Blessings of Being Added to the Church Blessings of Being Added to the Church You’re not condemned… but saved like other believers. Acts 2:47.

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Blessings of Being Added to the Church

Blessings of Being Added to the Church You’re not condemned… but saved like other believers. Acts 2:47

Blessings of Being Added to the Church You’re not condemned… but saved like other believers. Acts 2:47 You’re not alone…you’re in the household of God! Eph. 2:19

Blessings of Being Added to the Church You’re not condemned… but saved like other believers. Acts 2:47 You’re not alone…you’re in the household of God! Eph. 2:19 You’re in the Household of God!

Unfortunately…

Unfortunately… Christians do not always live up to their calling to “walk worthy”. Eph. 4:1-3

Unfortunately… Christians do not always live up to their calling to “walk worthy”. Eph. 4:1-3 Condemnatory judgments by others. Matt. 7:1

Unfortunately… Christians do not always live up to their calling to “walk worthy”. Eph. 4:1-3 Condemnatory judgments by others. Matt. 7:1 Strife, jealousy, angry tempers, disputes, slanders, gossip, arrogance, etc… 2 Cor. 12:20

Unfortunately… Christians do not always live up to their calling to “walk worthy”. Eph. 4:1-3 Condemnatory judgments by others. Matt. 7:1 Strife, jealousy, angry tempers, disputes, slanders, gossip, arrogance, etc.. 2 Cor. 12:20 It’s no wonder Christians have difficulty opening up so we can have full fellowship with one another.

Sign of church “growth”

Sign of church “growth” We’re not talking numbers,* but true spiritual growth among brethren. Eph. 4:11-16

Sign of church “growth” We’re not talking numbers,* but true spiritual growth among brethren. Eph. 4:11-16 We’re talking about Christians who are growing out of their comfort zone in doing the work of our Lord: privately and publicly…

Sign of church “growth” We’re not talking numbers,* but true spiritual growth among brethren. Eph. 4:11-16 We’re talking about Christians who are growing out of their comfort zone in doing the work of our Lord: privately and publicly… Christians who are not satisfied with a “social club” setting, but a genuine “servant-minded” heart.

A Significant Sign of church “growth”: Opening Up

A Significant Sign of church “growth”: Opening Up Fulfilling passages like James 5:16; Galatians 6:1-2 (confessing our sins to one another or confronting a brother/sister in sin with love) shows our love and need for one another in Christ.

Being Vulnerable = Trusting One Another

Being Vulnerable = Trusting One Another Brethren are reaching out for prayers and help to our church family…

Being Vulnerable = Trusting One Another Brethren are reaching out for prayers and help to our church family… …Exposing their sins, their weaknesses, or intimate petitions...trusting that this church family WILL NOT harm them.

To our Church Family

To our Church Family We're ALL sinners... who are (or can be) saved by the blood of Christ.

To our Church Family We're ALL sinners... who are (or can be) saved by the blood of Christ. Blessings aside, we have trials and other struggles that are REAL.

To our Church Family We're ALL sinners... who are (or can be) saved by the blood of Christ. Blessings aside, we have trials and other struggles that are REAL. IT IS OKAY TO BE VULNERABLE:

To our Church Family We're ALL sinners... who are (or can be) saved by the blood of Christ. Blessings aside, we have trials and other struggles that are REAL. IT IS OKAY TO BE VULNERABLE: Seek a faithful brother/sister in Christ who you can confide in.

To our Church Family We're ALL sinners... who are (or can be) saved by the blood of Christ. Blessings aside, we have trials and other struggles that are REAL. IT IS OKAY TO BE VULNERABLE: Seek a faithful brother/sister in Christ who you can confide in. Seek this family to pray for and love you.