I Love My Shepherd

Ministry Talks 7 - The Dark Side of the Church 6 realities that can make the church feel a little dark at times…   John 17:13-19 - foundation of light and dark, world and God’s people   Reality #1 - It will always be a challenge to help the world understand the church. not a distraction, part of ministry inherent to being in the world, not of the world In the world is a good thing, from God The Light of Christ and the Lighthouse of the Word Compassion in knowing a world disconnected from God and His love   Reality #2 - The church itself exists in the world not outside of it.             -  junk of the world will be in the church             - we will see both light and dark in the church             - joy (v. 13)   Reality #3 - People will struggle with sin in the church.             - we will see relationship issues, addiction, sexual immorality, gossip, hatefulness all around us             - we are not better people             - we will also see sin at church - need for boundaries             - s