Pastor Craig Diestelkamp (or right click here to save to your computer)
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15
The church is not a gallery for the exhibition of eminent Christians, but a school for the education of imperfect ones. (Henry Howard Beecher)
Christ offers hope for every person to grow and make progress. Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. (Colossians 1:28)
Paul identifies five different areas of need in the Body of Christ. The wayward, the worried, the weak, the wearisome and the wicked
God provides great resources for our growth and health.
The Spirit empowered Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Gifted leaders (Eph. 4:11-12)
The Body of Christ (1 Thess. 5:14-15)
When it comes to ministry, one size does not fit all! (Jim Newsom)
Ministering to the Wayward
Warn “admonish” the wayward (vs. 14)
Be gentle in admonishment (Gal. 6:1-2)
Learn the skill of admonishment
Become wise in admonishment (Prov. 25:11)
Be patient in admonishment (Prov. 28:23)
