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A Model Church Series
Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 5, 2008 (message contributor)
Summary: Every church should have these characteristics. Every church services should follow these pattern.
A model Church Mark 2:1-12
1. Jesus Centered. Mark 2:1 (AMP)
1 AND JESUS having returned to Capernaum, after some days it was rumored about that He was in the house [probably Peter’s].
Jesus is in the house – center of the house.
2. They heard that Jesus is there. Mark 1:1
Some one share about the presence and ministry of Jesus in the house
3. No more room left – It was packed. Mark 2:2 (AMP)
2 And so many people gathered together there that there was no longer room [for them], not even around the door; and He was discussing the Word.
There should be full in numbers, no room. If the same place for many years, then something wrong. There is no growth.
4. Word was preached. Mark 2:2 (AMP)
2 And so many people gathered together there that there was no longer room [for them], not even around the door; and He was discussing the Word.
Nothing but the Word need to be preached. No Philosophy or ideas- preach the Word.
5. Evangelism was there (bringing others to the presence of Jesus) Mark 2:4 (AMP)
4 And when they could not get him to a place in front of Jesus because of the throng, they dug through the roof above Him; and when they had scooped out an opening, they let down the [thickly padded] quilt or mat upon which the paralyzed man lay.
6. Act of faith. (Expression of extra ordinary faith) Mark 2:4 (AMP)
4 And when they could not get him to a place in front of Jesus because of the throng, they dug through the roof above Him; and when they had scooped out an opening, they let down the [thickly padded] quilt or mat upon which the paralyzed man lay.
7. Forgiving sins. Mark 2:5 (AMP)
5 And when Jesus saw their faith [their confidence in God through Him], He said to the paralyzed man, Son, your sins are forgiven [you] and put away [that is, the penalty is remitted, the sense of guilt removed, and you are made upright and in right standing with God].
Healing of Sprit in the church, forgiveness of sin, forgiveness of trespassing and shortcoming.
In the church there must be the presence of forgiveness in effect.
8. Praising and thanksgiving to God in worship Mark 2:12 (AMP)
12 And he arose at once and picked up the sleeping pad or mat and went out before them all, so that they were all amazed and recognized and praised and thanked God, saying, We have never seen anything like this before!
9. Healing took place. Mark 2:12 (AMP)
12 And he arose at once and picked up the sleeping pad or mat and went out before them all, so that they were all amazed and recognized and praised and thanked God, saying, We have never seen anything like this before!
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