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Be Radical Luke writes of the early church in Acts 2:42-47 "All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need..." then onto v47 "And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." 1. The Purpose of the Church First of all, the purpose of the church! The church, we know, is described as the body, bride and temple of Jesus Christ.  We, the church, are to be as Jesus Christ and fulfilling His purposes! From the Bible, we can see at least 5 purposes of the church. To glorify God (Ephesians 3:10 & 21) To build up spiritual maturity (Ephesians 4:12-13) To equip for service (Ephesians 4:11-13) To reach those outside the church (Matthew 28:10) To promote the spiritual and physical welfare of all people - (Galatians 6:10) Every church is to at least have those 5 things as its purpose.  Your church is to exist, not for those who belong to it but also for those outside its walls!  If the c