Host Information Notes

Tribal Moment:

Host Notes

Giving Script:

Thank you for worshiping with us today! If you would like to give you can participate by text, online or through the Zion Anywhere App. To give via text send ZionGive to 77977. You can also give online by visiting https://pushpay.com/g/zionchurchonline and select Ft Washington in the Drop Down.

HELP A PERSON TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN THEIR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY:

SERVING LINK: http://zioncfw.com/ministries

LIFE GROUP LINK: http://zioncfw.com/grow-small-groups

Server's Notes

Remember, we want to create meaningful relationships from meaningful dialog, that will help people take the next step on their spiritual journey––accepting Christ, Small Groups, or serving.

How to share the Gospel?

Faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior is the only “step” to salvation. The message of the Bible is abundantly clear. We have all sinned against God ( Romans 3:23). Because of our sin, we deserve to be eternally separated from God (Romans 6:23). Because of His love for us (John 3:16), God took on human form and died in our place, taking the punishment that we deserve (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21). God promises forgiveness of sins and eternal life in heaven to all who receive, by grace through faith, Jesus Christ as Savior (John 1:12; 3:16; 5:24;Acts 16:31).

Salvation is not about certain steps we must follow to earn salvation. Yes, Christians should be baptized. Yes, Christians should publicly confess Christ as Savior. Yes, Christians should turn from sin. Yes, Christians should commit their lives to obeying God. However, these are not steps to salvation. They are results of salvation. Because of our sin, we cannot in any sense earn salvation. We could follow 1000 steps, and it would not be enough. That is why Jesus had to die in our place. We are absolutely incapable of paying our sin debt to God or cleansing ourselves from sin. Only God could accomplish our salvation, and so He did. God Himself completed the “steps” and thereby offers salvation to anyone who will receive it from Him.

Salvation and forgiveness of sins is not about following steps. It is about receiving Christ as Savior and recognizing that He has done all of the work for us. God requires one step of us—receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and fully trusting in Him alone as the way of salvation. That is what distinguishes the Christian faith from all other world religions, each of which has a list of steps that must be followed in order for salvation to be received. The Christian faith recognizes that God has already completed the steps and simply calls on us to receive Him in faith.

NO PRAYER OF SALVATION:

Many people ask, “Is there a prayer I can pray that will guarantee my salvation?” It is important to remember that salvation is not received by reciting a prayer or uttering certain words. The Bible nowhere records a person’s receiving salvation by a prayer. Saying a prayer is not the biblical way of salvation.

God created us to be with him. Genesis 1-2
Our sins separate us from God. Genesis 3; Romans 3:23
Sin is described in the Bible as transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7; Joshua 1:18).
Sin cannot be removed by good deeds. Genesis 4-Malachi 4
Paying the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again. Matthew-Luke; John 3:16
Everyone who trusts in him alone has eternal life. Acts-Revelation; John 3:16; Romans 10:9-10

Prayer Responder Things to Remember

The goal is to empathize, encourage, and give hope to people without compromising the word of God.

Empathize
Encourage
Give Hope

Biblical Resources

Topical Bible Verse - http://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/
scripturemenu - Great for biblical answers to tough questions
http://carm.org/
http://www.gotquestions.org/ - Quick answers to tough questions
Online Bible - biblegateway
Statement of Faith Link: http://www.zionchurchonline.com/who-we-are

Zion CFW

Pastor Darrell Townsend - Lead Pastor, Fort Washington Campus
dtownsend@zionchurchonline.com

Campus Address
9901 Allentown Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-364-3866
Service Times: 11:45 am

Administrative Offices
6710 Oxon Hill Rd, Suite 325
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
301-364-3866
info@zionchurchonline.com

Resources

1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

In God's Bag - Part 2 Pastor Keith Battle

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