The Church in the Flesh

Part 2 of the "How to be an 'Offensive' Church" series

As the presence of Christ on earth, the Church should be found where one would expect to find Jesus.  Jesus didn’t separate Himself from the sick, poor, outcast, unrighteous, or unclean.  He sought them out because they were the most in need.  The Church is not property or programs; it is God’s people.  As Jesus came “in the flesh” and ministered in person, so must the Church. 

How to be an "offensive" church

November 17, 2013  Most churches are known by their addresses rather than their contribution to their communities.  The influence of the church doesn’t reach beyond the property line, and God’s love is passed back and forth between those within the church walls.  Jesus didn’t establish the Church to take a defensive posture against the ills of the world; He issued orders to “go into all the world,” taking the message of hope and salvation, reconciliation and restoration, into our broken world.  God is on the offensive.  Are you?  Hear what Pastor Andrew has to share about it: