Dating the Church

A few weeks ago I listened to a sermon by Joshua Harris titled "Married to the Church." It was one of the best messages I have heard on commitment to the local church. We have a serious problem today. Christians are no longer committing to the local body. The church is the place where we will grow and we are encouraged. If we are not committed then we are missing out on a critical portion of our Christian walk.


Joshua Harris writes "I want to see my generation get a hold of God's purpose and plan for the local church, too.  We live in an increasingly fragmented and isolated world, and this has influenced the way we approach our relationship with God. We often see faith as a solo pursuit. Many young adults in particular have given up on the church. If they do attend, it isn't something that they invest themselves in passionately.  I believe the church is the most exciting thing to be a part of on the planet. It's the privilege of every Christian in every generation to play a small part in this very big and very awesome story God is writing."

If you would like to listen to the message click here.  

Joshua Harris also wrote a book on the subject titled "Dating the Church." I have not read it yet but it is going on my reading list.  Here is a quick preview.

Are you committed to the church or are you dating it?