Sermons tagged #LocalChurch

In our study, we being our expository (verse by verse) study of 2nd Thessalonians with a reminder that Sylvanus is Silas, the "churches" addressed by Paul are LOCAL, independent, autonomous churches and that our growth must come from God's word and real growth produces charity and brotherly love among Spirit-filled believers. Also Reference: Acts 17:13-14, Job 17:5, Acts 17:10-11, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, Proverbs 27:1-2, Matthew 6:30-33, John 3:3-7, Acts 28:28-31 https://bbfohio.com

CURRENT EVENTS: (1) Issue 1 (ant-Constitutional Amendment) in Ohio failed and we see the role Laodicean "mega-churches" have played in killing America and the American churches, (2) We see the idiocy and evil of the "Climate Change" Communist hoax and the role the Pope is playing. In our study, we being our expository (verse by verse) study of 2nd Thessalonians with a reminder that Sylvanus is Silas, the "churches" addressed by Paul are LOCAL, independent, autonomous churches and that our growth must come from God's word and real growth produces charity and brotherly love among Spirit-filled believers. Also Reference: Acts 17:13-14, Job 17:5, Acts 17:10-11, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, Proverbs 27:1-2, Matthew 6:30-33, John 3:3-7, Acts 28:28-31 https://bbfohio.com

A lesson concerning the church as a local visible body

This is a high level overview of the doctrine of the church.

The Lord has fashioned the church to be a body made up of many members with each member actively participating in caring for others and functioning together.

The Conclusion of the message titled, "Your Church Matters" from our series on "The Things That Matter".

Website: http://www.brministry.org | App: http://get.theapp.co/725c Why are our churches often so resistant to the topics of spiritual warfare from the pulpit? Dr. Dickason, the head theologian from Moody Bible Institute for 20 years, shares about the modern pastors lack of knowledge and experience in Spiritual Warfare which causes it be to a topic best left untouched. He encourages all pastors and Christians to really understand Spiritual Warfare, because then you can live from a position of freedom and victory.

After exhorting the Romans to be a living sacrifice to God, transformed by the renewing of their minds, Paul then describes what a living sacrifice is transformed to do. The Christian Presenting himself as a Holy, Living, Sacrifice to God is to give Proactive, Humble, Loving Service to God's People (in the local church). And this service is to be done in Humility (3-8), Love (9-16), and Peace (17-21). Romans 12:3-21 – What's a Living Sacrifice to Do? I. Serving in Humility (vv3-8) ----A. Humility Theme in Romans 12 ----B. Humility Theme in Christian Life (v3) ---------1. Humility and Mind (v3) ---------2. Humility and Mind of Christ (Phil 2) ----C. Humility in Action Needed for Unity and Service (vv4-8) ---------1. Unity and Diversity (vv4-5) ---------2. Unity and Diversity in Action (vv6-8) II. Serving in Love (vv9-16) ----A. Love Theme in Romans 12 ----B. Love Theme in Christian Life (vv9-10) ---------1. Love and Mind (vv9-10) ---------2. Love and Mind of Christ (John 13) ----C. Love in Action Needed for Unity and Service (vv11-16) III. Serving in Peace (vv17-21) ----A. Benefit of Doubt ----B. Battle for Unity

We properly partake with faith We properly partake with humility We properly partake with reverence We properly partake with a local church We properly partake with thanksgiving We properly partake with self-examination We properly partake according to Christ's simple instructions We properly partake expectantly

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In chapter one of 1 Timothy, Paul warns Timothy against false teachers and urges him to charge any person who teaches a different doctrine or devotes themselves to myths and endless genealogies for these discussions promote more speculation rather than godliness. Just like Timothy, we must also beware in this present age of false teachers whether we listen to them in person or online. Our local congregation who walks along with us day to day should have more of an influence in our life than an online persona. And above all, may we never lose wonder of the simple gospel and the beauty of salvation we have in Christ.

I will give a simple outline and then we will jump in. Greeting, v. 1 Exhortations, vv. 2-12 A Commendation of Gaius and Demetrius and Encouragement to support those who preach the truth. Closing, vv. 13-14

'And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said… Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.' Acts 1.15

Place Your Trust in Christ We Should Not Allow Our Faith to Waiver We Should Provoke One Another We Should Love to be with the Body of Christ

What happens when things go wrong and how should matters be resolved? Examples given of damaging conduct which threatens unity and blessing in the Local Church. When should you leave a Local Church?