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A New Community! (Part 2)

Scott Risley

Acts 4:32-35

How did the early church structure their meetings? The foundations of church meetings are explained in the lives of the new believers in Acts. We see how their daily lives reveal God's nature and learn about the benefits of group meetings.

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Acts 2:41-47, Acts 4:32-35Acts 2:41-47,Acts 4:32-35 Acts 2:41-47, Acts 4:32-35By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 07/13/2009How did the early ...

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The Body of Christ (Part 2)

Dennis McCallum

Acts 2:44-47

Following Pentecost and the arrival of the Holy Spirit's permanent indwelling of believers, we see the dynamic Body of Christ at work. The early church was dynamic for several reasons, including: 1) generosity and sacrificing for others needs; 2) having a corporate unity of heart and mind; 3) interacting in both small and large groups, where large groups were dynamic and exciting and small groups allowed for deep intimacy and relational involvement; 4) authentic community that was sincere about the time spent with one another; 5) active gratitude, praising God regularly; 6) integrated with the culture around them; and 7) outreaching to others with the message of Jesus' forgiveness. These qualities have disappeared throughout the majority of the Western Church because of materialism and different priorities. This type of ethos within the church is powerful in demonstrating God's power and love to others.

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Acts 2:44-47Acts 2:44-47 Acts 2:44-47By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 07/02/2009Following Pentecost and the arrival of the Holy Spirit's...

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The Gospel Polarizes

Jim Leffel

Mark 3:20-35

As Jesus drew more attention, groups of people began to make judgment about him. His family started to call him insane, while the scribes called him an evil charismatic figure. Jesus' response to the scribes is to give a sober warning that rejecting the Spirit's work through him is the issue of their hearts. On the topic of family, Jesus proclaims that he is bringing together a new community of people that are his true family.

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Mark 3:20-35Mark 3:20-35 Mark 3:20-35By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/25/2009As Jesus drew more attention, groups of people began to make ...

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The Heart of God and His Servant

Jim Leffel

Jeremiah 8:18-9:2

God desires us to cultivate His heart for people and to resist the desire to flee from relationships. He wants us to identify with others and display spiritual sensitivity through faith in prayer and by being energized by hope.

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Jeremiah 8:18-9:2Jer 8:18-9:2 Jer 8:18-9:2By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 09/28/2008God desires us to cultivate His heart for people and to ...

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Conflict

Dennis McCallum

Colossians 3:14

God calls believers to be unified to all people. When conflict arises we can use the opportunity to enhance communication, build continuity, and demonstrate God's love through relationship. There are many practical steps we can take to preserve unity while experiencing conflict. We can change our orientation to glorify God, recognize our own fault, consider a unilateral resolution, and clarify issues within the conflict.

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Romans 12:18-18, 1 Corinthians 4:2-4, Colossians 3:14-14Rom 12:18-18,1 Cor 4:2-4,Col 3:14-14 Rom 12:18-18, 1Cor 4:2-4, Col 3:14-14By Denn...

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Life in the Body of Christ

Scott Risley

Romans 12:6-13

In contrast to the common clergy-laity model, Paul describes a church that acts more like a body, in which each member has a specific and indispensable role to play. Within the body, God has a ministry for each person, and has given to each one spiritual gifts to build up the body. Relationships within the church should be characterized by sacrificial love for one another.

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Romans 12:6-13Rom 12:6-13 Rom 12:6-13By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 08/04/2008In contrast to the common clergy-laity model, Paul describe...

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Building Quality Christian Community

Gary DeLashmutt

John 17:21-23

Living at peace in quality Christian community is the first way Paul urges believers to live their lives so that the Father is commended to the watching world. This is done through relating to others with humility, patience, and gentleness. God gives both the motivation and example to relate to others this way because He is a Community of love relationships ? the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Besides being a light to the watching world, living in a community also brings joy. We were created to experience community with one another in the community of God.

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Ephesians 4:2-6, John 17:13-13, John 17:21-23Eph 4:2-6,John 17:13-13,John 17:21-23 Eph 4:2-6, John 17:13-13, John 17:21-23By Gary DeLashm...

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Stewards of the Mystery

Jim Leffel

Colossians 1:24-2:5

Christian community is comprised of individuals who are stewards of God's truth. Christ has accomplished our greatest need, but we now have a mission to carry out in building His kingdom on earth. Serving God involves a process of transformation of ourselves and others, freedom from the power of sin, and a focus on grace given to us by God through Christ.

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Colossians 1:24-2:5Col 1:24-2:5 Col 1:24-2:5By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 03/30/2008Christian community is comprised of individuals who ar...

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8 Essential Attitudes (Part 2)

Dennis McCallum

Hebrews 13:3-4

Christians should remember those who are ill-treated and are undergoing suffering, as they are all a part of the body of Christ. Christians are instructed to honor marriage that is within God's design - a heterosexual, monogamous relationship. This type of relationship is increasingly rare in our society, but glorifies God and should stand distinct in our world. Those who are non-married should develop skills to be effective in marriage, and those within marriage should have a high priority on creating a God-honoring marriage.

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Hebrews 13:3-4Heb 13:3-4 Heb 13:3-4By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 01/21/2008Christians should remember those who are ill-treated and a...

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