Proverbs 27:23 - Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.\n\nMatthew 11:28-30 - \u201cCome to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find fresh for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.\u201d\n\nMatthew 11:28-30 - MSG - \u201cAre you tired? Worn out? Burned out by religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you\u2019ll recover your life. I\u2019ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won\u2019t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me you\u2019ll learn to live freely and lightly.\u201d\n\nGalatians 6:2 - Carry each other\u2019s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.\n\nHebrews 10:24-25 - NLT - Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.\n\nMatthew 16:18b - NLT - Upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. \n\nSermon Point #1 - Ekklesia - \u201ca called out assembly or congregation\u201d