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 . …
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
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
Romans 16:17-20 An Appeal For Vigilance – vs. 17 An Appeal For Separation – vs 17-18 An Appeal For Discernment – vs 19-20
Romans 16:3-16 It Demonstrates The Priority Of Love In The Church It Shows That, Despite Great Diversity, The Gospel Promotes Great Unity In The Church It Confirms That Women Can Contribute Greatly To The Lord’s Work It Compels Us To Greater Gospel Usefulness.
Romans 16:1-2 We Must Commend Women Who Serve The Lord – vs. 1 We Must Care For Women Who Serve The Lord – vs. 2
1. An Abundance Of Genuine Goodness Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 5:22, 6:10, Ephesians 5:1-5 2. A Saturation With Biblical Truth Colossians 2:3, Romans 15:4, 12:2 3. A Ministry To One Another Proverbs 27:6, 17: Acts 20:20-31, 36-38 When giving correction: Go humbly, go gently, go with the Word Galatians 6:1 When receiving correction: Be humble, bring it to the Lord Proverbs 12:1
We are committed to Christ-centered relationships by which we serve and build up fellow believers, especially through the regular gathering of small groups focused on God’s Word, prayer, and mutual love (John 13:34, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 5:16). MBC Core Value #1 MBC Core Value #2 MBC Core Value #3 MBC Core Value #7 MBC Core Value #4 MBC Core Value #5 MBC…
We are committed to the submission of Maranatha Bible Church to a plurality of qualified elders who lovingly serve and shepherd the church (Acts. 20:28, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-3, Hebrews 13:17). MBC Core Value #1 MBC Core Value #2 MBC Core Value #3 MBC Core Value #7 MBC Core Value #4 MBC Core Value #5 MBC Core Value…
Our priority at Maranatha is that churches train pastors – 2 Timothy 2:2 2 Timothy 4:1-4 Six Marks of a Faithful Pastor 1. Solemn Preaching – vs. 1 James 3:12. Biblical Preaching – vs. 23. Tenacious Preaching – vs. 2 Whether welcome or not4. Practical Preaching – vs. 25. Patient Preaching – vs. 26. Faithful Preaching – vs. 3-4
Selected Scripture
Selected Scripture Special Music:
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10