The church does not exist for itself alone; it exists to share the love of Jesus with others - to be ‘witnesses’ of the good news of Jesus. So how can we do this well - in a way that points people to Jesus, instead of repelling them from the church? Today we explore what it means to be the church together.
The Church Defined
Covid has raised lots of questions about a lot of different things – Church included. Some have wondered, “Is the church an ‘essential service’ or not?” “What’s the purpose of the church anyway? Is it just about meeting on Sundays for worship, or is there more to it than that?” And “Is it even possible for the church to ‘be the church’ when its not even meeting in-person?” “How does the Bible define church?”
Join us for four weeks in January and February as we explore questions about the church and how the Bible defines church:
A People Called By God (January 24th)
A Covenant Community (January 31st)
A Spirit Empowered Community (February 7th)
A Community of Witness (February 14th)
Join us online every Sunday at 10:30AM:
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The Church Defined: A Spirit Empowered Community
One of the key metaphors that the Bible uses for church is “the body of Christ.” We may all have different gifts and play different roles, but together we are the hands and feet of Jesus. But what does this look like in practice? What does the Bible say about spiritual gifts and their importance in a local church? This morning we explore what it means to be the church together.
The Church Defined: A Covenant Community
The word ‘commitment’ is often seen as a swear word in our culture today. Many are afraid to commit to a relationship, to a contract of some kind, and even to a church. But in the Bible, ‘commitment’ and belonging to a ‘covenant community’ (i.e. a church) is a clear call on every follower of Jesus’ life. But why? Why does this matter so much? Tune in as we explore what it means to be the church together.
The Church Defined: A People Called By God
Often we assume a church is a building, a worship service or a program of some kind. But the Bible defines church very differently; It defines church as a people who have been called by God. So what does this look like in practice? How can we live in to the Bible’s vision of church? Today we explore what it means to be the church togethe
