The Body Grows

May 19, 2024    Amit Lonarkar, Brennan Coughlin

In this riveting sermon, Pastor Brennan offers a rich exploration of the concept of the "church", revealing its significance in fostering spiritual growth and love for Jesus Christ. Whether you're already settled in a local church or still seeking one, this sermon illuminates key insights into the purpose of the church and the role of believers in serving, nurturing, and discipling one another. Drawing from numerous topics such as the sanctity of church buildings for Gospel ministry, believer's baptism, and more, Pastor Brennan unveils a comprehensive understanding of the Church's pivotal role.


Diving into Acts 18, Pastor Brennan delves into the divine orchestration behind the formation of the Corinthian church, and how God's sovereign grace continues to breathe life into the contemporary church. He underscores the role of the Gospel in sharing the grace and growing the body of believers, further emphasizing the importance of cultural context and timely interpretation of the Gospel in fulfilling the deepest yearnings of human hearts.


Moving into the redemption narrative cloaked within the Scriptures, this talk accentuates the transformative potency of the Gospel and its cross-cultural relevancy. Drawing from religious doctrines, Pastor Brennan asserts the centrality of Christ's finished work as the foundation for the Christian belief, contrasting it sharply with human-centered efforts to earn divine acceptance.


In his final reflections, Pastor Brennan focuses on Apostle Paul's supreme ability to contextualize the Gospel without compromise, and God's unwavering promise of divine protection mobilizing believers to build the body of Christ. As he concludes, the sermon resounds with powerful affirmations of the Gospel's cross-cultural relevance and a vigorous call to embrace and proclaim the promise of Christ. A thought-provoking plunge into understanding God's sovereign grace and His church, this sermon bids everyone to reflect, whether a believer, a seeker, or those intrigued by the God's grand narrative.