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  • Congregational Polity Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 10, 2011
     | 4,613 views

    Exploration of the congregational government in the apostolic church.

    “In these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we should give up ...read more

  • "Identity Crisis: Who Is This Man Of God?" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,596 views

    This is a sermon that deals with the role of Elders as the Spiritual leaders of the Church.

    Identity Crisis: Who is this Man of God? (Elder, Overseer, Shepherd, Pastor, Bishop, Steward?) 1Timothy 3:1-7; 5:17-22; 1 Timothy 5:17-22 Dorn Ridge June 09 and June 16, 2013 [Because of the length of this message, I divided it up preaching it over two ...read more

  • Loose Connection

    Contributed by Tobey Benitez on May 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,399 views

    Disconnected from the power source

    A LOOSE CONNECTION PSALMS 51:10 10.CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART OH GOD, AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME. THIS PASSAGE OF PSALMS IS MY SECOND MOST FAVORITE PASSAGE IN THE BIBLE. DAVID SEEMS TO HAVE LOST FAVOR WITH GOD AND HE SEEMS TO BE TRYING TO FIX IT. SO FOR THE NEXT LITTLE WHILE, I ...read more

  • The Problem Of A Basin Theology

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    Do we worship with a Basin theology or A TUB?

    BASIN THEOLOGY Matthew 20:20-28 Bruce Thielemann, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg, tells of a conversation he had with a member of his congregation who said, "You preachers talk a lot about ‘do unto others,’ but when you get right down to it, it comes down to basin theology." ...read more

  • Demonic Attack 101--Church Conflict Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    Exposition of Acts 6:1-7, first of two about how the Jerusalem church dealt with internal conflict.

    Text: Acts 6:1-7, Title: Demonic Attacks 101—Church Conflict, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/23/07, AM A. Opening illustration: see illustrations page, Acts 6 ill in ill file B. Background to passage: We left Acts 5 with the church still moving on the mission at hand. Reminder: our mission is ever before us, ...read more

  • Ministerial Gifts Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,292 views

    Continuing to look at the Ministerial Gifts within the local church and their true purpose and whether or not these gifts are still vital today.

    Eph. 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Everything God does, he does well. Not only in the creation, but also ...read more

  • Growing

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,277 views

    God designed the church to grow. We need to look again at what the Bible says about that and begin to do what God blesses with increase.

    Jesus once said that the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field. Though it is smaller than other seeds, when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches. Matt. ...read more

  • The Danger Of Diminishing Discernment

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2024
     | 767 views

    A warning to believers about the loss of discernment in the modern church culture.

    “The Danger of Diminishing Discernment” Hosea 7:8-10 8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel ...read more

  • Stephen: The Princely Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    "Lord, lay no charge"

    STEPHEN THE PRINCELY PRAYER “Lord, lay no charge.” Date: August 18, 2002 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Acts 7:55-60 Introduction Over these past few months I have taken scriptures and prayers in the Bible and used them as sermon topics. I have called them prayers that made a ...read more

  • The Work Of A Leader In God's Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    This is the second of two messages on leadership from my When God Builds A Church Series

    INTRODUCTION „X In about three weeks, the members of the Auburn Christian Church will have the opportunity to make suggestions as to who they would like to see have the opportunity to be elected as Elders and deacons of this church. „X When you think about people you would like to see as a ...read more

  • Bringing A Penknife To A Sword Fight Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 45 ratings
     | 45,119 views

    There are folks who try to bring a "penknife" to a Sword fight they want to have with the Bible. Why would they even try? And why are such folks doomed to failure?

    OPEN: Back in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, we read an intriguing story of a Jewish King who didn’t like something God had to say. The King’s name was Jehoiakim and God had had Jeremiah write down a prophecy condemned the King and his kingdom because of the evil that King ...read more

  • The Day I Tore Up The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,548 views

    No, I didn't actually tear up a Bible, but my audience didn't know that. Find out why I pretended to do that, and what that means to those who actually do tear pages from Scripture.

    Last week I said that we’re going to make one statement over and over throughout this series: We don’t have to APOLOGIZE for our faith. We don’t need to rally to God defense. Our God is bigger than we are – and doesn’t really need our help. But in spite of that… God calls us to contend for the ...read more

  • Firm Footing Series

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    Desire to have lasting influence? if you don’t have a firm footing, you won’t get very far. 1.)Influence is built on reputation, but, 2.)Reputation comes from Godly character, so, 3.)Godly character leads to lasting influence.

    Firm Footing Key text: Acts 5:12-14, Acts 6:1-7 Series: Vertigo: Discovering Your Direction through Service: 1.The Way Up is Down 2.Firm Footing 3.A Little Does a Lot 4.Inside Out Written by Steve Miller, with prep and collaboration through the NRHC Carolina Network, ...read more

  • God's Message For Today's Church

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 23, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 90,025 views

    A message concerning the importance of laboring for the Lord.

    God's Message For Today's Church I Corinthians 15:58 - Jerry Clower tells the story of a pastor who went to visit a deacon who was in the hospital. The deacon was asleep so the pastor knelt down beside the bed to pray for him. All of the sudden the deacon woke up and was fighting and struggling ...read more

  • Organization Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
     | 4,452 views

    The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ..

    Church, Organization of the Organization of the Church The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ. The way was too narrow for people to walk in, and persecution from the outside and judgment from the inside (Acts 5) ...read more

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