Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Full Fellowship
Theme:
Scripture:
Ecclesiology & Fellowship
1 John 1:3-7
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Sermon Overview
"Full Fellowship" (Koinonia) is described as a state where nothing is hidden and no "veils" of sin or pride remain. Reidhead uses 1 John 1:7 to show that fellowship is conditional upon "walking in the light." He posits that many Christians settle for "partial fellowship" because they are unwilling to deal with the "small things" that grieve the Holy Spirit.
Key Principles
Definition of Koinonia:Aim for a "shared life" in Christ that goes deeper than superficial social interaction.
Walking in Light:Maintain total transparency with God; refuse to hide any area of your life from His gaze.
Removing Veils:Identify and strip away the "veils" of hypocrisy or secret sin that block your view of Christ.
Corporate Nature: Realize that your walk is not private; your spiritual health affects the prayer power of the whole church.
Unobstructed Access:Live in the joy of having no "cloud" between your heart and the Father’s face.
Mutual Transparency:Practice "radical honesty" with a few trusted believers to maintain a healthy, light-filled walk.
Fellowship as Foretaste:Treat your time with the saints as a "dress rehearsal" for the eternal fellowship of Heaven.
Prayer and Power:Realize that "corporate power" in prayer is legally linked to the quality of the church’s fellowship.