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Hospitality: Opening Our Doors To Others
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The heart of God is actively drawing people to Himself.  In an effort to bring the lost into a saving relationship with Him, God often will draw that person to His church, the stewards of the mysteries of grace, where they might work in cooperation with God.  In this series Pastor Tim Madding looks at the subject of biblical hospitality and how as a church, our doors should be open to those Christ is drawing to us.

Be sure to check out the video below...

February 13:  Part One: Before the Front Door
In order for a church to practice biblical hospitality, they need to be prepared for the guest before they even come to the front door of the church.  In the first message of the series, Pastor Tim explains what biblical hospitality is, how God draws people to the church and identifies some practical ways of being ready.
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February 20:  Part Two: Opening the Front Door
Understanding that God is drawing people to Himself and that He is using the church in that process, it is crucial that the church expect guests.  In this second message of the series, Pastor Tim shares biblical examples of hospitality as an encouragement to allow Christ to live through us.
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February 27:  Part Three: Closing the Back Door
Often times people that have been drawn to the church don't stay- for some reason, they do not connect.  In this third message of the series, Pastor Tim reveals that a church practicing biblical hospitality increases its effectiveness in retaining those making decisions for Christ.
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March 6:  Part Four: Jesus at the Door
In the final message of the series, Pastor Tim shows the relevance of biblical hospitality as it relates to the last days and looks into eternity and the hospitality of God in the new kingdom.
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Additional links on this topic:

Opening Our Doors to Others Part 4

Opening Our Doors to Others Part 3

Opening Our Doors to Others Part 2

Opening Our Doors to Others Part 1


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