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The Great Commission & The Purpose of the Church
What is the purpose of church? It’s a question I’ve been reflecting on over the last several months, as “church time,” as my two-year-old calls it, has shifted to a digital experience. As we’ve had our normal rhythms stripped away, it’s given space to reflect once again on the purpose and nature of the gathered life of the church. This is a question theologians and Christian thought leaders have written shelves-worth of books about, so I in no way presume…
Between Two Worlds: In But Not Of the World
In my last post I wrote about running, so I thought I’d continue with that theme today. Whenever I go for a jog, I like to listen to praise music. Unfortunately, on one occasion when I popped in the earbuds, one of them didn’t work. I tried to fiddle with it, but nothing helped. At first I was somewhat annoyed by this, as I was hoping to have a wonderful time running and praising God (silently of course!). Once I…
Mission Matters Sermon by Neil Hudson | Luke 10:1-20
Pastor Neil Hudson gave a sermon on mission to our frontlines at Park Street Church in downtown Boston. He works with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC) to equip pastors and churches to reach out to their frontlines. Your frontline is the place where you naturally spend time with your friends who don’t know Jesus yet, like your office, the library, the coffee shop, Holidays with family, or even the grocery store. I think you will find this sermon…
Matthew 28:16-20 Small Group Study Guide
Discipleship – We learn to love and obey Jesus and help others do the same. What is a disciple? – A disciple is a follower of Jesus. How do we follow Jesus? – By loving and obeying him. How does the gospel both free and motivate us to love and obey Jesus? – We are saved by grace, not works – We respond to God’s rich love – We do good to honor God, not to serve ourselves In Matthew…