MADE FOR THIS: The Church is a Family

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Acts 2 (Acts 2:41-47; 5:14; Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 12:14, 18 & 25; Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:16)

 

To most people the church is a group of people that gather together on a Sunday. This is partially true, but the question is, "Why do we gather?" Acts 2 explains that this first church was connected in a special way! They cared for each other, shared life, prayed, and met each other's needs. The church is more than a group that gathers, the church is a family!

 

Series description:

Our hearts break every time we hear of a school shooting or another person that we love that is diagnosed with cancer. It reminds us that this world is hurting and broken. We are divided by politics, struggling with the economy, and searching for answers.

 

There is hope in the midst of all this, it's called the church! God has placed the church in the midst of this broken world to bring hope! The world is a mess, but remember, We were made for this!

 

 

MADE FOR THIS

"The Church is a Family"

 

The Church...

1. studied God's Word

2. had deep connection (fellowship)

3. prayed together

4. gathered together

5. cared for eachother

6. worshiped together

7. reached their community together

 

FAMILY...

1. Must be connected

2. Must take notice of each other

3. Must care for each other

 

Illustration #1a: Life Group

 

Illustration #1b: Life Group

 

Illustration #2: Primetimers

 

Illustration #3: Real Life Students

 

Illustration #4: Catalyst Young Adults

 

Illustration #5: Bible Study