Church Membership: It's Biblical
November 6, 2016 Preacher: Steve Thiel Series: The People of God
Passage: 1 Corinthians 5:1–13
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Church Membership: It's Biblical
Christ Proclamation Church
1 Corinthians 5:1-13
November 6, 2016
Sermon Theme: Church membership is biblical, practical, and wise. It's also a commitment that a Christian makes to a local gathering of believers as they long for the final gathering of all believers in heaven.
I. The Need for Membership
A. Definition of Church Membership
B. Deceitfulness of Sin - (Hebrews 3:5-14)
1. Need to Persevere in Faith
2. Negative Example of the Israelites
II. The Demand for Membership
A. Added and Removed - (Acts 2:41; 1 Cor. 5:1-5)
B. Insiders and Outsiders - (1 Cor. 4:9-13; 14:23-25)
C. Leaders and Members - (Hebrews 13:17)
III. The Commitment of Membership
A. Regular Attendance - (Hebrews 10:24-25)
B. Regular Practice of Love - (Romans 12:3-13)
IV. The Glory of Membership
A. A Glorious Contrast - (Hebrews 12:18-24)
B. A Glorious Picture - (Hebrews 12:28-29)
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