Controversies Among Brethren – Historical

Text: 1 Corinthians 11:19 The Missionary Society Organization established to send out men to preach the gospel We already have an organization for preaching the gospel – the local church (1 Timothy 3:15) God used the local church to send out preachers (Acts 13:1-4) Instrumental Music Using instruments of music to accompany singing in worship […]

The New Testament Church

Jesus Built One Church – Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 1:22-23 Universal Church & Local Church Universal church – all the saved (Acts 2:47; Ephesians 5:23) Local church – Christians (members of the universal church) coming together in local groups (Hebrews 10:25) Some Degree of Uniformity among Local Churches – 2 Timothy 1:13; 1 Corinthians 4:17 What […]

Evangelism, Edification, Benevolence

Evangelism What is it? – Preaching & teaching the gospel to the lost By individuals – 1 Peter 3:15; Acts 8:4; 9:19 By the local church – 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; Acts 13:3 Perverting the NT work – Evangelistic organizations, social gospel Edification What is it? – Building up and strengthening Christians in […]

The Church in Antioch

Text: Acts 11:19-26 Focused on the Word of God – Acts 11:20,23,26 United Despite Different Backgrounds – Acts 11:20-21 Generous to Those in Need – Acts 11:27-30 Interested in Spreading the Gospel – Acts 13:1-3, 14:26-27 Dealt with Issues Correctly – Acts 15:1-2

Eager Hearers

Text: Acts 17:11 What Is an Eager Hearer? More than just wanting to listen Readiness or willingness of mind – James 1:21 Preaching to Eager Hearers This is the audience the truth teacher wants The false teacher cannot face the scrutiny of eager hearers What Do Eager Hearers Make? Disciples – Acts 17:12 Unity – […]

Are You Ready?

[Sermon delivered by Ross Conley] Mentally – 1 Peter 5:2; Acts 17:11 To Give an Answer – 1 Peter 3:15 To Preach the Gospel – Romans 1:15 To Every Good Work – Titus 3:1

Jesus Discussing John

Text: Luke 7:18-28 Proof of Christ (v. 22) Miracles Poor have the gospel preached to them Work of John (v. 25-27) Sacrificed Prophet with a special mission Why Did People Go Out to the Wilderness? Not some ordinary thing (v. 24) Not to see someone “important” (v. 25) Came for the message John’s Place (v. […]