Session 3: A Vision of Membership

9Marks | 11.30.2012

Church membership is not about joining a club; it’s about being recognized as a citizen of Christ’s kingdom.

Q&A Session 1 on Membership

9Marks | 11.30.2012

From the conference “The People of God: What Every Christian Needs to Know About Love, Authority, and Church Membership” at River City Grace Community Church of Sacramento.

Session 4: The Submission of Membership

9Marks | 11.30.2012

How should we submit ourselves to the local church? We should submit publicly, physically, socially, affectionately, vocationally, ethically, and spiritually.

Session 5: The Discipline of Membership

9Marks | 11.30.2012

Church discipline is a tough topic, but it’s critical for protecting the gospel, the good of the saints, and the reputation of Christ in the world. Here’s a guide to the basic of what church discipline is, and how to practice it.

Q&A Session 2 on Membership

9Marks | 11.30.2012

From the conference “The People of God: What Every Christian Needs to Know About Love, Authority, and Church Membership” at River City Grace Community Church of Sacramento.

Session 6: The Power and Preaching of the Word

9Marks | 11.30.2012

It’s tempting for church leaders to put their trust in their own ideas and ingenuity. But God’s Word alone gives life, and the power of ministry depends on exposing people to God’s Word, whether inside or outside the church

Session 7: The Reverberation of the Word

9Marks | 11.29.2012

The ministry of the word may begin in the mouth of the evangelist and preacher, but that Word should reverberate through the church’s music, prayers, and relationships. The echoing word gives life to the church in all its parts.

Q&A Session on Authority

9Marks | 11.29.2012

From the conference “The People of God: What Every Christian Needs to Know About Love, Authority, and Church Membership” at River City Grace Community Church of Sacramento.

Conversion: Session 1

9Marks | 10.10.2012

David Platt, pastor at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, AL, commenced the conference on the topic of the glory of God-centered conversion.

Conversion: Session 1 Panel

9Marks | 10.10.2012

9Marks has traditionally held a panel discussion after sermons in order to offer encouragement and helpful criticism to the preacher. This panel followed David Platt’s message at the 2012 9Marks at Southeastern conference.

Conversion: Session 2 The Four Spiritual Laws of Conversion

9Marks | 10.10.2012

Daniel Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, taught from Ephesians 2:1-10 on Paul’s four spiritual laws of conversion.

Conversion: Session 2 Panel

9Marks | 10.10.2012

9Marks has traditionally held a panel discussion after sermons in order to offer encouragement and helpful criticism to the preacher. This panel followed Daniel Akin’s message at the 2012 9Marks at Southeastern conference.

Conversion: Session 3

9Marks | 10.10.2012

Pastor of Imago Dei in Raleigh, NC, Tony Merida addressed conversion from the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Conversion: Session 4

9Marks | 10.10.2012

Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, Mark Dever challenged the audience to the see the universal scope of salvation.

Conversion: Session 4 Panel

9Marks | 10.10.2012

9Marks has traditionally held a panel discussion after sermons in order to offer encouragement and helpful criticism to the preacher. This panel followed Mark Dever’s message at the 2012 9Marks at Southeastern conference.