The Bible explains God's purpose for the local church. Jesus outlined our reason for existing with His great promise; His Great Commandment; and His Great Commission. 

The Great Promise of Jesus is in Matthew 16:18: "I will build my church; and... hell shall not prevail against it." It is His Church and we must follow His example for ministry. Jesus is motivated by love (John 3). His purpose is to recover, reconcile, and restore humanity's relationship with the Father (2 Corinthians 5). His message (both words and works) showed the love, rulership, and authority of God and His Kingdom (Mark 1). 

The Great Commandment  is in Matthew 22:36-40, Jesus says, "Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, and mind. This is the... greatest commandment... the second is: Love your neighbor as yourself."

The Great Commission is found in Matthew 28:19-20; "Go... make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name...Father...Son...Holy Spirit... teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."

Consequently our the purpose of our church is summarized in a single sentence:

The Church- Inland Empire exists to Love God and to Love People. 

1. According to the GREAT COMMANDMENT, we exist to:
 

• Love, Seek, and Honor God through Worship and Prayer! 

• Demonstrate God's Love through Ministry! 

2. Likewise, according to the GREAT COMMISSION, we exist to:
 

• Communicate God's Message of Love and Salvation through Evangelism. 

• Equip God's People through Teaching and Training.

• Incorporate God's Family in Fellowship.

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In Acts 2:42-47, the early church was fulfilling the the design of Jesus. In essence, they were a "Spirit Filled Community". In this type of community:
 

• Worship is meaningful, Christ is honored, and Commitment is Undeniable. 

• Believers become Disciples as they are Equipped to do the Ministry.

• The Gifts of the Spirit are Released; Miracles Happen; and People's Needs are Met on ALL Levels. 

• The Community is Impacted, the Lost are Saved, and the Kingdom of God is Expanded.

This is the kind of Community that we inspire to have.