The Church @ work

"He that believe on me, the works that I do shall do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father" John 14:12.

"Works" do not necessarily imply miracles ( John 6:29) The "Works" of Christ include all the activities connected with His Mission of redemption.

1) The Church program is to do Christ works.
     -- Evangelize her chief duty.

2) The Church's Privilege to do "Greater Works"
     -- Not presumption on part of Church, for the promise came from Christ.
     -- Illustrations:
        a) Evangelize : World Wide Mission.
        b) Healing ; hospitals etc.
        c)  Education : Sunday Schools, Religious Instructions; Christian Colleges and Seminars etc.

3) The Church's Power " "Because I go unto my Father"
     -- God lives; Christ lives; the Holy Spirit is active, they empower the Church.

4)  The Church's Preparation, "He that believe"
     -- Faith the great need
     -- Prayer Changes things.

Spreading of the Gospel

"They therefore that were scattered abroad went about preaching the word" Acts 8:4.

1) Who Preached.
    a) The disciples, Peter,James and John, etc.
    b) The rank and file of the Church. "They that were scattered abroad."

2) What They Preached.
     a) The word of God, "Preaching the word"
     b) Salvation through Jesus Christ.

3) Why They Preached.
    a) Because they believed the word.
    b) Because they realized the value of the human soul.

4) Where They Preached.
     a) They began at home, Jerusalem.
     b)  They spread out far beyond.

Conclusion: It is our duty to follow the example of this early Church. They believed in the Gospel and they went everywhere  preaching in the name of Jesus Christ Salvation from Sin. The Church today finds here a worthy example to follow. 

Christ Character -

The Character of Christ

1. The Prayerful Christ - Luke 22:41
2. The Troubling Christ - Matt 14:26
3. The Enthroned Christ - Matt 25:31
4. The Borrowing Christ - Mark 11:3
5. The Confident Christ - Matt 16:28
6. The Expectant Christ - Heb 10:13
7. The Enriching Christ - Romans 10:12
8. The Indignant Christ - John 2:15
9. The Steadfast Christ - Luke 9:51
10. The Emotional Christ - Luke 19:41
11. The Aggressive Christ - Isa : 59:18,19
12. The Conquering Christ - Rev 6:2
13. The Indwelling Christ - Eph 3:17
14. The Purposeful Christ - Isa 42:4
15. The Triumphant Christ - Luke 24:15
16. The Optimistic Christ - John 16:20-22.