Centennial Park Baptist Church – Sunday, September 2^nd, 2007 – 10:30 a.m.

YOU WILL HEAR US SAY BROTHER AND SISTER AROUND HERE

I Thessalonians 5: 12-17 Christian Conduct

12 But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, 13 and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another. 14 We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.  15 See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people. 16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing;

What are the essentials for a happy, thriving church family?

A. LEADERSHIP

Three BE- ATTITUDES to be shown toward spiritual leaders:

1. BE APPRECIATIVE of them – vs. 12

2. BE ACCEPTING of them – vs. 13

3. BE LOVING towards them – vs. 13

B. PARTNERSHIP

Six BE- ATTITUDES to be shown toward members of the family:

1. BE A PARACLETOS - vs. 14

Get close and speak tenderly to people going through the trials of life

2. BE PERSEVERING - vs. 14

• Help = Hold fast
• Weak = weak in faith

C. BE PATIENT - vs. 14

It takes patience to raise a family

D. BE PEACE - Filled – vs. 15

E. BE JOYFUL - vs. 16

Joy takes the burden out of service

The __________________ of the _________________ is your _____________

Nehemiah 8: 10

F. BE PRAYERFUL - vs. 17

Now Let’s apply it !!

1. PARISHIONALLY

“ Waiting for Godot” ?

2. PERSONALLY

Lemming – Like ?