Chestnut Ridge Church
Many people have given in to the notion that church is no longer an important part of American society. Some view it as irrelevant. Others presume the church is out of touch with the modern world. Jesus says otherwise. By contrast, the Bible proclaims that the church is the hope of the world—it will prevail even when everything else fails.
Throughout the series, we’ll explore what it means to be a part of the spiritual family, and how we can continue to overcome those misconceptions. Let’s discover how we can be the church by showing love, kindness, and grace through actions in faith.
Today's Music
Overcome, Raise a Hallelujah, Live Again, Way Maker
Why We...—Part 1
[Tim Haring]
Problem | We don’t realize that serving is part of God’s growth program
Solution | When we serve, we grow
Luke 10:25-28 HCSB
Luke 10:29 HCSB
Luke 10:30-37 HCSB
The road from Jerusalem to Jericho passed through a wilderness which was so notorious for robberies and murders that a portion of it was called “the red or bloody way…” –M.R. Vincent
Reasons we may choose not to help others:
• It’s not my problem.
• It will cost me too much.
• I don’t care.
Mark 10:45 HCSB
Luke 10:33-35 HCSB
What did the Samaritan do differently?
• He saw this as his problem.
• He was willing to pay the cost.
• He cared.
Luke 10:36-37 HCSB
Jesus indicated that one should worry less about who a neighbor is than about being a good neighbor. –R.H. Stein
Ephesians 2:8-10 HCSB
1 Peter 4:10-11 HCSB