Missions Centered

Lost Mountain Baptist Church

Missions Centered

November 3, 2024 • Matt Jeffreys

In today’s message, we learn the importance of churches being missions-centered by making global missions central to their mission, budget, intent, and activities. As we focus on the Great Commission in Matthew 28, we see evangelism across cultural boundaries and the importance of disciple-making. Believers will be called to engage deeply and joyfully in global missions for the glory of God and the spread of the message of salvation in Christ.

Ministry Centered

October 20, 2024 • Matt Jeffreys

Today’s message focuses on the importance of being a ministry-centered church, as outlined in Ephesians 4. Believers are encouraged to embrace their individual responsibilities to use their gifts for the benefit of others and the unity of the body of Christ. The importance of serving the church and sacrificing for one another is discussed, with the New Testament's emphasis on Jesus' life and teachings as examples. The health of the church depends on the service of its members, and therefore members are encouraged to have regular attendance and commitment to the church.

Prayer Centered

October 13, 2024 • Matt Jeffreys

Today’s message emphasizes the importance of a prayer-focused church where God's glory is prioritized. As believers, we are encouraged to align our prayers with God's word, worship Him as the hero, and make prayer a deliberate and central aspect of our lives.

Word Centered

October 6, 2024 • Matt Jeffreys • Colossians 3:15–17

In today’s message, we look at the importance of understanding God's perspective on the local church as the ongoing manifestation of Christ's ministry on Earth. Central to every New Testament Church is being word-centered, prayer-centered, ministry-centered, and missions-centered. In Colossians 3:15-17 we learn about the importance of letting the peace of Christ rule in our hearts and doing all things in Jesus' name. We see the significance of thankfulness and peace in our lives as members of Christ's body and the importance of a word-centered church that prioritizes the belief that God's word creates, sustains, grows, and sanctifies the church and its individuals.