Becoming the Church in North Kitsap

The church is not a building, a business, or a religious organization. The church is the body of Christ – people on a mission together with Jesus. That’s what the Bible says and that is what Jesus taught.

The church is not a building, a business, or a religious organization. The church is the body of Christ – people on a mission together with Jesus. That’s what the Bible says and that is what Jesus taught.

The church is not a building, a business, or a religious organization. The church is the body of Christ – people on a mission together with Jesus. That’s what the Bible says and that is what Jesus taught.

The church is not a building, a business, or a religious organization. The church is the body of Christ – people on a mission together with Jesus. That’s what the Bible says and that is what Jesus taught. 

Our Final Week in The Skeptical Series. This week we put Jesus on the “Hot Seat.”

Today, we delve into a challenging question: 'Isn't the church full of hypocrites?' This exploration takes us on a journey through the 'ladder of hypocrisy' and the 'steps of grace.' We learn that hypocrisy isn't about being imperfect, but about wearing a mask to deceive others and ourselves. Jesus's teachings, particularly in Matthew 6, 7, and 23, warn us against this deceptive practice. The ladder of hypocrisy begins with a desire for appearances and can lead to entrenchment in a false identity. However, for every rung on this ladder, there's a corresponding step of grace. We're encouraged to fear God instead of seeking appearances, practice integrity over inconsistency, and embrace confession rather than cover-ups. By saturating ourselves in Scripture, living in humility, and practicing accountability, we can break free from hypocrisy's grip. This message reminds us that God doesn't want performers in His kingdom, but authentic children walking in the light of His grace. It challenges us to examine our own lives, drop our masks, and embrace the transformative power of living authentically in Christ.

Kids Matter to God. Whenever the disciples got off mission, Jesus put a kid in front of them. He said the Kingdom belongs to such as these . . . And to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, we have to become like “little children”.

Kids matter to God. And they matter to us.

During this series, listen for the way you can impact the kids who are in your life, but also listen for what God wants to say to YOU. Four things every kid needs to hear – even us – children of God.

Our core identity is that we were created in the image of God – fully loved – fully complete in his love. So, the truth we teach this month – it’s for you, too.