Why You Should Join the Church (Selected Scriptures)

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the biblical understanding of "belonging to the church," contrasting it with a consumerist culture that prioritizes personal preference. It argues that believers are the church, not just attendees of a physical building, and encourages committed, accountable participation in the community of faith. The practical takeaway is a call to redefine our relationship with the church as being *part of* it, rather than merely attending it.