One of the most powerful images of the church that is found in Scripture is the body of Christ. Each one of us has a part to play.

We are called to love well which means we are restorers and burden bearers. What does love require of me? That's the question we must ask ourselves every day.

We are God's family. We live within the presence of God and we must live in proximity to one another. That is what love requires. Let's step into God's provoking love.

In Philippians, it tells us we should shine like stars in the Universe. We are to shine God's light into the darkness.

Joe Heins is the executive director of Woodburn Christian Children's Home

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Sometimes life in the family of God isn't the easiest. Because, well, people... So what does it look like to live in the family of God? Find out in this message.

Have you ever seen something ugly within yourself? Here's the thing: God knows all about what hinders you. He sees you and loves you. And He sent His Son to redeem you. But He didn't stop there. Because not only do you need redemption, you also need something else. And that something else is what we talk about today.

What makes Jesus mad? Have you ever thought about that? When he got mad, he started turning over tables in the temple. As people who have received the promise of the new covenant, we are now the temple of God. If Jesus entered his temple today, what tables would he turn over?

From the beginning of time, God has desired to dwell with his creation. We saw this in the garden, the Tabernacle, the Temple, the incarnation of Jesus, and now, the indwelling of the Spirit of God. We, the church, are the house of God and members of that household. And that theological truth leads us to be hospitable.

Jeff Dotterer, elder at First Church of Christ brings a message from the book of Habakkuk.

From the beginning of the church, we have had an instinct for being together in community. In Acts 2:42-47 we see what the church did when it was brand new. They had a rhythm to their lives - a rhythm of gathering and dispersing. And this is why we are launching community groups. To learn more and join a group, go to https://fccfamily.com/groups/