"Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord." 1 Timothy 1:1-2

What does it mean to be the church? Who are we to be as people of God? Is being part of a local body important? In this series Pastor Nathan seeks to help us understand the glorious reality of Christ's church. This teaching serves as an introduction and background to our upcoming series in 1 & 2 Timothy entitled, "Living Out the Living Christ."

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How is the church an expression of Jesus? Pastor Nathan has us consider 7 ways that we see the living Christ in the life of the church. 

In Acts 2 we see the beginning of a new era as the church is formed and empowered by the Holy Spirit. This moment in the history of the church is also the beginning of the great reversal. How is the church a great reversal? Pastor Nathan opens up Acts 2 and shares 5 ways that the church is part becomes a primary part of the great reversal. 

Vernon Smith, a global worker in Tanzania, shares from Acts 1 and how the people of God are to be proclaimers to the nation. 

Pastor Nathan concludes the series on the book of Hebrews with a look at the author's prayer of benediction. The book of Hebrews calls believers to a great high and holy life, but how is that possible given our frailty? This prayer provides an answer to this question.

We often give thanks for the many blessings of God, yet how often have we stopped to express thanksgiving for His holiness? Pastor Kent encourages us to thank God for His holiness by looking at the importance of this attribute in our life.

What does it mean to bring acceptable worship to God? What should a life of sacrificial worship look like? Pastor Nathan looks at Hebrew 13 and brings out 15 descriptions of a Christ-focused life of worship.

Do you worship God on your terms or on His?  How do we live a life of worship in the midst of a sinful world? Pastor Nathan continues in Hebrews 13 with a passionate plea to consider your life in light of all Christ has done.

Have you considered the all-consuming holiness of God? No unclean thing can enter the fullness of His presence and survive, yet He welcomes us in through the blood of Jesus. In this teaching, Pastor Nathan continues our study in the book of Hebrews, considering our God has consuming fire.