Jan. 15, 2023
I Am A Church Member January 15, 2023
Pt1 I Will Be a Functioning Church Member
Membership Means…
1. We are All Necessary Parts of the Whole … 1 Cor. 12:27-28
2. We are Different but We Still Work Together … 1 Cor. 12:26
3. Everything We Say & Do is Based on the Biblical Foundation of Love … 1 Cor. 13
Non-Biblical Membership Attitudes
1. Country Club Attitude
· Pay your dues...people will serve you
2. Become a CEO Member…
· Christmas & Easter only
3. Become a Revered Member
· Give a nice sum of money, even though you never lift a finger
in service or ministry.
This Non-Biblical approach to Membership is…
1. Man-made
2. Man-centered
3. Man-maintained
4. Totally contrary to the Bible
5. Has no place in our churches
Biblical Membership gives without qualification
1. Views Tithes & Offerings as joyous giving
2. Serves & ministers as a natural way of doing things
Biblical Church Membership is Functioning Membership…
Two Reasons…
1st … the Body is a Unified Whole
- in mission, purpose, ministry, and activities
2nd … It is made up of many parts… Vs. 12-26
Question to ask yourself…
How Can I BEST Serve my Church?