For many people church is a place to experience God, a reminder of painful memories, or just an exercise in pointlessness. But the Church was originally created to be a source of true, meaningful life. And it can be that again if we are willing to reimagine church.
Main Points:
If we aren’t careful, “church” can become just a place we go to have our religious preferences met.
We have put our religious preferences above our God-given purpose.
The Church was created to be the means by which we discover the life we are all looking for.
Jesus Followers don’t go to church. They are the Church.
The Church is the community of Jesus’ Followers who invite all people to encounter the all-loving God.
Crosscreek exists to invite our neighbors to discover, enjoy, and share the life Jesus offers… together.
The Church was created to be a guide on the road back to our Heavenly Father.
Invitation:
Reimagine Church…
Ask: Do I see “Church” through my preferences or through our purpose?
Read/Memorize: Matthew 11:28-30
Discussion Questions:
1. What drew you to join the Crosscreek community?
2. Jon said, “We have put our religious preferences above our God-given purpose.” Have you ever seen this play out in your faith journey?
3. Read Matthew 11:28-30. How do you think this description of Jesus can influence our approach to being the Church he envisioned?
4. In what ways can Crosscreek be a community that invites our neighbors to discover, enjoy, and share the life Jesus offers… together, rather than a religious club based on preferences? What role do you feel you could play in this purpose?
5. How can your group pray with you this week?
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