Ecclesiology 101
Ecclesiology is a long word with a simple definition: Studying about the church! This series looks at the theology of the church, particularly in exploring the rich metaphors used in the Bible!
Sermon Series Hymn: Come O Church (Written by our pastor - to the tune of "Come Thou Fount")
| Date | Scripture | Files |
| 5-18-08 | Introduction - "Ecclesiology 101" Let's start with a definition, the dimensions and the date the church started. The Church is central in God's plans! | Manuscript / Audio |
| 5-25-08 | Church as a Building - "Building the Church" One of the lease known but richest metaphors of the church is as a building - find out why! | Manuscript / Audio |
| 6-1-08 | Church as the Bride of Christ - "The Bride of Christ" In the history of religion, "love" and "god" do not go together very often - but in Christianity the church is the Bride - the object of God's love! | Manuscript / Audio |
| 6-8-08 | Church as the Body of Christ - "Unity in Diversity" There are plenty of examples of disunity in the Christian church - but God desires unity among His people! | Manuscript / Audio |
| 6-15-08 | Church as the Family of God - "Blood is Thicker than Water" Guest speaker: Ian Mackie. The church as the family has powerful implications for us. God is our Father and we are adopted children! | Audio |
Sermon Series Hymn: Come O Church (Written by our pastor - to the tune of "Come Thou Fount")