Outline of Sermon

Unrestricted Church: What does it mean to be church as we emerge from lockdown?

Why not just stay indoors?

TEXT:  1 Pet.2:4-10

1. Our new identity

We are God’s chosen people, a spiritual house vv4-5

• called out of darkness into light
• You are living stones held together
• By the precious Cornerstone- Christ
• We are God’s special possession v9

2. You are called

Holy and priestly people of God vv4,9.

Your calling is linked to who you are and to your identity

• We are ambassadors (2 Cor.5:17-20)
• We are agents of reconciliation
• We offer Spiritual Sacrifices through Jesus Christ” (1 Pet.2 v.5).
• Our calling involves blessing the world in Christ
• The church models unity and friendship in diversity
• The church is called to develop, to protect people and care for creation

3. The emerging church

• The church is relational and outward looking
• Missional in its calling
• Therefore the church cannot remain indoors