To see the gospel bear fruit in the Inner West and the World as we commit, grow, engage and send.
Sermons on Building a Church
Acts 12 We may be Shunned and Marginalized by Society, but the Gospel endures.
A time of Open Discussion with the Pastors, Elders and Congregation followed the above recording.
The AM Discussion is restricted to Church Members. A password, obtainable from our Pastors and Elders, is required to hear it here
- A summary of our series
- Responding wisely
Four pictures to consider:-
Jesus builds his church with
a. some uniquely commissioned for teaching and decision making
(Matthew 16: 18-20, Acts 15, Galatians 2: 1-14)
b. a church given considerable responsibility to govern its own affairs.
(Matthew 18: 15-20, 1 Corinthians 5)
c. leaders who care and serve their brothers and sisters
(1 Timothy 3, Acts 14: 23)
d. each member of the body exercising different gifts
(Romans 12: 3-8, 1 Corinthians 12)
The balancing act
PBC: Elders, Leadership and Admin Teams, formal Membership
Which questions should we be asking and answering?
A gathering in which:
- The Gospel is foundational (2:32-41)
- Jesus is central (2:42)
- Prayer is crucial (2:42)
- Fellowship is habitual (2:42,44,46)
- Generosity is tangible (2:44-45)
- Devotion is noticeable (2:46-47)
- Not for elders’ eyes only
- Shepherd God’s people
- Potential trappings
- The unfading crown of glory
Introduction – Are we ready for Jesus’ return?
1. Paul’s concern for the Corinthians’ good (12:14-19)
2. The Corinthians’ love of the ways of the world (12:20-21)
3. Paul’s plan for dealing with unrepentance (13:1-4)
4. The Corinthians’ opportunity for self-correction (13:5-12)