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THE CHURCH: CALLED AND COLLECTED – 3 THE BODY OF CHRIST – 1 Cor 12:12-27

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1. The Curse of Individualism Independence Self-sufficiency Freedom Consumerism 2. We must be ALIVE Messy excitement is preferable to neat and tidy dryness and deadness   3. We must be JOINED True fellowship involves unity, commitment, responsibility and dependence   4. We must be SEEN Showing and Affirming Salvation

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THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE 32. THE KING’S SPEECH (John 13:21-38)

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1. THE KING’S MISSION (v21-33) a) Betrayal (v21) b) Darkness (v30) c) Glory! (v31-32) 2. THE KING’S COMMAND (v34-38) a) What it means: (v34)  A new command, to love like Jesus has loved us  Self-forgetful, sacrificial, divine love: Love that pays the highest Love regardless of the deservingness of the other Love that will do…

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THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP! (Luke 14:25 – 15:2)

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  THREE DEMANDS You must love Jesus more than everything else including family (v26)   If you are not willing to “bear your cross” you cannot be a disciple of Jesus (v27) You must not let your possessions be more important than Jesus (v33) TWO PARABLES Someone who is building a tower – a builder…

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CHURCHES OF REVELATION: 2. THE CHURCH AT SMYRNA – “KEEP GOING” (Revelation 2:8-11)

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THE BACK GROUND OF THE LETTER  The poor and persecuted Smyrnean Christians   THE MESSAGE OF THE LETTER I know your suffering and poverty – Yet you are rich! I know about the slander you suffer – Do not be afraid You will suffer persecution for a time – Be faithful, even unto death, and…

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THE CHURCH: CALLED AND COLLECTED – 5. THE BRIDE OF CHRIST – Rev 21:1-27

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CHURCH DISCIPLINE   1. The Motive – LOVE   2. The Measure – GROWTH   3. The Means – GOD’S WORD and GOD’S PEOPLE “God’s ongoing redeeming work through his living word and people as they fight the fight of faith together to exalt Christ and protect the purity of his bride.”   a) Accountable…