Clifton Park Community Church

The sermon centers on the essential nature of Christian devotion, emphasizing that true discipleship is not merely about individual piety but about intentional, ongoing participation in the gathered life of the church. Drawing from Matthew 28's Great Commission and Hebrews 10's exhortation to mutual encouragement, it affirms that the early church's practices—worship, fellowship, prayer, and shared life—were rooted in Jesus' command to make disciples and sustain one another in faith. The speaker warns against misapplying unique, one-time events in Acts as universal mandates, instead highlighting the enduring principles of communal devotion, humility, and mutual accountability. In a culture that promotes self-reliance, the church is called to be a counter-cultural community where believers confront their imperfections, practice grace, and grow through vulnerability, reflecting the gospel's transformative power in relationships. Ultimately, the church is not a building but a living, devoted people—churching—whos