Do Christians Really Need to Go to Church?

Text to Read: Hebrews 10:19-25 NLT

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The Main Points:

• Jesus provided the way for you to be in a close, loving relationship with God.
• You may be tempted to think, with all this access to God, you can go it alone.
• Stay with the group! Don't try to follow Jesus by yourself
  • 1 Peter 5:8 - the devil is like a lion, seeking someone to devour.
  • Rather than attending church on a come-and-go basis, you should strive to be connected to an authentic, godly community.
• Action Steps:
  • Make church a top priority each week--Don't "squeeze it in"!
  • Develop deeper relationships with Jesus and other believers by joining a Community Group.

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We Are the Church: A Part of the Whole Body of Christ

Text to Read: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 NLT

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The Main Points:

• In the body of Christ, everyone has a role, and no role is too small.
• Too often, you miss out on the purpose God has for you because you are looking inward instead of outward.
• Jesus modelled the ultimate act of serving others for their benefit and for God's glory, and he taught that we are to follow his example.
  • Action Step: All believers should actively seek to serve the body of Christ (ie, the Church). We must serve, not sit!

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How can I find peace, contentment, and joy?

Text: Philippians 4:4-19 NLT

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The Main Points (click to tweet):

• Peace and contentment lead toward joy.
• As long as you focus your life on earthly things, contentment will be fleeting and joy will be out of your grasp.
• It is the person and work of Jesus Christ who enables you to have peace and contentment and joy.
  • You begin to walk toward a contented life as you submit to Jesus as God and King, as you serve him who died to save you, and as you trust him whose grace and power is sufficient to meet all your needs.
  • Essentially, Focus your life on Jesus!

Action Step:

• Take one thing you think will result in you finding happiness, surrender it to God, and submit your life to Jesus.

How to be Joyful AND Obedient at the Same Time

Text:  Philippians 2:12-18 NLT

The Main Points (click to tweet):

• Not only will God help you obey him, he will help you desire to obey him!
• When your focus is on yourself, happiness is dictated by your situation. When your focus is on Jesus, joy is found in every situation.
• Jesus enables you to reframe success around pleasing God.

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