“Why is there church?

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September 13, 2009
“Safest place on earth”
 Illustration:
“Why is the church here?”
Key Text: Psalm 78:1-4
 Psalm 78:1
1 My people, hear my teaching;
listen to the words of my
mouth. TNIV
 Psalm 78:2-3
2 I will open my mouth with a parable; I will
teach you lessons from the past— 3
things we have heard and known, things
our ancestors have told us. TNIV
 Psalm 78:4
4 We will not hide them from their
descendants; we will tell the next
generation the praiseworthy deeds of the
Lord, his power, and the wonders he has
done. TNIV
Colossians 3:12-17
 Colossians 3:12
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people,
holy and dearly loved, clothe
yourselves with compassion,
kindness, humility, gentleness and
patience. TNIV
 Colossians 3:13
13 Bear with each other and forgive
one another if any of you has a
grievance against someone. Forgive
as the Lord forgave you. TNIV
 Colossians 3:14
14 And over all these virtues put on
love, which binds them all together
in perfect unity. TNIV
 Colossians 3:15
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your
hearts, since as members of one
body you were called to peace. And
be thankful. TNIV
 Colossians 3:16
16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you
richly as you teach and admonish one
another with all wisdom through psalms,
hymns and songs from the Spirit, singing to
God with gratitude in your hearts. TNIV
 Colossians 3:17
17 And whatever you do, whether in
word or deed, do it all in the name of
the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God
the Father through him. TNIV
Conclusion:
 1.Meeting and worshiping God
2.Teaching biblical instruction
3.Offering healing of all sorts
4.Encouraging and enhancing spiritual growth
5.Establishing fellowship through support
6.Challenging each other to new heights
7.Equipping each other for ministry
8.Being sent out to share the Good News
9.Sharing of material possessions
Prayer Ministry is available
 Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Chris Tomlin | Edwin Othello Excell | John Newton | John P. Rees | Louie Giglio

Amazing grace how sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I'm found
Was blind but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
My chains are gone I've been set free
My God my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
My chains are gone I've been set free
My God my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love amazing grace
(Repeat)
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine

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