How to build for the Lord
How to Build for the Lord 1 Corinthians 3:9-23 In the passage for this sermon, Paul is telling us that we are laborers together with God and that we should take heed how we build upon the foundation of Jesus Christ. King David had a great desire to build a temple for the Lord, but […]
Our Purpose in the Body
Introduction: This week, we want to take a look at how all of this actually takes place in the lives of every individual believer that makes up the body of Christ. The purpose of the Body of Christ is to grow and mature: In order for that to happen, the members that make up the […]
Our Purpose in the Body of Christ
Introduction: Last week we stopped in Ephesians 4:12, which is the purpose of the gift that Christ gave unto the church- Apostles, Prophets, Evangelist, Pastors and Teachers. We mentioned that it was specifically for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, all of […]
Cooperating With God’s Building
Psalm 127:1 “Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it”. Introduction: God wants to build our houses. Now, the last time I checked, I didn’t see God building physical houses all over this area and for the people that are here this evening. This building that is taking place is […]
Distracted Laborers, 1 Cor 3:8-11
We are supposed to be laborers together with God, 1 Cor 3:8-11. We are built into a building that is supposed to grow, Eph 2:19-22. It grows because the laborers build upon the foundation of Jesus Christ. But the laborers appear to be distracted laborers these days. A man, rebelling against the government in Ethiopia, […]
Fellowcitizens in the Household of God, Eph 2:11-22
According to Eph 2:11-22, when Jesus Christ died on the cross, he made a way for Jews and Gentiles to become fellow citizens in the household of God. How could Christ make Jews and Gentiles fellow citizens in the household of God? He made us fellow citizens: By the blood of Christ – Eph 2:11-13 […]
Rewarded at the Judgment Seat, 2 Cor 5:10
The judgment seal of Christ is a doctrine that we have taught several times. We will not be dealing with the crowns or the cities over which a man may be given authority at this judgment. Our main topic in this study will be receiving a reward. To receive is to come into possession of […]
Wherefore We Labour, 2 Cor 5:1-21
In 2 Cor 5, Paul explained why he labored the way he did. In 2 Cor 5:9 he said, “Wherefore we labour…” There are four things that compelled him to labor the way he did and they should compel us to labor that way as well. He labored: For the building of God – 2 […]
Working on God’s Building 1 Cor 3:9
Working on God’s Building 1 Cor 3: 9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When we are saved, we are baptized by the Spirit into Jesus’ body (1 Cor 12:13). According to John 2:19-21 the body of Jesus Christ is a temple. In 1 Pet 2:5, therefore, every new Christian is a “lively stone“ that is added to […]
God’s Way of Building His Temple 1 Chr 28:11-21
God’s Way of Building His Temple 1 Chr.28:11-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Chr 28:11-21 we see God’s way of building his temple. This passage is David’s communication to Solomon concerning building the temple in Jerusalem. From this passage we learn three important things about how God builds his temple in the Lord [Eph […]