Value of a Church Family

SUMMARY:

In the sermon "Value of Church Family" by Pastor Ron DeMoss , the speaker discusses the importance of church family, accountability, forgiveness, and the transformative power of Jesus Christ, referencing 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 and other Bible verses.

IDEAS:

  • The church is a place where broken people find wholeness through the Gospel.
  • Everyone in the church, including the speaker, is a sinner in need of God's forgiveness.
  • The church should be in the business of forgiveness.
  • Paul addresses an issue threatening to destroy the church in 2 Corinthians.
  • The church has an opportunity to restore a soul into fellowship.
  • The Bible places great importance on the church family.
  • In the church family, we study God's word together and honor God through worship.
  • The church provides accountability, support in trials, opportunities for service, and discipleship.
  • Accountability is directly related to the principle of submission.
  • Humility is key to incorporating accountability into your faith walk.
  • We need to be aware of the sin within us.
  • God made provision for the sin within us through forgiveness.
  • Sin can destroy a soul, a family, a church, and a community.
  • The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to see life from God's perspective.
  • We are all accountable to someone and under the authority of God.
  • The church that will impact the world understands the principle of accountability.
  • The transforming power of Jesus Christ supernaturally happens when we accept Him into our lives.
  • We all fall and need forgiveness from God and our church family.
  • The song "Psalm 34" is a beautiful, convicting, and comforting song for the church.

INSIGHTS:

  • The church serves as a spiritual hospital for broken souls seeking wholeness.
  • Forgiveness is not just an act but a fundamental business of the church.
  • The church's role extends beyond worship to include accountability and support.
  • Humility is a prerequisite for accepting accountability in one's faith journey.
  • Awareness of personal sin is a crucial step towards seeking God's forgiveness.
  • Sin, if not addressed, has the potential to destroy communities and relationships.
  • The Holy Spirit enables believers to view life from a divine perspective.
  • Accountability extends beyond personal actions to societal and governmental responsibilities.
  • The transformative power of Christ is not just a concept but a lived experience.
  • The church serves as a sanctuary for sinners seeking forgiveness and restoration.

QUOTES:

  • "The church is a place where broken people come to find the superglue of the Gospel."
  • "We're all sinners in need of God's grace, in need of God's forgiveness."
  • "In the church family, we study God's word together and honor God through worship."
  • "As Christ followers, we are accountable not only for our actions but for our attitudes."
  • "We need to be aware of the sin within. God's aware of it."
  • "Sin can destroy a soul, it can destroy a family, it can destroy a church."
  • "The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to see life from God's perspective."
  • "We are all accountable to someone and under the authority of God."
  • "The church that will impact the world will be a church that understands this principle."
  • "We all fall and need forgiveness from God and our church family."

HABITS:

  • Regularly attending church to find spiritual wholeness.
  • Constantly seeking God's forgiveness as sinners.
  • Studying God's word together as a church family.
  • Holding each other accountable in the church community.
  • Humbling oneself to accept accountability in faith.
  • Regularly checking for personal sins and seeking forgiveness.
  • Seeking to view life from God's perspective through the Holy Spirit.
  • Accepting accountability to societal and governmental authorities.
  • Regularly experiencing the transformative power of Christ.
  • Seeking forgiveness and restoration within the church family.

FACTS:

  • The church is a place for broken people to find wholeness.
  • Everyone in the church is a sinner in need of God's forgiveness.
  • The Bible places great importance on the church family.
  • Accountability is directly related to the principle of submission.
  • God made provision for the sin within us through forgiveness.
  • Sin can destroy a soul, a family, a church, and a community.
  • The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to see life from God's perspective.
  • We are all accountable to someone and under the authority of God.
  • The church that will impact the world understands the principle of accountability.
  • The transforming power of Jesus Christ supernaturally happens when we accept Him into our lives.

REFERENCES:

  • 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
  • 1 Corinthians chapter 1
  • Acts 2:42
  • 1 Samuel 16:7
  • 1 John 1:9
  • 1 Corinthians 1:10
  • 1 Corinthians 2:16
  • 1 Peter 55-7

ONE-SENTENCE TAKEAWAY:

The church, as a family, plays a crucial role in providing spiritual wholeness, accountability, and forgiveness through the transformative power of Jesus Christ.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • Attend church regularly to find spiritual wholeness.
  • Seek God's forgiveness as a sinner regularly.
  • Study God's word together as a church family.
  • Hold each other accountable in your church community.
  • Humble yourself to accept accountability in faith.
  • Regularly check for personal sins and seek forgiveness.
  • Seek to view life from God's perspective through the Holy Spirit.
  • Accept accountability to societal and governmental authorities.
  • Experience the transformative power of Christ regularly.
  • Seek forgiveness and restoration within your church family.