We believe God is calling First MB to: be real people (week 1) -humbly admitting our brokenness with real faith (weeks 2 and 3) -faith that is consistent and bold making real impact (weeks 4 & 5) -helping the poor -sharing our faith -planting churches

Faith is believing in God Faith is being certain of what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1) Faith is following God We walk by faith not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7)

boldness. …what is it? Lack of hesitation or fear in the face of actual or possible danger; courage, bravery …why do we need it (in our faith)? Because God asks us to do difficult and scary things. …how do we get it?

fear. A feeling (an “unpleasant emotion”) that comes from a belief (real or perceived) that someone or something is dangerous, will cause pain, or is a threat.

fear. A lot of Christians are afraid to 1)talk out loud about God with others Impress (these commands about following God) on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:7

fear. A lot of Christians are afraid to 1)talk out loud about God with others How can someone find God if they don’t believe in Him? How can they believe if they haven’t heard about Him? How can they hear about Him if no one tells them? Blessed are those who tell others! Romans 10:14

fear. A lot of Christians are afraid to 1)talk out loud about God with others 2)confront other Christians If another Christian sins against you, go and show him his fault. Matthew 18:15 Gently restore those who are caught in sin. Galatians 6:1

fear. A lot of Christians are afraid to 1)talk out loud about God with others 2)confront other Christians 3)ask for help Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. Proverbs 15:22 Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Proverbs 19:20

fear. A lot of Christians are afraid to 1)talk out loud about God with others 2)confront other Christians 3)ask for help 4)do something (for Christ) they’ve never done before Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak Your word with great boldness.Acts 4:29

boldness. …how do we get it? 1)Remember that the end result is worth the risk…and God is with you! 2)Believe that we can be bold…and start with small steps of boldness. 3)Pray for boldness…and ask others to pray that you be bold.

boldness. …how do we get it? 1)Remember that the end result is worth the risk…and God is with you! 2)Believe that we can be bold…and start with small steps of boldness. 3)Pray for boldness…and ask others to pray that you be bold. Pray for each other that whenever you open your mouths, words may be given you so that you will fearlessly make known the gospel…. Pray that you may declare it fearlessly, as you should. Ephesians 6:19-20