170924 AM The Church is Full of Hypocrites
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Church is Full of Hypocrites” Introduction: Findings confirm that many reject Christ or the church due to the ______ of Christians. Even so, let’s notice five reasons why this is a poor ______ _ I. Hypocrites Should Be ______, Not Avoided A. Let’s __________________ the church full of hypocrites.” B. If one spots hypocrisy he is obligated to do as _____ did (Matt 18:15-17). II. One’s Excuse of Hypocrisy is an _______ Issue A. Let’s_____________ the church were ‘full of hypocrites.’ B. It is foolish to ___________ yourselves (2 Corinthians 10:12; cp. 1 Cor 11-14;; Matthew 7:15 2 Timothy 3:12-13; 2 Peter 2:1). Ill. Hypocrisy Did Not Stop _____ or the Early Disciples A. Jesus Himself calls His own Jewish brethren _______ (Matthew 23). B. The early ______ faced its fair share of hypocrites ( Galatians 2:11-14; Matthew 7:15; 2 Timothy 3:12-13; 2 Peter 2:1). IV. Hypocrisy Does Not Stop Us From _____ Things A. Many’s ______ is, “/ do not go to church because it is full of hypocrites” B. If we do not _____ the gospel we will eventually be with those hypocrites we despise (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10 ). V. God Will Take Care of____________________Even if the Church Does Not A. There may be a couple of______________why hypocrisy is not dealt with in a church. B. In either case, we have an____________ from Jesus Himself in the parable of the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13:24-30). Conclusion: Instead of using _______ as an excuse, use it as a moivating factor to__________________ |