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The Modle Church God Wants
Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 13, 2012 (message contributor)
Summary: Let our church please God not man
THE MODLE CHURCH GOD WANTS
1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
1 Corinthians 1:2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's:
(1) The church must have a vision
Acts 6:7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
(2) Must be a missionary church
(3) A church that prays
Psalms 4:1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
Psalms 39:12 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.
(4) A church that welcomes people a friendly church
(5) A willing sacrificing church
(6) A church with brotherly love
Philippians :9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
(7) A church with respect
1st Thessalonians 5:12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.