Church Membership Matters
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There is a difference between a member and an attender.
There is a difference between a member and an attender.
Member- Contributor
Member- Contributor
Attender- Consumer
Attender- Consumer
I. Who is the Church?
I. Who is the Church?
1. The church is a body of believers, .
1. The church is a body of believers, .
so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
2. The church is a spiritual family of believers….
2. The church is a spiritual family of believers….
…Who support each other, .
…Who support each other, .
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
…Who correct each other, .
…Who correct each other, .
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
…Who encourage each other in our walk with Christ, .
…Who encourage each other in our walk with Christ, .
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
3. The church is a family of believers led by godly leaders,
3. The church is a family of believers led by godly leaders,
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;
II. Why Join a Church?
II. Why Join a Church?
1. I can express my commitment,
1. I can express my commitment,
2. I can be counted.
2. I can be counted.
3. I become accountable.
3. I become accountable.
III. What is Expected of Church Members?
III. What is Expected of Church Members?
1. I will keep my promise.
1. I will keep my promise.
2. I will seek unity,
2. I will seek unity,
3. I will practice Iove.
3. I will practice Iove.
4. I will be obedient.
4. I will be obedient.
5. I will make commitments.
5. I will make commitments.
i. I will attend faithfully, .
i. I will attend faithfully, .
not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
ii. I will live a godly life, .
ii. I will live a godly life, .
training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
iii. I will give regularly, .
iii. I will give regularly, .
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.