Dr. Jim encourages new and returning students alike to be involved in a local church, both during their time at Faith and after they leave. He shares from Scripture why the church is so important and why believers should be part of a local church.

Scripture Texts

Hebrews 10:19-25; Psalm 27:4

Main Points or Ideas

1. Because you have a passion for God (vv. 19-23)

• If you don’t go to church as a believer, it says a lot about your walk.
• Acts 20; Matthew 16:18 ; Ephesians 5

2. Because you have a passion for God’s people (vv. 24-25)

• John 13:34-35
• The church is the greatest accountability in our lives. We need each other!
• 1 John 3:16 ; 4:20-21

3. Because you have a passion to serve God (v. 24b)

• 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
• Find where you can serve and love others well.

Conclusion

The point of the church isn’t to sit and be idle. The point is to serve because of love for the people and for God, even more so unto the day of Christ’s second coming.