This past Saturday Phil preached on Romans 12:9-16.  The title of the message was Marks of a Christian Community.  I’ve included my notes below.  Take a look and think of where you could grow.

1. Let love be genuine.

• It’s hard because people aren’t always loveable.  Then again, we’re not always loveable.  But God loved us.

2. Hating evil.  Holding fast to the good.

• We are never to be passive about evil but be careful about self-righteousness (a form of evil).
• Make sure your categories for good and evil are Biblical

3. Brotherly affection

• Care for each other like a family

4. Honoring others.

• How do you speak of others?  Do you honor them or are you negative and critical.
• This is NOT the same as flattery.

5. Spiritual enthusiasm

• Don’t be spiritually lazy and don’t serve to be noticed or appreciated.

6. Having a joyful hope.

• You’ve lost focus if you’re morose and gloomy.
• Even if you’re introspective, be joyful!

7. Patient suffering.

8. Constantly in prayer.

• Not because you have to but because God has the answer.

9. Generosity.

10. Seeking to show hospitality.

• Don’t make excuses or be proud.  You don’t need something fancy to host people.  Your house will never be perfectly clean but that’s OK.