The whole counsel of God is the Grace needed for mankind as we proclaim the Kingdom which has come to earth.

In the kingdom, Jesus Christ transforms ordinary people and reshapes the community of living servants. When we belong to God, the church lives knowing we're called out for a purpose to serve in the church and disciple others. When we participate together in ministry, we become the engaged church that leaves a fingerprint of Jesus.

The Christian life is not a playground; it is a battleground. We are sons in the family, enjoying the fellowship of the Gospel (Phil. 1:1–11); we are servants sharing in the furtherance of the Gospel (Phil. 1:12–26); but we are also soldiers defending the faith of the Gospel. And the believer with the single mind can have the joy of the Holy Spirit even in the midst of battle. Let's be confident as we spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Shortly after WWII, in November of 1947, Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones preached a message from the book of Philippians. And in his introduction he said this, If ever the world needed the witness and testimony of Christian people it is at this present time. The world is unhappy, it is distracted and frightened,…

Spiritual growth and the disciple Spiritual growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ has been and is our focus of this series and tonight we will look at the value of good role models. First a look back in reminder of where we have come. (Spiritual Growth reminders-PowerPoint inserted here) It is a choice…

1. Give people a reason to _participate_ 2. Give everyone _ownership_ 3. Give everyone _recognition_ 1 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set its doors. They consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred, as…

Working for God is Empowering ( ) Explanation: The disciples return from their supply run and start preparing a meal. Jesus isn’t eating, so they begin to urge Him to eat. They have been gone for a while, and they know He was tired when they left. They are surprised when He tells them He isn’t hungry…

Sunday...Blue Christmas: a candlelight worship of hope and healing for those who are hurting, stressed, or lonely But first…Friday...Emmaus/Chrysalis Reunion gathering Before that though…Ageless Wonders --------- Christmas Expectations What about your Christmas Expectations? We expect laughs We expect…

Participate more I am pretty confident that by now you know the goal, the aim the intended outcome of this series is to “get more” from the assembly. We gather together as the church so that we may study and enjoy, but also so we may give and receive too. This morning we are looking at getting more from…

🌎 We can change the world! 🌎 • we as in *Christ followers* • We are all called to be difference makers - that doesn't mean we have to do drastic things in order to make a difference in this world. 🤔 How can I make a difference? 🤔 3 truths about the world around you - 1. You can change the world - 2. You are called by God to change the world - 3. You are invited to cooperate with God to change the world John 16:33 Romans 8:18-21 ✨John 1:5 ✨ Ephesians 2:8-10 God says we're in the "Yes! But not yet..." phase. You gotta change the world by changing yourself! Our motivation will come from deep seeded values, not motivational pep talks... 5️⃣🌱 5 deep seeded godly values that God wants you to create! 5️⃣ 🌱 - 1. Daring faith - 2. Fearless service - 3. Passionate excellence - 4. Extravagant generosity - 5. Unshakeable focus on the future Before you "DO" you gotta first "BE" Only embracing these values will only create a shelf life. The

Church God's way. Caracteristics of a healthy church.

Don’t Let Detractors Determine Your Direction (vs. 9-12) Once God has confirmed His will in your heart, walk in faith! Even within Judah, there was discouragement setting in because of the attacks. Critics do more than disagree, they attempt to disrupt. Fear is contagious . The path that God has laid…

12 I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. 13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past…

1 Cor. 12:25 tells us that as each member of the body exercises their God-given gifts, it contributes to our unity and care for one another. But some find it difficult to accept help, support, and even the advice of others. In these two stories from the life of Moses, we learn how we can better cooperate with others, and God, when we recognize our need for help, and when we don't. An expository sermon from Ex. 17:8-18:27, including celebration of the Lord's Table. Sermon begins at 34:50.

The Lord is My Salvation The Louisiana State Police had gotten wind that illegal rooster fights were becoming big in the rural areas around Lafayette. They decided to send in Boudreaux, their best undercover detective. Boudreaux spent several weeks doing surveillance and came back to headquarters to…

Jesus rebukes John for rebuking one who was casting out demons in Jesus' name, but was not one of the 12, or perhaps even those traveling with Jesus. The "franchise-ism" too common among some Christians is specifically condemned here. Listen to hear Jesus' teaching about how to relate to others who are serving Him, as well as how this passage harmonizes with New Testament teaching.

Our presence as a member of the church should always lead to our participation in the ministries of the church.

TEXT: Mark 2:1-12 TOPIC: A Religion that Takes the Roof Off Pastor Bobby Earls, Northgate Baptist Church, Florence, SC, Sunday, July 10, 2022 The word “religion” or the concept of “religion” is often seen in a bad light. While Christianity is certainly one of the world’s major religions, we who are part…

Intro: Good morning, Stateline. We’re very happy to be with you here today. Thank you to the Parris family for inviting us and set all this up. Me and my brothers grew up here in this area. We used to hang out with Jordan and Zach. I’ve still got some really fond memories of playing basketball, many…

Are you too weary to see the miracles in your life? Are you too weary to participate in your own miracles? Jesus blesses us - now we must receive that blessing to give to others.

Attending and participating in Bible Class/Small groups

Widespread Participation People from all walks of life The high priest and his brothers rebuilt the sheep gate and consecrated it. The rest was not consecrated until it was all complete. Verse 5 is important to note that not EVERYONE was on board, but their mention is put in context by the overwhelming…

We live in communion with one another as Believers and followers of Jesus Christ