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Here are some quotes from books I am currently reading: We daily face the temptation of self-worship. the Holy Spirit's purpose is to point our attention continually to Jesus. Regardless of whether you're conscious of the Spirit's work in your life, he is still working. He doesn't need you to help him. He is who he is and he does what he does. The preaching is the steering wheel of the church. Is it enough simply to get sheep in the pasture while leaving them thereafter unfed? Gospel-driven preaching that proclaims and exults in the revealing of God's glory in Christ. The point is to point them to he living God in the content and through your passion so that that they might respond to God's good news in worship. for the sermon cannot do any good unless there is a savor of Christ in it. The worship gathering ought to seek to orchestrate an encounter with God, not an experience of him. The worship service is primarily about helping people...

Introduction: Why is a king important?  As you think about stories you have read or movies you have seen, who is your favorite or who has been the ultimate king?   Share with the person beside you.   Maybe you said: Mufasa, King Triton, King Henry Eighth, King Aragorn (Lord of the Rings), Aslan or others? As Americans, we take pride in the fact that as a nation we rejected the tyranny of a king.   But even though politically we have rejected this, we are still obsessed with royalty in literature, movies and current events (Royal Wedding-Prince Harry & Meghan). This morning, we will look at kings in past, present, and future and ultimately pointing to Jesus as the better king. Past ·          1 Samuel 8:4-7 o    God through Samuel warns the people of what will happen if they have a king: serve in the army, sons and daughters to serve the kingdom, a tenth of your money/crops to provide for kingdom ·...

I am continuing to share great hymns of the faith. Be reminded of the great King we worship and love.

In Chapter 6 of Creature of the Word by Chandler, Patterson, & Geiger, they discuss this question in great length.  It begins the second part of the book where they explain in more detail how the church and its leaders need to keep the gospel central as they seek to be prophet, priest, and king following Jesus' example.  We will not do it perfectly, but all of these need to be present. Here are a few quotes from the chapter: "The healthier the culture, the more likely the church will impact the community around her." "Spiritual growth is the working out of what God has worked and is working in us and church ministry consists of intentionally forming culture while realizing He is the One who ultimately does the transforming." "For a church culture to be centered on the gospel, there must be harmony between theology, philosophy, and practice." "All three types of leaders (prophet, priest, king) are necessary and essential, and all thr...