Restoring the Beauty of the Church

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Restoring the Beauty of the Church

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Apr 29, 2024

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It's Jesus' job to build the church, but it's our job to make it beautiful. We live in a society where individuality and personal growth are championed, but the call of Jesus is to be a living stone built into a beautiful temple. In this Sunday's message, guest pastor James Murray from Glow Church gives us three ways we can restore the beauty of the church in our lives today.

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Apr 29, 2024

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C3 NYC is a church for the people of New York City led by Pastors Josh and Georgie Kelsey. Our vision is Jesus Christ, our reality is freedom, our mission is people, and our cause is love. Join us this Sunday online, find out more at c3.nyc

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YOUR FAITH HAS SAVED YOU: When grace touches your heart it doesn't matter what judgement comes your way. Grace always triumphs. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message of freedom that is found through Christ's radical grace. God wants to set us free so that we can... by FOUNT
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SEEK & SAVE: What are you doing to see Jesus? This Sunday Pastor Josh preached a message on the story of Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus, a despised chief tax collector. Jesus constantly tests the heart of men and women showing them that He came for the... by FOUNT
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RISE & BUILD: Leaders rebuild walls to protect that which is valuable to God and to His church. This ALLIN Team Night, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message on leadership from the book of Nehemiah. Our city will always be a burden to us if we don't have a burden... by FOUNT
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GOSPEL OF PEACE: This Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey shared on the gospel of peace, which brings a peace with God, with yourself and with others. Speaking out of Ephesians 6, he revealed how essential it is to wear the gospel of readiness on our feet as we walk with God.... by FOUNT
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LOVED PEOPLE LOVE PEOPLE: This Sunday Pastor Georgie Kelsey unpacked the idea that people who know they are well loved by God are equipped and empowered to love others well. When Jesus laid out His new commandment in John 13—that we love others as He loved us—He raised the... by FOUNT
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