Life Groups
Life Groups are a modern day expression of the first century house church. The pressing demands of a modern world, plus the Biblical imperatives of loving, serving, and stimulating one another requires a return to the small group concept that better facilitates meaningful human relationships before God and emphasizes individual maturity and ministry.
The Life Groups revolve around seven specific objectives:
- To provide intimate, vital fellowship as was common in the early church (cf. Acts 2:44-47; Rom. 12:10; Phil. 2:3-4).
- To provide opportunities for spiritual growth through the personal study and group sharing and discussion of the Word of God (cf. 1 Cor. 14:26; 2 Tim. 2:15; Col. 3:16).
- To provide an environment where the principles of Scripture can be visibly practiced by the individual members of the Life Group (cf. Lk. 6:46-49; James 1:22; Jn. 3:3-4).
- To provide an opportunity for meaningful prayer (cf. Lk. 18:1; Col. 4:2).
- To assist individuals in discovering and utilizing their spiritual gifts in the larger body of believers (cf. I Pe. 4:10; Rom. 12:6).
- To encourage a lifestyle aimed solely at pleasing God (cf. Col. 1:10; Eph. 5:10; 2 Cor. 5:9).
- To provide a means of reaching out to new people through evangelism and bringing them into the life of the larger body (cf. Heb. 13:2; Mat. 5:46-47).
Christianity means community through Jesus Christ and in Jesus Christ. No Christian community is more or less than this. Whether it be a brief, single encounter or the daily fellowship of years, Christian community is only this. We belong to one another only through and in Jesus Christ.
–Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Become Part of a Genuine Community.
Recent Sermons
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Contagious Contentment
Gary Nock - Philippians 4:10-13
January 29th, 2012 -
God’s Peace Plan
Gary Nock - Philippians 4:1-9
January 22nd, 2012 -
Watching Our Walk
Gary Nock - Philippians 3:17-4:1
January 15th, 2012 -
When Dissatisfaction With Your Life is Good
Gary Nock - Philippians 3:12-16
January 8th, 2012 -
Who Does Your Path Belong to Today?
Gary Nock - Philippians 3:1-11
January 1st, 2012 -
A Comforting Name: Prince of Peace
Gary Nock - Isaiah 9:6-7
December 24th, 2011 -
A Timeless Name: Everlasting Father
Gary Nock - Isaiah 9:6-7
December 18th, 2011 -
A Powerful Name: Mighty God
Gary Nock - Isaiah 9:6-7
December 11th, 2011
This Week
Friday 2/3/12
8 am-noon Church Office open
Saturday 2/4/12
6 pm Men’s Ministry’s Hillbilly Social
Sunday 2/5/12
8:15 am Prayer meeting
8:45 am ABF & Children’s Training Hour classes
10 am Family Worship/Communion & Junior Church
“The Pathway to Radical Living”
John 13:1-17
Stan Horrell/Mission Discovery
Monday 2/6/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
7 pm Women’s Bible Study
Tuesday 2/7/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
9 am Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday, 2/8/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
10:30 am Prayer Meeting
6:30 pm Awana
7 pm Youth Groups
Thursday 2/9/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
7 pm Worship Team rehearsal



