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A lot of people seem to think the "real" ministry of the church is done by pastors and church staff while everyone else just fills the pews. But what if that's backwards? But what if every single Christian, including you, is actually called to do the work of the church, not just watch it happen? In this sermon, we'll rethink who does the work of the church.

You don't need a seminary degree to comfort someone who's grieving. You don't need to be a biblical scholar to invite a neighbor to church. You don't need formal ministry training to help someone who's struggling financially or to encourage a friend who's going through a difficult time.

Real worship integrates our love for God with our love for people. It connects our Sunday singing with our Monday serving. It links our prayers in church with our actions in the community. When our worship becomes authentic, it transforms not just our church services but our entire approach to life.

The walls of our church building aren't barriers—they're launching pads. We gather here to be equipped, encouraged, and empowered. Then we scatter into our communities as God's representatives, carrying his presence wherever we go.

Sometimes when we hear words like "justice" and "righteousness," we think of big, abstract concepts that only apply to politicians or social activists. But biblical justice starts much closer to home than we might think. Justice begins with how we treat the people right in front of us.

Jesus reminds us that he's present wherever believers gather in his name. This promise isn't limited to church buildings or formal worship services. Jesus is with us when we gather around a hospital bed to pray for a friend. He's with us when we meet at a coffee shop to encourage someone who's struggling. He's with us when we come together to serve our community or to study the Bible in someone's living room.

From worship services to programs to special events, we spend a lot of time focusing on what happens inside our church buildings. But what if God cares more about how we live outside these walls than what we do inside them? In this sermon, we'll rethink the purpose of the church.

It's easy to measure our spiritual health by how often we attend church, how much we give, or how involved we are in church programs. These things aren't bad—they can be wonderful expressions of our faith. But they become hollow if they're disconnected from how we treat our families, our coworkers, our neighbors, and the vulnerable people in our community.