- 2 Timothy 3:1 – We live in perilous times
- What should the churches role be in the community?
- Church Community
- Galatians 6:10 “the household of faith”
- City Community
a. Matthew 25:35-40 “The least of these”
- James 1:27, Visit orphans and widows
- Has the church lost the ability to see where there is a legitimate need and help out?
- Church Socialism – relying on outside agencies to do the work of the ministry.
- The Church has been commissioned to help meet the peoples needs.
- Emotional
- Physical
- Social
- Spiritual
- The Church is a First Responder! (Revelation 12:11)
- Excuse Culture – looking for an excuse to not help.
- Bushel Mentality – 4 walls of the church
- Community Outreach is an opportunity for showing compassion.
- Community Outreach is an opportunity for evangelism.
Scriptures for Additional Study
- James 2:14-17
- Ephesians 2:10
- Hebrews 10:24-25
- Isaiah 61:1-4
- Mark 10:45
- Acts 2:42-47