<p>What role does the church play in encountering God?<br><br>Posture of fear vs posture of openness. Believing without seeing. Doubt is OK. Doubt does not disqualify us for encounter with God.  The church is a gathered community, which is empowered by the Holy Spirit, to be the grounds for someone to encounter God. God has promised to be in the presence of a gathered community.</p>

What role does the church play in encountering God? Posture of fear vs posture of openness. Believing without seeing. Doubt is OK. Doubt does not disqualify us for encounter with God. The church is a gathered community, which is empowered by the Holy Spirit, to be the grounds for someone to encounter God. God has promised to be in the presence of a gathered community.

Encountering God through a Gathered Community

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The Gathering - a Church in STL, #ForAll. Weekly episodes drop every Sunday at 12am CST. Welcome to The Gathering! This is where you can find all our audio content, from sermons to special podcast episodes. Give us a listen, and if you enjoy a message, let us know. - LIKE this episode, - COMMENT what resonated with you, and - SUBSCRIBE to future messages. New to The Gathering Online? 1. Explore Our Website: gatheringnow.org 2. Practice Generosity: gatheringnow.org/give 3. Download The Gathering App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gathering-stl/id1471213193?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

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