And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Mark 16:15
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We often grow weary in this physical body for various reasons, and yet the Scripture has much to say concerning how we are to deal with weariness.
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 9/8/19
[Scripture Reference] Matthew 11:28-30
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8rKpaEwc0o
The account of two prophets of God and the consequences of compromise teaches us to heed God’s Word and refuse to listen to anyone who has “another message” or “another take” on what God has already made clear.
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 9/1/19
[Scripture Reference] 1 Kings 13:1-10
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcIGq8GSF_8
A final matter of concern along with some concluding admonitions to the Corinthians!
[Series] Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 27)
[Speaker] Pastor Gary Freel
[Date] 9/1/19
[Scripture Reference] 1 Corinthians 16:1-24
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcCfk2AA7vA
A description of the resurrection body we will possess, even those who are “raptured” at the last trump.
[Series] Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 26)
[Speaker] Pastor Gary Freel
[Date] 8/25/19
[Scripture Reference] 1 Corinthians 15:35-58
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWdU8Yb5FRY
How Christians live in the here-and-now matters. While we are assured of eternal life with Christ, our actions and motives in this life will matter at the Judgment Seat.
[Series] Picture This: Christ’s Church (pt. 24)
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 8/25/19
[Scripture Reference] Various Texts
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJusyQ4G4ug
The next future event on God’s prophetic timetable is the rapture of the church. This “blessed hope” could occur at any moment.
[Series] Picture This: Christ‘s Church (pt. 23)
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 8/4/19
[Scripture Reference] Various Texts
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPYYuiQeqcA
If there is no resurrection, why be baptized (“identified”) in connection with those who have died? Why subject one’s self to the onslaught of persecution that believers face on a daily basis, if the resurrection is not true?
[Series] Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 25)
[Speaker] Pastor Gary Freel
[Date] 8/4/19
[Scripture Reference] 1 Corinthians 15:29-34
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzaUScf73wo
Christ was risen from the dead as the Firstfruits, the downpayment, the guarantee, of our resurrection. If He did not rise from the dead, then neither will we rise in the order specified.
[Series] Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 24)
[Speaker] Pastor Gary Freel
[Date] 7/28/19
[Scripture Reference] 1 Corinthians 15:12-28
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7zohSIkHXA
The Bible provides the believer with guidelines for living in the last days before Christ’s return amid the rampant compromise and apostasy in the church.
[Series] Picture This: Christ‘s Church (pt. 22)
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 7/28/19
[Scripture Reference] Various Texts
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1K5qDM1OWc
The New Testament warns believers that as the age progresses, the church will battle false teaching and false teachers from within and without.
[Series] Picture This: Christ‘s Church (pt. 21)
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 7/21/19
[Scripture Reference] Various Texts
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10jph5XeVm0
The intent of all the gifts, especially the “sign gifts” (“tongues” and “prophesying”) was to “build up” the local body of Christ in communication of divine revelation. With the completion of the canon of Scripture the supernatural sign gifts are not necessary today. Moreover, they are impossible, given the apostles are no longer present today!
[Series] Considering the Church in Cornith in the 21st Century (pt. 22)
[Speaker] Pastor Gary Freel
[Date] 7/14/19
[Scripture Reference] 1 Corinthians 14:1-40
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZeCOb0KwZ8
What role does money play in the ministry of the church? God’s Word explains that believers should give cheerfully and generously as God enables.
[Series] Picture This: Christ‘s Church (pt. 20)
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 7/14/19
[Scripture Reference] Various Texts
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN-5IDpGJ6o
Without love (“charity”), the ultimate motive for service in the local church, nothing of value is accomplished
[Series] Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 21)
[Speaker] Pastor Gary Freel
[Date] 7/7/19
[Scripture Reference] 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfb8S_QXVYY
A conclusion of a study of the ordinances of the church and an introduction to a consideration of the grace of giving.
[Series] Picture This: Christ‘s Church (pt. 19)
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 7/7/19
[Scripture Reference] Various Texts
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQuIuzTJB_w
A a human body has many “parts,” each with a specific intended function, together the parts comprise the body to make one whole/complete. So also, the church “body” has many “parts,” each with specific purposes, yet each necessary to make the local church body whole/complete.
[Series] Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 20)
[Speaker] Pastor Gary Freel
[Date] 6/30/19
[Scripture Reference] 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdKZJDR7Fi8
A conclusion of the Biblical illustrations of the church and an introduction to the two ordinances of the local church: baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
[Series] The Ordinances of the Church (pt. 18)
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 6/23/19
[Scripture Reference] Various Texts
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_RAsd3F2KQ
Paul’s teaching on “spiritual” gifts, to be used in the church for the building up of the body, not individuals.
[Series] Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 19)
[Speaker] Pastor Gary Freel
[Date] 6/23/19
[Scripture Reference] 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txUUKhVm0vg
Just as God demonstrates His love to His children, fathers are to demonstrate the same love to their children. The Bible describes at least three characteristics of the Father’s love.
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 6/16/19
[Scripture Reference] Proverbs 3:11-12
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0ml2-2qSNg
In Scripture, we find several analogies or illustrations of the church. From these, we can imply several truths that help us understand our role and responsibilities as believers.
[Series] Picture This: Christ’s Church (pt. 17)
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 6/16/19
[Scripture Reference] Various Texts
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjqfnb1M0sE
In Scripture, we find several analogies or illustrations of the church. From these, we can imply several truths that help us understand our role and responsibilities as believers.
[Series] Picture This: Christ’s Church (pt. 16)
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 6/9/19
[Scripture Reference] Various Texts
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSsl3K5PZno
Paul’s correction of the conduct of the Corinthian believers extended even to their abuse of each other at the Lord’s Table. Here he insists on specific decorum and manners as they “remember the Lord’s death till He come.”
[Series] Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 17)
[Speaker] Pastor Gary Freel
[Date] 6/2/19
[Scripture Reference] 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sewVRf0UMJI
How we interact with non-Christians matters to God and others. Believers must always reflect the love and kindness of Jesus Christ.
[Series] Picture This: Christ‘s Church (pt. 15)
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 5/26/19
[Scripture Reference] Various Texts
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN7LiPLdQ5o
The Bible describes how believers are to interact with one another in the body of Christ.
[Series] Picture This: Christ‘s Church (pt. 14)
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 5/19/19
[Scripture Reference] Various Texts
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeoSJ5EpEJE
Church ministry is not about self indulgence (as illustrated by Israel in the wilderness wandering), but rather focusing on others and the glory of God in all we do, as did Paul!
[Series] Consider the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 15)
[Speaker] Pastor Gary Freel
[Date] 5/19/19
[Scripture Reference] 1 Corinthians 10:1-11:1
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l1ojwuByoE
God’s Word provides great detail concerning how believers are to interact with one another in the body of Christ.
[Series] Picture This: Christ‘s Church (pt. 13)
[Speaker] Pastor Matt Costella
[Date] 5/12/19
[Scripture Reference] Various Texts
[Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnalzxdJrfY