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How do we become of “one heart” and “one soul?”
As a church how do we become so like minded that we almost finish each others sentences.
No squabbling, no bickering, etc . . .
Intro
Today I am going to go straight to the benediction:
What does this mean?
That God show you again, grace.
That he not turn away from you but toward you and his favor and grace be upon you.
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As Christians we live daily in God’s grace.
Intra personally and interpersonally.
Common Grace and Saving grace.
Satan often attacks the people of God through division.
Through disagreement and argument.
Satan uses the opposite of grace, he uses a lack of grace to cause division and separation.
The US attacked Syria.
What are your opinions?
Being a member of a church (The kingdom of God) means that you are a believer in the gospel.
But, it also means much more:
Drama
“those who believed”
Believed in Jesus and the resurrection.
This was the culmination of his earthly work and was the pinnacle of his work of reconciliation.
It meant that they were now members of the visible church (historical and real time church) as well as the invisible (past, present and future saints)
Being a member of a church is representative of a grander more broad membership - THE CHURCH
In this we are to live in unity - “one heart and one soul”
Our unification is a spiritual unification
Marriage - We have to be on the same page for it to work.
With finances with raising Elsbeth, etc . . .
Spiritually united to Christ
Paul:
It wasn’t long after the church was established that the division started.
We see in Acts this unity that is quickly attacked.
And, I believe we could say it exists today in many ways.
So, how do we defend against this attack?
Doctrine
Self-Denial (32)
Our toys are not our toys - material possessions
Satan causes coveting and jealousy
commercialism and society
Faith is not our own, why do we think anything else is?
Allows God’s grace to be seen in our conduct
We should have a kingdom mentality and not be attached to this world
When we live in the fact that nothing is ours, it is all God’s provisions, then we can begin to deny self
This is with material items as well as thoughts and beliefs
Sacrifice (33)
The sacrifice of the people freed the leadership up to minister
Apostles were able to share the message
Leaders - elders were freed up to minister to the church members
When members take care of each other
When they show grace to one another
ARP Polity - it is set up so that people have certain responsibilities within the body are those skillsets are utilized - Elders, Deacons, Minister
Service (34-37)
People sold their goods to give to the church
The church then managed the needs
Deacons
We should give humbly and trust our leaders to give to the right causes and needs
Illus: Alana Vines at First Presbyterian Peachtree City.
What happens when this gets twisted and how Satan works to divide and attack the church.
Everyone brings valuable service to the kingdom, even leadership
A good leader sets a good example
A good leader in the church is one who serves others.
A good member is one who follows well and serves.
To be a good leader you must first be a good follower.
Doxology
Taking care of each other in the military.
The sergeant who takes care of his troops feet and makes them change their socks.
I remember going on many road marches.
Once you stop for a break you would remove any weight, sit down and drink water, and then change your socks.
On One hike I remember the SGt.
telling me to change my socks.
When we stopped again, I would assist in this charge to care for men’s feet.
Being a part of the church is like being a part of this band of brothers.
We are in this together.
If we want to ward of the attacks by Satan we will start living in God’s graces and extend those graces to others through Self-denial, sacrifice and service
In the USMC officers eat last.
The troops get to eat first.
Jesus obviously can’t work for Satan as they are on opposite sides.
Yet, he has won the victory over Satan, yet unrealized.
The battle continues.
Will you be one who seeks to be unified with your fellow workers in the body of Christ, or will you help Satan by causing division?
Let us serve our Lord and each other seeking unity in the body.
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