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Intro to the Xenos Home Group Model

Phil Franck
Acts 2:46

Xenos' structure is centered around small Bible study groups called home churches. This model is Biblically based. The New Testament gives multiple examples of the early church operating "house to house." Countless New Testament principles such as the "one another" passages also indicate that the church must provide smaller group settings where relationships can grow between members so that they will be able to discover and meet one another's needs. Home church leaders should be developed before selection and then selected on the basis of character, knowledge, relationships, and ministry. Leaders should have four areas of focus: 1) their own growth in God's grace, love, and sanctification, 2) outreach to non-Christians, 3) Biblical community, and 4) discipleship. This teaching discusses a typical home church schedule and meeting format. Evangelism is often a weakness in adult home churches, for a variety of reasons. But it is also a vital part of a healthy home church's ministry. Evangelism can be done in two ways - "come and see" stepping stone events, where the lost are invited into Christian community to experience fellowship, and "go and be" evangelism, where Christians go out into the secular community to witness. Several examples of these types of events are given. This teaching also plays a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMyTMTmJU6E) in order to comically show how shallow some small groups can be. The remedy to shallow community is discipleship. The product of successful discipleship is multiplication on both an individual and home church level.\r\n

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Acts 2:46-46Acts 2:46-46 Acts 2:46-46By Phil Franck Teaching Date: 07/21/2011Xenos' structure is centered around small Bible study groups...

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Leading Home Group Evangelism

Doug Patch
Acts 2:46

Home group evangelism is a balance of outward movement with inward growth. Learn about the steps of challenging a group to generate a new focus on evangelism, including how to anticipate resistance. Each step is rooted in getting members to become outward-focused and to fight against staying in a small comfort zone.

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The Role of Apologetics in Evangelism

James Rochford
Acts 17:2-4

All followers of Christ should be able to make a defense for their faith. Studying and being equipped with Christian apologetics will give followers of Christ a greater ability to defend their faith. There are many practical ways that apologetics can be used in evangelism. Five practices to consider when evangelizing include: 1) listening carefully; 2) knowing common objections; 3) preparing for roadblocks; 4) offering evidence; and 5) knowing the goals of your conversation.

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1 Peter 3:15-15, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:11-111 Pet 3:15-15,2 Cor 10:4-5,2 Cor 5:11-11 1Pet 3:15-15, 2Cor 10:4-5, 2Cor 5:11...

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Now What?

Scott Risley
Matthew 28:16-20

After Jesus resurrected from the dead, He met with the disciple and commissioned them to send them out into the whole world to continue the mission He started. He came to seek and save those who are lost. As the Father sent Him, He likewise sends the disciples to go and make disciples, baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teach them everything Jesus had taught them. Just as the disciples were commissioned, so is every Christian called to follow their example.

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Matthew 28:16-20Matt 28:16-20 Matt 28:16-20By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 06/27/2011After Jesus resurrected from the dead, He met with th...

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The Why of the Church

Jim Leffel
1 Peter 4:10-11

Paul continues to explain the nature of the church, namely the church's purpose. The ?why? and ?how? of the church's purpose is clarified, and some challenges are given for the community of people choosing to follow Christ.

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1 Corinthians 12:1-3, 1 Peter 4:10-111 Cor 12:1-3,1 Pet 4:10-11 1Cor 12:1-3, 1Pet 4:10-11By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 11/07/2010Paul cont...

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Spiritual Goals, Discipline and Reward

Jim Leffel
2 Timothy 4:5-16

All people make goals, whether they realize it or not. Christians can participate in God's ultimate goal of reconciling people to Himself by setting spiritual goals within God's Will by using the gifts and talents He's given us. God also rewards Christians who participate in His plan: they hear from God; live a full, purposed life; and will experience the joy of sharing in God's family of believers in heaven.

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1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:5-161 Cor 9:24-27,2 Tim 4:5-16 1Cor 9:24-27, 2Tim 4:5-16By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 10/03/2010All peo...

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The Disciples' First Mission

Scott Risley
Matthew 9:35-38

When Jesus sent out the disciples on their first mission journey, he was teaching them important ministry principles that apply to us today as well. First, we go in the authority of Jesus. it is not under our own power that we are able to serve supernaturally. Jesus calls us to work together in teams not autonomously. We focus our effort where there is responsiveness. We must learn to trust God for our provision. And finally, our mission is very important.

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Matthew 10:1-40, Matthew 9:35-38Matt 10:1-40,Matt 9:35-38 Matt 10:1-40, Matt 9:35-38By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 09/30/2010When Jesus s...

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Freedom to Identify

Jim Leffel
Matthew 9:35-36

What does it mean to be ?all things to all people?? In this passage, Paul gives his own example of willingly using his freedom to cross cultural divides. Doing so removes any cultural obstacle from those considering a relationship with Christ and creates unexpected, yet sweet relationships based on the Gospel. Testimony by Carolyn Anson.

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1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Matthew 9:35-361 Cor 9:19-23,Matt 9:35-36 1Cor 9:19-23, Matt 9:35-36By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 09/19/2010What do...

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The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast

Gary DeLashmutt
Colossians 1:5-6

Jesus tells a parable of a mustard seed and the yeast. The parable describes a small growth that eventually becomes large and widespread, something that fits in with the small, yet widespread growth in Christianity over the years. Today, Christians have the immense privilege in participating in God's work that is spreading throughout the world as we: pray for the nations to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ, give our financial resources to God's work, and even go ourselves to spread the message of the gospel. As Christians comprehend the love of Jesus, we can become more and more motivated to love those who do not know Jesus and to get engaged with God's global plan.

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Matthew 13:31-35, Colossians 1:5-6Matt 13:31-35,Col 1:5-6 Matt 13:31-35, Col 1:5-6By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 08/22/2010Jesus tells...

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