The 5 Minute Discipleship Podcast

#1,355: Being in a Church is Essential

• Loren Hicks

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I believe God wants us to catch a vision of the importance of the church in our lives and community, and the church’s role in fulfilling the mission of Jesus in our world.  God is at work in this world, and he has chosen to use the church as his agent.


Main Points:

1. The church, as a collection of people with hurts, hang-ups, hiccups, and habits, provides us an opportunity to learn and to grow. We learn to love those who are difficult to love. We learn to bear with one another. We learn to pray, to serve, to encourage, to develop patience, and yes, to forgive.

2. The church provides a community for us so that we do not practice our faith alone. It’s very difficult to grow spiritually all by yourself. You need other believers in your life, and they need you. Remember this: Friction is what sharpens an axe.

3. The church provides my family the opportunity to worship with others, to hear God’s Word taught and explained, to be encouraged, and to make a difference. While far from perfect, we are better together.


Today’s Scripture Verses:

Genesis 2:18 - “It is not good for man to be alone.”

Matthew 16:18 - “I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it.” 


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