Commitment to the Glory of God: The Church Covenant

Commitment to the Glory of God: The Church Covenant
Ephesians 5:21 and selected

Introduction: The Nature of the Covenant
• The Covenant is for Christians.
• The Covenant is an agreement among Church members.
• The Covenant is a solemn and joyful agreement.
• The Covenant promotes unity.

I. This Local Church
A. Love All Members.
B. Help Advance the Ministry of This Church.
C. Promote the Welfare of This Church.
D. Sustain the Essentials.
E. Cheerfully and Regularly Contribute.

II. Home
A. Devotions
B. Religious Education
C. Salvation

III. Community
A. Caution
B. Integrity
C. Self-Control
D. Sobriety and Safe Witness
E. Purity
F. The Kingdom

IV. Other Christians
A. Watchful Love
B. Prayer
C. Service
D. Sympathy and Courtesy
E. Forgiveness

V. The Local Church

Conclusion:
The Church Covenant helps us examine our lives and leads us in a direction that glorifies God.