The Church John 3:28-30. The Local Church “There is nothing like the local church when the local church is working right. It transforms lives, heart by.

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The Church John 3:28-30

The Local Church “There is nothing like the local church when the local church is working right. It transforms lives, heart by heart, soul by soul, life by life. That’s why the most important thing I can do is to lay down my heart for the cause of Christ”

The Church: Its Definition 1 Peter 2:9-10 THE BRIDE OF CHRIST John 3:28-30

The Church: Its Purpose Acts 2:41-47 TEACH FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP PRAY LOVE

Oscar Hammerstein “A bell is not a bell till you ring it. A song is not a song till you sing it. Love is not put into your heart to stay – Love is only love when you give it away!”

The Church: My Obligations 1. My Attendance and Participation (Hebrews 10:24-25) 2. My Time, Talents, and Treasure (Matthew 13:44) 3. My All! (Acts 20:28; Ephesians 5:25; Matthew 6:33)

Edward Everett Hale “I am only one. But I am still one. I cannot do everything. But still I can do something; And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something I can do.”

“I Want To Be A Member Of The Church” To Be Born Again (John 3:5) Know Him (Romans 10:17) Believe In Him (John 8:24) Repent Of Sins Committed Against Him (Acts 2:38) Confess His Name (Acts 8:37) Be Baptized Into Him (Acts 2:38) Live For Him (Galatians 2:20) To Be Restored To Him Come Back To Him (Matthew 11:28-30) Repent Of Your Sins (Acts 8:22) Pray For Forgiveness (James 5:16)