Fellowship Baptist Church
BIG QUESTIONS — Do I really need the church?
With so many ways to access faith content and explore spirituality on your own, the local church can start to feel unnecessary—or even burdensome. But is that really true? In this message, we unpack why the local church still matters deeply and why belonging to one is essential for every follower of Jesus. If you’ve been hurt, grown disconnected, or just feel unsure about its value, this message offers more than guilt or pressure—it paints a biblical, hope-filled vision of what the church is meant to be: a spiritual family, a holy temple, and a place where God dwells among His people. Join us for worship, Sunday at 9:15am (in-person) or 11:00am (in-person + online).
Locations & Times
Fellowship Baptist Church
4701 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232, USA
Sunday 9:15 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Welcome to the family!
Thanks for stopping by and welcome to the family. Did you know we have several locations online you can view each of our services? Check them out.
►►WATCH ONLINE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fellowshipbaptistcolumbus/live
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fellowshipbaptistchurchcolumbus
Website: https://www.fbc.family
Welcome to the #fbcfamily!
►►WATCH ONLINE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fellowshipbaptistcolumbus/live
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fellowshipbaptistchurchcolumbus
Website: https://www.fbc.family
Welcome to the #fbcfamily!
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Give
At Fellowship Baptist Church, we understand that God owns everything. We choose to give sacrificially while managing all of God’s resources for His glory.
►►Giving by Check: If you desire to give by check, place mail it to the church office. Another check option is to use your bank's online bill pay to have them mail the check for you. (Mailing Address: 4701 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232)
►►Online Giving: The easiest way to find where to give online is by visiting the church website at www.fbc.family/give. On this page you can schedule recurring donations, view your giving history, and get your questions answered. We suggest using the ACH option to lessen the fees associated with payment processing. You may also use the Church Center App to give online.
►►Giving by Check: If you desire to give by check, place mail it to the church office. Another check option is to use your bank's online bill pay to have them mail the check for you. (Mailing Address: 4701 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232)
►►Online Giving: The easiest way to find where to give online is by visiting the church website at www.fbc.family/give. On this page you can schedule recurring donations, view your giving history, and get your questions answered. We suggest using the ACH option to lessen the fees associated with payment processing. You may also use the Church Center App to give online.
DOWNLOAD THE CHURCH CENTER APP
1. iOS - chrch.pl/agy
2. Android - ch411.me/rtq
3. Web - fbc.family/hello
2. Android - ch411.me/rtq
3. Web - fbc.family/hello
BIG QUESTIONS: Answering Big Questions About Life
"Do I really need the church?"
Ephesians 2:19-22
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)
"Do I really need the church?"
Ephesians 2:19-22
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)
BIG QUESTIONS: Answering Big Questions About Life
"Do I really need the church?"
I. Church is Jesus' idea
"Do I really need the church?"
I. Church is Jesus' idea
ἐκκλησία (ekklēsia)
a called out gathering or assembly of people
a called out gathering or assembly of people
The Local Church is a group of...
1. saved people
1. saved people
The Local Church is a group of...
1. saved people
2. committed people
1. saved people
2. committed people
The Local Church is a group of...
1. saved people
2. committed people
3. people who gather together
1. saved people
2. committed people
3. people who gather together
BIG QUESTIONS: Answering Big Questions About Life
"Do I really need the church?"
II. We need 'the together'
"Do I really need the church?"
II. We need 'the together'
we pray together
we sing together
we serve together
we read & study scripture together
we observe the ordinances together
we fulfill the Great Commission together
we sing together
we serve together
we read & study scripture together
we observe the ordinances together
we fulfill the Great Commission together
BIG QUESTIONS: Answering Big Questions About Life
"Do I really need the church?"
III. Jesus is still building His Church
"Do I really need the church?"
III. Jesus is still building His Church
BIG QUESTIONS: Answering Big Questions About Life
"Do I really need the church?"
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)
Ephesians 2:19-22 (Ephesians 2:1-9 & 19-22; 4:1-3, 11-16 & 32; Matthew 16:13-19; 18:15-17; Revelation 7:9-10; Acts 2:6-8 & 41-42; Hebrews 10:23-25; Genesis 2:18; 1 Peter 1:22; Galatians 5:13; 6:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; James 5:16)
BIG QUESTIONS: Answering Big Questions About Life
"Do I really need the church?"
I. Church is Jesus' idea
II. We need 'the together'
III. Jesus is still building His Church
"Do I really need the church?"
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)
Ephesians 2:19-22 (Ephesians 2:1-9 & 19-22; 4:1-3, 11-16 & 32; Matthew 16:13-19; 18:15-17; Revelation 7:9-10; Acts 2:6-8 & 41-42; Hebrews 10:23-25; Genesis 2:18; 1 Peter 1:22; Galatians 5:13; 6:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; James 5:16)
BIG QUESTIONS: Answering Big Questions About Life
"Do I really need the church?"
I. Church is Jesus' idea
II. We need 'the together'
III. Jesus is still building His Church
Connect Card
Please take a moment to tell us a little about yourself.
►https://fbccolumbus.churchcenter.com/people/forms/805
►https://fbccolumbus.churchcenter.com/people/forms/805
DOWNLOAD THE CHURCH CENTER APP
1. iOS - chrch.pl/agy
2. Android - ch411.me/rtq
3. Web - fbc.family/hello
2. Android - ch411.me/rtq
3. Web - fbc.family/hello
Give
At Fellowship Baptist Church, we understand that God owns everything. We choose to give sacrificially while managing all of God’s resources for His glory.
►►Giving by Check: If you desire to give by check, place mail it to the church office. Another check option is to use your bank's online bill pay to have them mail the check for you. (Mailing Address: 4701 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232)
►►Online Giving: The easiest way to find where to give online is by visiting the church website at www.fbc.family/give. On this page you can schedule recurring donations, view your giving history, and get your questions answered. We suggest using the ACH option to lessen the fees associated with payment processing. You may also use the Church Center App to give online.
►►Giving by Check: If you desire to give by check, place mail it to the church office. Another check option is to use your bank's online bill pay to have them mail the check for you. (Mailing Address: 4701 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232)
►►Online Giving: The easiest way to find where to give online is by visiting the church website at www.fbc.family/give. On this page you can schedule recurring donations, view your giving history, and get your questions answered. We suggest using the ACH option to lessen the fees associated with payment processing. You may also use the Church Center App to give online.
Thank You!
Thank you for joining us today! If you have any questions or would like to find out more about Fellowship Baptist Church check out www.fbc.family or give us a call at 614.837.5807. You can also email us at info@fbc.family.