- Introduction
- I. THE CHURCH IS THE FAMILY OF GOD (I Timothy 3:14-15
- A. Making a Family With a Covenant
- B. Covenant Makes Peace (shah-lohm)
- C. This Is What God Has Done for Us in the Cross (Ephesians 2:13-16)
- D. Family Founded on Covenant
- E. Family Devoted to One Another (Acts 2:42)
- F. Requires Certain Postures as a Community Living Together
- II. TIME TOGETHER
- A. Most Important Ingredient in Family
- B. Nurture, Serve, Edify Spiritually (Sometimes Physically)
- C. Meet the Needs of Each Other
- III. SERVING EACH OTHER
- A. Growth Must Occur
- B. Families Watch Out for Members (Acts 2:45, 4:38)
- C. Like Children, We Must Learn to Share
- D. Paul Illustrates it So Well (Philippians 2:1-7)
- E. Each Member Becomes a Leader
- Conclusion
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