The Measure Of A Church

Sermon in a Sentence: God measures our church by the standard of His Word.

Introduction

Acts 17.1-9

Work Produced by Faith (Jam. 2.17,18;1 Thess. 2.13)

A. Faith to be Saved (v.9)

B. Faith to Sprend the Gospel (v. 8)

II. Labor Prompted by Love

A. Love to Christ (Jn. 14.15)

B. Love to Other Christians (1 Thess. 3.12;4.9)

1. 1 Cor. 16.20-Greet one another with a holy kiss.

2. Rom. 15.14- admoniosh one another

3. Gal. 6.2- bear one another's burdens

4. Col. 3.13- forbearing and forgiving one another

III. Patience Powered by Hope (v. 6;2.14) [Tit. 2.13]

(1.10;2.19;3.13;4.17;5.23)