Mike Schmid - October 22, 2023
You Don't Really Need the Church
There’s a common saying that going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than being in a garage makes you a car. The point is that all you need is faith in Jesus. The congregation fellowship and church are nice to have for those who want it, but not really necessary for being a Christian. But is this what God says in His Word? We look today at God’s intent in calling us to be a congregation, not as an optional add-on to the faith, but rather central to what it means to be His disciples.
From Series: "Did God Really Say?"
Can we tell the difference between things that are true, and things that sound true, but really aren’t? There are in fact many commonly heard expressions today that sound genuine enough to come from God, but upon closer examination are not only false, but dangerous when taken to heart. The temptation in the Garden of Eden began with Satan seeking to stir up doubt and confusion about what God really said, “Did God really say?” The same deceptions are at work today to lead us away from God’s truth into error. In this series, we will look at lies that sound true, and the truth of God that gives hope, life and peace.