TITLE: My Church
TEXT: II Cor. 9:2-4; II Cor. 7:4; II Cor.
8:24
PROPOSITION: Each member should feel a
vital part of the local congregation.
QUESTION: How?
KEY WORD: Criteria
READING: II Cor. 9:2-4
INTRODUCTION:
1. My church is wrong - belongs to Christ
A. Loved it B. Died for it
C. Purchased it D. His by right
2. My church is right -
A. I am a part of this church.
B. It is a part of me.
C. "Mine" like, bank, school, house is mine
3. Three criteria for this to become "My church."
I. Pride
A. Bad kind = arrogant, boastful, puffed up
B. Good kind = satisfaction, accomplishments
admit worth and value
accepting "us" for who we are
C. Learn to talk in "we" not "they" terms
D. Pride of my church is in:
1. The Past accomplishments, preachers, elders
2. The Present - What we are doing now
3. The Future - Where we are headed
II. Presence
A. Develop a desire to be here.
1. Sometimes you have to be gone.
2. Don't WANT to be elsewhere.
B. Out of town = hurts -
1. Me 2. The church 3. Class
C. Think what you will miss:
1. Class 2. Singing 3. My sermon
III. Promotion Cheerleader
A. VBS song - Be a BOOSTER!
B. Remember your school spirit?
1. Do that for the Lord.
2. Speak only GOOD things. (Philippians 4:8)
C. Be a cheerleader. 1. Make others wish they attended here.
2. Express your loyalty to this church.
Conclusion:
1. This is YOUR church. Give to support, sing, pray, work for its growth.
2. Have Pride, be Present, be a Promoter.