Exodus 17:8-16 records the attack of Amalek on Israel at Rephidim. God gave Israel victory, “And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-LORD-Is-My-Banner” (Exodus 17:15). God fights for us, but we must go to Him in faith. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
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The work and position of elders, pastors/shepherds, bishops/overseers are considered in light of appointing qualified men to the office according to Scripture. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon of Part 1 in the video above begins at the 38:16 mark. The sermon …
Continue reading Sermon: The Elders Who Are Among You (Parts 1&2)What makes a sound church sound? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Marks of a Sound ChurchTitus was left in Crete by Paul to “set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city” (Titus 1:5). We see that it is God’s will that elders be appointed in every church, and that a church without elders is “lacking.” What should be the attitude of a congregation lacking …
Continue reading Sermon: When Things are LackingPart 6 of 6 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). The Lord’s church is distinct in her organization. What does the Bible say about how the church is organized? Is the Hierarchy of the Catholic Church scriptural? What about the various organizations …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (6) – OrganizationPart 2 of 3 in a series on “social drinking” – moderate consumption of alcohol. Does the Bible sanction such? This lesson considers five passages which some appeal to in an effort to justify “social drinking.” Ppt: Alcohol, Social Drinking, and the Christian (2) Outline: Alcohol, Social Drinking, and the Christian (2) Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Alcohol, “Social Drinking,” and the Christian (2)This two part lesson considers the words of exhortation given by Paul to the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22. Included are instructions concerning proper conduct between elders and the flock among them, as well as members one to another, and to God. Ppt: Exhortations to Proper Conduct in the Church Outline: Exhortations to Proper Conduct …
Continue reading Sermon: Exhortations to Proper Conduct in the ChurchAfter discussing the topic of suffering for doing what is good, Peter gives an exhortation to elders. They are to be leading the flock in such circumstances of adversity. Peter can relate to their position for he is also an elder and has suffered for doing what is good. His future holds the glory promised …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4This two part sermon discusses the command and authority for elders, the need for them, and the qualifications. Part two deals with a congregation’s responsibility toward the eldership that rules over them. Outline: Elders in Every Church Audio (Part 1): mp3 Audio (Part 2): mp3
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