Masterpiece: The Art of Gentleness
About the Masterpiece series
Theme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10
Series Thesis: We are good works of art created to do the art of good works.
Resources for this episode
Listen to the message at: https://churchismessy.transist....or.fm/episodes/maste
Watch the message at: https://youtu.be/HJwA2i30s-0
Topics Discussed in this episode
00:00 Intro
00:55 Recap of Rick's sermon on Gentleness, part of Autumn Ridge Church's Masterpiece Series
03:55 Is gentleness a feminine quality?
07:01 How did Jesus display strength and gentleness in John 8?
11:30 Judging sin and practicing gentleness
15:10 Moral codes, relationships, and gentleness
20:43 Commandments as an expression of love
23:15 Ultimate reality is ultimately about relationships
28:43 What is the real intention when addressing sin?
31:50 Confronting sin based on the Gospel & appealing to others' dignity
35:15 Pastors and the Church as God's plan for His kingdom