ARCC Sermons

We must give grace if we want biblical koinonia (fellowship). Additional Scripture References: Romans 4:1-4, Romans 4:23-25

What is our prayer? Our church will commuit ourselves to community, worship, discipleship, and missions as we look and move forward. Additional Scripture References: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:1, Philippians 2:3, John 6:66-69, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 24:14

How should we pray? Through the illustration in Matthew 6, we learn the essential elements, yet that it is not a mantra. Additional Scripture References: Matthew 6:7, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 1:3, Exodus 34:5-7, Matthew 13:45-46, Revelation 22:20, Matthew 6:34, Romans 8:1, Psalm 139:23, James 1:13, James 1:1, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Why pray? Scripture tells us among other things, it accomplishes much. Additional Scripture References: Matthew 6:5-8, Psalm 15:1-2, Ephesians 1:7-8, Hosea 6:6, Proverbs 15:8, Isaiah 65:24, Isaiah 62:6-7, Colossians 4:2-6, James 1:6-7, James 5:13-15, Ephesians 1:4-5, Ephesians 1:11, Psalm 37:4, 1 John 5:14, James 5:17-18

Fighting the good fight means our lives will never come to a place of total completion if we are still alive. Additional Scripture References: Romans 8:29

Paul reminds Timothy to teach his people to desire to be content with whatever God has given them. Additional Scripture References: Philippians 4:11, Proverbs 30:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 13:5-6, Exodus 21:16, 1 Timothy 1:10, Luke 7:1-10, Romans 1:30, Colossians 3:22-23, James 1:27, Proverbs 3:5

Patience in the process of selecting leadership in the church allows sin and good works to come to light, which, in a sense, is a large part of the selection process itself. Additional Scripture References: John 5:19-20, Psalm 127:1, Hebrews 1:5, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, 1 Chronicles 16:24, Ephesians 4:11, Mark 10:43-45, Philippians 2:3

The grace of God in our lives often comes from the fear of the Lord. This fear frees us instead of paralyzing us. Additional Scripture References: 2 Samuel 23:3-4, Psalm 111:1-10, Deuteronomy 6:1-3, Deuteronomy 10:12, Psalm 112:1, Luke 1:50, Acts 9:31, Luke 12:4-7, Romans 1:18-27

Scripture tells us clearly that elders, especially those who preach and teach, are deserving of double honor, which includes getting paid. Additional Scripture References: Hebrews 13:17, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, 1 Peter 5:2-3, John 10:10, Ephesians 4:11-12

By design, family is supposed to take care of family, so when, for instance, true widows are found in the church, we are to take care of them like family. Additional Scripture References: Ephesians 4:2, 1 timothy 1:5, Matthew 7:3-5, Luke 15:11-32, Proverbs 14:12

Here we see where Paul asked Timothy to command and teach several particular things to the believers. Additional Scripture References: Leviticus 20:26, Matthew 12:34-37, James 1:19, James 3:1-12, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 7:3-5, James 3:13, 1 Peter 1:15, 1 Peter 2:12, Philippians 2:15-17, COlossians 1:24, 2 Corinthians 2:4, 2 Corinthians 12:15, Romans 9:1-4, Job 31:1, Nehemiah 8:8

We have set our hope in a God whose ways are higher than ours, so separating truth from "myths" is crucial. Additional Scripture References: Proverbs 14:12, Numbers 15:17-21, Romans 9:20, Romans 11:33-36, Isaiah 66:1, 2 Timothy 3:10, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Matthew 19:29-30, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 1:21, Acts 17:22-31

Because the "doctrine of demons" is ubiquitous in our societies, we may not even recognize its teaching. Additional Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3:3-4, 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Throughout the Old Testament, we find "types" (representations) of Christ. Such is the case in the life of Jonah. Additional Scripture References: Matthew 13:12, Romans 1:24, Pslam 139:7-8, Mark 4:35-41, Acts 1:26

Can you lose your salvation? Here we examine dozens of texts that make this issue overwhelmingly apparent. Additional Scripture References: Acts 2:39-40, Ephesians 1:4-6, Romans 8:28-30, Acts 13:29, John 17:6, Romans 9:14-15, John 17:20, Ephesians 1:4-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 11:5-6, Ephesians 1:5, Philippians 2:13, Isaiah 14:27, Romans 8:7-8, Isaiah 43:7, Isaiah 48:11, Ephesians 1:13-14, John 1...

Deacons are men and women of good repute who serve with an attitude of "whatever," knowing that God will come through when they are stretched. Additional Scripture References: Acts 6:1-3, John 1:1, Colossians 1:26-27, Colossians 4:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:7, Galatians 6:9, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Matthew 20:28, Luke 22:26-27, Hebrews 1:3, Philippians 2:8-11

As we continue to examine the qualifications of elders in Scripture, we begin to understand the importance of experience and reputation. Additional Scripture References: Ezekial 28:11-17, Isaiah 14:12-14, Genesis 3:1-5, Romans 12:3, Proverbs 26:12, Romans 2:21-24, Philippians 2:14-15, James 1:2, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11, Colossians 4:5-6, Romans 10:14-15, Romans 10:17, Psalm 116:15

Our elders and their wives (Jim and Beverly McCracken, Mike and Joanie Sedgwick) give testimony of raising children.

Not all men will be overseers, or elders, but all men should aspire to be qualified. Additional Scripture References: 1 Timothy 5:17, James 5:14, 1 Peter 5:1-2, Acts 15:22, 1 Timothy 4:14, Matthew 5, 1 Chronicles 12:1-3, 1 Chronicles 12:16-17, 1 Chronicles 12:31-32, Philippians 4:8, Luke 14:12-14, 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 9:27, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Philippians 3:8

Christ died, was buried, raised, and appeared resurrected. The gospel is this good news that we are freely offered. Additional Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6, Luke 18:19, Isaiah 64:6, John 3:16, Philippians 3:3-11

Paul instructs women in several areas and also frees them up in some, such as commanding the Church to "let the women learn." Additional Scripture References: John 17:16-17, Proverbs 31:25, 1 Corinthians 1:5, Titus 4:11-12, Acts 2:42, Ephesians 4:11-12, Hebrews 13:7, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Galatians 3:27, Romans 5:14, 1 Corinthans 15:22, 1 Corinthians 15:19

God has clearly given men and women different roles to bring glory to himself in yet another way. In our culture, this can be a very unpopular reality. Additional Scripture References: Galatians 3:26-29, 1 Corinthians 11:1-3, 1 Corinthians 11:7, Galatians 1:26, John 1:1-3, John 4:34, John 6:34, John 17:4, Hebrews 12:2, Genesis 2:18, Deuteronomy 33:26, Psalm 33:20, Psalm 70:5, Psalm 115:9-11, John...

Why don't we ask God for the things we need? Or even more than that, like David, why don't we just want to be with God? Additional Scripture References: James 4:2, Psalm 84:1-10, Job 23:8-17, Isaiah 6:4-5, Ezekial 33:11, 1 Peter 3:9, John 3:16-17, Acts 17:30, Titus 2:11, Acts 4:11-12

Scripture teaches that we can't come to the Lord's table heartlessly or carelessly. Our aim is for our motives and actions to be "good to God." Additional Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, Luke 19:10, Matthew 26:26-28

Through the apostle Paul, God gives us the proper view of church discipline in a way that can lead to a ministry of reconciliation. Additional Scripture References: John 21:15-17, 1 Peter 2:18-25, Matthew 24:13, Romans 7:14-25, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Luke 22:31-32, 1 Corinthians 7:4-5, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, Matthew 18:15-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, Hebrews 12:6, 2 Corinthi...