THE HOUSE - Part 2
Pastor Ryan Brown

An authentic Christ-centered community is an INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY.

“Inclusion is essentially the task of working with and involving others- counting them in rather than out.”  Steve Chalke

Jesus’ BIRTH, LIFE, and DEATH are all demonstrations of his desire to include everyone.

  • The Incarnation
    Luke 2:9-14
     
  • Cleansing the Temple
    Matthew 21:12-17
     
  • Meeting with Zacchaeus
    Luke 19:1-11

How Can I Live Out Inclusion?

  1. Inclusion starts with the realization that I AM INCLUDED.
     

    But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.  Romans 5:8 (NIV)

     

  2. I include people when I START WHERE THEY ARE.
     
  3. Being inclusive means I am willing to ENGAGE with the people around me so that they want to BELONG to New Life Community.
     
  4. Including people means I have to be AVAILABLE.
     
    Question of TIME
    Question of TALENT
    Question of TREASURE