The Compelling Community

Deep Community

January 29, 2023 • Jake Turner • Romans 12:9–13

Today’s message explores the power of evangelism and the journey towards becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus within a biblical community. The significance of the local church as a transformative space for believers is underscored, drawing insights from Romans 12:9-13.

Broad Community

January 22, 2023 • Matt Jeffreys • Ephesians 3:4–11

In Ephesians 3, Paul discusses building a strong community in the church at Ephesus, uniting Gentiles and Israelites through Christ. The importance of individual and corporate evangelism is underscored, distinguishing between competing visions for community within churches. Believers are urged to embrace their new identity in Christ and embody a gospel-centered community that reflects diversity and unity.

Biblical Community

January 15, 2023 • Matt Jeffreys • Matthew 28:16–20

This message explores the purpose of the local church in God's design, emphasizing biblical perspectives over common perceptions. We will discuss the importance of authentic community and discover the need for supernatural love and community engagement highlighting the significance of regeneration, theology, and intentional relationships within the church for evangelism and discipleship.

Two Kinds of Churches

January 8, 2023 • Matt Jeffreys • Ephesians 2:11–20

Today’s message discusses the significance of the local church as God's compelling community, essential for spreading the gospel, sanctifying individuals, and fostering godly living. While cautioning against the dangers of building church communities solely based on shared interests rather than the gospel, we are challenged to prioritize a gospel-centered community reflecting the beauty and power of the gospel in tangible ways through forgiveness, restoration, and unity among diverse age groups.

Lost Mountain Baptist Church

The Beauty of The Church