The importance of church membership requires a biblical understanding of covenant. Paul's letter to the churches at Corinth emphasizes the importance of genuine commitment to Christ and to each other as the church. This is required as the genuine way to participate in the Lord's Table.

This recorded sermon includes a public reading of the Church Covenant for Sovereign Grace Baptist Church. This is an example for future members as our Lord brings new people to faith and to be a part of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church of Algood, TN.