Hospitality:
Opening Our Doors to Others
The heart of God is actively drawing people to Himself. In an effort to bring the lost into a saving relationship with Him, God often will draw that person to His church, the stewards of the mysteries of grace, where they might work in cooperation with God. In this series Pastor Tim Madding looks at the subject of biblical hospitality and how as a church, our doors should be open to those Christ is drawing to us.
This resource is a homiletical look at Biblical Hospitality, ideal for educating your local church on why hospitality matters to God and some simple ways the congregation can apply it in their ministry.
Kit Includes:
◊ Four videos sessions for sharing in small groups or preaching at church.
◊ A copy of sermon outlines.
◊ Keynote and Powerpoint presentations.
Please note that this is not the church training resource. This is a four part sermon series. To educate your church leadership and discover some practical methods of guest assimilations, consider purchasing the Biblical Hospitality Study.
Part One: Before the Front Door
In order for a church to practice biblical hospitality, they need to be prepared for the guest before they even come to the front door of the church. In the first message of the series, Pastor Tim explains what biblical hospitality is, how God draws people to the church and identifies some practical ways of being ready.
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Part Two: Opening the Front Door
Understanding that God is drawing people to Himself and that He is using the church in that process, it is crucial that the church expect guests. In this second message of the series, Pastor Tim shares biblical examples of hospitality as an encouragement to allow Christ to live through us.
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Part Three: Closing the Back Door
Often times people that have been drawn to the church don't stay- for some reason, they do not connect. In this third message of the series, Pastor Tim reveals that a church practicing biblical hospitality increases its effectiveness in retaining those making decisions for Christ.
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Part Four: Jesus at the Front Door
In the final message of the series, Pastor Tim shows the relevance of biblical hospitality as it relates to the last days and looks into eternity and the hospitality of God in the new kingdom.
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