Sermons on Community
Partnership in the Gospel (Philippians 1:3-5)
Paul opens with a brief greeting and benediction. He refers to himself and Timothy as servants. He had no need to defend his apostolic authority with the saints in Philippi (Acts 16). In this next section he includes his usual thanksgiving. Pray and Read Philippians 1:3-5. It has never been easy to develop the kind of community that lasts. Just as companies open and close, so groups form and dissolve frequently. It is rare to be a part of something that…
Two Are Better Than One (Ecclesiastes 4:7-16)
Introduction Read Ecclesiastes 4:7-16 The Disadvantages of Isolation (7-8) Let’s consider… The Advantages of Cooperation (9-12) Ryken: There is spiritual warmth in going through life with other believers. It is easy to grow cold in the Christian life, to become numb to the work of God, and eventually to freeze almost to spiritual death. But when we are growing cold, the heat of another Christian can warm us up. Lastly, the Preacher considers… The Disadvantages of Position (13-16) In… Conclusion…