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"Staying Hydrated in Fellowship" (John 1:1-8)
Originally Delivered: September 25, 2011
Message Length: 40 min.
Abstract - Much like the body needs water to survive, the spirit needs fellowship to grow.  Ed Windhausen delivers a great message drawing this analogy.  Many people think they do not need to go to church or tend church sponsored classes/events to be a good Christian.  They could not be further from the truth.  We need mentors and others to help us grow in our walk with God.  This is all part of being held accountable.  Listen in as Ed delivers this news.
 

Introduction -

  1. Did you know?
    1. Your body is about 90% water
    2. Your muscles are about 75% water
    3. Your brain cells are about 85% water
    4. Your blood is about 82% water
    5. Your bones are about 25% water
  1. Water is the single most important nutrient for our bodies.
  2. Many people live in a mildly dehydrated state!
  3. 9 out of 10 people don’t see the value of drinking 8-10 8 oz glasses of water per day.
  4. God created us to rely on water for our lives; in the O.T. digging wells and giving them names.

 

  1. Benefits of maintaining your body’s hydration

  1. Water is a lubricant

  2. Water maintains proper function of the body

  3. Your body is alive and it will protect itself even when you neglect it

  4. What water is to the body, Fellowship is to your Spiritual Body

  5. Fellowship = “that which is common”

 

  1. Your joy is connected to your Fellowship – John 1:1-4

    1. The depth of your Fellowship

                                                               i.      Proof – vv 1-2

                                                             ii.      Word of Life; Jesus

                                                            iii.      Lone Rangers

    1. The process of Fellowship vs 3

 

  1. Fellowship begins with Christ

    1. He is our Foundation

    2. To qualify as Christian Fellowship

                                                               i.      Jesus has to show up

  1. Fellowship flows to others – John 1:5-7

    1. If not there is a problem

    2. Are we walking in the light?

    3. Verse 7 is the key!

 

Conclusion:

a.       The priest’s re-enactment

b.      Purified by the Blood.