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Christianity is considered a "faith." Within Christianity and society we hear a lot of talk about "faith." Is faith incompatible with science and other disciplines? What is the faith? What about our faith? Join us as we discuss faith as category, object, and subject. What is Faith? | The Fundamentals | Sermon Outline

God has given the local church specific works to accomplish: benevolence for Christians, evangelism, and edification. Far too often people have overburdened the local church with the work of individuals or other organizations: benevolence for all, centers of education, fellowship halls, gymnasiums, hospitals, coffee shops, etc. We do well to let the church be the church and for it to focus on the...

Jesus built His church, His body (Matthew 16:18, Colossians 1:18). Great! What is the church supposed to do? What are the collective responsibilities of the churches of Christ? Collective Responsibilities | The Nature of the Church | Sermon Outline

Jesus saves! We've all seen and heard that Jesus saves. But what does that mean? Why is it necessary for us to be saved? How did Jesus accomplish salvation for us? What Is Salvation? | The Fundamentals | Sermon Outline

In Ephesians 5:27 Paul declares that Jesus will present the church to Himself as holy and spotless. We cannot cleanse ourselves, but we must strive to live as a sanctified people. Unfortunately not all will do so; we must address it; we do well to strive to follow Jesus according to His purposes! The Church is Holy and Spotless | The Nature of the Church | Sermon Outline

By necessity the church represents a community, a group of people who maintain association on account of a common cause. How strong is that community? How can we strengthen the community of God's people so we may more fully accomplish His purposes? The Church as Community | The Nature of the Church | Sermon Outline

And when [Jesus] was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority doest thou these things? And who gave thee this authority?" ( Matthew 21:23 ). The chief priests and elders did not their questions of Jesus in sincerity; nevertheless, the questions themselves are most valid. Society may seek to neglect the quest...

For millennia confusion has reigned regarding the nature of the church. Is it a building? Is it a hierarchical organization? Is it a group of people? We do well to explore the word "church" and Greek word ekklesia and learn what Jesus intended with the word. The Church as Ekklesia | The Nature of the Church | Sermon Outline

Jesus was to establish His church, and the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). And yet there is so much confusion in the world today about the church. Can we still perceive the Church of Christ? The Scriptures provide a way. Perceiving the Church of Christ | The Nature of the Church | Sermon Outline

Life in the early 21st century is all about change. Technology changes; life patterns change; everything seems to be changing. But should the church change? Has its origin, nature, purpose, assembling, etc. become irrelevant, or should we stand firm and uphold the ancient faith? Please consider the following message from Dr. Wayne Byrd. Should the Church Change With the Times? | Dr. Wayne Byrd

It's the perennial bestseller; you've heard of it often. But what is the Bible? Why is it so important to Christianity? What are we to do with it? What Is the Bible? | The Fundamentals | Sermon Outline

Power and control: we all want it more than we might like to admit. We do well to understand the dynamics of power, from whom power comes, and how we should exercise oversight and authority. Power, Control, and Influence | Example and Influence | Sermon Outline

We like to imagine we stand above the fray. In reality, we are strongly influenced by those around us...for evil or for good. The Power of Influence | Example and Influence | Sermon Outline

Christians are to follow Jesus' commands (Matthew 28:19, 1 John 2:6). Well and good. But how? Jesus embodied God's purposes. The Apostles appealed to the examples of the past and their own example. God has instructed us not only in word but also through example; we do well to observe the power of example. The Power of Example | Example and Influence | Sermon Outline

Christians believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God in Three Persons. Of the Three most find the Holy Spirit to be the most difficult to recognize or understand. Who is the Holy Spirit? How can we know? Who is the Holy Spirit? | The Fundamentals | Sermon Outline

Mary, mother of Jesus. A compelling figure, one thoroughly distorted over time. Can we separate fact from fiction and recover a realistic portrait of the mother of the Son of God? Mary, Mother of Jesus | Jesus' Female Followers | Sermon Outline

Mary and Martha: beloved friends of Jesus. Theologically astute disciples of Christ. Not exactly how they have been remembered; the loss has been ours. Mary and Martha | Jesus' Female Followers | Sermon Outline

Mary Magdalene: first apostle of the good news of Jesus' resurrection. A follower of Jesus. Few people have proven as controversial, all based more on later speculation than anything revealed in Scripture. What are we to make of Mary Magdalene? Mary Magdalene | Jesus' Female Followers | Sermon Outline

Jesus of Nazareth: who is He? Where did He come from? What is He all about? These questions proved acute in the first century; they remain with us ever since. What can we know about the Jesus who was, is, and is to come in the midst of all the noise? Who Is Jesus? | The Fundamentals | Sermon Outline

God would heal Israel, if only Israel would truly turn to Him. It was not enough to merely try to placate YHWH; one must know Him and follow His ways. Covenant Transgressors | Hosea 6:1-7:16 | Sermon Outline Come, and let us return unto YHWH; for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. After two days will he revive us: on the third day he will raise us up, and w...

The scene is set. God has an indictment against His people. He will judge; Israel will be ruined. But not forever. YHWH vs. Israel | Hosea 4:1-5:15 | Sermon Outline

Disturbing. Shameful. Shocking! Why would YHWH do such things to Hosea as demanded in Hosea 1:1-3:5? Hosea would learn to understand YHWH's love for Israel, and decry Israel's shameful treatment of her God. Hosea and Gomer, YHWH and Israel | Hosea 1:1-3:5 | Sermon Outline

God has called His people to unity in one body, whether Jew or Gentile, male or female, white or black or Latino (Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Ephesians 4:1-16). The Devil foments divisions based on social and cultural constructs and perceived realities. We do well to acknowledge the existence of racism, resist its influence, and love all people as God has loved us in Christ. We thank Ka...

It's one of the fundamental questions of existence. Who is God? How can we be sure? What does it matter? Who Is God? | The Fundamentals | Sermon Outline

Americans may want to think they are not accountable to anyone; God would beg to differ. We will not prove spiritually healthy or mature unless we prove willing to live with accountability before God and our fellow believers. Accountability | Sermon Outline