sermonette: The Work of the Church
David C. Grabbe
Given 06-Oct-09; Sermon #FT09-06s; 20 minutes
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David Grabbe, reflecting on Church of the Great God's emphasis on feeding the flock, suggests that the great scattering of the greater church of God has caused a readjusting of priorities, in order that we do not repeat the mistakes of the previous fellowship. In our fellowship, John Ritenbaugh considers himself a pastor rather than an evangelist or prophet, making the focus on the flock first. Our flock is now in a scattered condition, requiring a different method of tending them. God allowed the scattering because of the collective sins of our previous fellowship, which had collapsed from within. In order for unity to occur, our relationship with God must come first. The work of God is not defined as "preaching the Gospel to the world" exclusively (John 6:29), but only a small facet. The goal for the Israel of God is to be transformed into Christ"s image. The announcement of His Kingdom is not the over-riding concern at this time. The care of the churches is more the emphasis right now, in which individual members must be prepared for the Kingdom of God. Jesus Christ is the Head of the church; He takes care of its functioning. God has opened the door of the Internet for our small congregation. Although we do not have the top priority reaching the world, we are reaching the world 56,000 Bereans each day, an average of 130,000 visitors on BibleTools.org each month, 1.7 million e-mails per month, and 32,000 electronic Forerunners per month. We as the body of Christ constitute the Work of God.
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Boundaries Boundaries Cloud Townsend Bosom of Father Child rearing Christian relationships Church boundaries Churchill Museum Columbia Mall Controlling behavior Controlling people Deuteronomy 14:22 Diagrams Disrespect for parents Emotional boundaries Ephesians 5:29 Excessive discipline God"s chosen people In Christ In the Father I John 4:20 John 1:18, 8:16 , John 10:30,38 , 14:10 , 15:9; 18,23; 16: 15, 32; 17:2-26 Jude 4 Keeping commandments Lasciviousness Mental boundaries Naturopaths Perfect unity Psalm 24:7, 100:4; 118:19 Real Lord"s prayer II Corinthians 5:1 -7 Setting limits Sexual deviation Spiritual boundaries Spousal abuse Stage one Stage two Unity in Christ and the Father
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