What is the church? What’s the purpose of the church? The strategy of the church in carrying on the mission of Jesus? Hebrews 12:1 NLT - 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. What is the Church? Ephesians 1:22-23 NLT - 22 God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church. 23 And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself. What is the PURPOSE of the Church? Matthew 28:18-20 NLT - “Jesus came and told his disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’” What’s the Strategy in carrying on the mission of Jesus? Acts 2:42 NLT - “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” 1. Teaching Ephesians 4:14 NLT - 14 Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. 2. Fellowship Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV - And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. 3. Communion 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 NLT - 16 When we bless the cup at the Lord’s Table, aren’t we sharing in the blood of Christ? And when we break the bread, aren’t we sharing in the body of Christ? 17 And though we are many, we all eat from one loaf of bread, showing that we are one body. 4. Prayer Ephesians 1:22-23 NLT - 22 God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church. 23 And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself. Are you a spectator or a driver of your faith? Where does God urge you to serve in his house? Is how you live evident of Jesus’ presence in your life?