Tag: church
American Revivals
The church in North America has been heavily impacted by a series of Christian revivals over the past three centuries. Four of the most notable revivals are: The First Great Awakening, the Second Great Awakening, the Pentecostal Revival, and the Jesus People Movement. Although the nature, methodology, scope, and theological emphases differed between revivals, they each have left an indelible mark on the church in America.
Deacons
Paul describes the church as the “Household of God” in 1 Timothy. As such, he encourages Timothy to help people understand how people ought to conduct themselves in this household. One aspect of a “successful” household is its leadership. In this passage, Paul helps… Continue Reading “Deacons”
The Imperfect Church (Sermon w/ Spanish Translation)
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and Timothy our brother: To the saints in Christ at Colossae, who are faithful brothers. Grace to you and peace from God our Father.” (Colossians 1:1-2 HCSB) The following is a message I shared at… Continue Reading “The Imperfect Church (Sermon w/ Spanish Translation)”
Body Image (1 Cor. 12)
The following is a message I shared at Vista Bible Chapel on October 2, 2016. Title: Body Image Passage: 1 Corinthians 12 Theme: A Healthy Church Outline: Intro Spiritual Gifts (1-11) Unity and Diversity in the Body (12-26) Desire and Love (27-31)
