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A Caring Church
“Make sure you don't
take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what
you have with others. God takes
particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of "sacrifice”-
that take place in the kitchen and workplace and on the streets.”
Hebrews
A caring church is a Christ centered church.
It begins with caring individuals who are centered in Christ.
Individuals who allow Jesus Christ to motivate their thoughts, work, and
plans.
Read:
Romans 12:1-21 key
verse: 2 ‘caring
individuals’
I. v.9,10 Be
Sincere and Considerate
* genuinely
love- let it be the real thing, not
saccharin
* kindness
and love will win the unbeliever more than a sermon
John 13:35 the world watches
us interact
* love
and true church family fellowship is imperative
* simply
take notice of people and pay
attention to them
Luke 6:31 treat others with
respect
Philippians 2:3 regard others
needs first
* your
Christian maturity is evident when you can sense your concern for others is
greater than focusing on your concerns
II. v.11,12
Be Energetic and Prayerfully Patient
* serve
with enthusiastic fervor and energy
Romans 12:11 be aglow with
zeal
* are
you an example that Christian life is joyful and fulfilling?
* does
your life radiate joy and enthusiasm?
* “Christ’s
soldiers fight best on their knees”
1 Timothy 2:1-3 concerned
prayer pleases God
* prayer
is a mighty- heavenly force for our
use
III. v.13-15
Be Warm, Inviting, and Understanding
* show
true hospitality
Hebrews 13:2 be ready to
entertain
Galatians 6:2 bear and share
one another's burdens
* lack
of encouragement often leads to failure
* discourages
people don’t need critics
* be
a refuge, willing to help and caring for their concerns
People
go to the church dearest to them, not the nearest to them
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