WHAT CHURCHES NEED TO MOVE FORWARD
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· 7 viewsTheme: Three areas we need growth in are conversions, compassion, and correction. Purpose: To tell the church what they need to go forward for Christ.
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Philippians 3:13-14
Philippians 3:13-14
“The church is called to praise and glorify Jesus Christ and to preach the gospel throughout the world.”1
“Soldiers who are stuck in the barracks will fight themselves for lack of an enemy.”2
There are three AREAS we need to grow in to go forward as a church:
I. We Need To Grow In Conversions.
I. We Need To Grow In Conversions.
John 3:3 (AV)
3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
II. We Need To Grow In Compassion.
II. We Need To Grow In Compassion.
Jude 22 (AV)
22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
(1st occurrence Exodus 2:6)
Exodus 2:6 (AV)
6 And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews’ children.
III. We Need To Grow In Correction.
III. We Need To Grow In Correction.
Proverbs 3:11 (AV)
11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
Proverbs 22:15 (AV)
15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Jeremiah 2:30 (AV)
30 In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.
2 Timothy 3:16 (AV)
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
1 Dictionary of Bible Themes - 7027 purpose and mission of the church
2 Adrian Rogers