Sermon Series – The Family of God (emphasis on the church being a family)

TITLE: Fireside chat (10 of 10)

TEXT: Romans 12:9-16

PROPOSITION: As a family we should show love and concern for each other.

QUESTION: How?

KEY WORD: Actions

SCRIPTURE READING: Same

INTRODUCTION:

1. We have been though a series of lessons on the age groups in the family.
2. All are important. All have a powerful impact on the rest of us.
3. This morning we learned that we must work together.
4. Tonight – not a sermon AT you. A chat WITH you.

(Step down from pulpit area and stand in front of audience.)

1. This church is a family – a put-together family
   This presents us with some challenges and opportunities to grow
2. We are from many places, but now here together
3. Genuine love – caring, compassion, sincere
   Not fake, pretend, kiss the face and stab the back
4. We have a lot going for us – hold on to what is good
   Youth – Bears – Panama – PEP (visitation) – support of TCH – tapes
   Fellowship – Flowers – Benevolence – Education – World Bible School
5. Genuine love = friendship, loyalty, support, sensitive
6. Lift each other up – Not feeling of being superior
   Not worried about who gets the credit
   Phil. 2:3-5 – each esteem others better than himself
   
   
7. Let's be:
   Businesslike = faithful, give earnest care, diligent, pay attention
   Zealous = on fire, burning with zeal
   Servants who serve = a slave to others
   Future looking = share heaven together, share our hope
   Patient = we are not perfect – yet
   Prayerful = others ask for our prayers – DO IT
   
   
8. If a member of this family:
   Hurts you – find a way to bless them
   Is Happy – rejoice with them
   Is in grief – cry with them
9. Learn to think alike = same mind, goals, dreams, and concerns
10. Do not always insist on having your way – your opinion rules?

(Read – Romans 12:9-16)

Conclusion:

Are you part of the family that's on its way home?