Sermons

05.06.18

Maintaining a Heavenly Perspective - Through a Biblical Church Fellowship

Congregation: Swatara

Speaker: Jerald Witmer

Date: May 06, 2018

Sermon ID: SWA-20180506-14943

Audio Runtime: 48:00

Summary: Teaching on biblical church life. 1.Christ is the Head of the Church - Matt 16:15-19, Eph. 2:19-22 2. Christ's church is entrusted to men. But that doesn't mean we can sit back and observe church life. All must be involved in building church. How will it make a difference in my life as I have this perspective? - We will be more patient with leaders when they make mistakes or can't reach around. - We will not always have to have our way, when decisions are made. 3. Christ's church is to be one. One with Christ and one with each other. John 17:20-23 How will it make a difference in my life as I have this perspective? - We will be more ready to listen and much more slow to push my own opinion. - It will hurt when we see division in the church, and will try to bring restoration and restitution. 4. Christ's church is to be without competition. -"The true test of being a servant is when you are treated like one!" How will it make a difference in my life as I have this perspective? -Where is there the most conflict? With my ungodly neighbor or with the neighbor who is from a different church group. - I will refuse to compare myself with others at church. 5. Christ's church is His Bride. Eph. 5:25-26 How will it make a difference in my life as I have this perspective? - Our focus will change from "what is wrong with it?" to "How closely am I imitating Christ?" 6. Christ's church will be victorious. Matt. 16:18 How will it make a difference in my life as I have this perspective? -Will give us confidence for the future, fearing God, not the world.

Categories: Bible Doctrine, Christian Living

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