you know the story of those in your family (community group etc)?
   • Story As Missionaries–>Neighbors: Do you know the story of those in your neighborhood and surrounding community?
   • Story As Servants–>Tangible Blessings: Knowing someone story will show you the gaps in their own Redemptive Story giving you the opportunity to be a tangible blessing
2. Listen
   • Listen To God First
   • Listen As Family–>Spirit/Each Other: Listen for fruit
   • Listen As Missionaries–>Neighbors: Listen for gaps in fruit
   • Listen As Servants–>Do It!: If we truly listen to someone we have to react by doing something to fill in the gaps
3. Celebrate
   • Christians have a lot to celebrate and party about!
   • Celebrate As Family–>Jesus Parties
   • Celebrate As Missionaries–>Redeem Parties
   • Celebrate As Servants–>Prep, Provide, Clean Up
4. Bless
   • There are enough resources here on earth to bless everyone
   • Bless As Family–>Each other
   • Bless As Missionaries–>What would bless instead of curse?
   • Bless As Servants–>Spend all he has given you!
5. Eat
   • In Scripture meals are used as tools of remembrance of God’s grace and provision
   • Eat As Family–>Remember grace
   • Eat As Missionaries–>Eat with neighbors
   • Eat As Servants–>Bring the food/Gospel over the table
6. Recreate/Rest
   • God rescued us so that we can find rest in Him
   • Recreate/Rest As Family–>Rest, play, create beauty, work unto God
   • Recreate/Rest As Missionaries and Servants–>Find what is missing