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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
The Elder needs to be above reproach in his commumity
INTRODUCTION Last week we looked at the relationship that the Elder is to have with his family, this week we will look at an area that is also very important to consider when deciding on who to elect as church leaders. Paul says that it is a good thing to desire to be an Elder in God’s church. I ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Exposition of Rom 12:9-21 regarding fellowship within the body of Christ
Text: Rom 12:9-21, Fellowship is More Than Food, part 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/28/07, PM A. Opening illustration: In C.S. Lewis’ book, The Four Loves, he says there are four basic kinds of love. He gives them their Greek names: agape -- the God-like self-giving love even toward enemies; philia -- the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
Denomination: Baptist
This message looks into exactly how the Bible describes an elder.
God is concerned about leadership. Consider some of the great leaders from the Old Testament. One of the first names that come to mind is Moses. God’s hand was on him from the time of his birth. God put Moses through a rigorous eighty year training course before calling him to lead His people. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:17-28
God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes, and we should have the faith and courage to obey Him, even in difficult circumstances.
Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're about to delve into a scripture that's going to challenge us, inspire us, and motivate us to action. Our focus today is on Jeremiah 38:1-13, a story that perfectly illustrates that God uses ordinary folks like you and me for extraordinary purposes. As C.S. ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13
Topics: Ordinary People, Call To Action
Emphasize the importance of being faithful servants and stewards of God's mysteries, focusing on His greatness rather than our own abilities, and trusting in His judgment and reward.
Hey Church Family! Today, we are going to dig into 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. As we begin, I want to share a quote with you from John Piper, "It is about the greatness of God, not the significance of man. God made man small and the universe big to say something about himself." As we serve God and strive ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Topics: Father, Faithful Servant, Steward
A sermon on church leaders wives (Material adapted from Alexander Strauch's book, The New Testament Deacon)
HoHum: There is a story about 4 preachers discussing the merits of the various translations of the Bible. One liked the KJV best because of its simple, beautiful English. Another liked the American Revised Version best because it was closer to the original Hebrew and Greek. Still another like the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:11
The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ..
Church, Organization of the Organization of the Church The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ. The way was too narrow for people to walk in, and persecution from the outside and judgment from the inside (Acts 5) ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43
Denomination: Foursquare
Discipleship as defined by our Lord.
Divine Discipleship The Book of Mark Mark 1:16-20 I. Introduction: A. This morning we are going to talk about discipleship. B. We hear a lot about this subject. 1. A disciple is a learner/pupil. a) One who puts himself under the authority of a teacher or leader. b) Every one who is saved is ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:16-20
Of the wonderful names given to our Lord, and they are many, none is more precious than that name which is above every name...JESUS!
THAT BEAUTIFUL NAME “She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21. One of the most beautiful hymns ever written is entitled “That Beautiful Name” by Jean Perry (1865-1935). The first two stanzas beautifully portray the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Isaiah 9:6
This is actually a clear, instructive position paper which clears away some misconceptions and offers precise definitions. It is useful for personal study or study groups, in addition to Sunday messages.
WHAT DOES “CHARISMATIC” MEAN? Pastor Eric J. Hanson A Teaching Position Paper Initial disclaimer: The secular use of the word “charismatic” meaning “possessing great personal magnetism, able to attract and hold an audience or constituency”, etc, is a secular meaning which is derived second ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Caution! Let your words be few and true!
Perverse mouth! Proverbs 18:13”The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate.” Recently I was traveling in the car with a young man, who is in the ministry, reads several scriptures everyday, regularly fasts and ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 8:13
Denomination: Pentecostal
What does the Bible say about the role of the ladies in our lives?
OPENING HUMOR: A little boy went to his mother and told her that his daddy had just said that they came from monkeys. His mother replied, “Well son, I’ve told you about my side of the family… Now it sounds like your daddy is telling you about his side of the family!” Genesis 1:28 And God blessed ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Proverbs 31:10, 1 Timothy 5:9-13, 1 Timothy 2:12, Galatians 3:27-28 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Church Of God
Matthias is the little known apostle chosen by chance. What motivates our response, when chosen, whether by chance or not?
Mid-week Message/Devotion May 2, 2018 Acts 1:15-17 Hey, What About Me? Reading Luke’s account to Theophilus about the selection of Matthias to replace the traitor Judas as an Apostle, gives rise to a few questions. 1. Who was Matthias? Matthias is not mentioned anywhere else in the bible. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:15-17
Let your words be few and true!
Scripture: Proverbs 18:13
How to handle the challenges of growth
Growing Concerns Handle Growing Concerns with Discernment (Acts 6:1-2) Don’t Ignore the Problem Don’t Resent the People Don’t Over-react to the Problem Do Realistically Assess the Problem Handle Growing Concerns by Delegating (Acts 6:3-6) Delegate to those who are of good reputation (known ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
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