The Church Is Invisible and Visible

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The Church Is Invisible and Visible

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September 19, 2021 • Pastor Phil Kooistra

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As we continue our series on the nature of the church, we look in this sermon at the difference between the invisible and the visible church. The invisible church is the church as the Lord sees it, and is made up of true believers who have placed their faith in Christ. The visible church is the church as people see it. It is entered into through a profession of faith which is then expressed through baptism, but only the Lord knows those who are truly his. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The Church as a Temple

October 17, 2021 • Pastor Neal Hackbarth

In this sermon from our series on the church, we look at the church as a temple. In 1 Peter 2, we see that the church is built on the living temple, Jesus Christ, is filled with temple ministry to God and others, and is the visible temple today. The church is to be gospel proclaiming and God glorifying, living out the faith with grace and mercy before a watching world. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The Church as a Body

October 10, 2021 • Pastor Phil Kooistra

In this sermon we look at Paul’s use of the human body as one of his primary metaphors for the church, giving us a beautiful picture of the church’s unity with Christ and with one another. As the body of Christ, we look to him as the source of all life and authority for the church. The body should be diverse and united in Christ, where we care for and serve one another with the gifts God has given us. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The Church as a Family

October 3, 2021 • Pastor Phil Kooistra

Scripture uses powerful metaphors to describe the purpose of the church and the beautiful relationships within it. In this sermon, we look at the picture of the church as a family, which means that we share our stuff with one another, we share our hearts with each other, we continue on together, and the members of the family are known. Are you a part of a biblical church family? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.