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  • You Gotta Come In Through The Door

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,332 views

    The way to life with God is through the door, and Jesus Christ is the door. There are two groups of people that ‘gotta come in through the door.’ First, there is the shepherd, and then there are the sheep.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas May 15, 2011 YOU GOTTA COME IN THROUGH THE DOOR Isaac Butterworth John 10:1-10 (ESV) 1 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters ...read more

  • The Organization Jesus Built Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
     | 6,078 views

    This is the second sermon in our "Jesus Built" Series. It examines the pattern that we have in scripture of the organization of Jesus church, universal and local,and talks about how changes in the organization lead to apostasy

    INTRODUCTION The New Testament provides a pattern that was followed by the early church. They followed what the Apostles gave them in their teaching and writings. The Jerusalem church gives us an example of this. We are told in Acts 2:42 that these Christians “continued steadfastly in the ...read more

  • The Space Between (A Summary Of 8 Years As An Army Chaplain)

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 12, 2014
     | 3,021 views

    Originally in www.ocfusa.org/articles/space-between/ written when I was a Chaplain (Captain) on Active Duty

    In my eight years as a U.S. Army chaplain, the Lord has helped me shorten the space between my warriors, their families, and God. This has been regardless of gender / sexual orientation, race / ethnicity, temperament / personal attributes or impairments, cultural, age or religion. This reminds me ...read more

  • The Pattern Of Sound Words Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2015
     | 5,983 views

    Paul provides instructions to ensure continuation of the Faith from generation to generation.

    “Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” [1] Seminarians are required to study systematic theology. The required courses consist of in-depth studies of the several doctrines that define the Faith of Christ the ...read more

  • Elders And Deacons

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,643 views

    The New Testament provides instruction on how the Lord wants His Church to be governed. Two offices are to be found in each mature congregation - Elders and Deacons. This is a brief look at these two offices.

    1. When Paul wrote his Letter to the congregation at Philippi, he addressed it to “all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons” (Philippians 1:1). This verse (with others from the New Testament) indicate that when completely and Scripturally ...read more

  • Fourth Sunday Of Easter, Year B- We Are All Sheep And Some Of Us Are Shepherds

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 951 views

    There are problems with sheep too

    Problems and challenges for shepherds and sheep-- Timothy Laniak in 2007 tells the story of a Bedouin Arab and an American scholar sitting under a tent discussing what it takes to be a true shepherd. The Jordanian shepherd insisted that the heart is the most important thing. He lamented, “My ...read more

  • Plethora Of Preachers

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2025
     | 280 views

    Plenty of "pastors", seminaries, new/dying churches and biblically illiterate Christians. Brethren, study as He will be asking you what you did with His word.

    While walking on the campus of SW Baptist Theological School and Seminary,I pondered about how many pastors we turn out every year and yet the bulk of America is biblically illiterate including Christians. It is no wonder that we have so many churches and why a new one can rise up every six ...read more

  • Keep The Fire Burning

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,727 views

    God provides the fire, but it's up to us to keep it burning.

    KEEP THE FIRE BURNING Text: Lev. 6:8-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: A U.S. Lutheran bishop tells of visiting a parish church in California and finding a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. "Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!" it declared in words printed under a picture of a fire ...read more

  • What Do Your Eyes See Or Glance At? Series

    Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Nov 30, 2020
     | 2,740 views

    Many homes have been destroyed by lack of restraint in sharing information about what they see publicly. There are things meant only for private consumption. You do not expose your secrets to a third party but keep it within your hearts.

    Let me start by telling you an interesting and funny piece about some pastors titled, “PASTORS’ PERSONAL PROBLEMS (PPP)” A renowned pastor in diaspora held a crusade and invited two other top preachers from two different countries. After the crusade, the three pastors shared their experiences ...read more

  • The Heart Of God's Man (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 9, 2020
     | 2,892 views

    Paul had begun to share the burden of his heart with the church in Thessalonica. Although absent from them, his care and love for the church remained strong. The remainder of this chapter continues to reveal Paul's heart for them.

    The Heart of God’s Man (Part 2) 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-13 (6-13) In our last study we began to consider the heart that Paul had for the church and the work that God had called him to. Just as a reminder, let’s quickly review Vv.1-5. I. The Investment of the Pastor (1-2a) A. His Forbearance (1a) – ...read more

  • Am I Called To Ministry? How Can I Know?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 2,145 views

    Ah, the grand call to adventure. Every hero has accepted the call and began the journey of love and service. In a sense, every Christian is called to ministry of some sort.

    Isaiah 6:8 (ISV) Then I heard the voice of the LORD as he was asking, "Whom will I send? Who will go for us?" "Here I am!" I replied. "Send me." Ah, the grand call to adventure. Every hero has accepted the call and began the journey of love and service. In a sense, ...read more

  • Instructions For Ministers Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015
     | 6,704 views

    In this passage God is going to pinpoint His complaint against His chosen ministers.

    Scripture Introduction: Please turn to Malachi 2:1-9. Do you think God has specific expectations from His ministers? In this passage God is going to pinpoint His complaint against His chosen ministers. FCF: People need to know God’s expectations for ministers. What instructions does God ...read more

  • The Church, You, Me & God’s Operational Design Ephesians 4:11-15

    Contributed by Larry White on Jan 6, 2016
     | 8,233 views

    The Church Order and Operation.

    Ephesians 4:11 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: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of ...read more

  • Lessons On Titus: Lesson 1: Salutation (1:1–4) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 5, 2018
     | 11,807 views

    The salutation to Titus is actually a compact doctrinal statement, which lifts up “His word” as the source of the truth that reveals the way to eternal life (1:1–4).

    THE EPISTLE TO TITUS Introduction “This is a short epistle, but it contains such a quintessence of Christian doctrine, and is composed in such a masterly manner, that it contains all that is needful for Christian knowledge and life.” —Martin Luther I. Unique Place in the Bible Titus consists ...read more

  • What Is Your Calling? (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,848 views

    Do you really have God’s call upon your life? If so, what has He disclosed to you? What are you doing about it? Have you consulted your mentor or pastor about it? Are you completely captivated by God?

    Opening Illustration: Narrative of how my call came about. Introduction: In the focus text, Samuel lives in a precarious time when “the word of the LORD was rare” (verse 1). This is a continuation of the problem at the end of book of Judges where “all the people did what was ...read more