1-The Symphony of Faith
4/27/14
INTRO:
I.
II.
III.
17:6)
THE AMERICAN CHURCH HAS BECOME MOSTLY INDIVIDUALISTIC
A. The reformation sowed the seeds of division.
B. The enlightenment sowed the seeds of individuality.
C. The westward expansion sowed the seeds of independence.
 Matthew 18:19-20
THE AGREEMENT OF THE WITNESSES
A. “On the testimony of two or three witnesses.” (Deuteronomy
B.
“so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of
two or three witnesses.’” (Matthew 18:16)
BODY:
I.
Agreeing In Prayer
“Again, truly I tell you”
A.
promise.
It is in the community of believers that we find the will of God.
1) Heb (aman) to Aramaic (amen) agreeing with God’s
2)
3)
B.
II.
1 John 5:14-15
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if
we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we
know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we
have what we asked of him.
THREE BLIND MEN DESCRIBING AN ELEPHANT
It is the very nature of God to move through relationship.
1) John 15:7-8
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask
whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my
Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves
to be my disciples.
2) The “you” is always plural, it ought to be translated “ya’ll.”
3) GOD GIVING US A TWO SIGNATURE CHECK
Harmonizing in Worship
“That if two of you on earth agree about anything”
A.
together.
There are some expressions of worship that can only happen
1)
Grk (sumphoneo) harmony, agreement, accordance
2)
2)
B.
III.
Romans 15:5-6
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give
you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ
Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may
glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
PLAYING THE THIRD TROMBONE PART (13TH CHORDS)
Harmony means that we are not all singing the same note
We were created to worship in harmony with the Lord.
1) NOT PUTTING CARPET ON THE FLOOR
2) Psalms 96:11-13
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea
resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and
everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for
joy. Let all creation rejoice before the Lord.
3) JIM WILSON 1992—GOD’S CRICKET CHORUS
We’re out of sync with each other because we’re out of sync
with our Creator
Fellowshipping in the Spirit
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
A.
God has chosen to bless the assembling together of His family.
1) Grk (sunago) assembly, come together, “synagogue.”
10 people were required for a synagogue assembly
2) Acts 2:1
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in
one place.
3) SOMETHING ABOUT CAMP CRESTVIEW
B.
God does not dwell in a building, He dwells in His community.
1) Psalms 133:1
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together
in unity!
2) THE SPIRIT OF UNITY IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY
OTHER SCRIPTURES:
Acts 19:10-12
This went on for two years, so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the
province of Asia heard the word of the Lord. God did extraordinary miracles
through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him
were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left
them.
Acts 12:12-13
When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of
John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying.
James 5:15
Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray
over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer
offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If
they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
Matthew 10:7-8
As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out
demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
Psalms 98:7-9
Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.
Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; let
them sing before the Lord.
Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to
associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Ephesians 2:21-22
In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy
temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a
dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
Philippians 2:2-3
Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love,
being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or
vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.