1. Looking For A Church Family?

2. What Are You Looking For? “I’m looking for a church that is large and fast growing” (Mt. 7:13-14; Lk. 13:23-24) “I’m looking for a church like the one I was raised in” (Gal. 1:13-16; Phil. 3:5-10) “I’m looking for a church that is conveniently located near my home” (Jn. 4:20-24) “I’m looking for a church with popular people in it” (1 Cor. 1:12,26; 3:7)

3. What Are You Looking For? “I’m looking for a church that has a dynamic speaker” (1 Cor. 2:1-5) “I’m looking for a church with friendly people” (Gal. 5:23-25) “I’m looking for a church that holds to the teaching I believe in” (Rev. 2:14-15) “I’m looking for a church that has a well-known reputation” (Rev. 3:1)

4. The Lord’s Church Is A Family We are the sons of God (Rom. 8:12-17; Gal. 3:26-27) – a family with a Spirit-led life We are children of promise (Gal. 4:28-31) – a family that is free We are the household of the faith (Gal. 6:10) – a family with a standard We are beloved children (Eph. 5:1,8; Phil. 2:15) – a family with a divine example

5. The Lord’s Church Is A Family We are the household of God (Eph. 2:19) – a family with a foundation We are the house of God (1 Tim. 3:15) – a family with a purpose We are the house of Christ (Heb. 3:6) – a family with a Son over us We are a spiritual house (1 Pet. 2:5) – a family with a spiritual work

6. The Lord’s Church Is A Family We are children of obedience (1 Pet. 1:14) – a family that is not like the world We are a brotherhood (1 Pet. 2:17; 1 Jn. 3:13-19; 4:7,20-21) – a family that loves each other We are called children of God (1 Jn. 3:1-2,10; 5:10) – a family not accept by the world