Messy Christianity…Amazing Love Inspires a Committed Community
Gal. 6:1-5 Pastor Todd Harker
August 20, 2017
Scripture Emphasis:
Gal 6:2 “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
When I was young, my parents took me to visit Boys Town in Omaha, NE. It is a safe place for orphaned boys and directed by Father Flanagan. Its purpose is to assist boys with life skills while providing a family environment. The motto of Boys Town is, “He ain’t heavy, Father, he’s my brother.” I wonder what testimony the church would have if we practiced this biblical principle?
What does it mean to be an Inspired Committed Community?
1) Understand there is a certain _______________ within Christianity
- I live my life for ______________ – Gal. 6:5; Matt. 25:14-30
- I live my life with ______________ – Gal. 6:2; “one-anothers”
2) Understand there is a _________________ of Crisis
- One is going ________________ a crisis
- One is coming _______________ a crisis
- Another is about to ______________ a crisis
3) Understand there is a _____________ to come alongside – Gal. 6:2; 5
- We are commanded to bear ____________ not carry _________
- Burdens are too ________________ for one person
- Loads are the daily ________________ of the soldiers
4) Understand there are _______________________ to be blessed
- For the burdened – someone ___________ my need
- For the burdened – someone ___________ about my need
- For the burdened – someone ___________ with my need
5) Understand there are ___________________ for being blessed
- Be __________ to receiving a blessing
- Be _______________ not embarrassed when receiving a blessing
- Be _________________ when receiving a blessing
