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The church is edified through God’s word, through the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts, through the church’s appointed ministries and through the mutual love, support and encouragement of its members.

Introduction Anyone blessed by that one note? Anyone benefitted? Encouraged? Strengthened? Let me try again. Let me play Amazing Grace. How was that? It wasn’t Amazing Grace, was it? The purpose of playing an instrument is for a recognizable and pleasing tune or melody to be produced. When that doesn’t…

The Steward The steward is a servant, a servant entrusted with the possession of someone else. A precious treasure we are entrusted with, that is our subject matter today. (insert: A treasure worth seeking picture here) A treasure worth having is a treasure worth sharing . Treasure worth having comes…

Closer walk = Maturing in Christ Together we open, read, study God’s word together, what is the result of it? Maturing in Christ, together! In our series we have looked at many elements to help us to mature in Christ together, today we will be looking at the element of a Christian’s good works. Maturing…

Providence Providence is more than the capital of Rhode Island, so much more. If, we, as disciples of Jesus Christ are to grow together we need God’s providence. So a few words on providence. When you think of the word providence what do you think of, what does it mean? Providence: (Noun) 1. divine guidance…

Dedication Any good work takes dedication, the church of Antioch of Syria had lots of involvement, lots of dedication for the church to be an exampled church that we can learn from. It was started by dedicated disciples from Jerusalem (Act11:19-21) 19 So then those who were scattered because of the persecution…

Powerful Word! The word is living, powerful and sharp (Heb4:12); it is Go breathed and is profitable and equipping (2Tim3:16-17). So, we are simply Christians studying God’s Word together. Today we are looking at the ministry of the Word in the heart of the believer, and helps us to grow to the fulness…

Are you stirred up? Important words, last words, instructive words, assuring words, encouraging words, that is what Paul is using here in 2Timothy as his final words. Today we see some good words with good instructions. A reminder first of what he has spoken already. (opening thought) What stirs you…

He is able to grow us! I think we can all agree that growth as a Christian is vital if we are going to grow as the church. This applies in the world too that growth is necessary, but our focus is a closer walk with thee in our series. We are called to grow up in all things (Eph4:14-15) 14 As a result,…

The Joy of singing Do you find joy in singing? Do you sing in the assembly? How about in private? Singing in an act of worship that is pleasing and acceptable to God(Heb13:15). Today in looking at a closer walk, we will walk, by discussing singing as an act of worship. (Joy of singing slide here) We…

1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” Thesis / Central…

Time to go home It had been a long journey, a successful journey for the gospel spread, churches were planted, people and families converted, but now it seems God’s will was for Paul to head home from Corinth back to Antioch of Syria. Paul had been in Corinth for some 18 months and feels it is time to…

The Glory of the Lord The church then and the church now are waiting for the glory of the Lord to be revealed. The church then had some misconceptions. Paul has addressed those and it brings to us some great truths for application today as it did for them then. Misconception - Christ had already come…

God’s will for you! God is good; and God is good about making His will know to us. Not just what it is but what to do with it. Tonight we will look at motivation behind knowing God’s will and what to do with it. God’s will: Rejoice always God’s will: Pray without ceasing God’s will: Give thanks God’s…

Years ago when I was going through seminary- along with going to school I also worked as a security guard to help pay for my education. It was an awful schedule. I was working third shift, then going directly to school in the morning and then sleeping during the afternoon. So I would go to work at 10:30…

I appreciate the music that our worship leaders pick up, purposefully leading us to look away from the craziness of this world and look to God. We are blessed to have musicians who take this responsibility seriously. Some churches have leaders who just throw a few songs together. Some churches don’t…

James 3:1-6

What are the bonds that brethren share? What is the type of love brothers are to share? How can we practice brotherly kindness?

are we focused on building up one another

Body building takes time, recognition of areas of need, Recognizing areas of accomplishment and a good coach to keep you on track. Building the body of the Christ is much the same. How are you using your gift to build the body of Christ today?

Being considerate takes time and effort. It is hard work. But it brings happiness, strong relationships, and a good and effective team.

Edification 1 Corinthians I would like Macy and Addy to come up. Macy and Addy I have the game jenga here. Do you know how to play the game? I want this to be a team effort. I want to see how high you can build this tower in the time that I read today’s scripture. Got it? Go! 26 What then is the conclusion,…

Introduction Introduction Introduction Charlotte’s Web. “With the right words you can change the world.” Profound words for a spider. Many of you likely recall the story of Charlotte’s Web . A runt pig is born and Papa Arable wants to kill it, but eight year old Fern convinces her dad to let her keep…

Big Idea: Strive to excel in building up the church properly and in order.