Building on the Cornerstone

As we explore what compels us as Christians, we look to the cross and the empty tomb. This week in the series explores the age old question – why do I go to church again?

Explore the entire series of the Cross and the Empty Tomb.

This series of messages is a look at why we as Christians do the things we do. Why do we go to church, give to the church, baptize, forgive. While we each may have different reasons for starting these practices, we’re called to something deeper. We do these things because of the promise that comes from our God through His son, the Cross and the Empty Tomb.

As hurricane Irma begins to impact south Florida, we are anticipating its arrival in Thomasville. Like all of the storms in our lives, this one can leave us with a great sense of uncertainty. Yet, through every storm there is one absolute certainty – the power, peace, and love of Jesus.

This week wraps up the series God of This City and takes a look back at the messages from the last six weeks. We have been looking to Jesus as our example of how to be God’s people doing God-things in God’s cities. As we close out this series we take time to reflect on putting our faith into action (James 2:14-26, MSG) and we turn that plan over to God as well.

This week’s message was shared by Tim Henkel and Kendall Hicks closes out singing “God of This City” by Chris Tomlin.

This week picks up right were we left off – in the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). As we seek to follow the greatest commandment – loving others – we have an example in Jesus. In this story Jesus makes clear that we are to love everyone – even the ‘untouchables’. Let us remember that in Jesus’ eyes no one is untouchable. No one. We must see as Jesus sees and we must act as well. If we seek to be God’s people doing God-things in God’s cities, we must be merciful and touch people, like Jesus did!

We continue to explore what it means to be God’s people doing God-things in God’s cities. And if we are seeking to love as Jesus loved, then we need to follow his greatest commandments – love God and love our neighbors as ourselves (Luke 10:25-37). This week Jason Bennett shares his experience studying various ministries that serve their community in and around the city of Atlanta.

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