Church as Covenant Community

The sermon traces the biblical narrative of covenant, highlighting how God's plan from eternity culminated in Christ and now shapes the life of the church. It emphasizes that the church is not a product of human effort but a community created by God's grace, united to Christ, and defined by faithful preaching, disciplined care, and mutual responsibility. Drawing from passages like 1 Peter 1:9 and Exodus 19, the message underscores the church's identity as a chosen race, royal priesthood, and holy nation, called to proclaim God's excellencies and live in loving, covenantal relationships.