This message was delivered on the occasion of LifePointe Church's 4th anniversary of our Crowley campus. In this message, Pastor Chuck Bernal talks about the importance and potential of the church and why we should love it and commit ourselves to it. This message was delivered on November 1, 2015 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.

8. I love the church
because Jesus
loves the church!

9. When Jesus came to the region
of Caesarea Philippi, he asked
his disciples, “Who do people
say the Son of Man is?” They
answered, “Some say you are
John the Baptizer,

10. others Elijah, still others
Jeremiah or one of the
prophets.” He asked them,
“But who do you say I am?”
Simon Peter answered,

11. “You are the Messiah, the Son
of the living God!” Jesus replied,
“Simon, son of Jonah, you are
blessed! No human revealed this
to you, but my Father in heaven
revealed it to you.

12. You are Peter, and I can
guarantee that on this rock I will
build my church. And the gates
of hell will not overpower it.
(Matthew 16:13-18 – God’s Word Translation)

13. He started it!

14. He gave His life for it!

15. He takes care of it!

16. Husbands, you must love
your wives so deeply, purely,
and sacrificially that we can
understand it only when we
compare it to the love that Jesus
has for His bride, the church.

17. We know He gave Himself up
completely to make the church
His own . . . He has given
Himself so that He can
present the church as
His radiant bride . . .

18. No one really hates his own
body but he takes care to feed
and love it, just as Jesus takes
care of His church.
(Ephesians 5:25-26, 29, 31 – Voice)

19. I love the church because
it is for messy people . . .
just like me!

20. I will put together my church, a
church so explosive with energy
that not even the gates of hell
will be able to keep it out.
(Matthew 16:18 – The Message)

21. Spiritual power

22. Incredible potential

23. Ongoing transformation

25. I love the church
and I prove it by
my commitment!

26. Let us not stay away from church.
Some people are doing this all
the time, but you should meet
together and encourage each
other as you see the day of
His return coming near.
(Hebrews 10:25 – New Life Version)

27. Active involvement

28. Mutual encouragement

29. You are members of God’s
very own family and you
belong in God’s household
with every other Christian.
(Ephesians 2:19 – Living Bible)

32. Let’s Pray