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Church

When the church meets in our homes

When the Church Meets in Our Homes – Philemon 1:2

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The church is not a place, nor is it an event. The church is the body of Christ, the people of God. The church is wherever we gather together.

Growing into a holy temple

Growing into a Holy Temple – Ephesians 2:20-22

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The church, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus as the cornerstone, is growing into a holy temple.

Turning the world upside-down

Turning the World Upside-down

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The story of Jesus' death and resurrection turned the world upside-down. He had made a way for all humanity to be reconciled to God.

The Church: the body of Christ

The Church: The Body of Christ – Ephesians 1:22-23

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You can help to unite the Church by loving other believers, even those of different traditions, and even those who do not love us back.

What if Jesus came to his Church today?

What If Jesus Came to His Church Today? – John 2:14-15

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If Jesus came to his church today, would he be happy with what we were doing? Or would there be a whip involved?

Let all things be done for building up

Let All Things Be Done for Building Up – 1 Corinthians 14:26

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Our primary focus in worship should be to honor and glorify God. But let’s do it in a way that draws the worshippers into God’s presence.

The head of the body

The Head of the Body – Colossians 1:18a

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When each of us is properly connected to Jesus as the head of the body, and functioning correctly, the body will be healthy and productive

The rock the church is built on

The Rock the Church Is Built on – Matthew 16:18

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Peter was a key figure in the life of the early church. But nothing in Scripture suggests he was ever any more than that.

What does this mean?

What Does This Mean? – Acts 2:11-12

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The Church began in Jerusalem as a Jewish messianic movement. But it spread to become a multiethnic movement for all people.

144 thousand virgins

144 Thousand Virgins – Revelation 14:4-5

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These 144,000 virgins represent Christ's pure and holy bride, the first fruits of the earth, and who are blameless before him.

Seven lampstands and seven stars

Seven Lampstands and Seven Stars – Revelation 1:20

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Jesus has not left his church to fend for itself in the midst of a hostile world. Wherever his people assemble together, he is there.

Spiritual gifts and the church

Spiritual Gifts and the Church – 1 Corinthians 1:7

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If, as a church, we look forward to our Lord’s return, serving him as we do, we can have confidence that we will not lack any spiritual gift.

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