The Church Covenant: Paragraph 2- Part 2

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This video sermon emphasizes the role of the church in advancing knowledge, holiness, and comfort among believers. Pastor Campbell explains that the church is not just a building but a body of baptized believers, with Christ as the head, guiding its purpose and mission. Key themes include the need for spiritual growth through biblical knowledge, the pursuit of holiness as a lifestyle separate from worldly influences, and finding comfort in the Holy Spirit and the hope of eternal life.

The sermon also highlights the importance of mutual support within the church community, encouraging members to contribute cheerfully to ministry efforts, help one another grow in faith, and uphold the teachings of Christ. The ultimate goal is to equip the church for its mission of spreading the gospel and making disciples, rooted in love and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Chapter timestamps:
Note: Times are estimated

00:00 Welcome

6:15 - Church Support
Contributing to church ministry and spreading the gospel.

6:29 - Unity in the Spirit
Walking together in Christian love, empowered by the Holy Spirit.

6:51 - Church's Advancement in Knowledge, Holiness, and Comfort
Introduction to Ephesians 4, focusing on edifying the body.

7:03 - Understanding the Church as a Body
Church as a body of baptized believers, guided by Christ as the head.

8:28 - Edification of the Church
Ephesians 4v11-16 - God appoints leaders to build up the church.

10:02 - Speaking the Truth in Love
Unity in Christ, who leads the church as its head.

11:18 - Christ as the Head of the Church
Colossians 1 and 2 emphasize Christ's role as the head, unifying the body.

15:06 - Importance of the Fear of the Lord
Proverbs 1: Knowledge begins with the fear of the Lord.

17:58 - Pursuit of Wisdom and Knowledge
Proverbs 2 discusses the pursuit of wisdom as foundational to godly living.

26:34 - Striving for Holiness
Holiness as separation for God’s purposes.

27:06 - First Use of "Holy" in the Bible
Exodus 3: Moses at the burning bush as holy ground.

31:29 - Walking in Holiness
Ephesians 5: Living wisely and making the most of every opportunity.

38:57 - Church Comforted by the Holy Ghost
Acts 9: The church grows in comfort and the Holy Spirit's guidance.

44:00 - Christ as the Example of Selflessness
Romans 15: Bearing one another's burdens.

47:00 - Hope in Eternal Life
1 Thessalonians 4: The promise of resurrection brings comfort.

52:11 - Comfort and Salvation in Christ
1 Thessalonians 5v9-11 - God’s assurance of salvation and comfort in trials.

53:11 - Purpose of Discipleship and Church Discipline
Focusing on discipleship, advancing knowledge, holiness, and comfort within the church.