The Purpose of the Church: The Glory of God

The Love of the Church Community

Pastor Jacob preaches the fifth message in our Summer series on the Church. He points out from 1 John 3 that authentic Christian Community is created by God through His word, shaped by His love revealed in the gospel, and displayed through His people.

The Authority of the Church

Pastor Benaiah preaches the fourth sermon in our Summer series on the Church. He explains that Christ rules His people by His word through His church's faithful exercise of the keys of the Kingdom.

The Nature and Marks of the Church

Pastor Aaron preaches on the Nature and Marks of the church. He helps us see that Christ’s true church is comprised of a group of Christians gathered into local assemblies as visible expressions of the universal church and are marked out by faithful preaching, the proper observance of the ordinances of Baptism and Communion, and Biblical church discipline.   1)    What is the Biblical Nature of the Church? a.     A Gathered Group of Christians b.     A Local Assembly c.     A Universal People.  2)    What are the Biblical Marks of a Church?  a.     Mark 1: Faithful Preaching. b.     Mark 2: Proper Observance of Baptism and Communion c.     Mark 3: Biblical Practice of Church Discipline

The Purpose of the Church: The Glory of God

Pastor Aaron preaches the second sermon in the summer series entitled "The Church: the Glory of God Displayed in the People of God." He takes us to Ephesians 1-3 and reminds us that when God does all the saving, He get's all the glory. The church exists for the sole purpose of displaying His glory.

Christ the Cornerstone and Foundation of the Church

Pastor Aaron preaches a sermon on how the whole Bible points to Christ, the Cornerstone and Foundation of the Church.