Is Going To Church Actually Important?
The Christian life is meant to be lived in community. Or is it? Many people question whether or not this is actually true, thinking that they can follow Jesus without being involved in a local church.
In this episode (featuring our kids minister, Zach Baker), we look at the Bible and tackle what it actually says about the importance of church. We also discuss some common excuses that keep people from attending church and address what "church hurt" is and how people can heal from it.
Scriptures referenced in this episode:
Hebrews 10:24-25 https://lifept.cc/3MG0Q2x
Acts 2:42-47 https://lifept.cc/4e3dm8a
Looking for a church? https://lifept.cc/3z5bD3m
Read (Zach) - Ain’t Too Proud to Beg - Telford Work https://lifept.cc/3XdB1Mg
Read (Nick) - Sunday Matters - Paul David Tripp https://lifept.cc/3TfZ6Ri
Listen (Heath) - Forrest Frank https://lifept.cc/4gfArGE
Listen (Caleb) - Old Friends - Ben Rector https://lifept.cc/3XxlfgC
0:00 The Church is a spiritual union
2:20 What is the best concert you’ve been to?
8:05 What is the church?
12:53 Why is it important to gather with the church?
22:10 What are some common excuses for not going to church?
31:48 Too busy for Church?
36:27 Church hurt
45:29 What should I look for in a church?
52:56 Final thoughts
56:44 Read, Watch, Listen
In our culture, students have more access than ever before to meaningless content filled with lies. So, our LifePoint Students team created the “You Asked For It” podcast to be a supplemental resource that aims to exalt truth and help students know, love, and obey God by addressing various topics and questions according to the Bible.
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Intro song - “Sooo Sick” by Kurtisdrums