Matthew 18:1-5 Life in the Kingdom is about how we submit to the King . The Kingdom is a Family – John 1:12, Galatians 3:26. 4:5; 1 Timothy 3:15 1, The Question About True Greatness – Vs. 1 . Mark 9:33-34, Luke 9:46, Matthew 20:20-21, Luke 22:24 . Ambition…
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
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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 –…
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…
Acts 2:37-47 Fellowship: Shared in Common, togetherness – Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 10:16, Philippians 1:5 Three Expressions of Genuine Fellowship1. A Common Worship – Vv. 37-422. A Common Life – Vv. 42-44. 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 John 1:3, 7; 1 Corinthians 12:12, 18, 24-26, Ephesians 4:11-163. A Common Care – Vv. 44-45. Acts 4:32-35
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…