Unsung

The Witness of Disciples

wednesday sept 22

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1 Peter 3:15–16 ESV

but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.

The Tv series unsung chronicles the life of stars who would have been superstars if not for defining moments of life. Something happens, the adjustment could not be made and then they spiral out of the spotlight.

DeBarge, the Ojays, Bootsy Collins

Bobby Womack

Our climate suggests the disciples of christ are entering Unsung territory. Missed opportunities ,

pandemic mishaps

Make a Defense

Verbally- with the word, good sermons Bible study. The verbal (active) component revolves around the Spiritual Disciples (private) life.

are we in the word. . are we in a connect group growing with others. .

Studying and examining the scriptures.

Lifestyle- with the way you live your lives.

The 5th Gospel: Bobby Conway

Can people see the Christ that you read about in Scripture.

Is there any evidence of Gospel living in you life?

The tragedy for many of us is the absence of Gospel living in our everyday dealings. Christ did not die on the Cross for you to worship on Sunday only, to be Holy on Sunday only. . . to be sanctified on sunday only!!!!

We are on display to the world at all times. Unfortunately- there is never a day off being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Remember what Jesus told the disciples about the cost of following Him:

deny yourself and take up your cross daily

Luke 9:23 ESV

And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

He did not say. . . every other day. . . once a week. . . DAILY.

Church people: we have failed to live Daily. . the Gospel must be lived daily.

Reason for the Hope

explanation for who your hope lies in.

Is it in the things of this world or in Christ?

Gentleness and Respect

our approach to sharing has to change. It is going to be different from person to person.

hell, fire and brimstone is not effective. Yes anyone who does not surrender to Christ will experience eternal separation from God and His goodness.

we know and care about this. . . but the majority of the Lost world could care less.

axios article- america is losing its religion

By the numbers: A Gallup poll released last week found just 47% of Americans reported belonging to a house of worship, down from 50% in 2018 and 70% as recently as 1999.

The climate has changed and we have to take the same trusted message of the Gospel and adjust the way it is presented

do it with gentle

God is gentle and compassionate long-suffering. Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love .