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What Yoke are You Wearing?
Jesus invites us to submit, carry the burden of faith, and enter a beneficial relationship with Him through the symbolism of the yoke, offering rest and lightness to those who choose to follow Him.
Matthew 11:25-30
7 Habits of Highly Effective Ministers and Elders Elders, Deacons and the Church At What Cost? Joel / Amos Heaven's Employee Peter A Biblical Plan for Growth
Why We Struggle
The sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance and spiritual growth within the congregation, urging members to prioritize Bible reading, church involvement, and submission to leadership to overcome struggles and move forward.
Deacons: Men of Dignity and High Standing
This lesson will examine the role and qualifications of the men who serve as deacons in the local church.
Protecting our Unity
We are united into one group because God has separated us from the world and formed a special body of people who all share a special set of characteristics.
Why I am a Member of the Church of Christ Principles of Good Stewardship Introduction to I Timothy Jesus in Galilee Truth, Tradition and Other Miracles The Potter's House, Judah's Broken Covenant, and the Fate of Its Kings Final Confrontations The Mature Christian Rejoices in Trial Paradise Lost Introduction to The Kingdom Parables Sarai and Hagar's Conflict / Abram and Circumcision David's Rise and Reign Conquest of Jericho and Ai So You Want To Be A Missionary? Barnabas Persecution of the Church When Ordinary Men and Women do Extraordinary Work The Fall of Israel and Judah Satan's Tactics Paul's Arrest and Imprisonment Introduction to the Apostles Elders, Deacons and the Church Parable of the Bridesmaids and Talents Concerning the Collection Deliverance - 2 Why People Quit Attaining Holiness Paul's Final Exhortation, Testimony and Benediction The Covenant Between God and Israel The Decline of the American Empire? The Covenant Between God and Israel Prayer The Sanctity of Life Passage #2 – Genesis 3:1-24 - Part 2 Genetic Engineering: Playing God Preparing to Depart From Sinai to Kadesh The Grace of Giving Matthias and Paul The Kingdom of Heaven on Earth The 5 Biblical Ministries Destructive Power The Ark and the Priests The Burden of Leadership The Selection Process Philoxenos The Upward Call Role Reversal It's Not Easy Being A Mother Building up Without Compromise or Fear The Mothers of Choctaw Big Lessons from Small Things Revival At The Flying J
What to Expect
Expect the new preacher to work hard as an evangelist, reaching out to the lost, organizing the church, and ministering through God's word, while he expects obedience and involvement from you to foster spiritual and numerical growth and be a model of encouragement to others.
The Light of Choctaw
The text emphasizes the importance of shining as a light in the darkness, just as Moses instructed the people to do, showcasing obedience to God's word as a means to elevate and set apart believers from the pagan world, ultimately leading to the arrival of Jesus Christ as the brightest light.
2. 4 Resources for Missionaries
To make it as a preacher or missionary, I believe there are four indispensable resources required.
The Good Steward
Stephen Black, a former homosexual, courageously stood up against proposed laws discriminating against homosexuals, sharing his faith in Jesus Christ and the power of change, inspiring others to stand firm in their beliefs.
Not Ashamed
This lesson is based on Romans 1:16 and promotes the notion that the church needs to rediscover the manner and core message of the gospel in order to have a true impact on today's world.
Romans 1:16
Evangelism is Job #1
In this sermon, Mike emphasizes that evangelism is the primary mission of the church, citing Jesus' initial directive to spread the gospel as foundational to all other church ministries, which only become relevant after successful evangelistic efforts have begun.
4. The Preacher's Job Description
In I Corinthians 14, Paul mentions that there are three primary tasks that the apostle lists concerning the work of the preacher.
I Corinthians 14:3
Before You Leave for Heaven
This sermon emphasizes the importance of planning for one's final days and inheritance to ensure family unity, avoid conflict, and leave a lasting, positive legacy.
The Deacon of Blame
I've often said that the church should appoint a deacon in charge of blame - the deacon of blame. That way when anything ever goes wrong, or something doesn't get done, this deacon's only job would be to accept the blame for it.