Sermons About Church-discipline
The Need to Care for One Another 2
My purpose in preaching this passage is to show that we all bear spiritual responsibility for one another. We are our brothers and our sisters keepers. We are to be spiritually watchful of what is taking place not only in our own lives but also in each other’s lives as well. And I want you to understand that not being spiritually concerned and watchful is a violation of this command to the church.
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The Need to Care for One Another
The reason I am focusing in on verse 14 this morning is so that we can all grasp the importance of our participation in biblical church discipline. And we need to understand that peace and holiness are two marks of a true church.
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Advent: Joy 2008
John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.†Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.†John 17:13: “But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.†We can fight for joy as we trust in Jesus and His gospel. We fight because Jesus fought for us. We have joy because Jesus is filled with joy for His Father.
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Biblical Confrontation
We often hear messages about the need for reconciliation, but few times do we hear about the process for reconciliation that Jesus spoke about. In Matthew 18 we address the questions that many of us have--isn't "judging others wrong? who am I to confront others when I have so much sin in my life? Hasn't church discipline hurt others? When understood in the light of the whole chapter and in light of the cross and God's work in us, discipline and confrontation can be a wonderful way to see God's grace at work. Be mindful, though, that mercy, grace, gentleness and humility are much needed.
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Hypocrisy In The Church
In Acts 4:32 - 5:37, Luke paints a vivid contrast between Barnabas and Ananias and Sapphira showing the church at its very best and worst. In the same church there were examples of Godly behavior and sinful behavior. The scripture points us to examples of people within the church who demonstrated both extremes. Luke introduces Barnabas as a role model from among those who donated property proceeds so that the needs of fellow church members could be met. Ananias and Sapphira are noted as two examples of hypocrisy among Christians who faked their spirituality to impress others. The consequences of their sin demonstrates that God will hold us to account for testing Him by living in hypocrisy with His church. More importantly, these passages teach that we cannot experience the joy of forgiveness if we refuse to acknowledge and confess our sin.
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1 Corinthians 5 and 6: Sex, Excommunication and Law Suits
A look at the ancient/modern problem of sexual immorality, excommunication, and Christian court cases
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9Marks - Session 5 - How to Enjoy Life Together: Membership and Discipline
9Marks - Session 5 - How to Enjoy Life Together: Membership and Discipline http://northbrookconference.info
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Holding Firmly to the End 3
I want you to see the final two of four ways we can inoculate ourselves from the danger of unbelief. This morning we will see that: 3. The third way we can inoculate ourselves from the danger of unbelief is by encouraging others and being encouraged by others. (13) 4. The forth way we can inoculate ourselves from he danger of unbelief is by perseverance in the face of difficulty. (14)
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