Guest Speaker: Dean Cathcart

Guest Speaker: Kevin Oates

-The Need to Know God's Will (9)

1 Corinthians 2:14-15

-The Need to Obey God's Will (10-11)

2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Ephesians 1:18b-20

-The Reason to Obey God's Will (12)

1 Thessalonians 1:6

Knowing and obeying God's will, found in His written word, produces perseverance through life, patience with others and deep inward joy.

Acts 2:42

The Expectations of Church Membership

-Members consistenly gather with the saints.

-Members willingly serve the saints.

-Members cheerfully give to the Lord.

-Members corporately sing to the Lord.

Ephesians 5:18-20, Colossians 3:16-17, Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 54:6

-Members eagerly shepherd each other.

1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 Peter 4:8

- Members fervently protect their unity.

Ephesians 4:1-3, Psalm 133:1, 

Membership in the local church is defined by our participation in the ministry of the local church.

Acts 2:42

The Expectations of Church Membership

-Members consistenly gather with the saints.

Romans 12:2a, 2 Timothy 4:2, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Ephesians 6:18, 

-Members willingly serve the saints.

Ephesians 4:16, 1 Corinthians 12:7, Titus 3:14

2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Acts 20:35b, Proverbs 3:9-10

The Giving Principle: Giving back to God from what He has given you, is an act of worship that glorifies Him and advances the gospel.

Membership in the local church is defined by our participation in the ministry of the local church.