Col. 1:18 and I Peter 5:1-11

In the scripture, we see that although Christ is the head of the church which is his body, the church is led by Elders that have been given spiritual authority to lead the church and we are to follow their lead.

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Ephesians 4:1-16,  Acts 9:4, Ephesians 1:18

As Jesus’ body, the church is called to be united as He is united and to seek to avoid division, which is not God’s will for the church.

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Acts 2:40-47

In the scripture, we can see some key marks of the church in the earliest picture of the church that we have that help us to know what a healthy church looks like.

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Acts 8:1-3, Acts 9:4-6, John 14:23, John 14:12, Matthew 28:19-20

As the body of Christ, the church is called to carry out Jesus’ mission in this world.

World Communion Sunday

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I Corinthians 12:12- 27

The Church is a body, the body of Christ, and it’s made up of many different parts, all of which are unique and important.

Message by Cody Schulze, Orchard’s Youth Director

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“We are Family”

Mt 12:46-50

The Church is a family, the family of God and we share a deep spiritual bond of family.

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1 Timothy 3:15, Matthew 16:18, and Proverbs 27:17

The church is the place God has called us to live our faith together.

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Luke 4:16, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrew 10:24-25

The church is a worshipping community. Worship is at the very heart of the church and everything in the church rotates around our worship gatherings.

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Matthew 18:20, Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 2:19-22, and I Peter 2:4-5

The church is not a building, but a people. We are the church; we are God’s spiritual Temple!

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1 Peter 5:10, Ephesians 2:8-9, I John 1:9, Philippians 3:12-14, 2 Corinthians 12:9

God accepts you because He is a God of grace. God receives you as someone He simply likes. loves, forgives, and saves because that’s who and how He is!  God’s grace also repairs the damage sin does to our relationship with Him and gives us a fresh start.

Today’s Message by Pastor Matt Hoyt

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