If Jesus was on earth and asked a stranger, "Where is the local church," where would that person direct Jesus? It's an interesting query that will lead us to explore the various images and descriptions of church in the New Testament. During our exploration, we will consider who we are vs. who we should be.
by Dion Frasier
Preaching
The reunion with Jesus in heaven is likened to a wedding where Jesus serves as groom and the church is his bride. In this final sermon, we explore what it means to live as Christ's bride in waiting.
by Dion Frasier
Preaching
Family is a word that has come to epitomize our experience in church. We are brothers and sisters. We do for one another. We care for one another. We do our best to exemplify family in all that we do. How does scripture implore us to magnify our familial relationship in church?
by Dion Frasier
Preaching
Jesus referred to his body as the temple and Paul now references the church by calling it the "Temple of the Holy Spirit". There is much to glean from this powerful depiction of the church. How does the dwelling of the Holy Spirit impact how we do church?
by Dion Frasier
Preaching
While giving instructions to his protégé Timothy, Paul makes a powerful description regarding conduct in the church. He uses a phrase that communicates God's dwelling within the community of Faith. We explore this theme making connection with the Old Testament Tabernacle and the response of worship within the community.
by Dion Frasier
Preaching
The body of Christ is one of the more prominent and widely used descriptions of the church. As we explore this description, we pay close attention to the ethos of belonging and participation in the church.
by Dion Frasier
Preaching
The Greek word of church is "ekklesia". It was not a word used exclusively for communities of faith, yet the word communicates a theme that out to be represented in those that follow Jesus.
