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Membership Promises

Membership Promises

A Membership Promise is given by both the church to its members and its members to the church, conveying the commitment to pursue defined expectations. The promise is not dependent on the faithfulness of the other party. Instead, each pursues the fulfillment of his or her promise out of obedience and faithfulness to the instructions of our Heavenly Father.

Part 5 – Membership Promises

Message by Mike Laughrun. If I had never joined a church till I had found one that was perfect, I should never have joined one at all; and the moment I did join it, I should have spoiled it. Still, imperfect as it is, it is the dearest place on earth.  – Charles Spurgeon (16) As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea;…

Part 4 – Membership Promises

Message by Paul Mermilliod. I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,  Ephesians 4:1 [11] And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, [12] to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, [13] until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of…

Part 3 – Membership Promises

Message by Paul Mermilliod [1] I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, [2] with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, [3] eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. [4] There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—[5] one Lord,…

Part 2 – Membership Promises

Message by Mike Laughrun. Membership Promises Part 2 What does faithful church membership look like? (41) So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. (42) They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:41-42 The New Testament knows no Christians floating around in “just me and Jesus” land. Believers belong to churches. Kevin DeYoung PRINCIPLES…PRACTICES…PROMISES…

Part 1 – Membership Promises

Message by Mike Laughrun How does Scripture affirm church membership?  The example of the early church (41) So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. (42) They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:41-42   The New Testament knows no Christians floating around in “just me and Jesus” land. Believers belong to churches. Kevin…