Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Sharing
Theme:
Scripture:
Ecclesiology & Fellowship
Acts 2:44-45; 2 Corinthians 8:1-4
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead moves beyond the social definition of sharing, arguing that true fellowship is the "mutual sharing" of the indwelling Christ. He emphasizes that as we share our lives with one another, we are actually sharing the life of the Lord. This corporate sharing is the prerequisite for a powerful witness to the world.
Key Principles
Common Root:Redefine your fellowship as "having Christ in common" rather than just having "interests" in common.
Sharing Sufferings: Be willing to "share in Christ's sufferings" by standing with persecuted or hurting members.
Flow from Head: Ensure your "sharing" is a result of your connection to Christ; life flows from the Head to the members.
Transparency: Practice "radical transparency"; realize that hidden lives block the corporate flow of the Spirit.
Resource Sharing:Practice "sacrificial giving" of your time and money as an act of sharing the life of Jesus.
Link to Growth: Realize that you cannot grow "in isolation"; your maturity is legally linked to your "sharing" with others.
Sharing Community:Commit to a local "Sharing Community" where mutual aid and mutual prayer are the norm.
Corporate Maturity:Aim for the "Fullness of Christ" to be manifested in the Whole Body, not just in yourself.