Sermon 26 May 2019
How do we pursue God’s vision for this church? by Fr. Dana
Simple Summary:
- Basic Requirements
An open heart
The desire to obey
An unconquerable love for Jesus
A “Berean” attitude: testing what you hear against the whole of Scripture - Building the Kingdom of God
A tiny seed grows into a tree of protection
The tree bears fruit
Not every tree is of God
Bad trees grow from a small beginning too – leaven - Checking the fruit
Good fruit: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
Bad fruit: selfishness, strife, division, manipulating or controlling others - What should we do?
Do not bring offense
Do not cause others to stumble
Examine ourselves
Repent of our sin
Love one another in word and deed
Lectionary: Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:1-2, 22-27; John 14:23-29
Referenced Scriptures: John 14:22; Acts 2; Acts 17:10-11; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 4:3-20,30-32; John 15:1-8; Matthew 7:15-20; Matthew 16:6-12; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Luke 17:1-2; Romans 14:13; Matthew 7:1-5; Matthew 26:21-22,25; Romans 12:1-21; John 13:34
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