1/13/2024 0 Comments Christian unity quotesHe opened his mouth wide that God might fill it. He asked for that upon which his heart was most fully set. He was in Gethsemane, and his passion was just commencing he stood like a victim at the altar, where the wood was already laid in order and the fire was kindled to consume the sacrifice: lifting up his eye to heaven, with true filial love gazing upon his Father’s throne, and resting in bumble confidence upon Heaven’s strength, he looked away for a moment from the strife and resistance unto blood which was going on below. The most tender and touching prayer of the Master contained in this chapter, opens up to us his inmost heart. I can only hope that as we have enjoyed together for several years a true communion of spirit in the things of God, until one or other of us shall be taken up to dwell above we may walk together in holy service, loving each other with a pure heart fervently. Spared by a gracious Providence, my good brother has sent me with his Christian salutations these two verses for my subject. Click HERE or on the images provided to sign up.“Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word that they all may be one as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.”- John 17:20-21.įOR several years I have thankfully received the text of the first Sabbath in the year from a venerable clergyman of a parish in the suburbs of our city. You will able to learn church growth lessons from experience pastors like Shawn Lovejoy, Marty Schmidt, Josh Pennington, Mike Linch and Jeff Maness himself. On Thursday October 13th, INJOY Stewardship Solutions is hosting an online event entitled, “How To Overcome The Challenges Of Leading A Growing Church”. Make sure to check back for more leadership insights throughout the day. Our world is sick and tired of hearing about the love of Jesus.Grow up! Our mission is too important and our time is too short. We tweet mean things about other Jesus followers.When I enter the Kingdom of Heaven, I will not enter it because I am good.We are the most loving community on planet Earth. The Bible I got was free and the Bible app will always be free.Someone else paid for a Bible and gave it to me and the Body of Christ worked together.We will lead the way with irrational generosity.We give everything we can to strengthen others.Maybe God could bless all of us a lot more if we loved one another.In some cases God is not blessing our churches as much as He would want because we’re not loving other churches.Who gives a rip about what you’re against. Build your ministry on what you’re for.I’m going to assume the best about other Jesus followers.We err on the side of being “For”, not “Against” other Jesus followers.If we all look alike and act alike you can only reach the same people. ![]() Unity does not mean we need to look alike.
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