Our Church Covenant
The principles and promises we affirm together as one body in Christ in Burtonsville.
Putting on Christ for the Body of Christ
May 14, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Colossians 3:12–17
Sermon Notes - Colossians 3:12-17 - Putting on Christ for the Body of Christ Main Point: As the people of Christ, we live for Christ, especially towards one another. 1. Who We Are in Christ (12a) 2. How We Live in Christ (12b-17) -The Love of Christ (12b-14) -The Peace of Christ (15) -The Word of Christ (16) -Everything for Christ (17)
Watching Over One Another Is Messy But Necessary Work
May 8, 2023 • Pastor Tim Girdler • Matthew 18:15–20
Watching over one another is messy but necessary work Points: 1. Seek Restoration 2. Discipline over Scriptural Matters 3. Handle each case of discipline on a case-by-case basis 4. Wield the authority of Jesus in a worthy manner
Foundations of the Faith
April 30, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Deuteronomy 6:1–9
Sermon Notes - Deuteronomy 6:1-9 - Foundations of the Faith Main Point: Obedience to God means loving God fully. 1. The Foundational Commandment (1-3) 2. God's Foundational Truth (4) 3. Our Foundational Duty (5-9) -Internalize God's Word -Tell Others About God -Live for God
Responding to the Person and Work of Christ
April 23, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Hebrews 10:19–25
Sermon Notes - Hebrews 10:19-25 - Responding to the Person and Work of Christ Main Point: Because of who Jesus is and what he has done for us, we are to draw near to him, hold fast to our hope, and consider how to encourage one another. 1. What We Have in the Person and Work of Christ (19-21) 2. How We Respond to the Person and Work of Christ (22-25) -Draw Near to God (22) -Hold Fast to Our Hope (23) -Consider How to Encourage One Another (24-25)
Christ's Embassy In the World
April 16, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Matthew 16:13–20
Sermon Notes - Matthew 16:13-20 Main Point: The Church is Christ's embassy in the world, given his authority to determine the who and what of the gospel. -The Who and What of Jesus and His Office -The Who and What of Peter and His Confession -The Who and What of the Church and the Keys