Two thousand years ago, Jesus said he would build his church. The Greek word “church” means the called out ones. We are called out of the world to be authentic followers of Jesus.
But over time, the church sank back into the world. The church became like the world. Using the world’s marketing, playing with the world’s toys, evaluating itself by worldly standards. I think the Head of the church, Jesus, is calling his people back to Himself.
What does it mean to be the church? Is church a place we attend, or is it the heart and soul of who we are as believers?
Let’s go back to the original model of the church; back to ancient days when there were no buildings and persecution was the norm. Let’s go back and peek in the windows at a people who did church different than we do. It is not our job to copy their every move, but it is time we look in on them with fresh eyes.
Sermons:
Aug 9: Restore Point (Acts 1)
Aug. 16: Ordinary (Acts 2)
Aug. 23: I Want to Fear God (Acts 5)
Aug. 30: Loving People in a Cancel Culture. (Acts 9)
Sept. 6: A Window at Antioch. (Acts 11 / 13)
Sept. 13: Gross People, the Gentile Story. (Acts 8, 9, 10, 11, 15)
Sept 20: How to Lay the Groundwork for Miracles (Acts 12)
"Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you on knowledge and understanding. "
Jeremiah 3:15
"Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14
“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31-32
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord!"
Psalm 150:6
"For though I be free from all men, yet I have made myself a servant."
1 Corinthians 9:19
