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  • The Marks Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,029 views

    This is a sermon that gives a vivid picture of a healthy and growing church.

    Text: Acts 2:41-42 Title: The Marks of a Healthy Church Introduction: If there was a medical doctor in the house that doctor could tell you how a healthy body should look. He or she would probably describe one that has the right height, weight, diet, etc… However, today I want us to look ...read more

  • The Exemplary Church

    Contributed by John D Jones on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,098 views

    When we evaluate any church, we are actually evaluating the individuals who make up that church. We have heard it said numerous times, the local church is only as strong as its members. It is only as faithful as its members. The most revealing question fo

    The Exemplary Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Text: verse 10 “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God ...read more

  • Just Children Series

    Contributed by Dan Willis on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,444 views

    The sermon breaks down societies misconceptions on children. This sermon gives us a biblical understanding and view point of the power and depth of understanding children have even in their innocence and naivety. It challenges us to consider carefully how

    Today we are going to start into a new series. This series will be difficult and will challenge us to be honest and aware of the things going on around us. They will cause us to face a hardship that is present even now among us. We are going to confront the 3 great lies Satan has told the church of ...read more

  • D-E-A-C-O-N

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,084 views

    What are the biblical requirements for the office of deacon. In 1 Tim. 3:1-7 the requirements for pastor are given, and so we have a pulpit committee and perhaps even a background check. But 1 Tim. 3:8-13 makes it clear that we need to be careful in choos

    REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THERE ARE AS MANY VERSES LISTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEACONS AS THERE ARE FOR PASTOR. A PASTOR MUST GO THROUGH AN INTENSE EXAMINATION, YET IN MANY CHURCHES DEACONS SLIDE ONTO THE BOARD UNCHECKED. THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AT CALVARY. There are ...read more

  • The First Deacons

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 4,982 views

    Early in the history of the church, the Lord added an office to the church. It was not an afterthought, for He knew from eternity past that He would do this. But now the time was right, and the need was great. Why were deacons added? What is the lesson fo

    THE FIRST DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 November 13, 2005 (The Ordination of Fred Thomson) INTRODUCTION: • Some long for the good ole’ days. • They remember the warmth of the fire and forget the chopping of the wood. • Some would love for us to get back to the early ...read more

  • Limits On Judgement Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 14, 2011
     | 4,823 views

    The message explores our responsibility to one another to honour God and to build one another in the Faith.

    “Let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. For if your brother is ...read more

  • Family Supper

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012
     | 4,334 views

    It's easy to be concerned about where we fit into the Kingdom of God, but we need to trust that God has prepared a unique, marvelous room for us.

    I. Introduction a. Any identity thieves? i. Jon Mark Lipka ii. Born XXXX iii. Moved to xxxx iv. Moved to xxxx. v. Ordained deacon September 20, 2003, and priest June 2, 2007 vi. Married…oh, wait, not yet! vii. That’s where I’ve come from. b. Where I’m going, who knows? ...read more

  • Diversity In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2012
     | 5,862 views

    Leadership in the congregation is to reflect the Lord’s choice rather than seeking diversity as defined in the world.

    “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

  • The Castle Or The Wall

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,288 views

    As a church, we have certain options. We can spend our time, energy, and resources building the wall…and forfeit the church. Or we can invest our time, energy, and resources building the church and forfeit the wall. Wall or church …which will it be?

    In Robert Frost's Poem "Mending Wall," the poet says, "Something there is that doesn't love a wall." We can identify with that statement, can't we? We detest walls. Walls divide. Walls hide. Walls even kill. Remember the Berlin Wall that split families, a city, and a country? But don't we ...read more

  • The Church’s Commitments Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,772 views

    The church grows when we devote ourselves to living out the truth of God’s Word, to sharing our lives together in genuine fellowship, and to joyful worship.

    A few years ago, some wag told his friends he wasn’t going to any more ball games. Why? Well he said… a. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. b. The other fans don’t care about me. c. The seats are too hard. d. Coach never visits me. e. The referee makes calls I don’t agree ...read more

  • Romans, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 12, 2011
     | 4,078 views

    Paul encourages the church by declaring he is "... not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ". Would Christians today be so bold to make the same declaration?

    Romans, Part 2 Romans 1:14-17 Introduction - Previously, we discussed Paul being a servant to Christ … as we must be - We examined that the GRACE provided by Christ is the key to church mission - IMP APP: The only way to overcome is through Christ; this book strengthens - If we will study and ...read more

  • Why Sunday?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,125 views

    Why don’t most Christians worship on Saturday?

    Why Sunday? Ex 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. KJV The question is often asked why most Christians meet on Sunday instead of Saturday. Let’s look first at the definition of the word in both Hebrew and Greek sincere will be looking at it it from the OT and NT sides. OT:7676 ...read more

  • Behind Enemy Lines

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 4, 2011
     | 13,640 views

    We must be willing to go "behind Enemy Lines" in order to recapture those the enemy has stolen.

    November 6, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 14:1-24 Subject: Recovering What is Lost Title: Behind Enemy Lines Today we celebrate Veterans’ Day and I want to give my personal thanks to all who have served in our military forces. Thank you for your willingness to serve and place yourselves in ...read more

  • Consulting The Brothers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2011
     | 5,879 views

    Despite the independence to which Baptists hold, we seek to co-operate with fellow believers to the extend permitted by the Word.

    “Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem ...read more

  • Sharing Our Mail Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 13, 2011
     | 2,767 views

    Exploring development and implementation of church to church interaction.

    “When this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.” Sometimes we forget that the letters Paul wrote are not mere theological treatises, meant to provide sermon fodder for preachers desperate for ...read more