Proverbs 29:18, Where there is no vision, the people perish. The people whom God uses…see the invisible hear the inaudible believe the incredible think the unthinkable!

Life was the reason Jesus came.

John 1:4, In him was life and that life was the light of men. John 10:10, I have come that they may have life and life to the fullest. John 14:6, I am the way, the truth and the Life.

There are two kinds of life:

Characteristics of the “God-engaged life” From Luke 4:18-19: Good news proclaimed to the poor
Freedom to the prisoners Sight to the blind Releasing the oppressed
Three “C’s” of a Life-Giving Church…
A connected community that contextualizes the message of God’s love.

In a post-modern, post-Christian world, we must hold forth the only life-giving message…
Jesus is still asking his people, “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15) A Life-giving church has a fresh vision of Jesus and lifts him up in all things. John 12:32, If I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men unto myself.

A Life-giving church knows that life flows from the Spirit.
John 6:63, The Spirit gives life. 2 Corinthians 6:3, The Spirit gives life
The anointing of the Holy Spirit is essential for life-changing ministry to occur. John 3:6, Flesh gives birth to flesh. Spirit gives birth to Spirit.

A Life-giving church takes prayer seriously. Acts 2:43, They devoted themselves…to prayer.
Jesus said the Father’s House would be a House of Prayer. (Matthew 21:13; Isaiah 56:7) A Life-giving church connects with God’s Kingdom through prayer and intercession, motivated by compassion. A Life-giving church is also connected to other like-minded churches with a Kingdom agenda to touch reach our city and touch our world.