The Church, Revival, and This Cultural Moment

Today as we look across the landscape of Western culture, is it possible that we have an incomplete view of what it means to truly “follow Jesus?” DISCIPLE will define and distinguish the difference what it means to be a disciple of Jesus vs. a casual Christian and help each of us find the road forward as a disciple.In the final week of DISCIPLE, Lee Cummings speaks on how we, as followers of Jesus, are a representative of Jesus’ kingdom and are the hands and feet of Jesus.Focus Scripture // Acts 2:42-47 (ESV)“And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”Sermon Highlights“All this energy issues from Christ: God raised him from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule. And not just for the time being, but forever. He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything. At the center of all this, Christ rules the church. The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is peripheral to the church. The church is Christ’s body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.”Ephesians 1:20-23 (MSG)“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.”2 Corinthians 5:20 (ESV)"Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,"Ephesians 4:15 (ESV)"Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV)