2 Timothy 1:6-9 NIV

6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God,

which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives

us power, love and self-discipline.

8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me

his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by

the power of God.

9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of

anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.

This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time”

Matthew 4:18-22 NIV

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two

brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were

casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for

people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on

from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John.

At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from there,

he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his

brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee,

preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left

the boat and their father and followed him.”

1. The local Church is marked for ministry.

1 Peter 2:5 NIV

5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house

to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to

God through Jesus Christ”

2. The local Church is Significant

through Service

3. The local Church is Fueled by Faithfulness