Surf’s Up!

How to Ride the Wave

May 15 & 16, 2010 Tierce Green

“ … Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, ‘Why

couldn’t we drive it out?’
“He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if
you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain,
‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for
you.’”
Matthew 17:14-20 (NIV)
“ … This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.”
Mark 9:29 (NKJV)

TO BE READY TO SEIZE THE MOMENT

AND BE ABLE TO HELP OTHERS WE MUST BE:

1. PEOPLE OF PURPOSE
“ … if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this
mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be
impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 (NIV)

IDENTIFYING MY PURPOSE:
• What do I think about?
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God
transform you
into a new person by changing the way you think … ” Romans 12:2
(NLT)

• What do I talk about?

“ … out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” Matthew 12:34
(NIV)

• How do I spend my money?

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21
(NIV)
2. PEOPLE OF PRAYER
“ … This kind can come out by nothing but prayer … ” Mark 9:29
(NKJV)

3. PEOPLE OF PASSION
“ … This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting … ”
Mark 9:29 (NKJV)

Sunday PM | the gathering

 The purpose of small groups is to create
healthy environments where life change
happens.

 The spiritual health of leaders and

participants is measured in 3 Vital
Relationships:

1. Intimacy with God

2. Community with believers

3. Influence with others

 The 5 Essentials for Small Group Leaders
are:

1. Think life change

2. Cultivate relationships

3. Promote participation

4. Provide care

Identify future leaders