Our View of the Church (April 19, 2020)

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the importance of the church as a place of unity, fellowship, and spiritual growth, using Psalm 133 to illustrate three degrees of Christian commitment to the church. The speaker encourages believers to overcome fear and slothfulness to fully experience God's presence and blessings within the church community. The message stresses that true Christianity involves active participation and forgiveness among believers, and that substitutes for genuine fellowship are harmful. The church is portrayed as essential for spiritual life and growth, with the presence of God filling the community like the anointing oil described in Exodus.