I read a great article on the hard times Christian patriarchy is having among evangelicals. It seems in this generation, we’ve generally conceded, yet at least attempt to hold onto the form of biblical patriarchy in theory or on paper, but in practice we are for the most part living the life of the “egalitarian.” Please read this important wake up call found at Reformation 21. If you aren’t challenged and motivated, and given a clearer understanding of how counter-cultural we would be as Christians (you know, kind of how the first century church “turned the world upside down?”) were we practicing what we preach on this facet of the Christian life, then you must already be perfect. Ha! That’s a good one!!! 
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- In You I Am Well Pleased (Mark 1:8-11) October 17, 2021On Sunday, October 17, 2021, Rev. Robert Mossotti preached, "In You I Am Well Pleased" from Mark 1:8-11. 1. The Spirit from Christ (v. 8) "I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” 2. The Spirit on Christ (vs. 9, 10) 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jor […]
- The LORD is Building David's House (2 Samuel 7:1-17) October 10, 2021On Sunday, October 10, 2021, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The LORD is Building David's House" from 2 Samuel 7:1-17. "God's promise of a Forever King is based on the enduring truth of his never-ending love for his people." 1. David's Plan (vs. 1-3) 1 Now when the king lived in his house and the Lord had given him rest from […]
- Celebration or Contempt (2 Samuel 6:12-23) October 3, 2021On Sunday, October 3, 2021, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "Celebration or Contempt" from 2 Samuel 6:12-23. "The Lord's presence with his people is something we should celebrate, and Jesus Christ has set his people free to join in." 1. Benedictions 12 And it was told King David, “The Lord has blessed the household of Obed-edom and all […]
- The Great Exchange (Zechariah 3:1-4) September 19, 2021On Sunday, September 19, 2021, Pastor Joe Troutman preached “The Great Exchange” from Zechariah 3:1-4. "Jesus, our Great High Priest, the Mediator between God and Man, exchanged his righteousness for our filthy sins." 1.The Accuser (vs. 1-2) 1 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at hi […]
- Never Forget (Joshua 4:1-10) September 12, 2021On Sunday, September 12, 2021, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "Never Forget" from Joshua 4:1-10 Scripture Reading: Luke 22:14-20 14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is f […]
if we want to be counter cultural we ought to begin with the reform of worship, period. not with these issues.
zrim
You’ll get no dispute from me on that point, zrim.
However, considering in how many different areas the modern western church stands in need of reformation, the way an individual or a church may prayerfully strategize to reform these things will differ from person to person and from church to church as far as I can tell.
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