Part II: FOR HIS GLORY

Part II:  FOR HIS GLORY

THE HOUSE OF WORSHIP

Ephesians 3:21    ²¹ Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

 

I.                  GOD WANTS GLORY FROM HIS CHURCH

 

·        Ephesians 3:10  ¹⁰ to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places.

·        Ephesians 5:25-27  ²⁵ Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; ²⁶ That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, ²⁷ That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

 

II.               WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MEMBER

 At FAHOW, we recognize the need for a formal membership. We ask you to commit to membership for four reasons:

1.    A Biblical Reason: Christ Is Committed To The Church.

“...Christ loved the church, and he gave himself (his life) for it.” Ephesians 5:25

2.    A Cultural Reason: It Is An Antidote To Our Society.

 We live in an age where very few want to be committed to anything: a job, a marriage, our country. This attitude has even produced a generation of “church shoppers and hoppers.” Membership swims against the current of America’s “consumer religion.” It is an unselfish decision. Commitment always builds character.

3.    A_________________________ Reason: It Defines Who Can Be Counted On.

Every team must have a roster. Every school must have an enrollment. Every business has a payroll. Every army has an enlistment. Even our country takes a census and requires voter registration. Membership identifies our family.

4.    A _____________________________ Reason: It Produces Spiritual Growth.

The New Testament places a major emphasis on the need for Christians to be accountable to each other for spiritual growth. You cannot be accountable when you’re not committed to any specific church family.

III.           FAHOW MEMBERSHIP COVENANT

 

1.    I Will Protect The Unity Of My Church:

·        By acting in love toward other members.

·        By refusing to gossip.

·        By following the leaders.

 

2.    I Will Share The _____________________________________ Of My Church:

·        By praying for its growth.

·        By inviting the unchurched to attend.

·        By warmly welcoming those who visit

3.    I Will Serve The Ministry Of My Church:

·        By discovering my gifts and talents.

·        By being equipped to serve by my pastors.

·        By developing a servant’s heart

4.    I Will Support The ___________________________ Of My Church:  

·        By attending church, serving in the best capacity that fits my unique giftings/abilities, and connecting regularly with other members of FAHOW.

·        By living a godly life

·        By giving regularly

 

 

 

IV.            A FRESH HISTORY

1.     The Origin

2.     Are My Knees Knocking?

3.     Prayer And More Prayer

4.     What’s Wrong?

5.     ______________________

6.     That’s What I’m Talking About

7.     Another Service

8.     Catch The Vision

9.     How ______________________?

10.                       Finally _____________________     _______________________

 

V.    WHAT DOES TOMORROW LOOK LIKE?

 

1. A Fresh __________________________