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We Are The Church

Pastor Kenneth Crews

36 mins
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Scripture References

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1 Peter 2:9-10

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But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

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Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

Ephesians 2:13-22

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But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

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For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

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Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

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And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

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And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

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For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

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Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

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And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

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In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

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In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

Overview

This sermon emphasizes that "We are the church," defining the church not as a building or denomination, but as the unified body of Christ, comprised of all believers called out of darkness into His marvelous light. The message highlights God's purposeful selection of believers as a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, and a peculiar people, called to show forth His praises and to be a hospital for the hurting, offering hope, healing, and restoration.

Key Points

  • The church is defined by 1 Peter 2:9-10 as a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people, set apart for God's purpose.

  • Believers have been "called out" from darkness into God's marvelous light to praise Him, signifying a transition from being "not a people" to being "the people of God."

  • The church is the single body of Christ, unified by the Holy Spirit, transcending denominations, races, languages, and social statuses.

  • The church is built to last, with Jesus as the chief cornerstone, and serves as a "hospital for the hurting," offering freedom and restoration.

  • The church is a living organism meant to be active outside of gatherings, living out faith in daily life, at home, work, and school.

  • Membership in the church is not by birthright or works, but by repentance and belief in Jesus Christ, who washes away sin through His blood.

  • The church's purpose is to extend God's kingdom by bringing others to salvation through sharing personal testimonies of God's healing, deliverance, and freedom.

Scripture References

  • 1 Peter 2:9-11

  • Ephesians 4:4

  • Romans 12:4-5

  • Colossians 1:18

  • Matthew 16:18

  • Ephesians 2:13-22

  • Acts 2

Takeaways

  • Embrace your identity as a chosen, precious, and peculiar person, called out for a specific purpose to praise God.

  • Recognize that you are part of one unified body of Christ, and extend love, acceptance, and welcome to all believers, regardless of background or denomination.

  • Actively live out your faith as the church outside of the building, being a source of hope, healing, and restoration in your daily interactions and environments.

  • Share your personal testimony of God's work in your life to draw others to Christ, fulfilling the call to bring more people into God's kingdom.

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