05 | What Happens When We Gather? The Presence of God | WE ARE THE CHURCH | James 4:8 | Martin Segal

Why is gathering together as the church so important?In this message from our WE ARE THE CHURCH series, Martin Segal explores what happens when God's people gather in His name. Drawing from James 4, Acts 4, and 1 Corinthians 14, Martin reminds us that church is far more than a meeting to attend or a service to consume. When we gather, our focus is first and foremost on God, we expect to encounter His presence, and we make room for the gifts of the Holy Spirit to strengthen and encourage one another.This message challenges us to move beyond a consumer mindset and instead come with expectation, ready to worship, ready to receive from God, and ready to play our part in building up the body of Christ.As we draw near to God, He draws near to us. When Jesus is at the centre, His presence transforms lives, His Spirit empowers His people, and the church becomes all that He intended it to be.