Community: Crucial to Christianity

Conversation GuideCommunity: Crucial to Christianity

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This week's message wrapped up our study on the question of "why" and focused on particular on why we need to exist in community as Christians. Consider these questions.

Do people in your church community challenge you to become more like Jesus?
Do they help you understand love and grace at a deeper level?
Do they notice you, and do you notice them?
Are you becoming more like Jesus because of this community, and is this community becoming more like Jesus because of you?
What roadblocks keep you from fully participating in your church community?

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