Episode 220: Why is Church Important?
Download MP3Today Dot and Cara are talking about the impact the Church has on our faith journey. Reflecting on Hebrews 10:23-25, they discuss the importance of the Church (with a big “C.”) and dig into the very real truth that many have walked away from faith because of hurt they experienced within a church. If you've wrestled with church hurt or doubts, grab a cup of coffee and join us as we explore this truth together.
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Episode recap:
- Start by writing down Hebrews 10:23-25 (0:13)
- Do most people who walk away from faith lack church involvement? (3:22)
- There’s a distinction between Church (big C) and church (little c) (5:39)
- Community is vital to maintaining faith (7:10)
- We need people around us who are going the same direction we are (11:30)
- Being in community encourages our faith (18:43)
- If Jesus loves the Church, I want to love the Church too (21:52)
- We understand the idea of having a common passion with others (i.e. college football) - Church at its best is like that (23:33)
- We need people willing to speak hard truths to us (28:00)
- Jesus didn’t give up on the Church and neither should we (35:00)
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Scripture Verse: Hebrews 10:23-25 (ESV)
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
