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In this inspiring message from Pastor Zach Maddox, we discover what the Church is and why we need community. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live on mission with others in Jesus’ unshakeable community.

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Theme: What is the Church and why do we need community?

Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live on mission with others in Jesus’ unshakeable community.

Text: Matthew 16:13-18 (ESV)

1. The Church is a Jesus community.
2. Our Jesus community is unshakeable.
   1. Isaiah 51:1-8 (ESV)
   2. 1 Peter 2:5 (ESV)
   3. Ephesians 2:19-22 (ESV)
3. Our Jesus community advances the Kingdom of God.
   1. John 10:10 (ESV)
   2. Genesis 22:15-18 (ESV)
   3. Galatians 3:29 (ESV)
   4. John 14:15-16 (ESV)
4. We must live in an unshakeable Jesus community to endure to the end.
   1. Our Kingdom Creed:
      1. Jesus Christ our King is our Lord, Savior, and role model.
      2. The Church is an assembly of people called out for a purpose.
      3. God’s Word is our guide.
      4. Missions is our mandate.
      5. Holy Spirit baptism is our power.
      6. Prayer, fasting, love, truth, and suffering are our weapons.
      7. God’s presence is our promise.
      8. The return of Jesus is our blessed hope for righteous justice.
      9. Eternity with God and other believers is our reward.
   2. Hebrews 10:23-39 (NLT)

Conclusion: We can endure to the end by living on mission with others in Jesus’ unshakeable community, the Church.

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Discussion Questions:

Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• What are you planning on doing for Christmas this year?

Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

• What does the word “church” mean to you?

Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.

• What are you concerned about right now?
• In what ways are you actively trying to advance God’s Kingdom right now (in your life, your home, your neighborhood, and your workplace)?
• We are meant to live in a community where we are genuinely known, lovingly supported, and honestly challenged. How could this Life Group become that kind of community?