The Church Exists for God’s Glory
Big Truth:
The Church Exists for God's Glory
1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Peter 2:5-9; Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 2:12-18; 1:9-11; Hebrews 13:21
Bible Verse:
“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Big Ideas:
- The church is the house of God.
- The church is the bride of Christ.
- The church is the light of the world.
Bible Passage:
Ephesians 3:20-4:16Identity:
FOCUS – I AM PART OF A FAMILY
SERIES: GOD IS FATHER – I AM PART OF THE FAMILY
This series continues looking at God as Father, but looks at the family that we are adopted into as Jesus followers: the church. Each week teaches on various aspects of what the church is and does. Through this practical series, students will grow in their understanding of what it looks like to be a faithful member of a local church.
Every student should know that:
- The church is a family.
- The church is given by God.
- The church exists for God.
Every student should strive to:
- Prioritize gathering to worship each week with their church family.
- Learn more about membership in their local church.
- Do something to intentionally serve someone in their church family each week.
Every student should feel:
- Thankful for the unique ways God has gifted them and their church.
- Appreciation for the elders and leaders that God has gifted their church.
Every student should want:
- To devote themselves to pursue holiness with their church family.
- To have their lives be marked by love for the church.
- To live in a way that is sacrificial and generous for the good of others and the glory of God.
