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Two Weeks Away From Two Services
Two Weeks Away From Two Services
A Song of Ascents. Of David.
1 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!
2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes!
3 It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.
Ephesians 4:3 (ESV)
3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Today we are going to dive into the first part of Romans chapter 15. I am going to break this into two messages because as Paul begins to wrap up this amazing letter to the Church in Rome he lays out some careful instructions on how the Church Body should function. He does this in two parts. Part 1 He shows how the church should live in Unity. Part 2 He shows how the Church should work in ministry.
As members of the body of Christ we are called to be Contributors to the Success of work of God. This is very difficult in a world full of consumers. Paul begins to lay out in this section of Scripture this idea that it not about me.
Today we are going to discuss 7 attributes of a united church.
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1. Bears Each Other’s Burdens
1. Bears Each Other’s Burdens
Romans 15:1 (ESV)
1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Galatians 6:2 (ESV)
2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
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2. Builds Each Other Up
2. Builds Each Other Up
Romans 15:2 (ESV)
2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
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3. Lives Like Jesus
3. Lives Like Jesus
Romans 15:2–3 (ESV)
2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
3 For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”
Jesus came not only to take away the Sins of the World. He came to show us how to please God.
34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.
30 “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.
38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me.
29 And he who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.”
John 14:31a (M:BCL)
31 But so the world might know how thoroughly I love the Father, I am carrying out my Father’s instructions right down to the last detail.
Jesus even showed us how to be about the father’s will even in difficult times.
42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
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4. Lets The Word of God Be It’s Strength and Encouragement
4. Lets The Word of God Be It’s Strength and Encouragement
Romans 15:4 (ESV)
4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
When we look at scripture we need to understand that it never cancels it’s self out it only builds upon it’s self.
Romans 15:4 (ESV)
4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
When you feel weak Turn to Scripture
When you need encouragement: turn to Scripture
When you need Hope: Turn to Scripture
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5. Is Full of Believes Allowing God to Mature and Develop Them.
5. Is Full of Believes Allowing God to Mature and Develop Them.
5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
Romans 15:5 (M:BCL)
5 May our dependably steady and warmly personal God develop maturity in you so that you get along with each other as well as Jesus gets along with us all.
Romans 15:5 (M:BCL)
5 May our dependably steady and warmly personal God develop maturity in you so that you get along with each other as well as Jesus gets along with us all.
Romans 15:6 (M:BCL)
6 Then we’ll be a choir—not our voices only, but our very lives singing in harmony in a stunning anthem to the God and Father of our Master Jesus!
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6. Welcomes One Another
6. Welcomes One Another
7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
7 So reach out and welcome one another to God’s glory. Jesus did it; now you do it!
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7. Serves One Another
7. Serves One Another
Romans 15:8a (ESV)
8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant.....
8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs,
9 and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.”
10 And again it is said, “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.”
11 And again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples extol him.”
12 And again Isaiah says, “The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope.”
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans Live to Please Others / 15:1-13
PROFILE OF A STRONG CHURCH
A place of refuge, where people find help
15:1
A place of instruction, where people’s faith and lives are built up
15:2
A place centered on Christ, where Jesus is held up as a model
15:3
A place filled with the Word, where the Scriptures are known and applied
15:4
A place of prayer, where endurance and encouragement are sought from God
15:4–5
A place of acceptance, where there is an atmosphere and understanding of hope
15:4
A place of togetherness, where unity is recognized as a product of God’s work
15:5
A place of witness, where acceptance of others is Christlike
15:8
Would You Please Stand with Me This Morning
God is calling us into new territory as a Church Body. The Only way we are going to get there is by Staying United in the mission. As We Sing this Song Would you invite the Holy Spirit to show you how you can have a more deeper impact in Uniting with your Church Family.
This is not the time to hurry out the door this is a time to reflect on today’s message and allow God to give you direction.