How Will a Church Family Equip Me for Life?
January 17, 2026 / Brian T. Anderson / Vineyard Church North PhoenixEquipped for Life
How Will a Church Family Equip Me for Life?
I. Introduction
A. You need the right in order to succeed in life!
B. I Timothy 3:14-15 (NLT)
C. Ephesians 2:19 (NLT)
1. You can measure your spiritual commitment by how much you the Church!
2. There’s a big difference between attending a church service and to a church family!
II. How Will a Church Family Equip Me for Life?
A. It will help me on .
1. God says every seventh day you take a day and you on God!
2. Matthew 22:37-38 (NAS)
B. It will help me face .
1. I Thessalonians 5:10-11 (NLT)
2. Galatians 6:2 (NAS)
3. Some ways to connect with others here at VCNP:
a.
b. Men’s events
c. Women’s events
d. Different classes
e. with others in a ministry
C. It will my faith.
1. Hebrews 6:1a (NAS)
2. God’s will for your life is that you in Christ and become spiritually strong!
3. How do we grow spiritually?
a. Reading the Bible
b. Prayer
c.
d. Worship
e. Regular attendance
i. If church attendance is not (planned out, prioritized, etc.), you’ll lose the battle!
f.
g. classes
i. Growth Track
ii. Ministry Training classes
iii. Bible Study classes
iv. Marriage classes
v. Leadership Training classes
4. There’s a big difference between being a follower of Jesus and being a follower of Jesus!
D. It helps me find my .
1. Growth Track
2. “Ministry” is anything you do when you’re using your talents, gifts, abilities, resources, etc., to other people.
3. Ephesians 2:10 (NAS)
E. It will help me fulfill my .
1. Matthew 28:18-20 (NAS)
2. There are only two things you can’t do in heaven:
a.
b. Tell others about who don’t know Him
3. Romans 10:13-14 (NLT)
4. One of the easiest ways for you to help fulfill your life’s mission:
a. Regularly people to !
5. What’s the difference between joining a church family and just attending a church? One word: !
III. How Do I Become a Member of a Church Family?
A. Acts 2:41 (NAS)
1.
a. Acts 4:12 (NAS)
b. John 14:6 (NAS)
2. Water
a. Our next baptisms are: February 14-15, 2026 (Glendale campus) and February 8, 2026 (Reveal campus)
3. Take our Growth Track
B. The most significant thing you may ever do in your life is to become a vibrant part of Vineyard Church of North Phoenix and get in a ministry here!
IV. Conclusion