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The Last Night

Dennis McCallum
Exodus 12:3-9

On his last night before he went to the cross, Jesus sat down to have communion with his disciples. The purpose of communion is not some sort of religious ritual, but is served as remembrance of Jesus' atoning sacrifice on the cross for people to have a relationship with God. It is also a proclamation before God of the importance of Jesus' work before he comes back and an opportunity for fellowship of Christians. Communion is one of the two New Testament rituals believers are called to practice at their discretion because of the freedom they have in Jesus Christ.

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Admonish One Another

Gary DeLashmutt
Romans 15:14

Christ calls Christians to live counter-culturally by giving and receiving admonition as needed. Three convictions all Christians need to understand about admonition are: 1) wise counsel for major decisions is necessary for a God-honoring life because none of us has the knowledge or wisdom to make complex life decisions on our own. Also, we are members of God's family and therefore our decisions impact others; 2) sin has the power to deceive us and we all have blind spots in our lives that others can help us see; and 3) God's grace enables us to view admonition as loving discipline versus condemnation.

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Building A Ministry

Jim Leffel
Ephesians 4:16

Building onto his argument for how the church the should function in the world, Paul encourages using God-given talents in order to minister to others and meet their needs. Participating in ministry and it's effects is what glorifies Christ.

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The How of the Church

Jim Leffel
1 Corinthians 12:4-11

How does a church that reflects God and His glory conduct itself in the world? Paul answers this question by encouraging each individual to use their God-given talents in order to cultivate a way of life through cooperative service in Christ's community.

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Community of the Spirit

Jim Leffel
1 Corinthians 12:12-13

Paul begins to answer the Corinthian's confusion about the nature of the church and it's purpose. Paul answers ?Who is the church?? ? a question which has relevant implications for today's church.

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Chaos and Grace

Jim Leffel
1 Corinthians 11:1-34

Paul addressed the cultural chaos that defined the Corinthian church by calling for genuine equality and genuine community. These two revolutionary Biblical principles taught to this church also apply to authentic Christian fellowship in today's culture.

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Spiritual Goals, Discipline and Reward

Jim Leffel
2 Timothy 4:5-16

All people make goals, whether they realize it or not. Christians can participate in God's ultimate goal of reconciling people to Himself by setting spiritual goals within God's Will by using the gifts and talents He's given us. God also rewards Christians who participate in His plan: they hear from God; live a full, purposed life; and will experience the joy of sharing in God's family of believers in heaven.

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Freedom to Identify

Jim Leffel
Matthew 9:35-36

What does it mean to be ?all things to all people?? In this passage, Paul gives his own example of willingly using his freedom to cross cultural divides. Doing so removes any cultural obstacle from those considering a relationship with Christ and creates unexpected, yet sweet relationships based on the Gospel. Testimony by Carolyn Anson.

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Incorporating New Christians into Community

John Cleary
Colossians 2:6-7

New Christians need to be incorporated, not into a meeting once or twice a week, but into a rich and thriving community. We have a large role in this task, not just to bring people into the community but also to grow in our own understanding and appreciation of the Gospel. We also must fight to make this incorporation personal and out of love, sacrificing our schedules and comfort zones to go out and serve them. We should be encouraging their own personal growth, in service, and especially in the Word. And finally, we should help them recognize the obstacles that oppose their incorporation into the Body of Christ.

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