1. WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CHRISTIAN Actually, it means everything

2. IT MEANS:  That as sheep, we should follow Christ as our Shepherd  John 10:1-18

3. IT MEANS:  That as citizens in the kingdom, we should obey Christ as KING  Colossians 1:13  Ephesians 2:19

4. IT MEANS:  That as branches, we should bear fruit for Christ the VINE  John 15:1-6

5. IT MEANS:  That as members of the body, we should function for Christ as HEAD  Colossians 1:18  1 Corinthians 12:14-27

6. IT MEANS:  That as lights in the world, we should shine forth for Christ as the TRUE LIGHT  John 8:12  Philippians 2:15

7. IT MEANS:  That we should fight and endure hardship as good soldiers of Christ because He is our CAPTAIN of His army.  Hebrews 2:10  2 Timothy 2:3  Ephesians 6:14-17

8. CONCLUSION  While it is grand to be a Christian,  We must remember that we have duties because we are a Christian.  Are you proud of your many relationships with Christ?