Sermon NotesThe Focus of 2021: Launching the Intentional Discipleship Pathway (IDP)The Challenge Today:1. We are a commitment-fearing culture2. We are a convenience-loving cultureFour Reasons Why Committing to a Church is Important1. It’s an act of spiritual obedience to God (v. 14-19)The core concept of membership is having a COVENANT community where you belongWhat is the difference between membership in a church and elsewhere? 2. It shows spiritual maturity (v. 20)Making a commitment makes a powerful statement in a low-commitment cultureDon’t wait for the perfect church! 3. It’s a necessary step in your spiritual growth (v. 20-22)Two Myths about Spiritual Growtha. Myth: “Spiritual growth is automatic.” — Reality: It is intentionalb. Myth: “Spiritual growth is individual.” — Reality: It is relational4. It provides spiritual protectionWe are offering ourselves to one another to be encouraged, corrected, and served.

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