Hospitality To Strangers 06/13/21
Porter Podcast
English - June 15, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality revelation bible missions jesus god holy spirit Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Series: Open House
Hospitality to Strangers
The Gospel of Luke
Hospitality reveals that God is a welcoming God.
Hebrews 13:2
Jesus frequently used a social gathering to evangelize the lost and build disciples. There is generosity in serving a meal, humility in receiving one, and fellowship in eating together.
Luke 5:31-32
Luke 15:1-2
Luke 19: 10
the power of hospitality
· It displays value.
· It breaks down barriers: barriers of perception, proximity and apathy.
· It reveals the unique character of Christians.
Hospitality Warnings
There will be an internal resistance to a hospitable lifestyle.
We will constantly struggle to balance Grace and Truth.
There is a cost to hospitality.
Hospitality Starter Kit
Take an inventory of your network.
Diagram your neighborhood…
Do your prayer work.
Develop an intentional strategy.
· Practice hospitality at church.
· Utilize your home as a missional outpost.
o Connect with people in your network.
o Look for the lonely.
o Minister to internationals/students.
Remember the Gospel.