Devoted to Covenant Community (Dusty Durbin)

Redeemer City Church - Lafayette, LA

In this sermon, Dusty Durbin emphasizes the urgent need for the gospel in a community where a significant portion of the population is without Christ. He discusses the indicators of a healthy church, focusing on devotion to the Word, prayer, and fellowship. Durbin highlights the importance of living together as a church family, encouraging one another, meeting needs, and holding each other accountable. He concludes by stressing that the foundation of this fellowship is rooted in Christ, urging believers to commit to the local church and serve one another for God's glory.

Takeaways

• There are 250,000 people without Jesus in our region.
• Specific indicators can measure the church's health.
• A healthy church is devoted to the Word of God.
• Fellowship goes beyond meals; it's about sharing life.
• We need to encourage and pray for one another.
• Prayer is essential for the church's vitality.
• Meeting needs within the church is a responsibility.
• Discipleship is crucial for the growth of believers.
• The church should be a community that holds each other accountable.
• Our fellowship is rooted in our shared faith in Christ.