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  • Send Others! Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 25, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,286 views

    The local church is an agency of commissioning and sending. Are we deliberately training those called to ministry and affirming them via sending at the Holy Spirit's prompting?

    Series Review (Midweek): Week 1: An Encounter with the King - Have the willingness to be sent! Isaiah 6 – Having the willingness to be sent & commissioned Isaiah 6:8 – “Here am I, send me!” Week 2: The Great Commission - In obedience to the Lord, be sent and make ...read more

  • Members Of One Another

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 1, 2013
     | 7,304 views

    The NT uses several "one another" instructions to explain how the local church is to function & how believers are to interact with one another. Sermon 1 deals with the statement that we are members of one another & what that means for believers & churches

    Members of One Another Message 1 in “One Anothers” series Chuck Sligh September 1, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Romans 12:5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English cathedral that had been severely ...read more

  • What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,588 views

    When you read the word church in your English Bible it is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The literal meaning is those who are called out. The general use in Greek was to express the idea of an assembly.

    You are most likely familiar with the children’s hand motion and rhyme to learn about church. Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Well, when we really understand church we say, here is the building and here is the steeple, open the door and see the ...read more

  • Missionaries

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 18, 2022
     | 2,631 views

    If we are to fulfill the Great Commission, we MUST send missionaries to around the world

    Missionaries Acts 13:1-3 Intro. - To take the Gospel to the world was one of the last commands of Jesus before He left this world. Matthew 28:18-Mat 28:20 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach2 all nations, ...read more

  • Why We Do Need To Serve In The Local Church

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    This Scripture passage gives us the reason why we need to serve in the local church with the gift that is given to us.

    “Why Do We Need To Serve?” 1 Peter 4:10 Because The Gift is… A. SUPPLIED to you. (v. 10a) As every man has received the gift Matthew 25:14-15; Romans 8:32; 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 7:17; 12:4-7; John 3:27; Ephesians 4:7; 2 Timothy 1:6; Psalm 84:11; 2 Peter 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:17 B. Given to ...read more

  • Carpe Occasio

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,851 views

    Used for a local board retreat

    Carpe Occasio November 7, 2009 LBA Retreat Introduction David and Kirk had been friends since high school. They were busy pastors in Florida but one day David called Kirk and asked him to go with him somewhere. Kirk asked where and David replied, “Germany”. Kirk remembers the ease with ...read more

  • Unity

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Mar 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,359 views

    A cry for unity in the local body.

    Good morning. How is everyone this morning? Thank each of you for being here. I would like to ask you a few questions this morning. I would like to quote to you some sentences and you tell me if they are in the Bible. "Money is the root of all evil." 1 Timothy 6:10 "Do unto others as you would ...read more

  • Missions Is Our Primary Orientation Series

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,204 views

    A sermon on missions and the local church.

    Missions is Our Primary Orientation Series: First Things Acts 13:1-3 Intro: We said that the Bible is our ultimate authority. Therefore 1. we will trust it and teach it as absolute truth. 2. we will submit to it and evaluate our thoughts and plans, our behavior, words, and church (in all its ...read more

  • The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by John Woods on Apr 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,415 views

    Being the local body of Christ.

    1Co 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 1Co 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink ...read more

  • Support Gbc Through Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 13, 2013
     | 5,468 views

    The local church cannot function without the tithes and offerings of its members. This sermon, part 2 of a series on local church issues, deals with the blessings of giving both for a local church and for those who give.

    Support GBC Through Stewardship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 13, 2013 TEXT: Turn with me to Matthew 6 INTRODUCTION This is the second sermon in a series titled, “Get on the Ship” that focuses on important local church issues and our responses to them. We’re ...read more

  • The Covenant Of Membership

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,035 views

    Discussion of the values of membership in the local church.

    The Covenant of Membership 10/31/04 Countryside Baptist Church “To passionately pursue God and express His love to others.” Matthew 22:37-40 Church Membership Covenant Having made a personal decision to follow Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I desire to join in the mission of Countryside ...read more

  • An Effective Treatment Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,043 views

    The concluding message of the series on the Local Church.

    An Effective Treatment I Corinthians 3:1-11 * Over the past couple of months we have been in a series of messages entitled; the local church, dead, dying, or dynamic. Think about it, which condition do you prefer for HBC? It is my belief that most, if not all of us desire this to be a Dynamic ...read more

  • The Spirit–filled Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,205 views

    A message examining the condition of the local church.

    THE SPIRIT–FILLED CHURCH Acts 2:1-4 INTRO: We have been telling you this week about the need of a church giving it’s all to God. We have told you that many Christians in our churches are asleep and need to be awakened. Tonight, we want to tell ...read more

  • Why Are We Here?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,272 views

    This sermon examines the mission of the local church.

    Do you ever find yourself wondering about your purpose? As a church we should be continually considering that thought. Why are we here? I would like for us to consider this question today. This is a vitally important question. Sometimes churches misunderstand their task. Someone wrote a list of ...read more

  • Needing A Plan

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010
     | 4,249 views

    the local church understanding the need for a vision

    Needing a Plan Have you ever stopped and asked yourself…WHY AM I SO EXHAUSTED? Maybe you can relate to this story. An individual said, “As I awoke this morning I decide to water my garden. As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide it needs washing. As I ...read more