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  • Letter To The Smyrna Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 3,835 views

    Persecution is to be expected by the godly and enduring persecution can bring great spiritual good.

    Verse 8 – Jesus introduces Himself as being “the First and the Last, Who was dead, and has come to life.” The importance of this particular self-designation to the Smyrna Church of Christ will be seen when we have studied the challenges facing this congregation. Verse 9 ...read more

  • Reasons We Congregate Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,015 views

    David expresses joy that is in the heart of the child of God who is offered a personal invitation to go to the house of public worship. This announcement meets the desire of the heart that is in the child of God who is in love with Christ and the invitat

    Turn Your Bibles to Psalm 122:1 Title: Reasons We Congregate Theme: Reasons for Congregational Worship Services Series: Girding up the Local Church Introduction: Our key text today is written by King David (The Treasury of David; The Pulpit Commentary; Matthew Henry Commentary) and is part of ...read more

  • Letter To The Philadelphia Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 5,325 views

    Due to their rejection of Christ, the Jews lost their position as being God's Chosen. The Church, composed of the believing Jewish Remnant and Gentiles, is now God's Chosen. Christians, alone, have access to the throne of God.

    Verse 7 – Again, we see that this letter is sent to the angel of the church; that is, to the leadership of the congregation in Philadelphia. In the other Letters to the six other congregations, Jesus introduced Himself by taking phrases from the vision of Christ in Chapter 1. This is not ...read more

  • Letter To The Laodicea Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 5,766 views

    A congregation that is not actively benefitting and transforming the culture in which it finds itself, it is sickening to Jesus, the Head of the Church. Jesus condemns the Laodicean 'Health & Wealth Gospel' which is promoted by modern-day televangelists.

    Verse 14 – Jesus introduces Himself to the congregation at Laodicea by three titles: (1) “The Amen” which is a reminder that the Lord – by His death on the Cross – is the living confirmation of the New Covenant with its promises. 2 Corinthians 1:19-20, “For ...read more

  • Why Belong?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2016
     | 4,547 views

    An apologia for belonging to your local congregaion.

    “Those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls… And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” [1] In one of his sermons, Charles Spurgeon spoke of his intense desire to be a member of a local ...read more

  • Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,780 views

    This sermon briefly examines the qualifications and duties of elders and deacons serving the congregation.

    Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install one man, who has been duly elected by the members of this congregation, into the office of Deacon. The church is a living community of people redeemed by Jesus Christ. No one is more visible to the watching world than those who are in ...read more

  • Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,497 views

    In this installation service we briefly examine the qualifications and duties of elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Scripture It is our great joy today to install one man, who has been duly elected by the members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder. The church is a living community of people redeemed by Jesus Christ. No one is more visible to the watching world than those who are in ...read more

  • Congregational Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Jeffrey Hall on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,921 views

    Congregational candlelight service. Excellent symbolism. May be used for Christmas, Good Friday or Easter

    –Candlelight Service– Supplies – 3 place Candelabra (2 white, 1 red cnadle) 1 White Pastor’s Candle 2 Red Usher Candles Congregational Candles Drip Protectors -Pass out candles (no one under 6yrs) John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me ...read more

  • Creating Congregational Health Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    This sermon is the first in a series of five on The Church Health Review which attempts to make members aware that there is a health cycle of the congregation of God’s people.

    Robert Dale in his book “To Dream Again: How To Help Your Church Come Alive,” says that there are four ways to revitalize a church. The strategies would be: change policies, change personnel, change programs or clarify purpose. The fourth way to revitalize a church is to define and act on its ...read more

  • The Letter To The Ephesian Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 5,497 views

    The danger of being dutiful and pure without love for Christ Jesus.

    Verse 1 - The message is sent by the One Who walks among the congregations and Who supports and holds accountable the leadership of the congregations. Verse 2 - Jesus begins with the statement "I know". Because He walks among the congregations, He knows everything about each congregation. Jesus ...read more

  • Letter To The Pergamum Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 5,130 views

    Compromising in holiness is far more dangerous than severe persecution of a congregation and individual Christian.

    Verse 12 - Jesus introduces Himself as having a two-edged sword. The significance of that will be plainly understood later in this letter. Verse 13 - Jesus first tells the congregation that He knows that one of the greatest challenges they must deal with is dwelling where they do - Pergamum - ...read more

  • Letter To The Thyatira Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 5,402 views

    Both Christ and the Apostle Paul warned that the leaven of sin can destroy a congregation. The leadership at Thyatira are chastened for not practicing congregational discipline.

    Verse 18 – Jesus introduces Himself to the leadership and, secondarily, to the congregation at Thyatira as “the Son of God, Who has eyes like a flame of fire.” The significance of this designation in relationship with the Thyatiran brethren is twofold: (1) This city's god and ...read more

  • Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 8, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,155 views

    I want to make a few comments about elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install Todd Bayley, who has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder; and to ordain and install Ted Jeffries, who also has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, ...read more

  • Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,761 views

    This lesson is about elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Scripture It is our great joy today to install Rich Thompson, who has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, to serve as a Ruling Elder in this church; and to install Bill Jeffries, who also has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, to serve ...read more

  • Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,858 views

    This message highlights a few comments about elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install Doug Knox, who has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder; and to ordain and install Garry Gawrych, who also has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, ...read more