Overcoming Struggles in Faith

1. Walking With God Lesson 11 Circle of Influence

2. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why do Some Christians Struggle? Hard to grow in faith Hard to grow in faith Difficult to assemble regularly Difficult to assemble regularly No time for Bible Classes No time for Bible Classes Do not participate in activities Do not participate in activities Cannot connect with other members Cannot connect with other members And other shortcomings And other shortcomings

3. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary Why is Some Food hard to swallow? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? Drop by any hawker centre Drop by any hawker centre Some stalls have little business Some stalls have little business Some have long queues Some have long queues Essentially, same mix of food Essentially, same mix of food Like Christians, some do better Like Christians, some do better Answer: Something is missing Answer: Something is missing Why do Some Christians Struggle?

4. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary So what is the missing ingredient? So what is the missing ingredient? No doubt, variety of reasons No doubt, variety of reasons Like food, also many factors Like food, also many factors But if we get to basics… But if we get to basics… One important factor One important factor Common to food and the Christian Common to food and the Christian S a l t S a l t Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow?

5. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary Consider Your Circle of Influence Consider Your Circle of Influence Matthew 5:13 Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men. Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men. Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient?

6. 1 A New Friend 1 A New Friend 2 A Prayer Partner 3 A Person to Mentor 3 Circles of Influence

7. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 3 persons to influence 3 persons to influence Anyone can do it Anyone can do it No target eg as in soul winning No target eg as in soul winning Just understand that we are Salt Just understand that we are Salt Cannot lose savour or be cast out Cannot lose savour or be cast out Each year 3; 3 years, 9 Each year 3; 3 years, 9 Simply reaching out and touching 3 lives with love of Jesus Simply reaching out and touching 3 lives with love of Jesus Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient? Consider Your Circle of Influence

8. 1 A New Friend 1 A New Friend 3 Circles of Influence

9. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 1st Circle of Influence 1st Circle of Influence A new friend for this year A new friend for this year A member or visitor or A member or visitor or Neighbour, community, office... Neighbour, community, office... Someone you can invite to church Someone you can invite to church Keep in touch socially Keep in touch socially Service them like you would a client Service them like you would a client Goal is not conversion but friendship Goal is not conversion but friendship Proverbs 18:24 Proverbs 18:24 Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient? Consider Your Circle of Influence 3 persons to influence

10. 1 A New Friend 1 A New Friend 2 A Prayer Partner 3 Circles of Influence

11. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 2nd Circle of Influence 2nd Circle of Influence A prayer partner A prayer partner Any member of church Any member of church Same sex, if possible Same sex, if possible From Bible class or Care team From Bible class or Care team Start sms requests, share concerns Start sms requests, share concerns Breakfast fellowship Breakfast fellowship Praying together – Matthew 18:19 Praying together – Matthew 18:19 Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient? Consider Your Circle of Influence 3 persons to influence 1st Circle of Influence

12. 1 A New Friend 1 A New Friend 2 A Prayer Partner 3 A Person to Mentor 3 Circles of Influence

13. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 3rd Circle of Influence 3rd Circle of Influence A person to mentor A person to mentor Anyone, from church or out Anyone, from church or out Same sex, if possible Same sex, if possible Encourage him in his faith Encourage him in his faith Get him to participate in church Get him to participate in church Find opportunity for 1-on-1 study Find opportunity for 1-on-1 study Time to be a teacher – Hebrews 5:12 Time to be a teacher – Hebrews 5:12 Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient? Consider Your Circle of Influence 3 persons to influence 1st Circle of Influence 2nd Circle of Influence

14. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary What will take place… What will take place… You will become the Salt You will become the Salt Lives will be touched Lives will be touched You will not be alone in church You will not be alone in church You will be God’s workmanship You will be God’s workmanship You will be a living stone You will be a living stone Within 3 years, many close friends Within 3 years, many close friends An example: sister Nat An example: sister Nat Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient? Consider Your Circle of Influence 3 persons to influence 1st Circle of Influence 2nd Circle of Influence 3rd Circle of Influence

15. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary In Conclusion… In Conclusion… It has been said, “Nobody gets to heaven alone” It has been said, “Nobody gets to heaven alone” The greatest joy of heaven is to see those whom we have brought there The greatest joy of heaven is to see those whom we have brought there God puts you where you are so that you can be a source of influence there God puts you where you are so that you can be a source of influence there He placed me at Queenstown so I can make a difference He placed me at Queenstown so I can make a difference Hymn: “You never mentioned Him to me” Hymn: “You never mentioned Him to me” Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient? Consider Your Circle of Influence 3 persons to influence 1st Circle of Influence 2nd Circle of Influence 3rd Circle of Influence What will take place…