Calvary Church
Kingdom and Church Membership
In this teaching we’ll endeavor to answer the question: What is the value of the Church and do Christians have a mandate for Church membership?
Locations & Times
Calvary Church
4700 53rd St, Moline, IL 61265, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Nothing we DO or JOIN makes us a Christian.
Church Membership may be properly defined as the commitment to be IDENTIFIED and passionately connected with a LOCAL body of believers who are growing together as DISCIPLES of Jesus Christ.
Three-Fold Advice Paul Lays Out from our text in Hebrews 10:22-25
1. We Need to DRAW Near
1. We Need to DRAW Near
Three-Fold Advice Paul Lays Out from our text in Hebrews 10:22-25
2. We Need to HOLD Fast to Our HOPE
2. We Need to HOLD Fast to Our HOPE
Three-Fold Advice Paul Lays Out from our text in Hebrews 10:22-25
3. We Need to Continue MEETING Together
3. We Need to Continue MEETING Together
What was Paul’s prescription for spiritual survival in the midst of this persecution? Approach the throne of God with CONFIDENCE, live the Christian life with BOLDNESS and do not give up meeting TOGETHER.
Why do we need the local Church body? To keep us from RETREATING spiritually or eventually abandoning our FAITH altogether.
Why do we need the local Church body? To keep us from RETREATING spiritually or eventually abandoning our FAITH altogether.
Why Serve as a Member of a Local Church?
1. ACCOUNTABILITY
2. FELLOWSHIP
3. RESPONSIBILITY
1. ACCOUNTABILITY
2. FELLOWSHIP
3. RESPONSIBILITY
What is the Necessity of Local Church Membership?
1. WORSHIP
2. FELLOWSHIP
3. EDUCATION
4. OUTREACH
1. WORSHIP
2. FELLOWSHIP
3. EDUCATION
4. OUTREACH
Why are Spiritual Gifts Needed in the Church Body?
Spiritual gifts come from divine empowering by the Holy Spirit that allow God’s people to glorify Him and BUILD UP His body.
Spiritual gifts come from divine empowering by the Holy Spirit that allow God’s people to glorify Him and BUILD UP His body.
Why Should Members of a Local Church Give Financially?
There’s a powerful connection between the resurrection of Jesus and our financial offering.
Biblical Principles of Giving from 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
1. Our giving is designed to minister and equip the saints, and then through them IMPACT a world that needs CHRIST.
2. Biblical giving is an act of WORSHIP to God.
3. Giving is for EVERYONE.
4. Biblical giving is PLANNED, systematic giving.
5. Biblical giving is PROPORTIONAL.
1. Our giving is designed to minister and equip the saints, and then through them IMPACT a world that needs CHRIST.
2. Biblical giving is an act of WORSHIP to God.
3. Giving is for EVERYONE.
4. Biblical giving is PLANNED, systematic giving.
5. Biblical giving is PROPORTIONAL.
Tips on How to Recognize the Right Church for You
1. A healthy Church clearly proclaims and teaches the Old and New Testaments of the Bible as the whole COUNSEL of God.
2. A healthy Church works towards an accountability system where people are lovingly held responsible for their lifestyle and humbly DISCIPLINED when they rebel against God’s standards.
3. A healthy Church desires to impact each area of God’s decentralized form of GOVERNMENT which are personal, family, Church and civil.
4. A healthy Church provides opportunities to use people’s gifts and SKILLS to serve others.
5. A healthy Church has a passion to share the GOSPEL message and see people coming to Christ and DEVELOP their faith.
6. A healthy Church supports the weak, helps the NEEDY and encourages the downhearted.
1. A healthy Church clearly proclaims and teaches the Old and New Testaments of the Bible as the whole COUNSEL of God.
2. A healthy Church works towards an accountability system where people are lovingly held responsible for their lifestyle and humbly DISCIPLINED when they rebel against God’s standards.
3. A healthy Church desires to impact each area of God’s decentralized form of GOVERNMENT which are personal, family, Church and civil.
4. A healthy Church provides opportunities to use people’s gifts and SKILLS to serve others.
5. A healthy Church has a passion to share the GOSPEL message and see people coming to Christ and DEVELOP their faith.
6. A healthy Church supports the weak, helps the NEEDY and encourages the downhearted.
Talk About It
Discussion Questions:
1. Do you believe local Church membership is vital? If so, why? If not, why?
2. What are reasons people do not become local Church members?
3. Why are Spiritual gifts needed in the Church body? What is one or two of your Spiritual gifts? NOTE:
Next Step:
Of the six tips in recognizing the right Church for you, which one speaks to you the most and why?
1. Do you believe local Church membership is vital? If so, why? If not, why?
2. What are reasons people do not become local Church members?
3. Why are Spiritual gifts needed in the Church body? What is one or two of your Spiritual gifts? NOTE:
Next Step:
Of the six tips in recognizing the right Church for you, which one speaks to you the most and why?
Give
2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT) 7You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”
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