Indestructible Church: Always Standing, Always Known, Always Front and Centre

So Goes The Church (Part 3). John Staiger For Morningside Church of Christ Sunday 6 September 2020 PM Sermon Broadcast on Facebook Live from Massey, NZ.

So goes the church Part 3.

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 1. Always standing- Indestructible Matthew 16:18 18I also say to you that you are[a]Peter, and upon this[b]rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. (NASB95) [a] Gr Petros, a stone [b]Gr petra, large rock; bed-rock

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 2. Always Known 2 Timothy 2:19 19Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, The Lord knows those who are His, and, Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness. (NASB95)

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 3. Always front and centre Matthew 6:33 33But[a]seek first[b]His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be[c]added to you. (NASB95) [a]Or continually seek [b]Or the kingdom [c]Or provided

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 4. Always Ready a. For Jesus coming b. Worshiping in spirit and in truth c. Helping the needy d. Encouraging the faint-hearted

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 5. Always Aware a. 2 Timothy 2:3 3For the time is coming when people will not endure sound[a]teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions,(ESV) [a]Or healthy

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 6. Always Discerning a. 2 Timothy 2:4 4and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. (NASB95)

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 7. Always Focused a. 2 Timothy 2:5 5But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. (NASB95)

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 8. Always Preaching

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 8. Always Preaching a. 2 Timothy 4:2

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 8. Always Preaching a. 2 Timothy 4:2 2preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with [a]great patience and instruction. (NASB95) [a]Lit all

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 8. Always Preaching a. 2 Timothy 4:2 i. Preach the word Proclaim the Gospel Christ crucified for the sins of the whole world

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 8. Always Preaching a. 2 Timothy 4:2 ii. Be ready in season and out of season

So goes the church (3) Ready Over-ride the temptation to speak only in good times.

So goes the church (3) Ready Having dealt with timidity having received a spirit of power, of love and of self- discipline (2Tim1:7).

So goes the church (3) Ready Having shown yourself to be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. (2Tim.2:15)

So goes the church (3) Ready Being ever aware that the devil will stop you any way he can:

So goes the church (3) Ready Being ever aware that the devil will stop you any way he can: Beware

So goes the church (3) Ready Being ever aware that the devil will stop you any way he can: Beware Moods

So goes the church (3) Ready Being ever aware that the devil will stop you any way he can: Beware Moods Habits

So goes the church (3) Ready Being ever aware that the devil will stop you any way he can: Beware Moods Habits Traditions

So goes the church (3) Ready Being ever aware that the devil will stop you any way he can: Beware Moods Habits Traditions Popularity

So goes the church (3) Ready Being ever aware that the devil will stop you any way he can: Beware Moods Habits Traditions Popularity Flattery

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 8. Always Preaching a. 2 Timothy 4:2 iii. Reprove Express disapproval

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 8. Always Preaching a. 2 Timothy 4:2 iii. Reprove Express disapproval iv. Rebuke Express a judgment

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 8. Always Preaching a. 2 Timothy 4:2 iii. Reprove Express disapproval iv. Rebuke Express a judgment v. Exhort Urge by earnest appeal or argument

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 8. Always Preaching a. 2 Timothy 4:2 vi. With great patience and instruction

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 8. Always Preaching a. 2 Timothy 4:2 vi. With great patience and instruction With love and tenderness.

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 8. Always Preaching a. 2 Timothy 4:2 vi. With great patience and instruction With love and tenderness. The spirit of Christ

So goes the church (3) The Lord s Church: 8. Always Preaching a. 2 Timothy 4:2 vi. With great patience and instruction With love and tenderness. The spirit of Christ Not the spirit of a Jonah.