The Purpose of the Church
In this teaching series, we explore the biblical purpose of the church and what God designed His people to be. Many people see church as a building or a weekly event, but Scripture reveals something far greater. The church is a living body of believers called to worship God, make disciples, build authentic Christian community, and carry out the Great Commission.
Throughout this series, we examine what the Bible teaches about the purpose of the church by looking at the mission of the church, the role of discipleship, the importance of corporate worship, and how believers are called to serve both one another and the world. We look at foundational passages like Matthew 28, Acts 2, and Ephesians 4 to understand how the early church functioned and how that applies to the modern church today.
Whether you are new to church, exploring Christianity, or have been following Jesus for years, this series will help you understand:
- Why the church exists
- What the mission of the church really is
- How discipleship shapes spiritual growth
- Why Christian community matters
- How every believer plays a role in God’s kingdom
At Catalyst Christian, we believe the church is not just something you attend — it’s something you belong to and participate in. This series will help you discover how God has uniquely designed His church to impact Nicholasville, Jessamine County, and beyond.
January 4, 2026: Vision Sunday
The Main Thing: The Church Is God’s Instrument For Saving the World and There Is No Plan B
January 11, 2026: Reaches the Lost
The Main Thing: If Jesus’ main purpose was to seek and save the lost, the church’s main purpose should be that too
January 18, 2026: To Make Disciples Who Make Disciples
January 25, 2026: To Move People Into Community
The Main Thing: Christianity is more often caught than it is taught,
February 1, 2026: To Build Up The Family
The Main Thing: There are Five Things God Calls All Families To Do; Great Churches Show Families How To Do Them
February 8, 2026: To Bear Fruit As God Intended
The Main Thing: God is most glorified in us when we do what He commands
February 15, 2026: To Go To The Difficult Places
The Main Thing: It’s not enough to respect courage, we must live with courage
February 22, 2026: To Know God More And More
The Main Thing: We Cannot do the work of the Kingdom if we aren’t connected to the King
March 1, 2026: To Move To Maturity in Christ
The Main Thing: Christianity is like riding a bike- if you aren’t moving forward, you’re falling off
