Category Archives: The Church

CHURCH GOVERNMENT INTRODUCTION A. There is a very critical and crucial item that needs to be discussed and understood as we begin to look for qualified deacons and elders among us, and that is “How is the church to be governed?” … Continue reading →

THE MISSION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH #7 EVANGELISM INTRODUCTION A. MY FRIEND?   My friend, I stand in judgment now, And feel that you’re to blame some how. On earth I walked with you day by day, And never did you … Continue reading →

THE MISSION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH #6 Providing Scriptural Worship INTRODUCTION A. In the New Testament, the Lord’s church is set forth under various figures of speech to portray aspects of the church: 1. As “the vineyard of the Lord” … Continue reading →

THE MISSION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH #5 Providing Proper Study of the Bible INTRODUCTION A. It is important that we keep before our minds that the main mission of the local church is the saving of souls, and this work … Continue reading →

MISSION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH #4 Exhorting Its Members In The Christian Life INTRODUCTION A. It seems that the early church did more exhorting than we do at times 1. One member excelled in the art of exhortation to the … Continue reading →

THE MISSION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH #3 VISITING AND ATTENDING THE SICK INTRODUCTION A. One important work of the church is “visiting and attending to the sick” 1. By “visiting” and “attending” we mean to call on so as to … Continue reading →

THE MISSION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH #2 Caring for the Needy, Widows, and Orphans INTRODUCTION A. One of the important works of the church is the caring for the needy, widows, and orphans. 1. Those who are in need, of … Continue reading →

THE MISSION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH #1 The Local Church in God’s Plan INTRODUCTION A. What is the mission of the local church? 1. Why was it established? 2. What is our role in the local church? 3. What is … Continue reading →

IS ONE CHURCH AS GOOD AS ANOTHER? INTRODUCTION A. Matthew 16:18 1. Ephesians 1:22-23 2. 1 Timothy 3:15 B. In the general public, many are cynical about the numerous “Christian denominations” today – the notion that one church is as … Continue reading →

SCRIPTURAL IN NAME Tom Moore As we look about the religious world of our day we will discover hundreds of names that supposedly represent the church which Jesus purchased with His own blood. At the same time, as we look … Continue reading →