SF368 - HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY CHURCH HOME (Psalm 122 1)

SF368

HOW  TO HAVE A HAPPY CHURCH HOME

Psalm 122:1

Acts 2:41‑47

INTRODUCTION

I Don't Want To Go To Church

Preacher at home sitting at the dinner table.  Full grown man crying about going to church.

Church should be great and exciting.

Great church homes do not just happen.

Nine Biblical instructions will help build a Happy Church Home

1A. Be patient with those whose faith is weak.

Romans 14:1

2A. Do not judge each other.

Romans 14:12,13

3A. Don't be selfish

1 Corinthians 10:24

4A. Be completely honest in all things.

Ephesians 4:25

5A. Watch what you say and how you say it.

Ephesians 4:29

Ø       Do not be critical

Ø       Do not talk about unwholesome things

Ø       Be an encourager

Ø       Be positive

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6A. Forgive others as Christ has forgiven you.

Ephesians 4:31‑32

Get rid of

Ø       Bitterness

Ø       rage

Ø       anger

Ø       brawling

Ø       slander

Do not intentionally hurt anyone

7A. Participate in Worship

Ephesians 5:19‑20

8A. Die to self and submit to one another.

Ephesians 5:21

In reverence to Christ.

9A. Be patient and forgiving even when you have been wronged.

Colossians 3:13‑14

APPLICATION

How are you doing?

If our church was no better than you, what kind of church would we have?