The Church in Sardis has no Nicolaitans, no Balaam, no Jezebel. But there is worse evil than the presence of what is morally and doctrinally corrupt.[1] This church was simply spiritually dead. There was a numbness about them. They were numb toward sin and toward the things of God. They were complacent and satisfied.…
In chapter two of Romans, we learn that God’s judgment for all people deals with ones heart and character. It is not about what we see on the outside, it is what God sees in the heart. However, even though all people are judged equally, God does make a distinction between the Jews and the…
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…
Pastor Chris Noland 