I Love My Shepherd
Ministry Talks - The Dark Side of the Church
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:36:12
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Ministry Talks 7 - The Dark Side of the Church 6 realities that can make the church feel a little dark at times… John 17:13-19 - foundation of light and dark, world and God’s people Reality #1 - It will always be a challenge to help the world understand the church. not a distraction, part of ministry inherent to being in the world, not of the world In the world is a good thing, from God The Light of Christ and the Lighthouse of the Word Compassion in knowing a world disconnected from God and His love Reality #2 - The church itself exists in the world not outside of it. - junk of the world will be in the church - we will see both light and dark in the church - joy (v. 13) Reality #3 - People will struggle with sin in the church. - we will see relationship issues, addiction, sexual immorality, gossip, hatefulness all around us - we are not better people - we will also see sin at church - need for boundaries - s