MEMBERSHIP MATTERS LESSON 8 PT3

A “CHURCH FIRST” MEMBER

(Ephesians 5:22 – 6:4)

Introduction: Membership is about treasuring the church.

1. A PLACE TO CENTER YOUR LIFE AROUND GOD:
A. Love God with your whole heart (Matthew 22:37).
B. Love God with your WORSHIP (Matthew 4:10).

2. A PLACE TO CONNECT WITH OTHER CHRISTIANS:
A. Attention to others’ needs (Acts 2:44-45).
B. Assembly and FELLOWSHIP (Hebrews 10:24-25).

3. A PLACE TO CULTIVATE SPIRITUAL MATURITY:
A. Doctrinal instruction (Acts 2:42).
B. Development and CHRIST-LIKENESS (Ephesians 4:14-15).

4. A PLACE TO CONTRIBUTE BY SERVING:
A. Stewardship of gifts (1 Peter 4:10-11).
B. SERVICE to the community (Acts 2:46-47).

5. A PLACE TO COMMUNICATE THE GOSPEL:
A. The purpose of ministry – SHARING CHRIST (2 Cor. 5:18).
B. The plan of salvation (John 8:24, Acts 2:38).

MY PLEDGE TO PUT THE CHURCH FIRST:

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS LESSON 8 PT2

A “CHURCH FIRST” MEMBER

(Ephesians 5:22 – 6:4)

Introduction: Membership is about treasuring the church.

1. A PLACE TO CENTER YOUR LIFE AROUND GOD:
A. Love God with your whole heart (Matthew 22:37).
B. Love God with your WORSHIP (Matthew 4:10).

2. A PLACE TO CONNECT WITH OTHER CHRISTIANS:
A. Attention to others’ needs (Acts 2:44-45).
B. Assembly and FELLOWSHIP (Hebrews 10:24-25).

3. A PLACE TO CULTIVATE SPIRITUAL MATURITY:
A. Doctrinal instruction (Acts 2:42).
B. Development and CHRIST-LIKENESS (Ephesians 4:14-15).

4. A PLACE TO CONTRIBUTE BY SERVING:
A. Stewardship of gifts (1 Peter 4:10-11).
B. SERVICE to the community (Acts 2:46-47).

5. A PLACE TO COMMUNICATE THE GOSPEL:
A. The purpose of ministry – SHARING CHRIST (2 Cor. 5:18).
B. The plan of salvation (John 8:24, Acts 2:38).

MY PLEDGE TO PUT THE CHURCH FIRST: