Doctrine of the Church

Believers are called to worship God as a key part of their church ministry.

1 Corinthians 12:1-16. All Christians have spiritual gifts the are called to use in service to the Church and to the glory of God.

In our mission we need to consider the strategy of our ministry, the scope of our mission, the substance of our message, the source of our mandate, and the strength of our manpower.

Examples of God's providence in the Church from the book of Acts

This sermons looks at the biblical function of spiritual gifts in building up the local church.

Human marriage points to the greater, longer-lasting marriage between Christ and His church.

Believers need to know that the church is God's work, that His vision for the church is glorious, and that there are two threats to the vision of His church.

Many people don't have a correct view of the church. This sermon helps by explaining the nature and purpose of the church.

A model church devotes itself to spiritual duties, displays spiritual character, and produces a spiritual impact.

This sermon looks at the nature and goal of spiritual fellowship.

In this sermon, believers are given three reasons to love one another. 1 Jesus commanded His disciples to love one another. 2 Jesus' death reveals God's love. 3 When we love as Jesus did, we have assurance of our own salvation.

It is God's goal that His church would have unity between all of its members so that His name would be glorified.

When formative discipline doesn't work corrective discipline needs to be used. This sermon gives four guidelines for church discipline with restoration being the main goal.

A brief summary of biblical history which shows God's passion for his own glory and how we should respond to this truth

A short overview of the roles women are called to fulfill in the church.

This sermon looks at the stifling factors that hinder evangelism, the false motives for evangelism and gives a biblical perspective on the topic.

An overview of the Lord's Supper which looks at the purpose of this ordinance, the authority by which it was initially instituted and the requirements for those who partake.

Three biblical characteristics to look for in a healthy church.

Expositional preaching is one mark to look for in a healthy church. This sermon explains what expository preaching is while giving the benefits for the preacher and the congregation.

A biblical explanation of church membership and an exhortation for all Christians to become part of a local, bible believing church.

This stand alone sermon examines Jesus' teaching on the topic of church discipline. It explains the practical application of formative and corrective discipline so that we as believers can be equipped to confront on another in love.

This stand alone sermon looks at the weaknesses in many congregations where members do not exercise their spiritual gifts. It exhorts church members to find out and use their spiritual gifts in service to the Church and to the glory of God.

an expositional survey of the book of 1 Thessalonians with particular emphasis on the example of the church at Thessalonica