Jesus only built one church which is a spiritual body. In the New Testament we find that the Christians guided by inspired apostles assembled together as local assemblies or churches in order to accomplish the work the Lord gave them to do. That simple arrangement resulted in those local churches preaching the gospel throughout the whole world as the Lord commanded to be done. These slides are about those local assemblies and suggest that the Lord has not changed this arrangement.
Jesus only built one church which is a spiritual body. In the New Testament we find that the Christians guided by inspired apostles assembled together as local assemblies or churches in order to accomplish the work the Lord gave them to do. That simple arrangement resulted in those local churches preaching the gospel throughout the whole world as the Lord commanded to be done. These slides are about those local assemblies and suggest that the Lord has not changed this arrangement.
“Give Me That SHOW Time Religion" — (Jeremiah 6:16; Deuteronomy 12:29–32; 2 Timothy 4:1–5) There Is A MAJOR Problem With “Contemporary Worship” & Why So MANY CANNOT SEE IT — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 09/02/2018
Sermon slides from March 9 2014 evening worship service with Wayne Cornwell. Audio file here: http://www.highlandheights.net/archives/corporate-private-or-both/
In this message we highlight the power of collective faith or agreement in faith. Among other things, our collective faith is a solid front, an impregnable wall of defense against enemy intrusion.
“Give Me That SHOW Time Religion" — (Jeremiah 6:16; Deuteronomy 12:29–32; 2 Timothy 4:1–5) There Is A MAJOR Problem With “Contemporary Worship” & Why So MANY CANNOT SEE IT — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 09/02/2018
Sermon slides from March 9 2014 evening worship service with Wayne Cornwell. Audio file here: http://www.highlandheights.net/archives/corporate-private-or-both/
In this message we highlight the power of collective faith or agreement in faith. Among other things, our collective faith is a solid front, an impregnable wall of defense against enemy intrusion.
You have received a prophecy. It is a wonderful prophecy. Then what? What should you do? Build upon it. Build a closer relationship with the One who give the prophecy.
Preached at the Merritt Island church of Christ
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Adapted from Ferrell Jenkin's The Early Church
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Ha69-10252015 Why I love the church of Christ Part 9James Bradshaw
Sunday Morning slides October 25, 2015 at the Heritage addition church of Christ located in Booneville, Arkansas. I love the church of Christ because of her worship
Preached at Merritt Island 4/9/2017 AM Lesson
http://MIchurchOfChrist.org
Adapted from The Early Church by Ferrell Jenkins
http://bookstore.floridacollege.edu/product/27437/EARLY-CHURCH%2C-THE/
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Session 3 - Truth Telling: Practical Matters
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Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
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A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
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Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
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Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
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2. Joh 4:35 NKJV Do you not say, 'There are still four
months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to
you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they
are already white for harvest!
3. A Growing Church Faces Problems
1. Most Problems Come from Within
2. Many Complain that the church is not doing enough for
the young, old, young married, singles, widows, etc.
3. Problems often come when church is growing:
a) “Now in those days, when the number of the disciples
was multiplying, there arose a complaint,” (Acts 6:1).
b) Personal experience.
4. In Acts 6 the Hellenistic widows were being neglected
a) “A murmuring” KJV (6:1)
b) We murmur – singing, preaching, attendance, elders,
etc.
4. A Growing Church Has Priorities
1. Leaders must lead!
a) Act 6:2-3 NKJV Then the twelve summoned the
multitude of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable
that we should leave the word of God and serve tables.
(3) Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you
seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit
and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this
business;
b) The Apostles took action, but let the disciples handle
the task.
5. A Growing Church Has Priorities
2. Was the work to take care of the Hellenistic widows not
important?
a) “It is not desirable…” Acts 6:2
b) Act 6:4 NKJV but we will give ourselves continually
to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
6. Eph 2:19-22 NKJV Now, therefore, you are no
longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens
with the saints and members of the household of
God, (20) having been built on the foundation of
the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself
being the chief cornerstone, (21) in whom the
whole building, being fitted together, grows into a
holy temple in the Lord, (22) in whom you also
are being built together for a dwelling place of
God in the Spirit.
7. Joh 21:15-17 NKJV So when they had eaten breakfast,
Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do
you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes,
Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Feed
My lambs." (16) He said to him again a second time,
"Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" He said to
Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to
him, "Tend My sheep." (17) He said to him the third
time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" Peter
was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do
you love Me?" And he said to Him, "Lord, You know
all things; You know that I love You." Jesus said to
him, "Feed My sheep.
8. 1Pe 5:1-3 NKJV The elders who are among you I
exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of
the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the
glory that will be revealed: (2) Shepherd the
flock of God which is among you, serving as
overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for
dishonest gain but eagerly; (3) nor as being lords
over those entrusted to you, but being examples to
the flock;
9. Act 20:17 NKJV From Miletus he sent to Ephesus
and called for the elders of the church.
Act 20:27-29 NKJV For I have not shunned to
declare to you the whole counsel of God. (28)
Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the
flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you
overseers, to shepherd the church of God which
He purchased with His own blood. (29) For I
know this, that after my departure savage wolves
will come in among you, not sparing the flock.
10. 2Ti 4:1-5 NKJV I charge you therefore before God
and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living
and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: (2)
Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of
season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all
longsuffering and teaching. (3) For the time will
come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but
according to their own desires, because they have
itching ears, they will heap up for themselves
teachers; (4) and they will turn their ears away
from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. (5)
But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions,
do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
11. A Growing
Church Needs
Everyone Involved
Act 6:3 NKJV Therefore, brethren,
seek out from among you seven men
of good reputation, full of the Holy
Spirit and wisdom, whom we may
appoint over this business;
Notice the leaders (Apostles) set the standard and
the number of men
Remember the advice given by Jethro to
Moses in Exodus 18:13-24
Act 6:5 NKJV And the saying pleased the whole multitude.
And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy
Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and
Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch,
12. A Growing Church WILL Increase the Word of God
Act 6:4 NKJV but we will give ourselves continually to
prayer and to the ministry of the word."
Elders – Prayer – Ministry of the Word -- Shepherds
Preachers – preach the Word
Deacons – minister to the needs of the flock –
benevolence, sick, youth, old, widows, worship, etc.
Members MUST be involved
13. A Growing Church WILL Increase the Word of God
Act 6:7 NKJV Then the word of God spread, and the
number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem,
and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.
1. We should never leave the word of God to do it our way.
2. There is nothing more important than proclaiming the
Gospel.
3. Only in the Truth, can the church increase, John 17:17-21.
4. We might just be surprised, what happens when we do
things God’s way.
Editor's Notes
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Joh 21:15-17 NKJV So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Feed My lambs." (16) He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Tend My sheep." (17) He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do you love Me?" And he said to Him, "Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You." Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep.
Joh 21:15-17 NKJV So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Feed My lambs." (16) He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Tend My sheep." (17) He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do you love Me?" And he said to Him, "Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You." Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep.
Act 20:17 NKJV From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. Act 20:27-28 NKJV For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. (28) Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
Act 20:17 NKJV From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. Act 20:27-28 NKJV For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. (28) Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
Elders are different that evangelists: Heb 13:17 NKJV Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
Joh 17:17-21 NKJV Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. (18) As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. (19) And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth. (20) "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; (21) that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.