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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
In this message I talk about what it takes to be an On Mission church. This was preached after we returned from our first ever church wide mission trip.
Becoming An “On Mission” People NOTE: This message was given the weekend after our church went on our first ever church-wide mission trip to Pidras Negras, Coahilla, Mexico. We talk a lot about ministry here at NCC. The Bible tells us that every believer is gifted in some area or areas to serve ...read more
Scripture: Acts 13:36
Denomination: Baptist
What should we look for in a Pastor, elder, and Bishop of a church?
Let us continue to worship our God by again listening to what was said to Timothy as he was called to minister for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Open your Bibles to the First Letter to Timothy in the New Testament….. Before we read our passage for today, let us note again the calling of Timothy… ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Understanding and appreciating the comforting presence of God during challenging times
If you have your Bibles, turn to the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. Many of you have been the subject of discussions lately. People have been talking about how you have endured so many hardships and difficulties, and yet you are still here. Some of you have faced major transitions recently ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 35:10
Topics: Faith, Trust
In the life of Christ and the New Testament Church in Acts we see a clear picture of the purpose of the church and why the church exists.
“Becoming a Biblical Church” Acts 2, 3, 4 Matthew 9:35-37 As we enter the New Year 2003, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and looking forward to a joyous New Year. Many of you have made new commitments and new resolutions and set goals for the coming year. A New Year brings ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 4:7-31
Denomination: Free Methodist
Acts 13:1-12 shows us some traits of an effective church.
Introduction When you think of an effective church, what comes to mind? What are the traits of an effective church? I typed the following statement into my Google search bar: “Traits of an effective church.” Some of the responses included the following: “Nine habits of highly effective ...read more
Scripture: Acts 13:1-12
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The Scripture tells us how to behave toward our leaders and toward one another.
HOW TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH I Thessalonians 5:12-15 INTRO.- ILL.- A young mother went to her doctor for an appointment. She took her little five-year-old son with her and made no attempt to restrain him from ransacking an adjoining room. Finally, after hearing a bunch of bottles being rattled, she ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church
January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
1 of 2. Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. But what can be achieved thru a second chance? Extensions are granted to wayward servant’s for...
THE SECOND TIME AROUND—Part I—Jonah 3:1-10 An elderly couple had dinner at another couple’s house, & after eating, the wives left the table & went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, & Albert said, "Last night we went out to a new restaurant & it was really ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10
The church with the "open doors"
The Letter to the Church in Philadelphia Rev. 3:7-13 Ancient Philadelphia is now called Alesihir in modern day Turkey. Philadelphia was the youngest of all the seven cities. It was founded by colonists from Pergamum under the reign of Attalus the Second, who ruled in Pergamum from 159 to 138 B.C. ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Addressing the question of value and roles of women in the church according to a survey of the Biblical record.
THE VALUE OF WOMEN IN THE CHURCH Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 AM John Dawson, in his book Healing America’s Wounds, asserts: “The wounds inflicted by men and women on each other constitute the fundamental fault line running beneath all other human conflict . . . ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
A message about God's perfect timing at Christmas.
Title: Unwrapping Christmas: God's Timing Theme: Text: Matthew 2:1-12, Galatians 4:1-7 Matthew 2:1-12 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, (2) saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Denomination: Church Of God
Some fiery darts that Satan is throwing at those seeking to worship God. Worship is a battle field that Satan has not had to send his troops to in a long time. Now that we are beginning to experiece worship.....LOOK OUT, HERE HE COMES!!!
Fiery Darts Eph. 6:10-17 In this text we see God’s instructions for defense against the devil. Vs. 14 tells us to gird up our loins with truth. Also in verse 14 we are to put on the breastplate of righteousness. Vs. 15 instructs us to protect our feet (or our steps) with preparation. Vs. 16 ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
In this lesson, we explore how the all-powerful God has set the times forever, inspiring awe in people. We delve into understanding the concept of time from a divine perspective.
In today's lesson, we learn that God is in control of the times and that we should stand in awe before Him. The writer of Ecclesiastes, also known as "Qoheleth" and "the Preacher," wanted to know how to live a meaningful life. He tried all kinds of ways to find meaning but ultimately concluded that ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
Topics: God's Sovereign Will, Understanding Time
Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter
Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Acts 16:11-40
There is a hesitancy on the part of many church pastors and elders to hold their church members accountable for their actions. This neglect is hazardous. Church disciple is both biblical and necessary
The Call for Church Discipline 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 “... Allan Bloom argued in his 1987 best-seller, The Closing of the American Mind [Simon and Schuster], that tolerance, built on the assumption of moral relativism, not truth, has become the chief “virtue” in America. To judge any behavior or ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13
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