@ Rushmere Baptist Church Who do we think we are? On a Cruise Ship, people expect to be served On a Rescue Ship people expect to serve Romans.

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@ Rushmere Baptist Church

Who do we think we are? On a Cruise Ship, people expect to be served On a Rescue Ship people expect to serve Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honour one another above yourselves.

Who do we think we are? On a Cruise Ship the staff takes care of the passengers On a Rescue Ship those on board take care of one another 1 Corinthians 12: so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other

Who do we think we are? On a Cruise Ship relationships are superficial On a Rescue Ship relationships are close-knit and meaningful John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

Who do we think we are? “ “ He does not want us to present a sacrifice at the altar; He wants us on the altar

Who do we think we are? On a Cruise Ship gratification comes from comfort and the beautiful scenery On a Rescue Ship gratification comes from participating in the mission Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.

Who do we think we are? D L Moody “ “ I look upon this world as a wrecked vessel. God has given me a lifeboat and said to me, ‘Moody, save all you can’

Who do we think we are? On a Cruise Ship the energy is put into those who are “on board” On a Rescue Ship the energy is put into those who are “out there” Matthew 28:19 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

Who do we think we are? The pioneer English missionary, C. T. Studd “ “ Some want to live within the sound of church or chapel bell; I want to run a rescue shop within a yard of hell.

Who do we think we are? On a Cruise Ship the captain responds to the people’s request On a Rescue Ship the people respond to the Captain’s direction Eph 5:23..Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Saviour.

Who do we think we are? On a Cruise Ship not much is expected of the passengers On a Rescue Ship every person matters and participates in the mission 1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

Who do we think we are? On a Cruise Ship you hear “I like this” or “I don’t like that” On a Rescue Ship you hear “How can I help?” Matt 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Who do we think we are? Long heritage of faith

Who do we think we are? Long heritage of faith.. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.