Victory is something we all desire, whether it’s in our spiritual, physical, family, or professional lives. The good news is because we’re followers of Christ, victory is already ours! In this new series, Three Steps to Victory, Pastor Tom Cogle shares how we can achieve victory in our lives by not believing lies, staying in the Word, and going to church. This series will challenge you, inspire you, and give you the practical steps to become more than a conqueror!
Steps to Victory
Start Going to Church
Exodus 25:8, 22; Matthew 18:19-20 Psalms 92:13-14; 1 Corinthians 14:26
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Pastor Tom Cogle
Three reasons why you should go to church regularly:
1. GOD’S PRESENCE
God is everywhere, but His manifest presence is His “made known” presence that happens when we come together. When the whole body comes together, and we worship God, His presence is strong. Church is where God’s presence shows up. The presence of God distinguishes the Church from every other organization in the world.
2. GOD’S POWER
God’s power is exponentially manifested when we come together. Church is not like a restaurant where we simply decide what our mood is. Church is where we are to be planted. The Bible says that we flourish when we are planted in the house of God. The power of God changes us when we come together. We need to go to church, God’s house, because God is there.
3. GOD’S PEOPLE
We are the people of God, and we need to come together to build each other up. God’s presence and power flow through the people of God. God designed creation for us to be in relationship with one another. We need other people. The second greatest commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself. Relationship with God and relationship with people are essential as a believer. There is a difference between being gathered and being assembled. When the people of God come together, His presence and His power are released.