Sermon Central
-
The Vows Of Church Membership
Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 10, 2009 (message contributor)
-
1. Part One - Choosing Sides
Contributed on Aug 10, 2009
Exploring the baptismal vows of church membership; what it means to be a member of a church
1You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. 3All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, following the ...read more
-
2. Part Two - Choosing Faithfulness
Contributed on Aug 14, 2009
What it means to be a church member - six part series
11We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 12There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 13In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also. 14Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. For what partnership is there between righteousness ...read more
-
3. Part Three - Choosing Service
Contributed on Aug 20, 2009
There are responsibilities that go along with church membership....serving as Christ served is one of them.
10The children of God and the children of the devil are revealed in this way: all who do not do what is right are not from God, nor are those who do not love their brothers and sisters. 11For this is the message you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 12We must not be ...read more
-
4. Part Four - Choosing Stewardship
Contributed on Aug 27, 2009
What it means to be a church member. Part 4 of 6
1Now Joseph was taken down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. 2The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man; he was in the house of his Egyptian master. 3His master ...read more
-
5. Part Five - Choosing Worship
Contributed on Sep 3, 2009
What it means to be a church member
Some people go through life like Calvin, the obnoxious little seven-year-old in the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes. Now, Calvin has a sense of humor, but it’s all cynical and gruesome. There is no joy connected with the humor. It’s somewhat like the faces of those who claim to be followers of ...read more
-
6. Part Six - Choosing Legacy
Contributed on Sep 18, 2009
What does it mean to be a church member?
Zechariah 2:8 (NRSV) 8For thus said the LORD of hosts (after his glory sent me) regarding the nations that plundered you: Truly, one who touches you touches the apple of my eye. Colossians 3:1 - 3 (NRSV) 1So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, ...read more