Posts made in March, 2009

God’s Plan for Order in the Church: Part 6

Posted by on Mar 29, 2009 in Rev. Serven

Three Areas of Biblical Qualification: Personal Character Traits, Negative Behaviors and Vices. Text: 1 Timothy 3:2-7 The Bible is not silent on the question of church government. In both the Old and New Testaments there are a large number of texts that set forth the proper teaching on government within Christ’s Church–and that is one led by a plurality of godly elders and deacons (cf. Exodus 18:13-27; Job 29:7; Psalm 127:5; Mark 3:14-15; Acts 6:1-6, 20:17-38; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17-25; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 13:17; James 5:13-16; and 1 Peter 5:1-5). This...

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Do Not Be Anxious

Posted by on Mar 22, 2009 in Rev. Serven

Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Guest Preacher: Rev. Jeff Yelton [podcast]http://www.download.covenantfamilychurch.net/2009/mp3/2009_3_22_Do_not_be_Anxious_Yelton.mp3[/podcast]...

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God’s Plan for Order in the Church: Part 5

Posted by on Mar 15, 2009 in Rev. Serven

Three areas of Biblical qualifications: General Lifestyle Issues. Text: 1 Timothy 3:2-7 The Bible is not silent on the question of church government. In both the Old and New Testaments there are a large number of texts that set forth the proper teaching on government within Christ’s Church–and that is one led by a plurality of godly elders and deacons (cf. Exodus 18:13-27; Job 29:7; Psalm 127:5; Mark 3:14-15; Acts 6:1-6, 20:17-38; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17-25; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 13:17; James 5:13-16; and 1 Peter 5:1-5). This form of church government is...

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God’s Plan for Order in the Church: Part 4

Posted by on Mar 8, 2009 in Rev. Serven

One form of church government; Two types of Church Officers. Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 The Bible is not silent on the question of church government. In both the Old and New Testaments there are a large number of texts that set forth the proper teaching on government within Christ’s Church–and that is one led by a plurality of godly elders and deacons (cf. Exodus 18:13-27; Job 29:7; Psalm 127:5; Mark 3:14-15; Acts 6:1-6, 20:17-38; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17-25; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 13:17; James 5:13-16; and 1 Peter 5:1-5). This form of church...

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The Relationship of Rules and Relationships

Posted by on Mar 5, 2009 in Rev. Serven

What is the relationship between rules and relationships? Between law and love? Love, joy, peace, longsuffering are more important than the nitty gritty of theological precision. A son chopping logs for his father. To give rule, you have to have relationship. Relationships drive specificity. You have to earn a passport to speak into a person’s life. Text: Gal 4:21-31 Guest Preacher: Pastor Kevin Swanson [podcast]http://www.download.covenantfamilychurch.net/2009/mp3/2009_3_1_fathers_and_sons_the_relationships_of_rules_andrelationships_swanson.mp3[/podcast]...

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