The Fellowship of the Local Church (Hebrews 10:24-25)
I. The Need for Fellowship (Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 2 Corinthians 8:4; Galatians 2:9; Philippians 1:5; 1 John 1:3-4, 6)
II. The Neglect of Fellowship
1. We are disobeying the Bible.
2. We are disregarding God’s method for growth. (Acts 2)
3. We are dismissing God’s clear warnings and dangers. (Ephesians 5:11; 1 Corinthians 10:20; 2 Corinthians 6:14-16; Deuteronomy 18:9-14)
III. The Nature of Fellowship (Proverbs 27:19; Ezekiel 16:44; Proverbs 1:15; 4:14; Psalm 1:1-2)
1. We often become like those we are around.
2. We become worse around bad company. (1 Corinthians 15:33)
3. We often become better around godly people.