1.) The Church Needs Help = Vs.1a
1Corinthians 12:20-21
Any “Body” requires organization to function properly.
Acts 2:44-45, Acts 4:32-37
No Church gets everything right every time.
This Church, like any other, needs help.
2.) Nobody Should Be Ignored = Vs.1b
Satan tried to take advantage of a standing suspicion while the Church was just trying to meet everyone’s needs.
Philippians 2:3-4, Romans 12:10 and 15:1-2
If we call ourselves Christians, then we are not allowed to hold things against others.
Galatians 3:28
The foot of the Cross is level ground.
There are people who take advantage of Christian love and goodwill.
1Timothy 5:3-8
Families take care of families first.
3.) What Leaders Should Look Like = Vs.2-7
Leaders were chosen from amongst those who were already doing the work.
John 13:1-17
Leaders should serve God’s people.
1Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9
YOU recognize someone you think is a good leader and attend that Church.
Acts 17:11
Everyone did what they could, and God blessed it.
4.) Growing Pains = Vs.8-15
There is no growth without opposition.
One thing the world can’t argue with is a Christian, full of faith, the Holy Spirit, and who knows God’s Word.
1Peter 3:13-17
The world needs to see believers who are not afraid to stand up for what they believe and who know what they believe and why.
2Timothy 3:12