Selected Scripture I. Why?. We want people to behold the glory of God. . 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 II. What?. “I Will Build My Church” – Matthew 16:18. The Great Commission –…
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
Sermons on Church
Selected Scriptures Ordinances are the ‘visible words’ of the Gospel I. The Nature and Means of Believer’s Baptism . A. Defining Mark of Christian Identity . . John The Baptist – Matthew 3:1-2, 13-17 – A baptism of repentance . B. Baptism From Symbol to…
Selected Scriptures Commitment Six Reason To Become a Church Member1. An Historical Reason. There was an apparent list of members. . Acts 1:15, 2:41, 2:47, 4:4, 5:14, 6:7, 11:21, 14:1, 16:5. There was a clear terminology that identifies a church. . …
2 Timothy 4:1-4 Teaching is a subset of Shepherding – Matthew 28:16-20, 2 Timothy 2:2, 3:16-17 Four Points that Characterize Pastoral Preaching 1. The Weighty Accountability of Pastoral Preaching – Vs. 1 . A. A solemn charge . B. In the presence of God . C. In light of Christ’s judgment . …
1 Peter 4:10-11 Spiritual Gifts Given By: . Holy Spirit – Luke 11:13, John 16:7 . The Ascension – Ephesians 4:7-8 Two Instructions Regarding Your Spiritual Gifts That Will Make You Useful In Christ’s Church 1. Serve One Another – Vs. 10 . A God-given gift – 1 Corinthians 12:7, 14:4 . …
Romans 15:14 . Four Distinct Marks of Believers to Encourage Us To Soul Care in our Church 1. Believers are endorsed by the Apostle . Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:14 2. Believers are full of goodness . Galatians 5:22 – Fruit of…
Acts 8:26-40 How God Sovereignly Uses the Church to Evangelize The World For Christ Acts 8:4, 11:19, 1 Peter 2:9, 3:15, 2 Cor 5:20, Jude 22:23 I. Prepare: God uses faithful servants who are ready to be ambassadors for Christ! . Philip – Acts. 21:9 . Be faithful where you are…
Ephesians 4:11-16 Discipleship is to be complete in Christ – Colossians 1:28-29 Two Functions Of The Church Needed To Cultivate A Culture of Intentional Discipleship 1. Faithful Shepherds providing Purposeful Equipping . A. Gifted/given by the Lord – Vv. 11-12 . . 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20…
1 Peter 5:1-3 The Biblical norm for church leadership is: a plurality of God-ordained elders who meet the character qualifications who lovingly shepherd God’s people by faithfully teaching the Word and caring for their souls. Four Expectations For The Elders Who Lead The Church 1. Men Who Work As A Team – Vs. 1 . Acts…
1 Timothy 3:14-16 The primary vehicle God is using to implement His plan is the church The church was a mystery in the Old Testament – created in Acts 2 It is the greatest demonstration of the manifold wisdom and glory of God – Ephesians 3:9-10, 20-21 We are here to: . Witness to Christ . Proclaim the…
Matthew 16:18-20 Part 1 – Last Week 1. The Promise To Found It 2. The Promise To Build It This week: 3. The Promise Of Christ to Triumph It – Vs. 18c . Possibilities for what the church will face . A. Attacks on the church by Satan himself . …
Matthew 16:18-20 Four Evidences of the Centrality of the Church In God’s Program 1. The Promise of Christ to Found It – Vs. 18a . Peter’s great confession elicits Jesus’ great promise . Peter was not the first ‘Pope’ – Matthew 18:1, 20:20 . A. The Rock:…
1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 3 Relational Qualities Necessary to Promote Growth in the Church 1. Responding Well to Faithful Leadership 2. Ministering to One Another 3. Pursuing a Sound Spiritual Life
Titus 1:5-9 Two Models of Pastoral Training – The Institutional Model: Bible College or traditional Seminary . 1. Can not confirm a man’s call . 2. Can not confirm a man’s giftedness . 3. Can not confirm a man’s character . 4. Can not truly teach a man how to do pastoral ministry . …
Timing of the coming of Christ – The Greek and Roman world
Acts 1:9-15, Acts 4:24, 32; Acts 5:12, Acts 15:25 1. The Local Church Is The Primary Arena For The Practicing of the “One-Anothers”2. Fostering A Culture Of Spiritually Intentional Relationships Is Critical To A . “One-Another” Body Life. A. Discipleship. B. Hospitality3. Modeling The…
Romans 16:21-27 A Personal Greeting From Paul’s Beloved Associates A Final Summary Of God’s Glorious Gospel A. It Provides Spiritual Stability B. It Explains Unrevealed Mysteries C. It Highlights God’s Character