Rooted: Why is Church Important?

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The church is important because…

Acts 2:41 (NIV)
Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

Ekklesia – the gathering of believers

Acts 2:42-47 (NIV)
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

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#1: The church is important because it’s where truth is shared.

Ephesians 6:14 (NIV)
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.

Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

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#2: The church is important because it’s where fellowship occurs.

Koinonia – intimate spiritual communion and participative sharing in a common religious community

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#3 The church is important because it’s where people are filled with awe and wonder.

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#4: The church is important because it’s where unity is promoted.

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#5: The church is important because the needs of others are met.

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#6: The church is important because it connects personal to corporate.

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#7: The church is important because it is the primary vehicle God is using to introduce people to Jesus.

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The church is important because…

Do our actions support our beliefs?

James 1:22-25 (MSG)
Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear and out the other. Act on what you hear! Those who hear and don’t act are like those who glance in the mirror, walk away, and two minutes later have no idea who they are, what they look like.

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Help Everyone Find & Follow Jesus.