Northpoint Church-new Braunfels, Texas

Church defined: The word church in the Bible comes from the Greek word ecclesia, which means a called out company or assembly.The purpose of the church is two-fold. The church _______________________ (or assembles) for the purpose of bringing each member to spiritual maturity (Ephesians 4:13)2.    The church _______________________ (scatters) to spread the love of Christ        and the gospel message to lost people. (Matthew 28:18-20). This is the Great        Commission. _________________________________is to keep the main thing the main thing.Jesus is the main thing. Col. 1:13-18Church Basics - When a church prays…Luke 18:1 1 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart…Mark 11:15-17‘_____________________________ is not a substitute for prayer.’Eph. 1:15-2315 Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease to give thanks for you, ma