Rev. Keith Sanders presents the biblical defense of church membership in this series which includes Attendance, Corporate Worship, Prayer, Service, Accountability, Pursuit of Unity, Growth and Giving. 

We pray that God will enrich your life through this series with a biblical understanding of what church membership is and why church membership is critical to the life of a Christian.

Series dates June 22 - August 17, 2008


The Responsibilities and Privileges of Church Membership: Prayer

August 17, 2008

Concluding his series on the responsibilities and privileges of church membership, Rev. Keith Sanders reminds Christians that every true follower of Jesus Christ has the incredible opportunity to communicate with the one true and living God by means of prayer. Listen as Rev. Sanders preaches truth from the Bible about the need for Christians to regularly communicate with God through prayer.

Scripture Text: Colossians 2:2-4

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The Responsibilities and Privileges of Church Membership: Giving

August 10, 2008

One of the greatest responsibilities and privileges of church membership is giving. The voluntary giving of one's time, talent and finances is God's plan to support the ministry of the local church. Listen as Rev. Keith Sanders preaches truth from the Bible about the motivation of giving.

Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

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The Responsibilities and Privileges of Church Membership: Church Discipline

August 3, 2008

In regard to the responsibility of churches to practice discipline, churches over the years have tended toward the extremes. On one end there is license and on the other end legalism. Both extremes, however, are a misuse of the biblical mandate for the practice of church discipline . Listen as Rev. Keith Sanders preaches truth from the Bible about the church's responsibility to responsibly practice church discipline in love.

Scripture Text: Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, 2 Corinthians 2:5-8

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The Responsibilities and Privileges of Church Membership: The Lord's Supper

July 27, 2008

The Lord's Supper is a vital responsibility for church members. It serves as a reminder of the extreme measure to which God has gone to reconcile man to Himself. Listen as Rev. Keith Sanders preaches truth from the Bible about the serious matter of communion.

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17 - 34

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The Responsibilities and Privileges of Church Membership: Burden Bearing

July 20, 2008

One of the most critical, though often neglected, responsiblities of Christians is to bear one another's burdens. Christians are never more like Christ than when bearing the burden of a Christian brother or sister, just as Christ bore our sin burden on the cross. Listen as Rev. Keith Sanders preaches truth from the Bible about this vital responsibility of those who follow Christ.

Scripture Text: Galatians 5:25 - 6:3

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The Responsibilities and Privileges of Church Membership: Growth

July 13, 2008

Each Christian bears the responsibility to grow in the likeness of Christ. Christians who are not growing leave themselves vulnerable to Satan's attacks. Listen as Rev. Keith Sanders preaches truth from the Bible about this critical responsibility of all Christians.

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-5

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The Responsibilities and Privileges of Church Membership: Service

July 6, 2008

Continuing in his series on ‘The Responsibilities and Privileges of Church Membership,’ Rev. Keith Sanders examines the biblical requirements for utilizing one’s personal giftedness within the local church. Listen as Rev. Sanders preaches truth from the Bible about why God requires all Christians to serve.

Scripture Text: 1 Peter 4:10-11

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The Responsibilities and Privileges of Church Membership: Attendance

June 29, 2008

One of the simplest and most foundational responsibilities and privileges of church membership is regular attendance. Christians need opportunities to regularly gather together to strengthen and encourage one another. Listen as Rev. Keith Sanders preaches truth from the Bible about why Christians should regularly attend church. 

Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:23-25

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The Privileges of Church Membership

June 22, 2008

Beginning a new study, Rev. Keith Sanders presents the biblical evidence and purposes for formal church membership. Listen as Rev. Sanders preaches truth from the Bible about the necessity for believers to commit themselves to a local church.

Scripture Text: various

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Sermons

August 3,2008 - Prayer

August 3,2008 - Giving

August 3,2008 - Church Discipline

July 27, 2008 - The Lord's Supper

July 20, 2008 - Burden Bearing

July 13, 2008 - Growth

July 6, 2008 - Service

June 28, 2008 - Attendance