Selected Scripture I. Why?. We want people to behold the glory of God. . 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 II. What?. “I Will Build My Church” – Matthew 16:18. The Great Commission –…
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We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
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Selected Scriptures Ordinances are the ‘visible words’ of the Gospel I. The Nature and Means of Believer’s Baptism . A. Defining Mark of Christian Identity . . John The Baptist – Matthew 3:1-2, 13-17 – A baptism of repentance . B. Baptism From Symbol to…
Acts 2:37-47 Fellowship: Shared in Common, togetherness – Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 10:16, Philippians 1:5 Three Expressions of Genuine Fellowship1. A Common Worship – Vv. 37-422. A Common Life – Vv. 42-44. 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 John 1:3, 7; 1 Corinthians 12:12, 18, 24-26, Ephesians 4:11-163. A Common Care – Vv. 44-45. Acts 4:32-35
Selected Scriptures Commitment Six Reason To Become a Church Member1. An Historical Reason. There was an apparent list of members. . Acts 1:15, 2:41, 2:47, 4:4, 5:14, 6:7, 11:21, 14:1, 16:5. There was a clear terminology that identifies a church. . …
2 Timothy 4:1-4 Teaching is a subset of Shepherding – Matthew 28:16-20, 2 Timothy 2:2, 3:16-17 Four Points that Characterize Pastoral Preaching 1. The Weighty Accountability of Pastoral Preaching – Vs. 1 . A. A solemn charge . B. In the presence of God . C. In light of Christ’s judgment . …
1 Peter 4:10-11 Spiritual Gifts Given By: . Holy Spirit – Luke 11:13, John 16:7 . The Ascension – Ephesians 4:7-8 Two Instructions Regarding Your Spiritual Gifts That Will Make You Useful In Christ’s Church 1. Serve One Another – Vs. 10 . A God-given gift – 1 Corinthians 12:7, 14:4 . …
Romans 15:14 . Four Distinct Marks of Believers to Encourage Us To Soul Care in our Church 1. Believers are endorsed by the Apostle . Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:14 2. Believers are full of goodness . Galatians 5:22 – Fruit of…
Acts 8:26-40 How God Sovereignly Uses the Church to Evangelize The World For Christ Acts 8:4, 11:19, 1 Peter 2:9, 3:15, 2 Cor 5:20, Jude 22:23 I. Prepare: God uses faithful servants who are ready to be ambassadors for Christ! . Philip – Acts. 21:9 . Be faithful where you are…
Ephesians 4:11-16 Discipleship is to be complete in Christ – Colossians 1:28-29 Two Functions Of The Church Needed To Cultivate A Culture of Intentional Discipleship 1. Faithful Shepherds providing Purposeful Equipping . A. Gifted/given by the Lord – Vv. 11-12 . . 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20…
1 Peter 5:1-3 The Biblical norm for church leadership is: a plurality of God-ordained elders who meet the character qualifications who lovingly shepherd God’s people by faithfully teaching the Word and caring for their souls. Four Expectations For The Elders Who Lead The Church 1. Men Who Work As A Team – Vs. 1 . Acts…
1 Timothy 3:14-16 The primary vehicle God is using to implement His plan is the church The church was a mystery in the Old Testament – created in Acts 2 It is the greatest demonstration of the manifold wisdom and glory of God – Ephesians 3:9-10, 20-21 We are here to: . Witness to Christ . Proclaim the…