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  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Meaning Of Membership

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,881 views

    This message highlights the biblical importance of being a member of a local church. It was delivered on membership Sunday before presenting the new members to the congregation.

    New Members Sunday “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household” (Eph 2:19) “…so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually * members one of another.” (Rom 12:5) Introduction When you become a believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Archie Norman avatar

    Why "Join A Church" Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 25, 2016
     | 3,446 views

    Church 101

    1. Connection: Join to identify with other disciples - Acts 9:26-28 2. Accountability - Join for protection with other disciples - I Corinthians 5:1-2 3. Togetherness - Join to grow together with other disciples - Acts 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why Belong?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2016
     | 4,248 views

    An apologia for belonging to your local congregaion.

    “Those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls… And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” [1] In one of his sermons, Charles Spurgeon spoke of his intense desire to be a member of a local ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Membership: Expect What The Bible Expects

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 1,839 views

    True and genuine church growth comes not as a result of mere addition but multiplication.

    Rev. L. B. Williams, in his book on "Holiness Illustrations," relates the following: "A young man who was desperately in love with a young lady, wrote her that he would be willing to endure the cold of the frigid zone, or cross the burning sands of the desert, or climb the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Choosing A Church Based On The Preacher

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 16, 2022
     | 568 views

    What criteria should a layperson use to determine which church to attend? It is vital for preachers and bishops to understand the concept. Preachers have the responsibility to present the Bible accurately and to encourage the people to follow it.

    Choosing a Church Based on the Preacher John 4:43-54? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz ?43 After athe two days He went forth from there into Galilee. 44 For Jesus Himself testified ?that aa prophet has no honor in his own country. 45 So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans ?received Him, ahaving seen ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Membership Has Its Privileges! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,459 views

    Me or We? – (Part 4) The Christian Lifestyle is more about WE than ME.

    Membership has its privileges! ✎ I carry a couple of cards in my wallet that give me certain privileges not available to the “general public.” First is my “Sam’s Club” card. It identifies me as a member at the warehouse superstore and enables me to purchase things for the church or at home ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Everything You Wanted To Know About Church Membership

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,847 views

    The biblical basis and rational reasons for church membership and explanation of the process for joining our church.

    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know (and Maybe Didn’t Want to Know) about Church Membership Chuck Sligh October 29, 2006 TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:12 – “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    A Gift To Treasure Series

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jan 28, 2014
     | 7,030 views

    As with any gift, it is easy to take church membership for granted. In order to avoid that, we must understand the gift and how we came to get it so that we will treat it like the gift that it is.

    Introduction: How many of you have ever been a tourist before? You know, you travel to a new place intent on seeing all the wonderful "new to you" sites. If it was an international excursion, you get to have your passport stamped, exchange currency, maybe learn a few phrases in the local language, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Serving Together

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 6, 2016
     | 6,489 views

    If Jesus is Lord over all things in the church, how much freedom do I have to quit because I am offended?

    “I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clair Sauer avatar

    Why Membership Matters (2) Series

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Sep 4, 2015
     | 4,539 views

    Our membership in the Body of Christ unites us in covenant with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a covenant by which we are more fully empowered to do Christ's work in the world even as we serve and support one another.

    One weekend in August of 2001, I was preparing to head to South Carolina for my senior year of college. With my car loaded, my plan was to get up Sunday morning and immediately head off for South Carolina. That would give me plenty of time to get there, unload, and settle into my apartment before ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why Belong Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2011
     | 4,878 views

    Those who believe are taught the value of church membership.

    “Those who accepted [Peter’s] message were baptised, and that day about three thousand people were added… And the Lord was adding to their number every day those who were being saved.” , Charles Spurgeon told of his intense desire to be a member of a local church during one particular sermon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Kellum avatar

    Membership Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    This outline was assembled from Scripture references in lessons 15 through 18 in Purpose Driven Life

    INTRODUCTION: NEED: There is a very great need in our church and community life to reevaluate our expectations on membership in the family of God. America is no longer a predominantly spiritual society. Rather, our culture has become primarily secular in its thinking. Because of the secular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Addison avatar

    Church Membership: Living Up To Your Commitment

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,242 views

    When you surrender your life to Jesus, you surrender your life to His church as well. There are certain commitments basic to being a christian.

    Church Membership: Live up to your commitment! INTRODUCTION Turn to Hebrews 10: 19-25. I want to tell you a story. Last week coming to church, a man in a pick-up truck pulled out in front of me. It was not an accident type of situation. To the contrary, he pulled out so slowly that it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Why Do We Do That? - Church Membership Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 23, 2023
     | 1,591 views

    Based on 1 Cor. 12:12-27 - Helps hearers to understand the importance of membership in a local, visible church body.

    “WHY DO WE DO THAT? – CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 1 Cor. 12:12-27 FBCF – 1/22/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Let’s talk about the church. It’s not a social organization, although we certainly socialize & fellowship w/ each other. It’s not a civic organization, although we strive to impact our community in many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Baptism And The Church Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 15, 2014
     | 6,478 views

    A sermon on how baptism relates to the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 10 Sacramentally Participating pg. 241- 254)

    HoHum: How can one be baptized without the church? Christians are the church. If not a Christian then not part of church, if a Christian then part of church. We have no record of anyone in the NT baptizing themselves. Imagine someone coming to the point of wanting to be baptized, they come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ