Podcasts about what is church

Reviving the Region In this episode of the Disciple Maker's Podcast, we explore Acts Chapter 19, drawing modern parallels from Paul's ministry in Ephesus. Hosts discuss the concept of a 'Hall of Tyrannus' in the contemporary church, where believers are trained and equipped for radical discipleship and city-wide gospel saturation. Tune in for a powerful vision on how to create movement engines alongside traditional church models to achieve regional revival and reach the nations with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks 01:34 Discussing Acts Chapter 19 02:17 Paul's Ministry in Ephesus 11:10 Modern Parallels to Paul's Ministry 21:56 The Power of Parallel Tracks in Church Growth 23:09 Embracing Control vs. Movement of God 23:37 The Role of Doctrine and Fear in Church Leadership 25:04 The Importance of Multiplication and Discipleship 29:40 Encouragement for Aspiring Disciple Makers 35:27 The Vision for a Modern Hall of Tyrannus Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/  Check out the following eBooks from Discipleship.org: -- What Is Church? And How Important Is It?  https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/ -- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship https://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/ -- Becoming a Disciple Maker https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/ -- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guide https://discipleship.org/shop/national-study-the-state-of-disciple-making-churches-a-10-minute-visual-guide/ -- Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women's Ministry in Your Church https://discipleship.org/shop/reaching-discipling-women-a-guide-to-womens-ministry-in-your-church/ Check out the following Books from Discipleship.org: -- The Discipleship Gospel https://himpublications.com/product/the-discipleship-gospel/?utm_source=discipleship-org&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=books-page -- Disciple-Making Culture https://himpublications.com/product/disciple-making-culture/ -- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesus https://a.co/d/6DDvUrC -- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship https://a.co/d/7d85z6T -- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestyle https://a.co/d/4ZHIbQz Take the FREE Disciple Maker Assessment: https://church-multiplication.com/disciplemaker/ Come to the The National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/ Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Listen - Disciple Maker's Podcast:  https://discipleship.org/resources/podcast/

Reinventing the Scorecard: Principles for Effective Disciple Making Welcome to the final episode of our series on the 10 principles of disciple making! In this episode, we celebrate your journey so far and dive into the crucial topic of reinventing the scorecard for disciple making. We discuss the traditional ways churches have measured success, such as attendance and donations, and why these metrics may not fully capture the essence of true disciple making. We explore the importance of tracking 'controllable' like sharing faith and prayer, versus 'uncontrollable' like conversions and baptisms. The conversation also delves into real-world examples from churches and movements worldwide, including impressive results from India. Whether you're looking to transform how success is measured in your church or seeking inspiration for personal disciple-making efforts, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Join us for an enlightening session that aims to help you and your community flourish in disciple making! Key Takeaways  00:00 Introduction and Applause 01:23 Recap of the 10 Principles Series 01:49 Reinventing the Scorecard 02:13 Traditional Metrics in Churches 03:38 The Importance of Tracking Disciple Making 05:39 Examples of Effective Scorecards 08:50 Generational Growth and Multiplication 10:01 Celebrating the Right Metrics 11:32 Personal Experiences and Observations 14:22 Apprenticeship and Measuring Success 14:52 Controllable vs. Uncontrollable Metrics 16:15 Personal Responsibility in Faith 20:05 Creating a Movement Maker Factory 23:02 Evaluating Church Success 26:16 Generosity and Accountability in Discipleship 27:36 Reaching the Unchurched 29:16 Final Thoughts and Resources Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/  Check out the following eBooks from Discipleship.org: -- What Is Church? And How Important Is It?  https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/ -- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship https://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/ -- Becoming a Disciple Maker https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/ -- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guide https://discipleship.org/shop/national-study-the-state-of-disciple-making-churches-a-10-minute-visual-guide/ -- Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women's Ministry in Your Church https://discipleship.org/shop/reaching-discipling-women-a-guide-to-womens-ministry-in-your-church/ Check out the following Books from Discipleship.org: -- The Discipleship Gospel https://himpublications.com/product/the-discipleship-gospel/?utm_source=discipleship-org&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=books-page -- Disciple-Making Culture https://himpublications.com/product/disciple-making-culture/ -- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesus https://a.co/d/6DDvUrC -- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship https://a.co/d/7d85z6T -- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestyle https://a.co/d/4ZHIbQz Take the FREE Disciple Maker Assessment: https://church-multiplication.com/disciplemaker/ Come to the The National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/ Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Listen - Disciple Maker's Podcast:  https://discipleship.org/resources/podcast/

Simple, Effective, and Reproducible: Core Disciple Making Tools & Laser Focus | Disciple Maker's Podcast Join us on the Disciple Maker's Podcast as we dive deep into two essential principles for fostering disciple-making cultures: utilizing simple, effective, and reproducible tools and maintaining laser focus on the mission of making disciples who make disciples. Hosts Jason Ishmael and Josh explore the significance of these principles, share practical examples, and discuss a pathway for training others. They also touch on the broader impact of disciple-making and how it can transform communities. Whether you're a church leader or a passionate disciple, this episode offers valuable insights to boost your disciple-making efforts. Don't miss out! Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Key Takeaways  00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:12 Series Overview: 10 Core Disciple Making Principles 01:49 Principle 8: Simple, Effective, and Reproducible Tools 02:42 Importance of Simplicity in Disciple Making 05:35 Practical Examples and Tools 08:59 The Apprenticeship Pathway 13:22 Effective Training and Reproducibility 17:05 Overcoming Fear in Discipleship 17:20 The Seven Commands of Christ 18:01 Evaluating and Using Effective Tools 18:43 Laser Focus in Disciple Making 21:25 Training the Saved and Saving the Lost 27:52 Leveraging Ministries for Disciple Making 30:13 The Kingdom Impact of Disciple Making 33:21 Avoiding Distractions and Staying Focused 36:35 Conclusion and Resources Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/  Check out the following eBooks from Discipleship.org: -- What Is Church? And How Important Is It?  https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/ -- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship https://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/ -- Becoming a Disciple Maker https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/ -- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guide https://discipleship.org/shop/national-study-the-state-of-disciple-making-churches-a-10-minute-visual-guide/ -- Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women's Ministry in Your Church https://discipleship.org/shop/reaching-discipling-women-a-guide-to-womens-ministry-in-your-church/ Check out the following Books from Discipleship.org: -- The Discipleship Gospel https://himpublications.com/product/the-discipleship-gospel/?utm_source=discipleship-org&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=books-page -- Disciple-Making Culture https://himpublications.com/product/disciple-making-culture/ -- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesus https://a.co/d/6DDvUrC -- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship https://a.co/d/7d85z6T -- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestyle https://a.co/d/4ZHIbQz Take the FREE Disciple Maker Assessment: https://church-multiplication.com/disciplemaker/ Come to the The National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/ Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Listen - Disciple Maker's Podcast:  https://discipleship.org/resources/podcast/

NEW SERIES!! Today we launch a brand new series on the podcast featuring Josh Howard and Jason Ishmael.  "Today's episode will help us understand what it means to live as disciples worth reproducing by prioritizing a life transformed by Jesus and fully surrendered to His mission." Becoming Disciples Worth Reproducing | The Disciple Makers Podcast In this episode of The Disciple Makers Podcast, Josh Howard and Jason Ishmael dive into what it means to be a disciple worth reproducing. They share personal stories and insights on the significance of truly living out discipleship by prioritizing Jesus in all aspects of life. From addressing common misconceptions about ministry to discussing the importance of a deep, personal relationship with Christ, this episode is packed with thought-provoking discussions and practical advice to help listeners fully surrender to Jesus's heart, mission, and kingdom. Tune in to explore how you can start your journey to becoming a disciple who makes disciples. Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/  Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: https://discipleship.org/resources/  Key Takeaways  00:00 Introduction 02:41 The Challenge of True Discipleship 05:21 Living a Life of Overflow 10:54 Practical Steps to Being a Reproducible Disciple 15:02 A Prophetic Dream and Its Meaning 18:57 Joining the Father's Work 22:42 Imperfect Disciples 25:37 Total Surrender to Jesus 27:15 Lessons from Indian Believers 33:40 Challenge to Fully Surrender 37:19 Final Thoughts and Resources Check out our Blogs: https://discipleship.org/blog/  See Below for a longer description: Josh and Jason share their backstory, reflecting on their long friendship from college days. Josh humorously contrasts his ministry work with Jason's role as a megachurch pastor, blending humor with humility as they transition into the heart of the discussion: being disciples who model a life others can follow. Josh highlights a pivotal question that shaped his journey: “Are we disciples worth reproducing?” He explains how this question challenged him during his time in India and emphasizes the importance of living a life that's worth replicating to spark true disciple-making movements. Jason reflects on Matthew 28, pointing out how the call to make disciples goes beyond personal salvation to living out Jesus' commands daily. He warns against reducing discipleship to intellectual belief and stresses the need for a life fully surrendered to Christ. The conversation also explores the role of guilt in discipleship. Jason notes that guilt may motivate in the short term, but only a deep love for Jesus sustains true obedience. Drawing from the Gospel of Mark, he explains that Jesus' worthiness is what compels people to follow Him, forming the foundation of authentic discipleship. Josh shares a vivid spiritual dream from 2017, where he saw Jesus and the Holy Spirit dancing in a harvest field, inviting him to join them. This powerful image captures the joy of participating in God's mission and highlights the relational, invitational nature of Jesus' call. Throughout the episode, both hosts stress the importance of living a life of overflow—being filled with the Spirit and letting that flow into every aspect of life, not just on Sundays. Jason compares this to being a funnel rather than a bucket: a funnel channels what it receives, symbolizing a life fully engaged with Jesus and His work. Josh recounts his early experiences in India, admitting his understanding of discipleship was initially shallow. He underscores that true discipleship starts with personal transformation through Christ, leading others into that same journey—not just delivering sermons. They also reflect on how God uses imperfect people for extraordinary purposes, emphasizing that it's not about being flawless but about being obedient and dependent on Jesus. Finally, the hosts invite listeners to reach out for resources and support as they grow as disciples who make disciples, promising encouragement and inspiration in future episodes. #Discipleship #Jesus #Faith #Surrender #Obedience #Christianity #Transformation Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/  Check out the following eBooks from Discipleship.org: -- What Is Church? And How Important Is It?  https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/ -- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship https://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/ -- Becoming a Disciple Maker https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/ -- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guide https://discipleship.org/shop/national-study-the-state-of-disciple-making-churches-a-10-minute-visual-guide/

Reach Out to Us Today!This week Brandon and I are continuing our conversation around community, church, worship and preference. This time we're talking about the different expressions of worship that we've been experimenting in and even break down what our preferred expression would look like!Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

Click here to view the Bonhoeffer Project: https://thebonhoefferproject.com/  New FREE eBook on What Is Church? → https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/  Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr   Lizards vs. Toads: A Revolution in Church Discipleship Today's episode will help us reevaluate our approach to ministry, emphasizing proactive engagement over comfort, and inspire strategic planning rooted in biblical wisdom to foster a culture of effective disciple-making. Join us for an inspiring session as we go into the fascinating dynamics of church leadership and discipleship, featuring speakers discussing the contrast between 'lily pad' and 'lizard' mentalities. Discover the pitfalls of comfort and complacency in ministry and learn how to embrace risk, creativity, and mission-focused outreach. This thought-provoking talk challenges traditional approaches, emphasizing the importance of planning and intentionality to cultivate a vibrant, disciple-making movement. Whether you're a church leader or a passionate follower of Christ, this session will inspire and equip you to transform your church culture and impact your community. Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: https://discipleship.org/resources/  Check out Discipleship.org Audio Books: https://discipleship.org/resources/ebooks/  Key Takeaways 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 10:36 Revival and the Role of Lay Lizards 15:44 The Mission Beyond the Lily Pad 22:46 Guns and Faith: A Unique Retreat Experience 23:27 The Power of Your Sphere: Reaching Out 24:00 Avoiding Toadism: Staying on Mission 24:29 Introducing Hollis Half: Planning for Success 30:29 Biblical Examples of Planning 31:42 Wisdom in Planning: Insights from Proverbs and James 39:58 Innovations in Discipleship: Building a Culture 45:17 High Impact Events and Spiritual Battles   Resources on Disciple Making Culture  Disciple Making Culture Visual Introduction Cultivating a Disciple-Making Culture at Your Church Disciple-Making Culture See below for a longer description:  The episode kicks off with a warm greeting from the speaker, acknowledging a group from Iowa for their collaborative efforts in church work, jokingly cautioning them about losing their zeal for Jesus amidst their success. He reflects on how topics like discipleship have evolved from being niche to central in today's conferences, signaling a renewed focus on God's work. Moving on, the speaker introduces his co-speaker, Hollis Half, teasing their catchy session title aimed at drawing in the audience. The conversation shifts to a spiritual tone with a prayer expressing gratitude for knowing God and a commitment to disciple-making. The speaker uses an amusing analogy of 'toads' and 'lizards' to illustrate passive versus proactive approaches in ministry and outreach. Exploring further, he describes 'toads' as those comfortable in their church 'lily pads,' focusing on internal comforts like facilities and attendance. In contrast, 'lizards' represent leaders who actively engage the community, prioritizing outreach and action over comfort. Drawing from personal experiences, the speaker shares how his early ministry's growth led to a shift from active community engagement, when renting spaces, to a more complacent focus on maintaining a permanent church building. He critiques the American church's tendency towards comfort and security, sometimes overshadowing the mission of outreach. Anecdotes illustrate how these mindsets can hinder effective ministry and outreach efforts. Highlighting Jesus's approach to ministry, he emphasizes the need for dynamic, mission-minded leaders—'lizards'—who can spark revival and reach out beyond traditional church boundaries. The talk lightens with personal stories, including encounters with unlikely evangelists and successful outreach movements like Promise Keepers, emphasizing the effectiveness of proactive engagement over internal church activities. The discussion shifts to practical advice from Hollis Half on the urgency and strategy of ministry planning, drawing lessons from his extensive experience. He underscores the importance of intentional planning and strategic thinking inspired by biblical examples like Moses and Nehemiah. In conclusion, the episode encourages churches to foster cultures that prioritize disciple-making and innovate relationally and symbolically to reflect God's strategic approach in their ministry planning. Follow us at Discipleship.org!

Some people grew up in church, others come to it later or not at all. So if church is something you want to know more about, What Is Church? is the series for you! This Sunday, we explore what church really is (hint: it's not a building) and what it means to be a part of one.

In todays podcast episode we talk about how we love Jesus without going to Church.Welcome to the Theological Mutts Podcast! In each episode, Jason & Riley McCollister of Tribal Studios host honest discussions about developing a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church. This show is all about the journey of finding a more meaningful faith with God, breaking down denominational walls and building unity in the body of Christ! Whether you're new to the whole Jesus thing or a seasoned believer, this podcast will have something for you!❌ Check THIS Out: https://www.thetribalstudios.com/theological-mutts-podcast▶️ Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9l-NFpwA2L_Yu9GEbihGDQ

Messiah's House · What is Church? Pt. 2- Jason Craft The Bible uses two main pictures or metaphors to describe the Church. Scripture tells us that […] The post What Is Church? Pt. 2 appeared first on Messiah's House Church | Amarillo, Texas.

Finding a church can be difficult for those leaving Mormonism. Fear and uncertainty are the biggest roadblocks. It's helpful to have an understanding of what "church" is and what it isn't. It's time to move away from pablum and pious platitudes. We need pastors who study and can "rightly divide the word of truth."

Want to know more about these pastors? Click on the links below:Chris Curry at Resurrection PhiladelphiaDanielle Paul at Greater Harvest Fellowship of PhiladelphiaDanielle Parish at Spark ChurchBrian Buhler retired and now working as a spiritual director and artistMawo and Janet Abaya with International Center of Evangelism, JosContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

We begin a new sermon series called We Are, where we are going to look at our personal and corporate role as the church. We begin by looking at what our identity is, and why it's a constant fight happening for it. To have a proper view, we must define our identity based on How Christ sees us. We are fully accepted, eternally valuable, totally forgiven, and fully capable. As the church, people should see us as distinct because we are the royal priesthood, set apart, and we are God's special possession. Christ gave His life as a ransom to save us from the justice due us because of sin, and He is much better that we deserve because He made us acceptable to God. Our life and identity should reflect Him and since we are His chosen people, we are to live for Him. Being a Christian should be an action, not a description of how we live. You might ask, why do people go to church, and we would answer that it is our purpose in life. Its who we are, our identity, not a building. As we study the bible in this series, we are going to define our identity, explain how to live for Jesus, and what our mission to reach the lost is. Stay tuned for next week when we'll dive deeper into our role as the church. If you want to take the next step and become a part of the church officially, we would love to talk to you about what membership looks like and how to make a commitment. BurntHickory.com/next

Deconstructing Church - Week 1 - What Is Church, Really? by The Summit Church

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In the second part of our series "What Is Church?" Clayton Ritter expands on Jesus' description of what church is. When Jesus described to His disciples what He was intending to build, He chose a non-religious term that likely surprised his audience. He said he would build His ekkleisa -- a Greek word that meant a gathering of at least 2 or 3 people for a specific purpose. Find out in this episode what that means for us today.

In this first part of our series "What Is Church?" Clayton Ritter shows how church is God's family and how being part of His family sets the tone for every other relationship we have.

Introduction 1. What ISN'T Church? a. Building b. School for morals c. Institution 2. What IS Church? a. Holy b. Universal c. Community 3. An Invitation

The New Verb in verse 22. The action and the people involved in the incomplete sentence of verse 22 – “wives … to your husbands” must be filled in with the paired actions of the Spirit-filled believers in Ephesians 5:19a and 21. Thus Paul's meaning in verse 22 is Wives and husbands be submitting to the teaching and correction you are receiving from one another in Christ-ing verbs can be read as having an exclamation point after each of them so I can read verse 22 this way too: “Wives and husbands submit to the teaching and correction you are giving to one another in Christ.”Verses 22 to 24 are formed by Paul not in a 1, 2, 3 linear pattern of ideas but as a mirror parallel or chiastic pattern. It follows an A B B' A' pattern. That means that the two parts in the middle in verse 23 are linked together, and that verses 22 and 24 are linked and mirror one another. Since verse 24 is a mirror of verse 22 we can look at it to find out about the last couple of words in verse 22. “to the Lord.” Why does Paul add these words?In verse 24 Paul writes in Greek “as the church submits to Christ even so wives to their husbands in everything.” Because we know what it means for Christians to submit to Christ in everything we know the limits and the extent of what it means for Christian wives to be mutually submitting themselves to their husbands as they and their husbands are teaching and correcting one another in their Christian walk. These verses are not about how a household is to be organized, hierarchically or not. This is how two believers who are joined together in marriage are the ultimate example of how Christians can be mutually building up one another in their Christian walk. So verse 22 means: Christian couples be submitting yourselves to the speaking, the teaching and correction, you are getting from one another as to your life in Christ.GO DEEPER!

History and traditions are important in our story as they always remind us who we are, Whose we are, and where we come from. But if our story doesn't also look forward we can die in the traditions we seek to honor. Today our church celebrates 122 years as a church body and we look at Acts 2 which helps us remember our own history, but also dream forward because Real Belief Inspires Movement! Text: Acts 2:36-47Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit:www.WeAreBethany.com/plan-a-visitTHIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://youtu.be/fqkpsvnIuEcWorship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC)October 4, 2020NOTE: We are still working to remedy the technical glitches. We are researching and looking to invest in new equipment in the next several weeks. Thank you for your patience.

Who exactly is the Holy Spirit and what role does He play in the life of the church and the life of a believer? Is the Spirit a personal being or merely a spiritual device? Is the Spirit our conscience? Our emotional center? What does it mean to be "Baptized in the Spirit"? Today we take a look at the Holy Spirit's unique role in our lives of faith and the history of Jesus's Church. TEXT: Acts 2:1-21Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit:www.WeAreBethany.com/plan-a-visitTHIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://youtu.be/nNo3deV154cWorship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC)September 20, 2020NOTE: We are still working to remedy the technical glitches. We are researching and looking to invest in new equipment in the next several weeks. Thank you for your patience.

Today Pastor Jodi wraps up our “What is Church” series as she talks about The Wedding Day and preparations for The Day of The Lord!

Pastor Francis Chan once said, "Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter." In the Book of Acts, we see read as person after person, in city after city rebelled against a life of just going through the motions spiritually, politically, and culturally and came alive with purpose. As we study the Book of Acts, we will see the power of individual believers come alive in the Power of the Holy Spirit as they live and work in community with other believers to advance the Good News of God’s Story. TEXT: Acts 1:1-11Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit:www.WeAreBethany.com/plan-a-visitTHIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://youtu.be/f5XOR44jmcQWorship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC)September 20, 2020NOTE: We are still working to remedy the technical glitches. We are researching and looking to invest in new equipment in the next several weeks. Thank you for your patience.

Pastor Jodi continues with the series “What is Church?” with Live Your Dream. Not just any dream but God’s Dream for your life.

As we continue our “What is Church?” series, Pastor Jodi explains our role in the church is to Find those who are not saved, Tell them the Good News, and Bring them to Christ.

Today Pastor Jodi continues with the series “What is Church?” by being like a little child

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Today Pastor Jodi continues with the series “What is Church?” by looking at what the meaning of Church is today and what the Bible says church should be.

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What Is Church? God wants us to come into His house to have a CONNECTION, CONVERSATION and COMMITMENT. Not just an experience.

Part 23 – What Is Church? We are living at a time in history where it seems that anything that is of long standing tradition is being called into question.  Renewed calls go forth on every side, calling for change.  Out with the old and in with the new is the resounding voice of this post-modern generation.  Whether it’s marriage; the family home; politics or education; that which once served our forefathers well for centuries and in some cases, from the dawn of time, is being re-examined in light of the new-fangled philosophies being offered by the so-called experts.  Sadly, as one looks to the Church, it too follows suit with this itching craving for that which is new.  In a period where Church attendance in the West is in decline and atheism and secularism is on the rise, fighting for its “perceived” survival, the Church believes that unless it becomes relevant to this “youth” driven generation, then it will disappear from society and die of old age (literally).  In an effort to try and retain the young people who are leaving the Church in their droves, the Church feels pressured to rediscover itself and if need be, reinvent itself to meet the needs of a changing population.  Everything from “who” constitutes the Church to the “way” we ought to do Church is on the table for consideration.  High-tech marketing research companies are being employed to find out what the local communities want from their local Church in the hope that Church attendance might be boosted and the needs of the community met.  Fun days replete with BBQ and games; a nursery for the toddlers; a coffee shop; sports events and a whole host of other amusements ranging from Bingo to Yoga; all now are high on the priority list of what is deemed to make a “successful” Church.  In a vastly changing tolerant society, it is felt that the Church’s decline is owing to the fact that the Church has lost touch with the people.  However, upon closer inspection, we shall see that losing touch with people is not the root of the Church’s problem so much as it is that the Church has lost touch with God. In this twenty-third teaching part, we shall explore from Holy Scripture “who” and “what” the Church is. Download teaching notes (pdf) http://traffic.libsyn.com/bethesdashalom/23_What_Is_Church.pdf

"Most people approach church in a way that will never allow them to truly be part of the family..." Wilsonville.Church/HIS

"Most people approach church in a way that will never allow them to truly be part of the family..." Wilsonville.Church/HIS

The church is more than just a building to attend.

Preacher: The Rev. Tom Herrick/ Text: Acts 2:42-47

What Is Church? by Fellowship Church

Church is when a group of people all point to Jesus.

We gather at church week after week, but what did God have in mind when He called us the church? Let's take a fresh look at God's word and let it Remix our view of church....

We gather at church week after week, but what did God have in mind when He called us the church? Let's take a fresh look at God's word and let it Remix our view of church....