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Welcome To Pastor Garry Clark’s PowerPoint presentation from
the August 13th sermon:
INSIDE JOB!…DIVISIONS!
Welcome To Pastor Garry Clark’s PowerPoint presentation from
the August 13th sermon:
INSIDE JOB!…DIVISIONS!
Information on ordering a DVD copy of this sermon
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will be available at the end of this presentation
Churches Don’t Fall Apart From
The Outside, But From The
Inside!
Churches Don’t Fall Apart From
The Outside, But From The
Inside!
It’s Always An…It’s Always An…
It’s Always An…It’s Always An…
1 Corinthians 1:11For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.
1 Corinthians 1:11For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.
CHURCH HURTHURTS!
CHURCH HURTHURTS!
Among The Many Hurts In
Churches Today, DIVISIONS Are
One Of The Most Common
Among The Many Hurts In
Churches Today, DIVISIONS Are
One Of The Most Common
DIVISIONSDIVISIONS• To Separate Into Parts• To Prevent From Uniting• A Line Separating Two Areas
• To Separate Into Parts• To Prevent From Uniting• A Line Separating Two Areas
Division Also Speaks Of A Military Unit!
Division Also Speaks Of A Military Unit!
There Are Some Serious FIGHTING
UNITSIn Churches Today
There Are Some Serious FIGHTING
UNITSIn Churches Today
From Division Comes
DIVORCE
From Division Comes
DIVORCE‘A Legal Dissolution Or
Separation’
‘A Legal Dissolution Or
Separation’
There Are A LotOf ‘Divorces’ In Churches, And I’m Not Talking
About The Marrying Kind!
There Are A LotOf ‘Divorces’ In Churches, And I’m Not Talking
About The Marrying Kind!
I Mean Brothers And Sisters In
Christ Who Have Separated
Themselves From Each
Other!
I Mean Brothers And Sisters In
Christ Who Have Separated
Themselves From Each
Other!
This Kind Of
Behavior Confuses
The World
This Kind Of
Behavior Confuses
The World
We Don’t Need Those We’re
Trying To Reach To Be Confused By In-fighting,
Bickering Or Political
Maneuvering
We Don’t Need Those We’re
Trying To Reach To Be Confused By In-fighting,
Bickering Or Political
Maneuvering
But Rather…‘By Our
Radically Changed Lives
– Thanks To Our
Relationship With Jesus
Christ!’
But Rather…‘By Our
Radically Changed Lives
– Thanks To Our
Relationship With Jesus
Christ!’
One Of The Biggest Hurts In Church Is Being On The Inside And Getting
Pushed To The Outside…
One Of The Biggest Hurts In Church Is Being On The Inside And Getting
Pushed To The Outside…
Or… Being On The Outside And Trying
To Get On The Inside.
You Feel Like An Outcast and you
start thinking “What’s Wrong
With Me?”
Or… Being On The Outside And Trying
To Get On The Inside.
You Feel Like An Outcast and you
start thinking “What’s Wrong
With Me?”
We Ought Not Have Them In The Body
Of Christ!
We Ought Not Have Them In The Body
Of Christ!
EVERYBODY MATTERS!
EVERYBODY MATTERS!
You Don’t Do It Like We Do ItYou Don’t Look Like We Look
You Don’t Dress Like We Dress
You Don’t SingSongs Like We SingYou Don’t Use TheBible That We UseYou Don’t OperateThings Like We Do
You Don’t Do It Like We Do ItYou Don’t Look Like We Look
You Don’t Dress Like We Dress
You Don’t SingSongs Like We SingYou Don’t Use TheBible That We UseYou Don’t OperateThings Like We Do
You Don’t Do It Like We Do ItYou Don’t Look Like We Look
You Don’t Dress Like We Dress
You Don’t SingSongs Like We SingYou Don’t Use TheBible That We UseYou Don’t OperateThings Like We Do
You Don’t Do It Like We Do ItYou Don’t Look Like We Look
You Don’t Dress Like We Dress
You Don’t SingSongs Like We SingYou Don’t Use TheBible That We UseYou Don’t OperateThings Like We Do
You Know What?We’re Better Than
You!(That’s What It Sounds
Like!)
You Know What?We’re Better Than
You!(That’s What It Sounds
Like!)
HOW DO I DEAL WITH DIVISIONS?
HOW DO I DEAL WITH DIVISIONS?
1 Corinthians 1:1-91 Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's:
1 Corinthians 1:1-91 Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's:
1 Corinthians 1:1-93 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
1 Corinthians 1:1-93 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
1 Corinthians 1:1-96 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
1 Corinthians 1:1-96 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
1 Corinthians 1:1-98 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:1-98 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Remember, It’s All About Jesus
Christ
Remember, It’s All About Jesus
ChristIt’s His GraceIt’s His Word
He Accomplished Our Salvation
He Is FaithfulHe Called Us Into This
Union With Him
It’s His GraceIt’s His Word
He Accomplished Our Salvation
He Is FaithfulHe Called Us Into This
Union With Him
Speak TheSame ThingSpeak The
Same Thing1 Corinthians 1:10-1210 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
1 Corinthians 1:10-1210 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
Speak TheSame ThingSpeak The
Same Thing1 Corinthians 1:10-1211 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.
1 Corinthians 1:10-1211 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.
Speak TheSame ThingSpeak The
Same Thing1 Corinthians 1:10-1212 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:10-1212 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.
Speak TheSame ThingSpeak The
Same ThingThat There Be No Divisions
That You May Have Fellowship
That You Have UnityOf Mind And Spirit
So Jesus Isn’t BrokenUp Into Fragments
That There Be No DivisionsThat You May Have
FellowshipThat You Have UnityOf Mind And Spirit
So Jesus Isn’t BrokenUp Into Fragments
Speak TheSame ThingSpeak The
Same Thing
Speak TheSame ThingSpeak The
Same Thing
Speak TheSame ThingSpeak The
Same Thing
Speak TheSame ThingSpeak The
Same Thing
Speak TheSame ThingSpeak The
Same Thing
“Don’t Try To Make Us
Something We’re Not!”
“Don’t Try To Make Us
Something We’re Not!”
Focus OnThe CrossFocus OnThe Cross
1 Corinthians 1:13Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
1 Corinthians 1:13Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
Focus OnThe CrossFocus OnThe Cross
1 Corinthians 1:17-1817 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
1 Corinthians 1:17-1817 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
Focus OnThe CrossFocus OnThe Cross
1 Corinthians 1:17-1818 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:17-1818 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Focus OnThe CrossFocus OnThe Cross
It’s About The Good News, Not
Philosophical Discourse
It’s About The Good News, Not
Philosophical Discourse
Focus OnThe CrossFocus OnThe Cross“How many
angels can dance on the head of a
needle?”
“How many angels can dance on the head of a
needle?”
Focus OnThe CrossFocus OnThe Cross
WHO CARES??
WHO CARES??
THE CROSS!THE CROSS!
THE CROSS!THE CROSS!
This Is The Power Of God
This Is The Power Of God
THE CROSS!THE CROSS!1 Corinthians 2:4-54 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
1 Corinthians 2:4-54 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
THE CROSS!THE CROSS!Hebrews 12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ1 Corinthians 1:26-3126 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
1 Corinthians 1:26-3126 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ1 Corinthians 1:26-3127 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
1 Corinthians 1:26-3127 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ1 Corinthians 1:26-3128 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
1 Corinthians 1:26-3128 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ1 Corinthians 1:26-3129 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
1 Corinthians 1:26-3129 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ1 Corinthians 1:26-3131 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:26-3131 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Not Many Wise, Mighty, Powerful Or Royal People Have What YOU
Have!
Not Many Wise, Mighty, Powerful Or Royal People Have What YOU
Have!
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 2:9-109 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
1 Corinthians 2:9-109 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 2:9-1010 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
1 Corinthians 2:9-1010 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 2:14But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1 Corinthians 2:14But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
God Chooses And Uses Sinners To
Confuse The Wise
God Chooses And Uses Sinners To
Confuse The Wise
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Take A Good Look AtYour Divine Connection
With Jesus Christ
Glory In The Lord, Not Men!Glory In The
Lord, Not Men!
Who Gives A Hoot What
Camp You’re In?
Who Gives A Hoot What
Camp You’re In?
I’M IN JESUS’ CAMP!
I’M IN JESUS’ CAMP!
DIVIDEOR
DIVINE?
DIVIDEOR
DIVINE?
They Ain’t But One
Letter Off…
They Ain’t But One
Letter Off…
But they’re worlds apart!
But they’re worlds apart!
The devil is about
DIVIDE & CONQUER
The devil is about
DIVIDE & CONQUER
Galatians 5:15But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
Galatians 5:15But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
Jesus Makes UsDIVINE
CONQUERS
Jesus Makes UsDIVINE
CONQUERS
Romans 8:37-3937 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:37-3937 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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