We live in a day where there are many different types and styles of churches. Very few churches are balanced these days. Some have drifted far to the right and have become legalistic. They have become prideful, thinking themselves to be better than others. They are more concerned with defending their doctrinal positions than they…
Every pastor and preacher differs when it comes to preparing for sermons. There is no right or wrong way to prepare a sermon. The main point to understand is the importance of good preparation. Preaching is serious business. A preacher has the responsibility to proclaim God’s Word to the people. A pastor has even a…
Throughout church history there has always been persecution. Every church of every age has suffered some form of persecution. Every church has also had their share of trials and trouble. Here in Revelation chapter two we find a church that endured through great persecution. Of all of the seven churches addressed in the book of…
Using Your Spiritual Gifts Week Five (p. 63-74) Introduction The service of the lowliest servant is very important. The gifts that we may think are least important are found to be most important. I. Putting the gifts into perspective (Romans 11:33-36) – “It is important to keep in mind the depths ‘of the riches of…
5 Reasons Millennials Stay Connected to Church – Barna Group.
God’s principles of judgment – Romans 2:1-16 “A man was able to join the Emperor of China’s orchestra, although he could not play a note. Whenever the group played, he would hold his flute against his lips, not daring even to blow softly for fear he might cause a discord. He received a modest…
Using Your Spiritual Gifts Week Four (p. 47-62) Introduction There are many views concerning the types and use of spiritual gifts. Our goal is to come to understanding of the truth and to preserve unity. I. Seeing the subject from all sides There are four passages of scripture that speaks on the subject of spiritual…
Using Your Spiritual Gifts Week Three (p. 33-46) Introduction “All are important to God’s work.” I. A church in need of instruction “He has empowered each of us to be a blessing and a benefit to others.” “Effectiveness requires the energizing work of the Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 1:4-7) – Spiritual gifts are given by the…
Using Your Spiritual Gifts Week Two (p. 17-32) Introduction “God has designed each of us to be interconnected with each other.” I. The structure of the body “God has given the human body everything it needs to become what He designed it to be.” “God put everything in the package; all you do is add…
One of the main reasons there is such division in many churches today is due to the lack of understanding spiritual gifts. For some time, I have been burdened over believers who just sit on the sidelines. There seems to be a lack of understanding that everyone is important and everyone has a place in…
Pastor Chris Noland 