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  • Communion, Symbol Or Sacrament

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 5, 2022
     | 2,096 views

    Is communion symbolic, an ordinance, a sacrament, a memorial or all of the above? Does it even matter?

    Is communion symbolic, an ordinance, a sacrament, a memorial or all of the above? Does it even matter? Symbol The argument begins with a simple word, “is.” Those who remember the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal may remember that famous line, “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” What did ...read more

  • What Would God Say About.. Church Leadership Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,326 views

    5th in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

    INSIGHT SERVICE “What would God say about... Church Leadership 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-8,TITUS 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION: At first you see only a basketball bouncing, then the shoes of an anonymous player.. Then all of a sudden you recognize who the shoes belong to, it’s Charles Barkley, professional ...read more

  • We Serve The Same Savior - What Has Jesus Done? (Pt 2) Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 22, 2014
     | 4,709 views

    We are ON the same team and led by our 'coach' Jesus Christ... He had delivered us, He created us and He is the cornerstone of our faith, but how did He do these things? What has He done?

    Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Savior! (Pt.2) Sermon Text: Colossians 1:21-29 [ESV] Introduction: In our journey through this letter to the church in Colossae, we have learned how we are ALL on the same team and we have been called to ...read more

  • The Necessity Of Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,739 views

    This is a challenging look at the responsibility God has placed on shepherds in the church.

    Title: Church Relationships Lesson 1 “The Necessity of Godly Leadership” Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduce the lessons series, “Making the Most of Our Relationships” 1. For the next several weeks we will be discussing relationships. a. Church Relationships 1. Elder to member 2. Member to ...read more

  • An Overview Of Leadership

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 18,991 views

    1 Peter 5:1-5 Gives us a great overview of what church leadership is all about

    INTRODUCTION Today is a special day for us at Auburn Christian Church. Today we will dedicate and install our leadership team for the 2001-year. Today we will lift up those men that we have chosen to lead and serve this Church. It is good to know that we have men who love the Lord so much that ...read more

  • Constitution Of The Church Of The Living God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,037 views

    THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Importance of Structure in the Local Church -- not just do whatever you please, however you want; There are standards ...read more

  • Nice Preaching Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 2, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    God requires church leaders to correct those whose teaching does not align with the gospel.

    Scripture Introduction It seems that many congregations will tolerate unbiblical preaching as long as the pastor is not rude or mean or sharp with them. Most pastors lose their jobs pretty quickly if they cannot figure out how to preach nicely to the church. So our passage this morning shocks ...read more

  • Church Order

    Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    Corinth has been long noted as a church with problems… and one of those problems was disruptions, disruptions during worship.

    I read Warren Wiersbe exposition of this passage and some of the comments are from him and Richard Pratt, "Holman New Testament Commentary." I Cor. 11:1-16 "Church Order" He came shuffling in… the service had already begun… almost no one noticed him yet everyone noticed him. He smelled of B.O., ...read more

  • How To Be A Blessing Instead Of A Burden Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 51 ratings
     | 18,069 views

    in these verses, Paul looks at ways we can either be a blessing or a burden in our churches. The challange is to see which characteristics we possess and which we need to change.

    HOW TO BE A BLESSING INSTEAD OF A BURDEN 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, 7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. 8 We loved you so much that ...read more

  • Where Is God When You Need Him?

    Contributed by James Lowe on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 98 ratings
     | 37,058 views

    Sometimes people go through trials that are severe they may question where God is.

    Where is God when you need him? Psalm 42:3 “My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, where is thy God?” This was a very low point in David’s life. It is the cry of a man far removed from the outward ordinances and worship of God, sighing for the long loved ...read more

  • You Need A Bloodbath

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,273 views

    We are marked as priests!

    “You Need A Blood Bath” Text: Exodus 29:19-21; Luke 17:11-19(doesn’t matter how far off you are if you call on him he will respond) If I asked you right now how many of you want to be anointed I would think that almost all if not everyone would raise their hands. We all covet the anointing ...read more

  • A Blockbuster Christmas - No Peace

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,630 views

    Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Peace.

    A Blockbuster Christmas Series – No Peace Sunday, December 23, 2007 “Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Hope.” “Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Forgiveness…only Bitterness.” “Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Boundaries…No Freedom.” And Today, sums up entire series – “No ...read more

  • What Puts The Tiger In Our Tanks? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,944 views

    It is tough to stay motivated to serve the Lord. We all gravitate toward room temperature – being lukewarm. How can we stay motivated?

    What Puts the Tiger in Our Tanks? (Philippians 1:20-30) 1. Let me talk to you about Ants. Not the kind that marry uncles, but the kind that live outside. According to a CNN article, 2."Like humans, fungus-growing ants are true farmers and the survival of the colony depends on the food they ...read more

  • The Leaders' Family Life - (Part 6 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime.

    Churches suffer when this category is ignored or downplayed. Paul listed three very specific requirements concerning a leader’s family life. We ignore them at our own peril. 1. Husband of one wife 1 Timothy 3:2 Unfortunately this qualification has been so wrapped up in controversy that we have ...read more

  • How Does Jesus Organize His Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,028 views

    This sermon examines how Jesus organizes his church into elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Introduction For the past few Sundays we have been studying the topic of the church. I have been preaching a short series of sermons titled, “Jesus Is Building His Church.” We examined the nature of the church, and made distinctions between a true and a false church. Today, I want to examine ...read more