The Sustaining of Faith Baptist – Part 1 (2 Timothy 3:13-17)
We further agree, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to give it a sacred preeminence over all institutions of human origin; and to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.
THEME: “In a say of innovation, we must sustain our church’s teaching and practice.”
I. Sustaining Our Worship
A. Its Attendance (Hebrews 10:24-25)
B. Its Focusing (Psalm 29:1-2)
1. Focusing on God (Psalm 92:1-4)
2. Focusing on each Other (1 Corinthians 14:26; Hebrews 10:24-25)
C. Its Purposes
1. To Praise God
2. To Edify Believers
D. It’s Manner
1. Responsive (Psalm 92:4)
2. Reverent (Psalm 29:2; Hebrews 12:28-29)
3. Rejoicing (Psalm 100:1-2; Psalm 92:4; Colossians 3:16)
II. Sustaining Our Ordinances
A. Baptism (Acts 2:41; Acts 8:36-39)
B. The Lord’s Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23-29)