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Renovation of the heart
The dream team vs. the
nightmare team
Renovation of the heart
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge
you to walk in a manner worthy of the
calling to which you have been called, with
all humility and gentleness, with patience,
bearing with one another in love, eager to
maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond
of peace.
Renovation of the heart
There is one body and one Spirit—just as
you were called to the one hope that
belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith,
one baptism, one God and Father of all,
who is over all and through all and in all.
But grace was given to each one of us
according to the measure of Christ's gift.
Renovation of the heart
Therefore it says, ‘When he ascended on
high he led a host of captives, and he gave
gifts to men.’”
~Ephesians 4:1-8
Growing Godly Community
Spiritual health is a vibrant relationship with
God characterized by utter dependence on
him, spiritual fruitfulness, prayer, love,
obedience, and joy.
Growing Godly Community
Godly community is the result of a vibrant
relationship with God and is designed to put
God’s beautiful wisdom on display for
everyone to see.
Growing Godly Community
A godly community will be centered on
Christ, marked by his character, and
reflecting the unity of the Trinity.
Growing Godly Community
~ Centered on Christ
• The Call of God is in Christ
• The Call of God is for his glory
Growing Godly Community
~ Marked by the Character of Christ
• Humility
• Gentleness
• Patience
• Love
• Unity
• Peace
Growing Godly Community
~ Reflecting the unity of the Trinity
• One body, One Spirit, One hope
• One Lord, One faith, One baptism
• One God and Father of all
Growing Godly Community
Take Away – what does this look like?
~ Pray for a renewed focus on Christ.
~ Expect to have to deal with adversity.
Growing Godly Community
Take Away – what does this look like?
~ Expect that in Christ you will
overcome adversity.
~ Encourage yourself and others that
God is committed to your growth and
maturity