The Church: Called to One Another

SERMON TEXT

19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. ~Hebrews 10:19-25 (ESV)

MAIN THOUGHT

Sovereign Grace Church has been purchased by God, with his own blood, so that we would glorify him as we live in relationship with one another.

KEY POINTS

1. Our Relationships at Sovereign Grace Church are ROOTED in the gospel.

2. Our Relationships at Sovereign Grace Church are REALIZED in the local church.
3. Our Relationships at Sovereign Grace Church RESULT in Sanctification

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

• Do you really see that all we do as believers individually and as a church is rooted in the gospel?
• Does the love of Christ control you (2 Cor. 5:14)? If so, how should that have an effect on all we do? If not, what’s the real motive behind all you do?
• Do you see the events we have at church as simply one option among many?
• Do you see relationships in this local church as simply one option among many?
• Is the local church the priority in our lives as God intends for it to be?
• Does the way you lead your life provoke others to take seriously what the bible teaches?
• Does your counsel go against the tide of worldly opinion and pop-psychology and press home the claims of God?
• Does your behavior set a helpful model for weak or new believers?