The New Community
The word “church” means many things to different people. But what does God say about it? In this series we’ll discover who we are, why the Church exists, and why that matters in our lives today.
The Birth of the New Community
Part 1 • January 11, 2015 • Pastor Jerry Gillis
The church of Jesus Christ was born for EVERY man, woman and child. Spirit-filled believers embrace the mystery of a diverse people united around the gospel of Jesus.
The Growth of the New Community
Part 2 • January 18, 2015 • Pastor Jerry Gillis
How did the growth of the new community come about? How was the Spirit involved?
The Heart of the New Community
Part 3 • January 25, 2015 • Pastor Jerry Gillis
The Spirit of Jesus is the heart of the new community. The New Community was devoted to the revelation of truth, to fellowship and to generosity.
The Leadership of the New Community
Part 4 • February 1, 2015 • Pastor Jerry Gillis
Who is the leader of the new community? How should the leadership of the new community be structured?
The Unity of the New Community
Part 5 • February 8, 2015 • Pastor Jonathan Drake
Why should the new community be unified? What does unification of the new community look like?
The Mission of the New Community
Part 6 • February 15, 2015 • Pastor Jerry Gillis
The people of God, Israel, had a clear mission: To declare and witness the glory of God among the nations. The mission that God gave to His original chosen people is the same mission that we have within the New Community.
The Role of the New Community
Part 7 • February 22, 2015 • Pastor Jerry Gillis
We need to learn what it looks like to submit our heart to Jesus, so our heart wants what the King wants. Cross-shaped lives reveal the Kingdom of God.