So far, in our Biblical Church series, we have defined the words ekklesia and church, and we have examined the roots of a biblical church. This evening we are going to look at the structure of a biblical church. Of what is a biblical church made and how is it governed? Transition I want us […]
Developing Character (3) 3 November 2013 AM – Romans 12:17-21 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: A Christian lady owned two prize chickens that got out of their run and busied themselves in the garden of an ill-tempered neighbor. The man caught the hens, wrung their necks, and threw them back over the fence. Naturally, […]
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 […]
Developing Character (2) 27 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:13-16 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: “Old Bill” was hired to sweep streets in a small town in the hills. Once a week the street sweeper came by with his brush. Bill was a friendly old fellow and Miss Gidding on the corner got into […]
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 […]
Developing Character (1) 20 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:9-12 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: A rather unsavoury character who had never been near a place of worship in his life was being buried. The services were being conducted by a minister who had never heard of him. Carried away by the occasion, he […]
Living in God’s Will 13 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:3-8 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: Following Ro 12:1-2, Paul is speaking to those who have surrendered, submitted, and sought for God’s will for service. God’s will involves work that he gives us to do. He now gives us instructions on living in God’s […]
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 […]
God’s Perfect Will 6 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:1-2 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: If you are a Christian, God has a perfect will or plan for your life. If you find and follow that plan, you will have a fulfilling life now and in heaven you will hear God’s “well done.” The […]