What is the true mission of the church? The New Testament has much to say on this topic. This sermon takes a look at some clear and concise passages about how God measures the success of the church and the people in it. Matthew 5:13-16; James 1:26-27; 1 Peter 3:13-16; 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Lamentations 2 All sin has consequences whether it is individual, personal sin or corporate sin. In this passage, the writer of Lamentations (believed to be Jeremiah) confesses that God has kept His promise to bring the consequences of sin upon the people who are guilty. “Cry out to the Lord!” he exhorts God’s people. But…