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A Welcome Message from Tom Sparks Knowing Him Together Ministry is a ministry emphasizing knowing Jesus Christ in a Reforming Church context. Jesus can be known...!!! It is our intention that everything on this site will encourage you in this truth. Having been born again, you have been given all the spiritual equipment you'll ever need to see, hear, and know Him. The Spirit of Jesus Christ has been deposited into your heart for the express purpose of revealing Jesus! You have been granted the greatest gift of all...the grace to recognize that in comparison to knowing Him everything else on this planet will pale in significance. Allow the wonder of this to impact absolutely everything you think and do! Paul tells us in 2Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. Now there's a life vision, there is the reason you have been left in this challenging world. This defines your call and your destiny. To take what we know of Jesus Christ, and share that with as many people on this planet as God wills, and with those who desire to know Him. Connect this with Paul's statement of our part in God's Eternal Purpose, and we are sure to discover our truest purpose in life: Ephesians 3:9 ...to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ; 10 to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, 11 according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,... He is wonderful, and because He can be known we invite you to Know Him Together with us!
Of all the things our lives can be about, we have settled that coming to know Jesus Christ is the thing which most defines who we are, and we invite you to know Him together with us, and to visit us often. Come Dialogue and Pray with us, receive Weekly Insights, enjoy the various elements of the site, whether it be Articles, MP3s, Blogs, Videos, or any of the other resources. We are here to Know Him Together with you. At the bottom of the Home page, main menu, is a "Login Form." At the bottom of that box click the word "Register." We invite you to register, which will let us get to know you, and will grant permissions for adding comments to blog articles we post, as well as post prayer requests. We do not sell email addresses, or send along unwanted junk mail.
You will quickly be able to tell, when it comes to our understanding of Church, we believe the Lord is calling His people towards the more simple and small settings where folks can get together, dialogue, pray, listen to and worship Him, while trusting His leadership in their midst. But, having said that, we believe the emphasis of our lives is to be far more leaned towards knowing Him, than building any movements, rejecting any movements that exist, or dividing the body into yet another sect or schism. Some have asked us if we are connected to the House Church movement. We prefer to present ourselves "for" things we see in Christ and a biblical Church, than "for" any particular movement or "against" others in the body of Christ, who see things differently. We're bold about what we believe, but honoring of others who see things differently. Until we all come to the unity of faith, and full agreement with Jesus, we promote unity in the midst of diversity. As Paul says it in Ephesians 4:3 We are eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, and in Acts 20:27 for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. We’re captivated by Him, not movements, ideas, or the traditions of man. He is enough! I love how Paul says it: Philippians 3:7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith-- 10 that I may know Him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. If God were to so lead, we would be happy to come to your area, and encourage you in the discovery process of knowing Him together with other believers you relate to, in small and simple settings, and how that can be a great blessing. Many have felt to come to Jesus outside the camps of traditional Church, and yet they are uncertain in how to gather with friends, family, and neighbors, in an environment free from religious aires, man centered controls, and how to focus exclusively on Jesus. If this is something the Lord causes you to desire simply click on the "Contact Us" tab, share what is happening in your area, and let us know how we can help. As He provides time and resources we would love to come and strengthen you in your desire to Know Him Together with others. God bless you, as you grow to know Him. Jesus promised Nathanael, as a simple brother, and those near him that day, something I believe to be a prototype of relational potential for all of us, and I leave it with you to ponder, long for, and enter into: John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!" 48 Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." 49 Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" 50 Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, 'I saw you under the fig tree,' do you believe? You will see greater things than these." 51 And he said to him , "Truly, truly, I say to you, you (plural - you'all) will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man." Heaven is open to us, and the angels know everything that is important centers on Jesus. Come join us as we learn to enjoy an open heavens focused on Him. We have specifically created this site to involve you, the reader, so your input is considered valued and desired. We look forward to your participation in Knowing Him Together. Serving Jesus’ Body
Tom Sparks __________________________________Would you consider being a Ministry Partner for 2009?Since 1999 we have been traveling to various nations of the world, bringing both a "whole counsel of God message," to meet the general "Word" needs of the body, and a more specific message of "A Reformation towards Small and Simple Church," towards a biblical Ecclesiology.This year we have traveled to the Philippines, Myanmar, and Malaysia. In 2009 it is in our heart to visit and encourage at least these nations again, as well as Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, India and perhaps beyond. We know that to do this we are going to need ministry partners. It is our goal to travel 4 months, in 1 month segments, 4 times in 2009.Currently we have visitors to this site from 53 nations, and to continue to provide the kind of ministry to each of you that is in our hearts and visit the nations of the world with the message He has put on our hearts, we are going to need the help of many.If, as you pray, God puts it on your heart to partner with us, we are asking God, for 2009, that $46,000US would come in during 2008. We'll keep a running tally here, so you can see how provision for this ministry is developing.To date - 4/27/2008 - we have a commitment of $22,275 towards our goal. Thanks to those who are standing with us!As more comes in we'll share that with you right here. The $46,000 will cover travel expenses as well as costs of maintaining our home while I'm gone.We love and appreciate each of you, and offer up our thanks to God for those of you who have already partnered with us. God bless you!Here's where you can go to send in your support: Click "Partners in the Ministry" below...
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