Columbia Christian Fellowship

Continuing in an ends time theology focus  

an informational sermon on the coming of the Lord and we call the "rapture of the church"  

Believers are exhorted to more and more live a life pleasing the the Lord -this requires growing and going deeper in various areas of Christian knowledge and practice

believers are often exhorted in Scripture to "encourage one another" -we will take an indepth look at this topic

People are what's really important to God...people matter to God...God deeply cares for and is concerned for/about people...are we???  

There is a God ordained purpose in allowing difficulties into our lives

Theme: things we should  know that will enable us to correctly respond to the negatives of life -this week...the truth that we are more than overcomers in Christ -next week...the truth that there is a purpose in the negatives...God's go it

A life truly lived for Christ will not be an 'easy' life -we are to expect suffering, hardship, persecution, trouble, trials tribulation  -this week need to expect it...next week,,,how to properly respnd to it  

Building our lives on a solid...correct foundation: God, Christ, The Word of God, Christian virtues etc.

Paul commended the Thessalonians for "receiving and accepting" the Word of God for what it truly is...just that...the Word of God... -we will explain what it means to "receive and accept" the Word of God as the Word of God -and we will look briefly at verses supporting the uniqueness of the Word of God

-brief message on the heart of discipleship which is "self sacrificial love and affection"  

-brief message on the heart of discipleship which is "self sacrificial love and affection"

: the appeal we make refers to the core components of the gospel which we are called to share with those who do not know Jesus  

: believers are called to boldly share/proclaim the gospel wherever they go, even in the midst of fierce opposition...  

God is pleased and glorified when His people are effective and fruitful in ministry...believers are to give their undiminished best efforts to the ministry assignments which they are given 

Theme: explanation of the doctrine "the lostness of man" and how the "heart of God" in Christ overcame/overcomes the lostness of man in our sin

Theme: when the gospel of Jesus truly penetrates a life or a locality...there is tremendous impact and life change for good

we will look extensively at the connection between thanksgiving, being thankful, giving thanks and prayer -intentionally incorporating thanksgiving into our praying may perhaps make us more effective pray-ers  

very similar to last week only this week is peace rather than grace -the incredible peace of God that transcends earthly distress is available to believers in Jesus Chriat

a biblical word study and treatise on "grace"

introducing the letters of Paul to the Thessalonians -major themes... -specific topics

we should be content with our relationship with God and what He gives us...not discontent...always seeking more of this worlds gain

water baptism 

applying thoughts on "Communion" to what God is doing in CCF at this time