Transformation

‘They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.’  (Acts 2:42-47, NIV)

GOD USES THE CHURCH TO US.

“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.” — Colossians 4:5

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14

‘Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.’  (Ephesians 4:25-32)

THE CHURCH IS THE FIELD FOR IN THE WORLD.

1. We learn to speak

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for are all members of one body. (Eph. 4:25, NIV)

2. We learn to handle

‘In your anger do not sin’: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry… (Eph. 4:26 NIV)

3. We learn to

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (Eph. 4:29, NIV)

4. We learn to manage our

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. (Eph. 4:31, NIV)

5. We learn

Be kind an compassionate to one another… (Eph. 4:32a, NIV)

6. We learn to

…forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Eph. 4:32b, NIV)

WE PRACTICE SO WE CAN OUT THERE.

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of the light. (Eph. 5:8, NIV)

Put off you old self…and put on the new self. (Eph. 4:22, 24)

GOD DOES HIS BEST WORK IN US THE DISAPPOINTING MOMENTS.

Practical Ways to Step Into Transformation:

1. Confess or .
2. Let God us disappointment to
3. Engage in authentic community, even when it’s .
4. Choose to be , not .

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:4, NIV)

SELFLESS PEOPLE GROW PAIN.
SELF-CENTERED PEOPLE GET IN IT.

What is the Holy Spirit saying to you?