FellowshipKoinania –joint participation, sharing in, communion, spiritual fellowship in the spirit.Not friendship – you can be friends with non-believers,you can be in koinania with Christians and not be friends2 Cor. 6:14 – “what fellowship has light with darkness?”1 John 1:3 – “that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.Acts 2:42 - And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.The Key :Matt. 18:20 – “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”Psalm 133 - Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! (yachad)GOOD2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron,running down on the collar of his robes!Pleasant3 It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.Flowing from the top downA.W.Tozer – tuning forkHas it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other?They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow.“Failure to thrive syndrome.”Heb 10:24-25 - And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you seethe Day drawing near.1 John 1:6-7 –“If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”

The Presence of ChristHow is the kingdom like this? Environment of hospitality, fellowship and edification.1. Hospitality – Greek – philo- xenos “love of strangers.” (not entertaining as a host)Making room – more than that it is “caring”The English word “hospital.” where you go to receive personal care at a time you are in need.“The ancient custom of welcoming strangers or travelers into one’s homewhile promising to provide them with provisions and protection.”The stranger (ger) – a sojourner, neighbor ger toshav – “a stranger passing through”‘foreigner’ (nokhrim) goy Jewish customs - Mitzvah – hachnasat orchim – “The bringing in of guests”1. Greeting – bow, head, heart head and hand yours2. Call to food – never eat alone, call to the streets3. Oil and feet - cleansed and blessed4. Water – a cup of cold water (Jesus at the well)5. Protection – never unattendedThe Good Samaritan – who is my neighbor – the strangerMy experience in Palestine/ Bethlehem –2. Jesus the ultimate hospitalitycome unto to me- I will give you restIf I be lifted up – draw all menCall whosoever will3. The CHURCHA. Angels entertainedHebrews 13:2 - Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertainedangels without knowing it.Angels with Abraham – Open the tent sides – others would know they are welcome. Then go to Sodom & Gomorrah – inhospitable (Ezekiel)Ultimately Jesus visits his churches and in Revelation Laodecia didn’t even let Him in the door.InhospitableSododm & Gamorra - Ezekiel 16:49-50: "Behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: sheand her daughters had arrogance, abundant food, and careless ease, but she did not help thepoor and needy. Thus they were haughty (inhospitable) and committed abominations beforeMe. Therefore I removed them when I saw it."B. Hospitality in the ChurchRomans 12:13 - Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute tothe needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Practice)(dioako, “to seek after eagerly, earnestly endeavour to acquire, like a runner in a race.”)1 Peter 4:9 - Be hospitable to one another without complaint. Each one should use whatever gift hehas received to serve," C. Leadership – Elder Qualification1 Timothy 3:2 - An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate,prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,Titus 1:8 - but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled,D. NeedyWidows in need - "the neediest person of the church was expected to do before she could receivefinancial aid from the church. “I Timothy 5:10 - “and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shownhospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself toevery good work.”Jesus washing of apostle’s feet – do to othersMost churches Paul established were on main trade routesChurch Hospitality- provide an environment where people feel valued and cared for- meet new people and help them to feel welcomed- set people at ease in unfamiliar surroundings- create a safe and comfortable setting where relationships can develop- seek ways to connect people together into meaningful relationshipsHospitality – personally - daily Jewish customs1. Greeting – bow, head, heart head and hand yours2. Call to food – never eat alone3. Oil and feet - cleansed and blessed4. Water – a cup of cold water (Jesus at the well)Mk 9:41 - For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belongto Christ will by no means lose his reward.5. Protection – never unattended Sermon on the mount – other cheek, extra mileHospitality - Create a home for the homeless parts in peoples livesConclusionWhen I was hungry you gave prison you came did to the least of these - Mathew 25:34-40The Spirit of Christ is inviting – protecting – provision to all.2 John 10 – “If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house,

Pastor Ron shares the prophectic bulletin from Christ Community for 2016.

VAPID CHURCHVapid - Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.Dull, shallow and uninspiring, colorless, uninteresting, feeble, flat, boring, tedious, tired,unexciting, unimaginative, uninvolving, lifeless, tame, bland, and trite.(used originally in description of drinks as ‘lacking in flavor’): from Latin vapidus.Luke WarmBored with life – contradiction of dull participation yet amused excitementGod’s requirements for worship - Worship from God’s directivesTEXT: Heb 8:5-6 – “They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moseswas about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, “See that you make everythingaccording to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.”6 But as it is, Christ has obtained aministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since itis enacted on better promises.Exodus 25:9, (Exodus 25:40, Exodus 26:30, Exodus 27:8)Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you. ( for 40 days 7 Nights Moses saw – God wrote the 10 commandments) What John saw in Revelation - Moses saw at Mt. Sanai. Moses saw the house that Jesus built for HIS bride1. The worshippers garb – high priest – robes & colors art & effortEx. 28:2 - And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and forbeauty.a. Abraham & Isaacb. Jacob and angel laddersc. Jesus & miracles and wondersd. The early church a whole lotta shaking going on2. The Sacrifice – perfect - Lambs bulls & blood – public repentance & worship3. The environment – The house, the camp the set up - holyThe position of reflecting His glory –Satan once held that spot – we do it betterSatan hates you so much because God loves you so much.John 4Worship IN spirit & truth –It’s not the performance, the music, the talent – it’s not volume its passionAssembly –Heb. 10:23-25 – “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he whopromised is faithful.24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and goodworks,25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another,and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”1. Hold Fast without wavering (many will not be able to stand) attacks and ridicule – Scientific attacks, new atheism, homosexual agenda politics and criticism2. Spur on - Paroxunó- to provoke to jab3. Stay connected the Day is drawing near“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith,giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having theirconscience seared with a hot iron.” I Timothy 4:1-2Say good bye to many of you, you won’t be able to stand in the dayRev 3:19 – “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, Istand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to himand eat with him, and he with me. 21 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me onmy throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 He who has anear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’”

Responding to the Presence of GodThe ark of the covenant in the tabernacle – King Saul1. Superstition - Take the ark into battle with the Philistines –1 Sam 4:4 “2. Curiosity - Ark returned- Beth-shemesh, it was unloaded by Levites (1 Sam 6:15); and sacrifices were offered before it that day.They looked inside of it - 70 men died1 Sam 6:20 -Golden gifts to return itAnd the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of thecovenant of God.”The Ark was in the Philistines' possession for 7 months (1Samuel 6:1)“Who is able to stand before the LORD, this holy God? And to whom shallhe go up away from us?” 21 So they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kiriath-jearim,saying, “The Philistines have returned the ark of the LORD. Come down and take it up toyou.”3. Apathy – (familiarity) The house of Abinadab, (son of King Saul), was in Gibeah, the city on the peak of the hill" Eliezer Saul’s grandsonThirteen years after the Ark was placed in the house of Abinadab, King Saul was slain by the Philistines in a battle on Mt. Gilboa bordering the valley of Armageddon.Abinadab was also killed in that battle together with his father Saul (1Sa 31:2). This ended the 40 year reign of Saul.4. Tradition – OX Cart religion - 1 Sam 6:6-8 - Uzzah son of Abinadab – struck dead – fire from heaven – exploded5. Reverence - Obed Edom - A Gatekeeper 1 Chronicles 26:1-19 “Concerning the divisions of the gatekeepers: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of AsaphGittie(Gath) , servant of Edom, Servant of manObed-Edom as a member of the sons of Korah, a Levite of the branch of Kohath, Because Obed-Edom was a gatekeeper, his house would be at the very outside part of the City of David,2 Sam 6:11-12 – “And the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months, and the LORD blessed Obed-edom and all his household.Now it was told King David, saying, "The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, on account of the ark of God." David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with gladness.”Obed edom - 1 Chron 26:8 – “ All these were of the sons of Obed-edom with their sons and brothers, able men qualified for the service; sixty-two of Obed-edom

Giving with GodGod doesn’t need your money – but the kingdom doesTithe – represents the whole – 10% or represents the offering Christians are only giving at 2.5 percent, while during the Great Depression they gave at a 3.3percent rate. If the number of Christians in the US were to give 10% there would be an additional $165 billionfor churches to use and distribute. (relevantmagazine.com)The truth is: Giving is a heart issue, not a money issue.The point of the tithe - Scriptural TithingGod’s ownershipThe issue is not the tithe but the land - Ownership fee- who’s in charge?Leviticus 25:23 “The land shall not be sold in perpetuity, for the land is mine. For you are strangers andsojourners with me.”3 years of tithing1 year titheLev 27:30 - And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree,is the LORD'S: it is holy unto the LORD.Only farmers & Herdsman tithed (based on the land) not money 1) corn, wine, and oil by biblical law 2) every tenth animal2 year titheDeut. 14 - 17 You may not eat within your towns the tithe of your grain or of your wine or of youroil, or the firstborn of your herd or of your flock, or any of your vow offerings that you vow, or yourfreewill offerings or the contribution that you present, 18 but you shall eat them beforethe Lord your God in the place that the Lord your God will choose, you and your son and yourdaughter, your male servant and your female servant, and the Levite who is within your towns.And you shall rejoice before the Lord your God in all that you undertake.3 year titheDeut. 14:22 & 27-28 – (22)“You shall tithe all the yield of your seed that comes from the field yearby year. (27) And you shall not neglect the Levite who is within your towns, for he has no portion orinheritance with you.{28} “At the end of every three years you shall bring out all the tithe of your produce in the sameyear and lay it up within your towns. 29 And the Levite, because he has no portion or inheritancewith you, and the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, who are within your towns, shall comeand eat and be filled, that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands that youdo.”What God gives to you – you give to others- stewardshipGod owns the land and timeSabbath – The land and our time and work – 7th year restThe reason there was blessing attached to the tithe is because it had to do with bearing the fruit ofthe land. If we give we can see the fruit of souls being saved.If you follow the design it will produce salvations- the harvest and the fields are soulsTithing and the NTThe Council of Macon in 585 – tithe or excommunication to those who refused to comply."A.D. 777- Charlemagne legally allowed the church to collect tithes.We’ve lost the heart for Giving- we’ve made it about us appeasing GodGiving does not appease God or gain favor with Him – You cannot add to the crossFree will offering1 Cor. 16:1-2 – “Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, soyou also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store itup, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.1. Every Sunday – consistent, make a determination for the year2. Each of you – everyone involved3. As you prosper – give as God gives2 Cor. 9:7 – “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sowsbountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantlyor under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”NT principle in giving - whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sowsbountifully will also reap bountifully.4. must give as he has decided in his heart - Out of the heart ,“only 10-20% of the families in the church provide 80% of the funding." By faith (Rom.14:23 – “or whatever does not proceed from faith is sin)5. Not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.Sacrifice –protection by GodPrioritizeDisposable income (discretionary income) after taxes paid youKingdom first in your finances (everything else will be added)Sanctify your finances - Money is your servant Rest is attached to your finance Health is attached to your finance Faith is attached to your financeMatt 6:21 – “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”Percentage is no longer the measure – heart and faithGive with God and see the harvest