Why Do You Need a Church Family?

A Church Family…

Shows you are a genuine believer.

Moves you out of isolation.

Gives you strength.

You are Genuine Believer

• The Church is a Family:

– The household of God. (Ephesians 2.19)

– The household of faith. (Galatians 6.10)

– Brethren – used 15 times in the book of James.

 Melanie Greer, a friend of Lois Kiser has a brain tumor.  Melanie Greer, a friend of Lois Kiser has a brain tumor. 

Moves You Out of Isolation

• Four in ten people have frequent feelings of loneliness.

• The Spiritual Family Relationship:

– “And if one member…” (1 Corinthians 12.26)

– Encouragement is found in your spiritual family. (Hebrews 3.13)

 Melanie Greer, a friend of Lois Kiser has a brain tumor.  Melanie Greer, a friend of Lois Kiser has a brain tumor. 

Gives You Strength

• Ephesians 4.16

• The strength to continue. (Galatians 6.1)

• Spiritual protection under godly leaders. (Acts 20.28-30)

 Melanie Greer, a friend of Lois Kiser has a brain tumor.  Melanie Greer, a friend of Lois Kiser has a brain tumor. 

Your Relationship with Your Family

The Body of Christ Needs You

You Will Share the Message

 Melanie Greer, a friend of Lois Kiser has a brain tumor.  Melanie Greer, a friend of Lois Kiser has a brain tumor. 

The Body Needs You

• You are a vital part of the body.

• Each member supports the body:

– “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.”

(1 Corinthians 12:26)

 Melanie Greer, a friend of Lois Kiser has a brain tumor.  Melanie Greer, a friend of Lois Kiser has a brain tumor. 

You Will Share the Message

• You share the message when you walk in good works. (Ephesians 2.10)

• Make your light shine. (Matthew 5.14-16)

Your light will only shine as bright as your faith will allow.

 Melanie Greer, a friend of Lois Kiser has a brain tumor.  Melanie Greer, a friend of Lois Kiser has a brain tumor. 

Why Do You Need a Church Family?