“Members Are Not Islands”
June 24 2009
scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Hebrews 10:22-29, 1 Peter 3:15, Colossians 4:5-12, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
keywords: membership, sin, commitment, consider, provoke, exhort
audio: Wednesday Night June 24 2009
[audio:https://www.ekklesia.church/media/2009/june24.mp3]
Treat being a Christian (and a Member of Christ) seriously.
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Understand the importance of other people in a Christian life.
We all need each other…everybody is important.
And we all give the same effort and care – no slackers in Christ.
Hebrews 10:22-29
If you are going to be a member, you have to commit to forsake sin.
Don’t come fake – make a commitment. Have a pure heart.
Church is voluntary…why are you here?
Have a consistent life; one that other people can depend on.
Consider someone else this week – to help them grow in Christ.
What is your ministry and who does it help?
God can use anyone to encourage, exhort, admonish you (not just a Pastor).
Sometimes other people will have a good idea of things for you to do.
Make sure Church (getting together to Worship) is important to you.
God made Church, and He expects you to be a part and play a role.
And remember that Church is about glorifying God…not you.
1 Peter 3:15
Can you have a conversation about being saved and how Jesus is working in your life?
And…can other people have a conversation about your life in Christ?
Colossians 4:5-12
When people aren’t saved, they need to see how you live.
Know how to talk to people – be ready to give a good word
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Be an example that others can use to see and be encouraged in the Lord.
Make your life a walking sermon. People can get saved because you live a saved life.
1 Thessalonians 3:1-13