Building Together In Love (1)

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1. BUILDING TOGETHER
2. 16 “For His “body” has been formed in His image and is closely joined together and constantly connected as one.” EPHESIANS 4:16 TPT
3. 16 “And every member has been given divine gifts to contribute to the to the growth of all;” EPHESIANS 4:16 TPT
4. 16 “and as these gifts operate effectively throughout the whole body, we are built up and made perfect in love.” EPHESIANS 4:16 TPT
5. Scripture clearly teaches that we were created for Connections
6. 18 “God recognized this when He said, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” GENESIS 2:18
7. There are people who may come to our Church but that are not really connected to the Church-family
8. Unless you’re connected, strong winds may blow you over and the emotional and financial earthquake of life will undermine you.
9. God is building a SPIRITUAL TEMPLE
10. And for it to make a DIFFERENCE in your LIFE,
11. you have to get CONNECTED
12. What does it mean to be spiritually connected?
13. It’s like being built into a building where we lean on each other, help each other, and support each other when things are going wrong.
14. LEAN HELP SUPPORT each other We….
15. If you are not connected, framed in, welded or attracted, you are going to fall over
16. 2 UNITED IN UNITED IN
17. 3 “Make every effort to keep yourselves together with peace.” EPHESIANS 4:3 NLT
18. 4 “For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.” EPHESIANS 4:4 NLT
19. CONNECTION The state of being joined with, associated mentally, emotionally or spiritually.
20. To be synchronized with another in meaningful relationships. (Oxford Dictionary) CONNECTION
21. The Holy Spirit helps us connect to a full complement of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ
22. The Holy Spirit helps us link to Godly leaders who can teach us valuable lessons to improve our contribution to the cause of Christ.
23. The Holy spirit links people with wide variety of abilities, talents, skills,
24. And all these are the work of one and the same Spirit.
25. 2 “Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love [toward one another], … PHILIPPIANS 2:2 AMP
26. 2 “…knit together in spirit, intent on one purpose [and living a life that reflects your faith…” PHILIPPIANS 2:2 AMP
27. 2 “and spreads the gospel- the good news regarding salvation through faith in Christ].” PHILIPPIANS 2:2 AMP
28. When we work together, caring for the problems of others as if they were our problems, we demonstrate Christ example of putting others first, and we experience unity.
29. 2 UNITED IN UNITED IN
30. 2 “[For my hope is] that their hearts may be encouraged as they are knit together in [unselfish] love, COLOSSIANS 2:2 AMP
31. 2 “So that they may have all the riches that come from the full assurance of understanding [the joy of salvation],” COLOSSIANS 2:2 AMP
32. 2 “Resulting in a true [and more intimate] knowledge of the mystery of God, that is, Christ.” COLOSSIANS 2:2 AMP
33. The Heartis used in scripture as the most comprehensive term of authentic person
34. It is the part of our being where we DESIRE, DELIBERATE, & DECIDE.
35. It has been described as the places of conscious and decisive spiritual activity.
36. EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR LIFE starts with the state of your heart
37. That is why the condition of your heart is very critical to God
38. The condition of your heart Is very critical to GOD
39. Whatever you feed your heart will ultimately determine WHO YOU BECOME
40. Until you get it right in the heart nothing happened to you yet
41. You can tell the spiritual condition of someone’s heart by listening to the words they speak
42. 17 “So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love.” EPHESIANS 3:17 AMP
43. Obviously, something pretty drastic happened if God lives in our hearts.
44. Yes, it did, Jesus changed us, He made our hearts good.
45. If we could grasp the concept that we are new and different and changed, it would change our lives.
46. We are new, different & changed, it would change our lives.
47. We are all a family because we have the same Father.
48. He is the source of all creation, the rightful owner of everything
49. If we want God’s blessings, it is important that we stay connected as a church family.
50. Those who isolate themselves from God’s family
51. And try to go alone cut themselves off from God’s power
52. 23 “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” PROVERBS 4:23 NLT
53. 2 UNITED IN UNITED IN
54. 1 “How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” PSALMS 133:1NLT
55. 2 “For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head..” PSALMS 133:2 NLT
56. 2 “That ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe.” PSALMS 133:2NLT
57. 3 “Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Herman that falls on the mountain of Zion…” PSALMS 133:3 NLT
58. 3 “And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting.” PSALMS 133:3 NLT
59. The Psalmist stated that HARMONY is pleasant and precious
60. Unfortunately, harmony is not always found in the church, as it should be.
61. Some delight in causing tension by discrediting others.
62. Harmony is important because; it makes the church a positive example to the word and helps draw others to the Lord.
63. It helps us cooperate as a body of believers as God meant us to, giving us a foretaste of heaven.
64. It RENEWS & REVITALIZES MINISTRY because there is less tension to sap our energy
66. Expensive oil was used by Moses to anoint Aaron as the first high priest of Israel, and to dedicate all the priests to God’s service.
67. The oil signifies WORSHIP, FEASTING, CELEBRATION in unity
68. If we are united, our unity will be known to the outsiders, unbelievers, they will testify.
69. The Gospel will have its own advancement in the unrighteous and crooked society.
70. Brotherly harmony, like the anointing oil, shows that we are dedicated to serving God wholeheartedly.
71. Our outward expression of harmony of purpose.
72. It is always essentials that we have harmony on our purpose in life to work together for God.
73. CONCLUSION CONCLUSION 4
74. 38 “And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power.” ACTS 10:38 NLT
75. 38 “Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” ACTS 10:38 NLT
76. ALIGNMENT & CONNECTION attracts Anointing
77. Which brings with it the authority to push back darkness
78. When alignment and connection occurs, the anointing is released, spiritual authority pushes back darkness
79. God then commands the blessings, life vitality is produced, including eternal life in the harvest.
80. For the Lord bestows His blessing, even life forevermore, this is where the Kingdom expands.
81. PRAYER for ANOINTING PRAYER for ANOINTING 4
82. Let your anointing flow over the leadership and every member of JILGMNY.
83. (TOUCH YOUR HEAD)
84. Anoint our mind that we may receive your wisdom
85. (TOUCH YOUR EYES)
86. Anoint our eyes that we may see the Vision clearly and our part in it.
87. (TOUCH YOUR EARS)
88. Anoint our ears that we may hear your voice and follow it.
89. (TOUCH YOUR MOUTH)
90. Anoint our words that we may speak life into this church family.
91. (HOLD OUT YOUR HANDS)
92. Anoint our hands that we may build your Kingdom.
93. As you anointed Jesus, anoint us to do good and see the supernatural in our lives, church and community.
94. Let your anointing flow over the entire body of this church.
95. Let your anointing cover our church as the dew of Mount Zion. Amen.