Restoration Matthew 18:14-20
restoring a fallen brother
the problem SIN
the purpose repentance purification
… don't you know that a little yeast works through the whole batch of dough? Get rid of the old yeast that you may be a new batch without yeast… -- I Corinthians 5:6-7
Nothing can be more cruel than the leniency which abandons others to their sin. Nothing can be more compassionate than the severe reprimand which calls another Christian back from the path of sin. -- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
the purpose repentance purification protection
Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. --Acts 20:28-30
the purpose repentance purification protection
the plea the proper attitiude
Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. --Galatians 6:1
When you have to shoot an arrow, dip it in honey first. -- Rick Warren
Don’t confront and condemn, but confront and comfort!
the process private then public
the power the Father's authority
sometimes love must hurt to help!
Nursery: 4 @ 9:30 Preschool: 7 @ 11:00 Elementary: 2 @ 11:00 Family Night: 25
Sponsor a Pastor! ALARM 2009 Pastors' Conference
Baptism August 30th, 5:30pm Four Oaks Retreat (weather permitting)