Have you been hurt by the church?

 ==> I’m sorry if the church hurt you 

 ==> church is for those who follow Christ ( they are not perfect) 

 ==> Don’t focus on the church, focus on christ ( he’s ahead of the church)

As a church, we forget the big ego  "I" and shift our focus to " WE."
 
What church is vs. what church is not 

• The church is not a place of therapy - It’s the place they speak the truth

 - sometimes the truth hurt ( it isn’t going to bear a bitter fruit but sweet) 

 - it’s a medicine ( it will heal our heart) 

• The church is like a life-saving boat, not a vacation luxury yacht 

 - It’s true we need a place to be happy, but with a purpose 

 - When we see ourselves as lifesavers, we will humble ourself 

 - sometimes you have to step aside from your emotion 

• The church is like an organism, not an organization 

 - where we meet regularly, love one another, help one another, and pray for one another. connect to one.