Santa Cruz Baptist Church Sermons Church Discipline: Defining and Guarding the Gospel
Feb 2, 2026
A sermon exploring how Christ's lordship shapes gospel clarity and church life. Listens to why costly discipleship and daily repentance matter. Compares two responses to discipline and defines formative versus corrective practices. Covers Matthew 18 steps, excommunication as a last resort, who is subject to discipline, and practical church procedures and motives.
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Gospel Includes Christ's Lordship
- The gospel includes Christ's lordship, not just belief in his saving work.
- True faith produces repentance, discipleship, and ongoing sanctification.
Discipline Is Formative And Corrective
- Church discipline is multifaceted, including formative and corrective stages.
- All discipline aims to restore the sinner in gentleness and protect the church's health.
Follow Matthew 18 Stepwise Process
- Follow Jesus' Matthew 18 steps: go alone first, then with one or two, then tell the church.
- Begin every step with prayer and seek restoration, not condemnation.
