I Believe
The Church is Essential
Austin Price
Is the Church truly essential, or is it something you can opt out of and still follow Jesus? This message explores what Jesus himself said about the Church: that He is building it, that hell cannot conquer it, and that it exists as His primary vehicle for bringing hope to the world. Drawing from Matthew 16 and 28, it unpacks the Church's identity as a commissioned, Spirit-empowered body of believers and examines the five elements of discipleship that define what it means to live on mission together. Whether you've loved the Church your whole life or wrestled with her imperfections, this message invites you to see the Church the way Jesus does.