COMMUNION / THE BREAKING OF BREAD (3 OF 5)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
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Title: Communion / The Breaking of Bread
Series: Stop Going to Church (3 of 5)
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 11:23-31
Author: Dr. Joey Rodgers
The evangelist, D. L. Moody was once visiting a prominent Chicago citizen when the topic of church membership/engagement came up. Noticeably, the man got defensive and said, "I believe I can be just as good a Christian outside the church as I can be inside it." To which Mr. Moody, saying nothing, stood up and walked across the room toward the burning fireplace - where he took the fireplace tongs and removed a lump of burning coal from the fire onto the hearth. Then, for the next few min., sat w/ the man as they watched the ember grow cold/faint - and upon the ember dying out, the man said to Mr. Moody, "I now understand."
Two weeks ago, we started a series leading up to our 50th church anniversary - Stop Going to Church.
And the reason to stop going to church is simple - it's b/c God never intended for us to go to church - b/c from the start, He's only wanted us to BE His church.
SEE - God's highest calling on our lives was never for us to just walk into a church building, shake a few hands, sing 3-4 songs, listen to a sermon, and leave. His calling is for us to be conformed to the image of Christ - together, to walk w/ the H.S. in an abiding life - together, and to BE His church by being His hands, feet, and voice to the world around us - together.
This has always been, and will forever be God's purpose for His church no matter how far away we may have ventured into some watered-down, feel-good, entertain-me, tickle-your-ears gathering.
So, it is w/ great confidence, compassion, and concern that I can say - Jesus started the church the way He wanted it, and now He wants it the way He started it.
To refresh your memory, God started the church on the day of Pentecost 50 days after the crucifixion of Jesus. The H.S. descended upon the disciples and all-heaven broke loose. Peter testif ...
Series: Stop Going to Church (3 of 5)
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 11:23-31
Author: Dr. Joey Rodgers
The evangelist, D. L. Moody was once visiting a prominent Chicago citizen when the topic of church membership/engagement came up. Noticeably, the man got defensive and said, "I believe I can be just as good a Christian outside the church as I can be inside it." To which Mr. Moody, saying nothing, stood up and walked across the room toward the burning fireplace - where he took the fireplace tongs and removed a lump of burning coal from the fire onto the hearth. Then, for the next few min., sat w/ the man as they watched the ember grow cold/faint - and upon the ember dying out, the man said to Mr. Moody, "I now understand."
Two weeks ago, we started a series leading up to our 50th church anniversary - Stop Going to Church.
And the reason to stop going to church is simple - it's b/c God never intended for us to go to church - b/c from the start, He's only wanted us to BE His church.
SEE - God's highest calling on our lives was never for us to just walk into a church building, shake a few hands, sing 3-4 songs, listen to a sermon, and leave. His calling is for us to be conformed to the image of Christ - together, to walk w/ the H.S. in an abiding life - together, and to BE His church by being His hands, feet, and voice to the world around us - together.
This has always been, and will forever be God's purpose for His church no matter how far away we may have ventured into some watered-down, feel-good, entertain-me, tickle-your-ears gathering.
So, it is w/ great confidence, compassion, and concern that I can say - Jesus started the church the way He wanted it, and now He wants it the way He started it.
To refresh your memory, God started the church on the day of Pentecost 50 days after the crucifixion of Jesus. The H.S. descended upon the disciples and all-heaven broke loose. Peter testif ...
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