The Rise of the Apostate Church: Part 1
Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-5 In this passage the Apostle Paul tells us how an Apostate Church will arise in the “later times”. This false church will be known as, “having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.” (2 Timothy 3:5). Jesus also taught this same essential truth, but applied it to the entire Church Age that stretched from the Resurrection to the Return of Jesus (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43). In other words, Jesus says that alongside of the true Church there will be a false Church. At times it will be difficult to distinguish...
read moreEvery Mother’s Wish
Text: Proverbs 31:28-31 What is it that most Mothers truly wish for? Some might say that they wish for a “day off” from all of their responsibilities. Others might say they wish for a number of differing things—perfectly behaved children, a night out with some close friends, a pile of extra money, or a husband who always listens to them. God, however, has given his own list of what every mother should wish for. You will find that His list satisfies the inner person and promises a lifetime of fulfillment. Each mother should consider what the...
read moreGod’s Plan for Order in the Church: Part 9
Text: 1 Timothy 3:14-16 We come today to one of the central passages of Paul’s first letter to Timothy. In this brief text we see some very interesting things, such as a colorful description of the 1st Century church (i.e. it is “a pillar and buttress of truth”), and even an ancient hymn from the early church that summarizes its doctrine on the person and work of Jesus Christ (see vs. 16). Moreover, we must grapple with an intriguing phrase from verse 15: “how one ought to behave in the household of God”. Sadly, American Christians are all...
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Duty. A Christian Culture in the Home. To have a well managed home, Ephesians 6 must have been taught. The Duty of Children to Parents. The Promise to Children from the Lord. The Requirement for Children of Church Leaders. How Do Children Show Honor to Their Parents? By demonstrating attitudes of obedience, by not holding past grudges, by showing forth repentance, by speaking words of respect and gratitude, by taking correction and rebuke, by the imitation of godly examples, and by providing for future care. Text: Ephesians 6:1-3; Colossians...
read moreThe Marriage Supper of the Lamb
The 4 P’s for men. The 4 R’s for women. Its Joyful Worshipers. Its Long-Awaited Arrival. Its Beautiful Bride. Its Blessed Participants. Its Anticipated Fulfillment. Text: Revelation 19:6-10 Having witnessed a beautiful wedding yesterday, it is appropriate for us to consider the meaning of marriage in light of the larger purposes of God. Here is some key background information for us to consider: Jewish Wedding Customs From: Ralph Gower, The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1987), 64-69. A Bride is...
read moreThe Four Problems with Easter
The problem of the Stone. The problem of the Missing Body. The problem of the Faithless Disciples. The problem of the Supernatural Circumstances. Text: Mark 16:1-8 There are many people in this fallen world who steadfastly reject the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What is their problem? After all, the evidence seems reasonable, and the benefits for believing in Christ are widely known. Why, then, won’t these skeptics believe like the rest of us? It is important for each Christian to understand that belief does not come about on the basis...
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The Lord Jesus fulfilled the role of deacon better than anyone. The office of deacon. A deacon is especially desirous and conscious of meeting people’s physical and spiritual needs, both inside and outside the church. Qualifications of deacons. Rewards for Deacons. Text: 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Two offices were established by the Apostles for the on-going welfare of Christ’s Church—elders and deacons (cf. Acts 6:1-6; 1 Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1: 5-9; Heb. 13:7, 17; 1 Pet. 5:1-5). Paul, having already set forth the qualifications for elders,...
read moreGod’s Plan for Order in the Church: Part 6
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;...
read moreDo Not Be Anxious
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] Download
read moreGod’s Plan for Order in the Church: Part 5
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...
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