We thank God for all the ways he was at work during Transfer as we gathered to worship, hear teaching, experience fellowship, and seek to transfer to the next generation the values we treasure most as a family of churches. All eight audio messages are now available, and we've provided an index of links below. For photos and session summaries, see all the blog posts about Transfer.

• Jeff Purswell, "God's Word"
• Jared Mellinger, "God's People"
• Ian McConnell, "God's Mission"
• Mark Prater, "God's Presence"
• C.J. Mahaney, "God's Gospel"
• Kevin DeYoung, "God's Design"
• Sinclair Ferguson, "God's Glory"
• Jon Payne, "Church Planting"

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The final session of Transfer concluded yesterday. The past four days have been been a rich time of teaching, worship, and fellowship.

In this final session Jim Donohue shared the value of a passion for evangelism. His encouragements were:

1. Look at Jesus
2. Don’t make excuses
3. Be yourself

Ian McConnell introduced the topic for this morning, Transferring a Passion for Partnership: “We’re all called to participate in this mission on the micro level of sharing the gospel with individuals and on the macro level of church planting.”

Then Jon Payne shared a message from Acts 13:1–3, casting a vision for our passion for church planting and sharing some details and stories of God’s grace about the church plant he is leading to Austin, Texas. Notes from Jon’s message are below along with the audio.

1. Church planting is our heritage. “Church planting is every Christians’ heritage, but it’s not every Christian’s personal background. We don’t have to look all the way back to Paul to see a heritage…if you are 30 or under in Sovereign Grace Ministries, you have a heritage in church planting.”
2. Church planting is our calling. Acts 13:2: “…the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’”
3. Church planting makes you feel weak. “A church planter and the church that sends him is embracing weakness as an opportunity for God to showcase his glory.”
4. Church planting showcases the power and glory of God. “Obedience in mission, whether you’re sending or whether you’re going, will create weakness….But then you will see the power of God.”
5. Church planting proclaims the gospel. “God has entrusted [the gospel] to each generation so that in the church and in Christ Jesus, God may be glorified throughout all generations.”

Jon concluded with a challenge for us: “One day 30 years from now, there will be other people sitting in these seats. They will have a heritage as well. Let’s leave them a heritage of gospel-centered church planting that showcases the glory of God like we have received.”

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Tonight, Jon Payne encouraged us with another value to transfer to the next generation: the value of reading. Jon explained that the other values are of greater importance than this one, but that “Reading is the declaration that I need help. If [other values] seem out of reach, begin the discipline of reading.”

Then Sinclair Ferguson joined us to teach on the topic of God’s Glory. He particularly focused on God’s glory revealed in the trinity.

Below are some notes from his session, followed by the audio.

“God after all is God, and he is not man. He is the Creator of the ends of the earth, and he brought it into being simply by speaking a few words. It shouldn’t surprise that we are not able to grasp the magnitude of his inner being.”

“God’s glory ultimately resides in God’s own inner being, in God’s own inner relationship as Father and Son and Holy Spirit.”

He applied the glory of the Trinity to situations of crisis: “Whenever crisis comes, our instinct should be to go to God the Father through God the Son by God the Holy Spirit.”

Sinclair also explained how the cross reveals the glory of the Trinity: “How worthy must God the Father be to call forth such obedience as God the Son demonstrated in the gospel!”

Then he shared a quote from Jonathan Edwards: “God has appeared glorious to me on account of the Trinity!”

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Kevin DeYoung spoke on another one of the values we treasure this morning, God’s Design. Notes from his message are below, and the audio follows.

Kevin made this important distinction: “Gender makes no difference in how much God loves you. Gender does make a difference in how you love God.”

He explained five categories (the "a,b,c,d,e's" of God's design presented out of order) to consider the topic of gender:

1. Eager Posture - “The woman is intentional to find ways to help and is eager to accept the role as a helper, and the man is intentional to find ways he might lead and accept the responsibilities of a leader...The central exhortation in the complementarian position is not for women to sit down, but for men to stand up.”
2. Body - “Even our own desires must be subordinated to God’s will...Who you are as a man or a woman has everything to say about what you do with your body.”
3. Appearance- “There are things that are ‘not natural’ for the sexes. Men are to be men. Women are to be women...Ladies, God doesn't say shame on you for wanting to be beautiful, He says let me show you what true beauty is."       
4. Demeanor - “When Paul chooses to use an illustration on what it means to be gentle, he uses a nursing mom. And then he uses the analogy of a Father for what it means to exhort and charge.”
5. Crown - “The crown for a woman is a true beauty. The crown for a man is true strength...There is something present in a man to be strong and lead; just like there is something present in a woman to be pure and beautiful.”

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Kevin DeYoung spoke on another one of the values we treasure this morning, God’s Design. Notes from his message are below, and the audio will be posted shortly.

Kevin made this important distinction: “Gender makes no difference in how much God loves you. Gender does make a difference in how you love God.”

He explained five categories (the "a,b,c,d,e's" of God's design presented out of order) to consider the topic of gender:

1. Eager Posture - “The woman is intentional to find ways to help and is eager to accept the role as a helper, and the man is intentional to find ways he might lead and accept the responsibilities of a leader...The central exhortation in the complementarian position is not for women to sit down, but for men to stand up.”
2. Body - “Even our own desires must be subordinated to God’s will...Who you are as a man or a woman has everything to say about what you do with your body.”
3. Appearance- “There are things that are ‘not natural’ for the sexes. Men are to be men. Women are to be women...Ladies, God doesn't say shame on you for wanting to be beautiful, He says let me show you what true beauty is."       
4. Demeanor - “When Paul chooses to use an illustration on what it means to be gentle, he uses a nursing mom. And then he uses the analogy of a Father for what it means to exhort and charge.”
5. Crown - “The crown for a woman is a true beauty. The crown for a man is true strength...There is something present in a man to be strong and lead; just like there is something present in a woman to be pure and beautiful.”

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We’ll continue posting updates from the conference and audio messages for the remaining sessions here on the blog.

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C.J. Mahaney spoke from Philippians 3:1-6 on God’s Gospel. He introduced the importance of resisting legalism and valuing the gospel: “If you attempt to add your works in whatever form to [God’s] grace, you no longer have grace. Legalism means that we consider or ultimately conclude that the cross of Christ is insufficient for our salvation.”

Then C.J. shared four ways Paul equips us in this passage and protects us from legalism. Notes are below, and the audio follows.

1. An Exhortation - “A joy [exists] in the Lord himself independent of circumstances, be they sweet or bitter. That not only protects one’s heart in the midst of opposition or a bitter providence but also guards one’s heart in relation to the attraction of legalism. Normally a first casualty of legalism is joy.”
2. A Description - We worship by the Spirit of God: “We are God’s people only because the Spirit has acted on our hearts.” We glory in Christ Jesus: “Legalism is appealing to us because it’s a daily temptation for us to find a way to glory in ourselves just a little bit at some point each day…Legalism ultimately is self-atonement for the purpose of self-worship and self-glory.”
3. An Illustration - “If there’s anyone who ever rested in their privileges and accomplishments, it was Paul. But a different way would be revealed to this man, and after his conversion, he would put no confidence in the flesh.”
4. A Repetition - “Our safety is in saying and reviewing the same things, not pursuing novelties, because the same things will direct your attention away from yourself so that you will rejoice in the Lord, so that you will serve and worship by the Spirit of God, so that you will glory in Christ Jesus, so that you will put no confidence in the flesh. This is where you will be safe and joyful.”

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*Note there was a technical difficulty at the 14:52 mark. The message picks back up with C.J. reflecting on his testimony. 

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Today, Jimmy Cannon shared a story of transferring and reminded us of the real purpose of Transfer: “Transfer is not primarily about what you do. We have been called to do some glorious stuff. This mission we’ve been given is glorious. But it’s not primarily about what we do; it’s about what he has already done for us.”

Then C.J. Mahaney spoke from Philippians 3:1-6 on God’s Gospel. He introduced the importance of resisting legalism and valuing the gospel: “If you attempt to add your works in whatever form to [God’s] grace, you no longer have grace. Legalism means that we consider or ultimately conclude that the cross of Christ is insufficient for our salvation.”

Then C.J. shared four ways Paul equips us in this passage and protects us from legalism. Notes are below, and the audio will be posted soon.

1. An Exhortation - “A joy [exists] in the Lord himself independent of circumstances, be they sweet or bitter. That not only protects one’s heart in the midst of opposition or a bitter providence but also guards one’s heart in relation to the attraction of legalism. Normally a first casualty of legalism is joy.”
2. A Description - We worship by the Spirit of God: “We are God’s people only because the Spirit has acted on our hearts.” We glory in Christ Jesus: “Legalism is appealing to us because it’s a daily temptation for us to find a way to glory in ourselves just a little bit at some point each day…Legalism ultimately is self-atonement for the purpose of self-worship and self-glory.”
3. An Illustration - “If there’s anyone who ever rested in their privileges and accomplishments, it was Paul. But a different way would be revealed to this man, and after his conversion, he would put no confidence in the flesh.”
4. A Repetition - “Our safety is in saying and reviewing the same things, not pursuing novelties, because the same things will direct your attention away from yourself so that you will rejoice in the Lord, so that you will serve and worship by the Spirit of God, so that you will glory in Christ Jesus, so that you will put no confidence in the flesh. This is where you will be safe and joyful.”

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Keep following the blog for more updates and audio messages from Transfer.

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Mark Prater gave our fourth general session message, speaking from 1 Corinthians 12:1–11 on God’s Presence.

Notes from Mark’s message are below; and the audio follows.

Mark shared a vision for spiritual gifts: “We have to be careful as Christians that the demands and effects of living in this material world don’t lull us into forgetting that we are spiritual people…we need to be daily filled with the Spirit of God.”

He then shared three characteristics of spiritual gifts:

1. Gifts are given and empowered by God.
2. Gifts are a manifestation of God’s presence.
3. Gifts are for the common good.

“The gifts you have are not about the gifts. The gifts you have are not about you. The gifts are given for others, and when you use them in God’s power, you draw great attention to God.”

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This evening, Tim Kerr shared stories of people who have transferred the value of prayer to him and gave some biblical instruction on pursuing prayer. He encouraged us with this: “Prayer doesn’t require any special skills. If you feel weak, if you feel the power of sin in your own soul, if you feel a little desperate, then you are perfectly qualified.”

Ian McConnell suggested spending a worthy $3 to purchase Tim’s eBook on prayer, Take Words With You, from Amazon.

Then Mark Prater gave our fourth general session, speaking from 1 Corinthians 12:1–11 on God’s Presence.

Notes from Mark’s message are below, and the audio will follow soon.

Mark shared a vision for spiritual gifts: “We have to be careful as Christians that the demands and effects of living in this material world don’t lull us into forgetting that we are spiritual people…we need to be daily filled with the Spirit of God.”

He then shared three characteristics of spiritual gifts:

1. Gifts are given and empowered by God.
2. Gifts are a manifestation of God’s presence.
3. Gifts are for the common good.

“The gifts you have are not about the gifts. The gifts you have are not about you. The gifts are given for others, and when you use them in God’s power, you draw great attention to God.”

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More updates from Transfer will follow as the conference continues. Keep watching the blog for summaries and audio messages!

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Ian McConnell shared our third session message on God’s Mission. He spoke from Romans 11:36: “For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.”

Ian shared that our mission as God’s people is to make much of God: “We are here to do all to the glory of God. We exist to make much of God. It’s not about us. It’s all about him.”

Below are notes from the session.

1. We were made for this mission. “What gives meaning to every day of your life is that you have been created in a particular way to add to a world of image-bearers.”
2. We were saved for this mission. “You have been saved to make much of the one who saved you. You have been forgiven to make much of the one who has forgiven you. You have been redeemed to make much of the one who has redeemed you. You have been justified to make much of the one who has justified you. You have been reconciled to make much of the one who has reconciled you. You have been sealed by the Spirit to make much of the one who has sealed you by the Spirit.”

How do we live our lives to make much of Jesus?

1. We get to know Jesus.
2. We celebrate Jesus.
3. We become more like Jesus.
4. We share Jesus.

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