Continuing our look at Kingdom Life, we consider (or perhaps re-consider) the significance of biblical church membership.

Scripture Reference

1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Complementary Reading:
Acts 6:1-7

Sermon Audio

 

Sermon Notes

Membership Commits to Connection, Accepts Accountability, and Embraces Sacred Responsibilities

  • Church Membership Commits to Connection
    • What church membership is (and isn’t)
    • Biblical church membership is like being part of a living body (verses 12-27)
  • Church Membership Access Accountability
    • God’s people aren’t meant to be “you do you, I do me”
    • Membership embraces loving confrontation and restoration for everyone’s good
  • Church Membership Embraces Sacred Responsibilities
    • God has placed the governance of this church in the hands of her members under the authority of Christ
    • We need committed, accountable members collaborating to make godly decisions