Who started the first church? When did it begin? Why is church important? What is the history of biblical churches? What makes a church biblical? These are important questions to answer if our church is going to be like that first church. Transition This evening I want us to answer these questions from the Bible […]
People organize every kind of religious institution and call it a church. Though they vary widely in doctrine and practice, each claims to be the “Lord’s” church. That cannot be true logically nor is it true biblically. To identify a truly biblical church, we must go to the Bible and examine God’s definition of a […]
Rescuing Rebels 13 October 1013 PM – Luke 15:11-24 – Home Builders – Scott Childs Introduction: This evening we will learn from the example of the prodigal son’s unnamed parents. Though Jesus does not mention the young man’s mother, he tells us much of the father’s role. Because in the parable the father represents God, […]
Supervise Relationships 6 October 2013 PM – Genesis 24:1-67 – Home Builders – Scott Childs Introduction: Abraham sent his servant to find a God-fearing wife for Isaac. God directed the servant to the right woman. She willingly agreed. Isaac met Rebekah for the first time on the day of their marriage. They never dated. This […]
Earning Influence 29 September 2013 PM – 1 Samuel 2:22-25 – Home Builders – Scott Childs Introduction: Read text. The adult sons of Eli and his wife were evil. Eli tried to encourage them to do right, but he had never earned influence in their lives and they would not listen. This sad scenario is […]
Plant Godly Character 22 September 2013 PM – Daniel 1:3-8 – Home Builders – Scott Childs Introduction: (Read text) In 606 BC, Daniel, a young Jewish teenager, was among the captives taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar. Even as a young teen, Daniel was well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and […]
Cultivate Your Child’s Heart 15 September 2013 PM – 2 Kings 21:1-2 – Home Builders – Scott Childs Introduction: (Read text) During the last 15 years of his life, Hezekiah became a very selfish, self-centred man (2Ki 20:18-19). He was addicted to his wealth, and neglected to rear his son for the Lord (2Ch 32:27-29). […]
Be a Right Example 8 September 2013 PM – Genesis 6:8-10 – Home Builders – Scott Childs Introduction: Noah and his wife lived in a wicked world, yet Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. He was a just man, perfect in his day, and he walked with God. One of his greatest […]
Rekindle Love’s Flame 1 September 2013 PM – Genesis 24:67 – Home Builders – Scott Childs Introduction: (Read text) God planned Isaac and Rebekah’s marriage. Abraham, Isaac’s Dad, instructed his servant to make all the arrangements and God guided him. Isaac and Rebekah never dated. They never met until their wedding day, yet the Bible […]
Joseph and Mary’s engagement was interrupted by a very emotional event. Though Mary was a pure virgin, the Holy Spirit placed baby Jesus insider of her. She could not hide this fact from Joseph, yet how would he believe her? Even before marriage, this young couple faced a serious communication challenge. In it, they were […]