The church of Thyatira was located about forty miles southeast of Pergamos. The city was situated in a location that was known for its crops and purple dye. It was a small church that was singled out by Jesus for its great corruption. Jesus is described as the ‘Son of God who has eyes like…
Here is an article from Practical Shepherding that I thought would helpful for pastors and church members: There is an epidemic in the American Church. It is an obsession with basing fruitfulness in ministry on a numbers game. The American way is bigger and better and I am troubled that the church in many ways has bought into this…
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…
Pastor Chris Noland 