Franklin Crossroads Baptist Church Sermons

Jesus healing a man on the Sabbath provokes the opposition of the Jewish leaders. We’ll see how costly it can be to show care for others by following three characters through the story… The Man — His CHARACTER  A Basic Theology of Sin & Suffering  Clues to This Man’s Sinful State The Jews — Their CRITICISM  Sabbath Violation? Blasphemy?  The Lord Jesus — His CARE and CURE

There are different levels / depths of faith…  Desperate Faith Desperation Distracts Desperation Exposes Even Anemic Faith is Met with Grace  Demonstrated Faith Deepened Faith  Christ’s POWER is Unlimited! Christ’s GOODNESS is Unfathomable! Christ’s ACTIONS are Unignorable Dispersed Faith 

How are we, the church to live in anticipation of Christ’s return? WEAR THE RIGHT CLOTHES Babylon Bride  WORSHIP THE RIGHT WAY Fear the God who Judges Sin Thank the God who Shows Mercy to Sinners Bow to God and NOT to His Creation  WATCH AT THE RIGHT TIME Be Constantly Watchful  Be Free From Anxiety as you Wait

Membership is a covenant relationship between a Christian and a local church. The church affirms the member’s profession of faith based on the way he or she lives as a disciple in fellowship with other members under each other’s care.   PRINCIPLE Assurance & Affirmation Representation  PROCESS  Three Steps  The “Exception”  The Undesired Outcome  PURPOSE Reverence   Reputation  Restoration 

Membership is a covenant relationship between a Christian and a local church. The church affirms the member’s profession of faith based on the way he or she lives as a disciple in fellowship with other members under each other’s care.  Biblical Church Members work together so that the whole church "builds itself up in love". What will this LOOK LIKE?… Two Groups (saints and equippers) One Goal (bu...

Qualifications and Ordination of Deacons… Compare (& Contrast) Pastors vs Deacons Character  Dignified NOT double-tongued NOT addicted NOT greedy / dishonest Knowledgeable of the gospel Tested & blameless Familial Charges  FIRST, to all of us, the Congregation… SECOND, To Michael

DEFINITION of MEMBERSHIP: Membership is a covenant relationship between a Christian and a local church. The church affirms the member’s profession of faith based on the way he or she lives as a disciple in fellowship with other members under each other’s care.  We’ll see THREE THINGS in a local church that is committed to loving and serving… Covered Sin Cheerful Hospitality Charismatic Service  TA...

PARTICIPATING in local church life looks like… Approaching God Accepting God’s Truth Attending to Each Other   TAKEAWAYS: Every Christian is automatically a member of God’s Church Universal Every Christian should join a specific local church Every church member should fully participate in the life and ministries of that local church