Farewell Brethren

Introduction:
What can one say when he leaves people he’s grown to love? Words cannot express my deep love and appreciation I have for each one of you here. Paul, in closing his letter to the Corinthians, tells them farewell (rejoice) or to “go on prosperously.” Since this is my last sermon here as the located preacher, I want to notice some of the things Paul told the Corinthians to do in order to “go on prosperously.”

I. Be _____________________.
    A. This suggests the idea of ____________________ or completeness.
    B. Which describes me?
        1. Heb. 5:12-13—______? Unstable? Going nowhere? “___________” Christianity?
        2. Or Heb. 5:14; 6:1; 11-12; 15? Which is my most important priority?
    C. This is a process! Doesn’t happen overnight!
        1. 1 Pet. 2:21-25—being made complete in Christ is something we must strive for!
    D. How may we be made complete?
        1. Rom. 10:17—it starts with ____________.
        2. 1 Pet. 2:2—by ____________ His word.
        3. Col. 2:6-7—by ______________ in Christ.

II. Be __________________.
    A. Brethren at Corinth went through many things together.
        1. 1 Cor. 1:10-13; 5:1-8; 12:13-26
    B. They needed to be comforted by the things they ________.
        1. Js. 1:2-4—going through trials makes one stronger.
    C. We’ve been through some trials here through the years.
    D. But yet...God’s been here for us every time!
        1. We can overcome each situation successfully with ________ ____________!
        2. See also 1 Pet. 5:7; Psa. 139:1-12

III. Be __________ _________________.
    A. This means we will need to concern self with ___________.
        1. Be of ______ mind—Eph. 4:1-6
        2. Means we must follow the ___________ - Acts 17:11
    B. We must strive to live in ____________.
        1. The kingdom is NOT about dividing & conquering!
        2. Gal. 5:15
    C. How can you remain at peace?
        1. By being unified on __________________ matters.
        2. Standing down in matters of ________________ - when necessary.
        3. Being _______________ more often.
        4. Constantly __________________ for unity.

IV. Personal words

Conclusion:
A. Being of one mind helps us to have harmony in the Lord’s body.
B. Are you doing your part to ensure harmony in the body of Christ?



Farewell Brethren Introduction: What can one say when he leaves people he’s grown to love? Words cannot express my deep love and appreciation I have for each one of you here. Paul, in closing his letter to the Corinthians, tells them farewell (rejoice) or to “go on prosperously.” Since this is my last sermon here as the located preacher, I want to notice some of the things Paul told the Corinthians to do in order to “go on prosperously.” I. Be _____________________. A. This suggests the idea of ____________________ or completeness. B. Which describes me? 1. Heb. 5:12-13—______? Unstable? Going nowhere? “___________” Christianity? 2. Or Heb. 5:14; 6:1; 11-12; 15? Which is my most important priority? C. This is a process! Doesn’t happen overnight! 1. 1 Pet. 2:21-25—being made complete in Christ is something we must strive for! D. How may we be made complete? 1. Rom. 10:17—it starts with ____________. 2. 1 Pet. 2:2—by ____________ His word. 3. Col. 2:6-7—by ______________ in Christ. II. Be __________________. A. Brethren at Corinth went through many things together. 1. 1 Cor. 1:10-13; 5:1-8; 12:13-26 B. They needed to be comforted by the things they ________. 1. Js. 1:2-4—going through trials makes one stronger. C. We’ve been through some trials here through the years. D. But yet...God’s been here for us every time! 1. We can overcome each situation successfully with ________ ____________! 2. See also 1 Pet. 5:7; Psa. 139:1-12 III. Be __________ _________________. A. This means we will need to concern self with ___________. 1. Be of ______ mind—Eph. 4:1-6 2. Means we must follow the ___________ - Acts 17:11 B. We must strive to live in ____________. 1. The kingdom is NOT about dividing & conquering! 2. Gal. 5:15 C. How can you remain at peace? 1. By being unified on __________________ matters. 2. Standing down in matters of ________________ - when necessary. 3. Being _______________ more often. 4. Constantly __________________ for unity. IV. Personal words Conclusion: A. Being of one mind helps us to have harmony in the Lord’s body. B. Are you doing your part to ensure harmony in the body of Christ?