Sunday Sermon

You May Kiss the Bride Dave Shaner March 2, 2003

Introduction: It is important that we do Bible things in Bible ways. But sometimes the principle beneath the command is what is expected. How well are we doing at greeting one another with a holy kiss?

Text: Romans 16:1-16

I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many people, including me. Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus. They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you. Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was. Greet Ampliatus, whom I love in the Lord. Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys. Greet Apelles, tested and approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. Greet Herodion, my relative. Greet those in the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord. Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord. Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas and the brothers with them. Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.  - Romans 12:10

I. Observations:

A. ___________ people are mentioned by ______________.

B. There are __________ ________________ references or titles.

C. __________ references to ____________, commending, or to kissing.

II. Implications... to have an affectionate church:

A. There must be room in the church for ______ ________ of people.

B. We must learn to ____________ our appreciation more often.

C. We must never take our family in Christ for ____________.

III. Three things we can do:

A. We can ___________ the ______________.

B. Be ______________.

C. ____________ enough to say so.

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