To Live in Christ's Body

Romans 12:9-13

Tribute to Nathan De Meyer

• Nathan's love for the seminary and his tragic passing
• His contributions and the woodworking project with David Dean
• Personal impact of receiving a cross in Nathan's memory

Things Others Cannot Teach Us

• Growing in Christ’s grace
• Serving Christ through His gifts
• Worshiping Christ in spirit
• Living in Christ's body

Importance of Church Family

• Personal story about finding a church family at Tremont Baptist Church
• The necessity of being part of a local church

Characteristics of a Loving Church Family

• Sincerity (Romans 12:9): "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good."
  • Importance of openness and honesty
  • Personal experiences with small groups
• Sacrifice (Romans 12:10): "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."
  • Honoring others, illustrated by Paul's greetings in Romans 16
• Service (Romans 12:11): "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."
  • Encouragement to stay zealous and opportunities to serve in local churches and ministries
• Sensitivity (Romans 12:12): "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
  • Sharing in others' joys and afflictions, and being faithful in prayer
• Sharing and Hospitality (Romans 12:13): "Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
  • Story of support during a time of financial need in seminary

Call to Action

• Encouragement to put down roots in a local church
• Warning against the mistake of not integrating into a church family during seminary
• The role of the seminary faculty in teaching important lessons but the necessity of learning how to live in a church family from the Lord

Closing Prayer

• A prayer for students to find a church family
• Commitment of the message to the Lord’s glory

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