Without vision, the people perish' Proverb 29:18

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Without vision, the people perish. Proverb
2918
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God Wants Me to Dream BIG!
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God Wants Me to Dream BIG!

• Not fearful retreat

God hasnt given you a spirit of fear, but of
power 2 Tim.17
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God Wants Me to Dream BIG!

• Not fearful retreat
• Full of Love, Faith, Hope

Now these 3 remain, faith, hope love. 1
Cor.1313
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God Wants Me to Dream BIG!

• Not fearful retreat
• Full of Love, Faith, Hope

Love ? joyful heart
Rejoice in the Lord always Phil.44
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God Wants Me to Dream BIG!

• Not fearful retreat
• Full of Love, Faith, Hope

Love ? joyful heart
Faith ? thankful spirit
Give thanks in all circumstances 1 Thess.518
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God Wants Me to Dream BIG!

• Not fearful retreat
• Full of Love, Faith, Hope

Love ? joyful heart
Faith ? thankful spirit
Hope ? optimistic outlook
the Good News of our Lord Jesus. 2
Thess.18
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God Wants Me to Dream BIG!

• Not fearful retreat
• Full of Love, Faith, Hope

Why?
We live by faith, not by sight. 2
Cor.57 Without faith it is impossible to please
God. Heb.116
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Ephesians 316-20
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New Vision
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Personal Vision
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Vision for Friends Personal Vision
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Church Vision Vision
for Friends Personal Vision
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Proverbs 2918

• Where there is no revelation,
• the people cast off restraint. (NIV)
• Where there is no word from God,
• people are uncontrolled. (NCV)
• If people can't see what God is doing,
• they stumble all over themselves. (Msg)

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Vision for Whats Comfortable
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New Vision
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Kingdom Vision
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Gods Doing BIG Things Today!

• Hes a God of Hope Power

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Gods Doing BIG Things Today!

• Christianity is growing rapidly in Latin America

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Gods Doing BIG Things Today!

• Christianity is growing rapidly in Latin America

In just 20 years, 2/3 of all Christians will
live in Africa, Asia or Latin America. Where
overwhelmingly, their Christianity is very
Bible-centered, takes the Bible very
seriously. Dr. Philip Jenkins
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Gods Doing BIG Things Today!

• Christianity is growing rapidly in Latin America
  Asia

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Gods Doing BIG Things Today!

• Christianity is growing rapidly in Latin America
  Asia Africa

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How to Discover Gods BIG Dreams!
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Proverbs 161-9
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How to Discover Gods BIG Dreams!

• Does it square with Scripture?

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How to Discover Gods BIG Dreams!

• Does it square with Scripture?
• Pray ask God for wisdom about it

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How to Discover Gods BIG Dreams!

• Does it square with Scripture?
• Pray ask God for wisdom about it
• Seek godly advice

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How to Discover Gods BIG Dreams!

• Does it square with Scripture?
• Pray ask God for wisdom about it
• Seek godly advice
• Allow God to change them (v.3)

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What Are Gods BIG Dreams for Our Church?
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What Are Gods BIG Dreams for Our Church?

• Direction Purpose Driven
• (Worship, Relationships,
  Service, Growth,
  Outreach)

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What Are Gods BIG Dreams for Our Church?

• Direction Purpose Driven
• Structure Cell Based (113 Cell Groups)

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What Are Gods BIG Dreams for Our Church?

• Direction Purpose Driven
• Structure Cell Based
• Motivation Others focused

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain
conceit, but in humility consider others better
than yourselves. Each of you should look not only
to your own interests, but also to the interests
of others. Your attitude should be the same as
that of Christ Jesus. Phil. 23-5
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What Are Gods BIG Dreams for Our Church?

• Direction Purpose Driven
• Structure Cell Based
• Motivation Others focused

It takes unselfish people to build a healthy
church!
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What Are Gods BIG Dreams for Our Church?

• Direction Purpose Driven
• Structure Cell Based
• Motivation Others focused
• Vision Key Video Venues or Worship Cafés

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What Are Gods BIG Dreams for Our Church?

• Vision Key Video Venues or Worship Cafés

Why? Preferred setting for many
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What Are Gods BIG Dreams for Our Church?

• Vision Key Video Venues or Worship Cafés

Why? Preferred setting for many
Necessary to continue growing
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What Are Gods BIG Dreams for Our Church?

• Vision Key Video Venues or Worship Cafés

Why? Preferred setting for many
Necessary to continue growing Add varied music
options
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What Are Gods BIG Dreams for Our Church?

• Vision Key Video Venues or Worship Cafés

Why? Preferred setting for many
Necessary to continue growing Add varied music
options Reach new locations
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What Are Gods BIG Dreams for Our Church?

• Vision Key Video Venues or Worship Cafés

Why? Preferred setting for many
Necessary to continue growing Add varied music
options Reach new locations Model for other
churches
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