Mission Bible Church

Paul tells the Corinthians that their spiritual baptism was done in the past, and we find historical accounts of this throughout the Book of Acts. In this message, we examine the historical development of Acts, learning when and why the Holy Spirit was sent to Earth.

In recent days many are saying there is a new "revival" at Asbury University in Kentucky. Similar to many other "revivals" people are traveling hours to visit this small college town in order to "seek" God for an "outpouring" of the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we study the roots of such revival, and work to define a true Baptism in the Holy Spirit. 

The Spirit gives every Christian a gift to be used for the edification of others, and in this vital section of Scripture, Paul instructs the church about the beautiful variety and vital unity of true spiritual gifts. 

Due to their immense pride, the Corinthians were abusing spiritual gifts, using them to bolster notoriety, instead of to honor Christ. So Paul responds, reminding them that true works of the Spirit will always point to Christ, and bring holy harmony, and edification, to the church. 

The elitist Corinthians had turned communion into a status gathering; the rich enjoying their hors d'oeuvres in the dining room, while the poor ate leftovers on the back porch. Paul responds by canceling their love-feast, and calling the entire group to self-examination before they dare to eat again. 

Similar to the modern American church, the church of Corinth had begun to blur and obfuscate genders, including the heart with which male and females arrived for worship. In this passage, Paul clarifies the proper church order for men and women, based on God's created design, and in the Godhead itself. 

Due to the Corinthians' pride, they had begun to use their Christian freedoms to live with license, often causing others to stumble. So Paul responds, reminding them that a Christian's entire life exists for the glory of God and good of men. 

If one word could be chosen to summarize your life, what word would it be? For Paul, it would be “faithful,” especially when it came to gospel ministry. But what was it that drove Paul’s faithfulness? In 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, we find three factors that guided his ministry. May they do the same for you as you strive to be counted among the faithful.

Many Christians don't know the blessed truths of Revelation. In part, this is due to the recent fad of Theonomy and Kingdom Now theology, which promises Christians a supposed "golden-age" if they'll simply bang the drum of conservatism. But a sound interpretation of The Revelation reminds us that though man will never fix earth, there is a King (soon returning) who will reverse the curse and resto...

In the third of our 4-part Christmas Weekend, we go behind the story of Old Simeon, learning why people will either rejoice or reject the Christ-child, and all the promises that foretold Him. 

In the fourth installment of our 4-part Christmas Weekend, we meet elderly Anna, who's prayer and praise remind us of Christ's role to redeem, offering us hope in this life, and the next. 

In the first of our 4-part Christmas Weekend, we review the Christmas Story from the vantage point of God's pinnacle providence, seeing how He weaves together history, geography, and ancestry to usher Christ on earth. 

In the second of our 4-part Christmas Weekend, we learn about the shepherds, and why God chose this particular group of misfits to be the first recipients of glad tidings of greatest joy. 

In Luke 24, Jesus appears to his followers, discussing how the Old Testament pointed to him as Lord and Savior. Jonny Ardavanis shows us how Christ was our sacrifice, the eternal lamb, as well as our priest and king.

Over the centuries, there have been many aberrant views regarding the person of Christ. In this message, we will examine a few of the most well known heretical views, and then ground ourselves in a proper Christology via the brief survey of New Testament scriptures.

Modern views of Heaven and the Kingdom of God, picture a mystical place of cupids and clouds. Sadly, few Christians understand all the Bible teaches about the return of Christ, His kingdom on the earth, along with their role and rewards, should they run the race faithfully.