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I Like Your Christ, but Not Your Christianity
1. Biggest Obstacle to Jesus’ Message Mahatma Gandhi said, “I like your Christ, but not your Christianity”. That is a sentiment many of us would sympathize with and acknowledge. It is not just having some human weaknesses among those who call themselves Christian. Sometimes it is more sinister – the
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Rewards for Truly Faithful Service
1. Sacrificially Serving The followers of Jesus are called to sacrificially serve one another (1 Peter 4:10). The motive and the heart behind the acts of service/giving that we may do, is more than the act of service itself. It is possible to do acts of service with a self-serving
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New Creature
1. Life of New Creature in Christ In Matthew 16:24, Jesus asked us to deny ourselves, carry our crosses and follow Him. Our lives and work should exemplify transparency, joy, truth, humility, good relationships, sincerity, selfless sacrificial service, leadership, trustworthiness, accountability, reconciliation, encouragement, generosity, timely fulfillment of obligations, proper use
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Humble Workers Are Few
1. God’s Commission for the Church Jesus established the church to carry out God’s Commission (Matthew 16:18; 28:18-20). The church exists to make disciples of all nations, to edify believers, to glorify God, for teaching, for godly fellowship, to be the salt/light of the world, etc. 2. Misuse of Institutional