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Aug 25, 2024

Healthy Church in a Dysfunctional Age

Passage: 3 John 1:1-14

Preacher: Steve Lombardo

Series:One Hit Wonders

Summary:

In this message, we're reminded that we're living in the last days, a time of spiritual challenges and moral decay. The book of 3 John offers timely guidance on how to maintain a healthy church in these trying times. We're called to be productive and passionate church members, like Gaius who walked in truth and showed hospitality to fellow believers. This contrasts sharply with Diotrephes, a cautionary example of a power-hungry, prideful leader. The message urges us to be proactive in promoting godly leaders like Demetrius, who earned respect through his faithful example. As we navigate these last days, we're encouraged to stand firm in truth, love others selflessly, and grow from mere attendees to active participants and leaders in our faith communities.

Detail:

Keeping Village healthy means we must...

1.  Become productive and passionate church members.
2.  Beware of power-hungry, prideful pastors.
3.  Be proactive in promoting godly leaders.