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Is Official/Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 7, 2025

This is the final part and we look at a numbers of issues here as well as two statements from Internet sites on why membership is important. Over and over I am opposing this notion that commitment is connected with official membership. It is judgemental and untrue. I hope this is of some value.

IS OFFICIAL/FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 4 We have been looking at some passages of scripture from Paul’s writings and in vain, do we look for even the slightest suggestion that a church has official membership that discriminates among the Christians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:29-30, Philippians 4:1-3, 3 John 1:9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 2 Corinthians 2:6, Hebrews 13:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words From The Cross Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 19th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #22: WORDS FROM THE CROSS Psalm 22 As Jesus Christ hung upon the cross, He spoke seven statements that summarize His experience as He was dieing for the sins of the world. Psalms 22:1-5; Matthew 27:45-46 „© ¡§My God, my God, why have you forsaken ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Peace That Passes Understanding

Contributed by Ron Owen on Jan 16, 2001

A biblical prescription for peace

Philippians 4:4-7 “Peace That Passeth All Understanding” Intro: 1. Do all Christians have this kind of peace? 2. Think of a person you know who does and see if they have these characteristics I. Rejoice in the Lord always. (4) A. The focus of our joy (In the Lord) *What do you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Nov 28, 2000

A sermon that deals with the greatest gift man has ever been given.

Introduction: What is the best gift you have ever received? What is the best gift you have ever given? What made the gift special? cost, where it came from, who gave or received it? During this time we think about giving gifts and especially receiving gifts, the greatest gift ever given was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Into Life Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 30, 2001

Just as Memorial Day reminds us of the advantages the deaths of others in armed struggle have brought us, we must take advantage of Christ’s death and the benefits it brings us.

Memorial Day reminds us fallen heroes still speak. Established in 1868 as a day to honor the fallen soldiers of the just concluded Civil War, Memorial Day has grown into a recognition of all our nation’s war dead and the high price of our freedoms. We must make Christ’s death for us count. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wanna Hear A Good Mystery? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001

The church is still a great mystery to some.....

I. Presentation of the Mystery (1-6) A. Progressive 1. ‘Musterion’ – hidden truth only revealed to some a. Christ is revealed b. So is the mystery 2. Taken from mystery religions (Masons) a. Everyone doesn’t have the knowledge b. Only select ones are taught B. Prophetic – Apostles & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Fasting? Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 20, 2020

What Does the Bible Say About Fasting?

Matthew 6:16-18 And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12, Acts 14:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Content--Not Settled

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

we are always looking for more, we are never satisfied ** content__peace of mind

we are always looking for more, we are never satisfied ** content__peace of mind __mental and emotional satisfaction ** when something is new we wanna settle it ** Christ is enough ** If God said it that settles it ** let us not settle for any less than God's will ** ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Other

My Pride Is In Christ

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on Feb 27, 2021

People spiritually and verbally view and define pride in a negative way, but when we look at the word translates from the Greek and Hebrew language we get different meanings

** the word pride in the Hebrew is 'gevah' which means exaltation or lifting up. ___my exaltation is in Jesus Christ ___the word exaltation means promotion.....my promotion is in Jesus Christ. ___the presence of Christ will promote you from one glory to another ___from one success to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3

Denomination: Other

Building Strong Foundations Series

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 16, 2024

In our lives, just as in construction, a solid foundation is very important.

In our lives, just as in construction, a solid foundation is paramount. We all understand the importance of a firm base in our physical structures; similarly, the Bible teaches us about the necessity of a strong foundation in our spiritual lives. As we explore this theme, let's not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is The Most Important Thing To Do In This Life?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 20, 2002

What is the most important thing to do in this life?

Isaiah 55:5-6; Hosea 10:12 Topic- What is the most important thing to do in this life? In Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, we are told that “to everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die.” All of us who are alive today had a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6, Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

This sermon compares the the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.

LIFE BY THE SPIRIT (Works of the Flesh -vs- Fruit of the Spirit) TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: A. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT 1. Paul urges us to live by the Spirit. 2. Living by the spirit brings freedom. 3. However, freedom is not a license to sin. 4. Paul gives us 15 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Binding Jesus

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003

Can it be that we are guilty of binding the only one who can set us free?

ILLUSTRATION: Have a rope to carry throughout the message. You may want to tie your own hands or the hands of some of the leaders of your church to illustrate how unfaithfulness limits their ministry. You also may want to tie the hands of someone in the audience and put a leader on them to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-2, John 18:1-24, John 18:15-18, John 19:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Winning Attitude

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on May 16, 2002

A positive Christian attitude will determine your success in life and your success in eternity.

Sermon.387 See # 977, 602, 614, 640, 729, 739 "A Winning Attitude" Text: Philippians 3:14 President John F. Kennedy made a now famous speech to Congress on May 25, 1961. At the time we were far behind the Soviet Union in the space race. President Kennedy challenged Congress and our nation ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At Lazarus

Contributed by Mike Flack on Feb 24, 2003

A LOOK AT HOW WE CAN BE ’LIVE, LOOSE AND LETHEL LIKE LAZARUS - THAT IS DYNAMIC, DIFFERENT AND DANGEROUS.

A LOOK AT LAZARUS John 11:19-26,38-45, 12:9-11 Someone has said that Jesus busted up every funeral that He ever attended and that was true as He attended the funeral of Lazarus. I want us to look at Lazarus this morning and specifically what we might learn in being DYNAMIC, DIFFERENT, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-5

Denomination: Friends