Joshua's Vineyard > Sermons > Proper Prophetic Atmosphere

Series: Current Messages

Pastor: Perry Floyd

I. Paul's Prophetic Principles (1 Cor. 14)

Operate within the body: We all belong, we all need "committed, interdependent relationships"
Operate where/how God has placed you
Operate in the way of agape love
Tongues are good, prophecy is better
Def of prophecy: something God brings to mind (important but limited)
Three purposes of prophecy (1 Cor 14:3)

7. Prophecy properly: one at a time, let others weigh

Clue to success: start at the small group / kinship level

II. Creating An Atmosphere For Prophecy

A. 1st century Church controversy: do we eat that meat!!

Romans 14-15, 1 Corinthians 8-10, Acts 15

B. Acts 15: don't do it! Romans/ 1 Corinthians: don't

judge or condemn each other

C. Romans 14:1 the command to accept each other

proslambanow = to receive warmly

Acts 18:26 -- Priscila & Aquila & Apollos

Acts 28:2 -- the islanders of Malta

D. Romans 15:5-7 is a guideline to prophetic atmosphere

1. We want a spirit of unity

2. We want to follow Jesus Christ

3. We want to glorify God with one voice and heart

4. We follow Christ's example: accept one another

Note Paul's emotional appeal in 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, 7:2

E. Atmospheres that hinder and block growth and change

1. Judgmental, condemnation ( Romans 8:1 )

2. Manipulative ( guilt, anger, love withdrawn )

3. Performance - based

III. WHAT CAN I DO PERSONALLY?

A. Open my heart to others at Joshua's Vineyard

B. Practice Christianity in small systems / groups

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