Three Words Everybody Needs - Week Three: Church

Week Three – Church Everyone needs certain things in life. People need hope. People need community, and people need church. We’ll look at our need for church by studying:Where God is when things don’t go the way we want.Seven signs of a healthy church.What we need to watch out for.Where is God when things don’t go the way we want?Matthew 16:16-19 (NLT)The definition of “church” according to the dictionary: (N) a building used for public Christian worship.The biblical understanding of “church” is different. The Greek word “ekklesia” is defined as “an assembly” or “called-out ones.” – a collection of people– committed to a mission– culture shapingGod is here. He is working through us and is represented by His Church. The Church is the hope of the world.Acts 2:42-47 (NIV)Community is where we experience hope. Church is where we express hope.Here are seven signs of a healthy church. 1. Bold TeachingActs 19:8 (NIV)2. Choose to Follow JesusActs 19:9 (NIV) Obstinate;…refuse to believe3. Persistently Sharing the Gospel Acts 19:10 (NIV)I Corinthians 9:19-23 (MSG)4. Biblical UnityActs 19:17 (NIV)5. Spirit-Filled WorshipActs 19:17 (NIV)6. Life ChangeActs 19:18-19 (NIV)7. The Church Created a DisturbanceActs 19:20-23 (NIV)There are things to watch out for as we move forward as the Church.Warning: Missing MotiveRevelation 2:2-3 (NIV)Revelation 2:4-5 (NIV)Love Jesus.Be the Church.