Christian Practices Quotes

worship

‘For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them.’

set prayer

‘Then this is how you should pray: Lord’s prayer.’

prayer - will

‘Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God.’

prayer - requests

‘Let your requests be made known to God.’

baptism - peter

'Peter replied ‘Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the holy spirit.

Baptism - disciples

‘Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the father and the son and the holy spirit.

Holy Communion

‘H e broke it and said “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me”

Pilgrimage

‘Every year Jesus’s parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the passover. When he was 12 years old they went up to the festival according to the custom.”

Food banks

“For I was hungry, and you have me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.’

Street pastors

‘In the same way, faith itself, if it is not accompanied by action is dead.

The place of mission and evangelism

‘Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in teh name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you,

church growth

‘And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.’

Reconciliation

‘For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!’

Persecution

‘In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.’

Persecution - pick me

‘If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.’

Church’s response to World poverty

‘If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?