Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Signs of a Mature Church

Sunday Sermon Notes
Pastor Paul Kim.
Renewal.

"A Missional and Mature Church..."

...has the right focus on the right person. The focus of the church is Jesus and not on human celebrities. Are we amazed by the message of the church? Don't celebrate the donkey--he is simply a carrier of the good news. Focus on the man on the donkey.

...elevates the parts of the body that seem weaker. Celebrate weakness. The church must honor those that seem less honorable. It is counter-cultural.

...has very few spectators. Instead of the 80/20 rule, 80 percent should do 100 percent of the work. The other 20 percent should be visitors. It is a big team with very few spectators. The church will be a movement when the body of Christ is released in this crusade.

...has love. There must be love. There is a reason why 1 Corinthians 13 is sandwiched between two chapters on spiritual gifts. Without love, there is nothing.