Friday Sep 05, 2025

3P1S Episode 18: What Should You Expect from Church?

In episode 18, we are tackling the topic of expectations!  What can you expect from your church? 

In a world shaped by consumer preferences, it’s easy to treat the Church like another service provider—judging it by comfort, programs, or entertainment. Yet the Church’s true purpose is to deliver Christ through the preaching of the Word and the administration of the Sacraments. Pastors are called to shepherd, not entertain, and members are called to be sheep, not consumers. Though life together in the Church can be messy, Christ is present with forgiveness and grace, forming His people in faith, sending them into their vocations, and uniting them in true fellowship. At its heart, the Church exists not to mirror culture or sell experiences, but to give the crucified and risen Christ for the life of the world.

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Comment (1)
Pam Hansen

1 months ago

Thank you I enjoy your discussion s and sermons that I have found. I am a member of St. Paul LCMS in Lusk, Wyoming . Our church is small now so many have died and younger move away. Most are retired my 3 grandchildren attend with me ever since they have been born. I struggle sometimes with their parents getting them ready. I’m trying to get my daughter back in church but it’s a struggle. Her husband refuses. I’m praying I live long enough to see them interested enough to attend church on their

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