F-A-I-T-H! We do because we are!

Faithful, Available, Intentional, Teachable, and Hungry are character traits that we at Every Nation Ministries Worldwide embrace. It's part of our core values.

There's 2 sides that govern the world today.

1.Worldly principle: Ruled by man's ability. It’s summed up in this phrase “We do, so we can become.” That's what all religions do.

2.Godly principle: Imparted through God’s grace. It's summed up in this phrase “We do, because we are.” That’s the essence of true Christianity.

“And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.”

- 1 John 5:11-13 ESV

“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

- John 10:10b ESV

“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.”

- Psalm 67:1-2 ESV

God, through His grace, has blessed us. His presence dwelling in us becomes our “Why” in practicing F-A-I-T-H with gladness and joy.

Here’s our FAITH Acronym!

F- Faithful. Luke 16:10

A- Available. Matt 4:19-20

I- Involved.

T- Teachable. Prov 9:9

H- Hungry.

The Creation of Christlike Character

“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.”

- Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭ESV‬‬

In Christ, we’ve been raised to a new elevation.

The space between who we were and who we’re becoming is filled with frustration.

'Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming. In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices…'

- Colossians 3:5-9 ESV

God invites us to move beyond behavior modification to inner transformation.

'and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all. '

- Colossians 3:10-11 ESV

Our transformation requires cooperation.

Elimination

'Put to death therefore what is earthly in you…’

- Colossians 3:5 ESV

Edification

'Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. '

- Colossians 3:12-16 ESV

We’ll live for God’s glorification.

'And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.'

- Colossians 3:17 ESV

Less of Me

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit,[a] striving together as one for the faith of the gospel

- Philippians 1:27 NIV

Receive His grace

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

- Philippians 2:1-2 NIV

Release your pride 

3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

- Philippians 2:3-4 NIV

Resemble your Christ 

5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6  Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

- Philippians 2:5-11 NIV

Life that Abides

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'“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me, he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.'

- John 15:1-11 ESV

Abiding in God requires action.

Abiding is more than action.

'Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. ' 

- John 15:13 ESV

Abiding in God is a way of life.

To abide in God is to live in His love.

This is How We Do It

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

- Matthew 28:18-20 NIV

Engage culture and community

Establish biblical foundations

““Go and make disciples of all nations…”

- Matthew 28:19 ESV

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

- John 3:16 NIV

24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.” 

- Matthew 7:24-27 ESV

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 

- John 10:10 NIV

Equip disciples with basic ministry skills

… and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you…

- Matthew 28:20 NIV

14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

- Matthew 5:14-16 ESV

Empower disciples to make disciples

“…And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

- Matthew 28:20 NIV

When Love Stops

Love should continue.

'Let brotherly love continue.'

- Hebrews 13:1 ESV

Love is costly.

'Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.'

- Hebrews 13:2-3 ESV

God’s love for us informs the way we love others.

'So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured. For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come. Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.’

- Hebrews 13:12-16 ESV

Let love continue through you.

'Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. '

- Hebrews 13:20-21 ESV

This kind of love can’t be stopped.

Unchanging

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so. - Hebrews 13:8-9

Know what stays

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

- Hebrews 13:8

Know what moves

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings.

- Hebrews 13:9

Know what strengthens

It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace…

- Hebrews 13:9

The Race Marked Out for Us

The Starting Line

'Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.'

- Hebrews 12:1-2 NIV

The Race

'And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? '

- Hebrews 12:5-7 NIV

'No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. “Make level paths for your feet,” so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed. '

- Hebrews 12:11-13 NIV

The Finish Line

'You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, because they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.” The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.” ‘

- Hebrews 12:18-21 NIV

'But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. ‘

- Hebrews 12:22-24 NIV

Fully Known Yet Fully Loved

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”

- Hebrews 12:1–2 ESV

It's also man's innate longing to be fully accepted and fully loved. But real love can only be experienced when you are fully known.

“Therefore it says, ‘When he ascended on high he led a host of captives…’”

- Ephesians 4:8 ESV

3 L’s That We Need to Apply in Order to Live Victoriously

1. Let Go

“…let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…”

- Hebrews 12:1 ESV

2. Look to Jesus

“…looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith…”

- Hebrews 12:2 ESV

“…by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.”

- Ephesians 1:6 NKJV

3. Look Ahead

“…who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”

- Hebrews 12:2 ESV

“These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar…”

- Hebrews 11:13 ESV

“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”

- Colossians 3:2 ESV

Faith Moves

Faith was made to move.

'By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God. 

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.' 

- Hebrews 11:8-10,17-19 ESV

How does faith move?

Faith responds.

'Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” So Abram went... ' 

- Genesis 12:1-4 ESV

Faith releases.

Faith reckons.

'He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back. ' 

- Hebrews 11:19 ESV

Faith remains.

Faith receives.

'These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar…. ' 

- Hebrews 11:13a ESV