"ekklesia" Tagged Sermons

To Live as One for the Sake of the World

The church is called to live as one for the sake of the world. As Archbishop William Temple once said, “The church is the only organization that exists for the benefit of its non-members.” (Hebrews 10:19-25) Sermon Outline “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest…

To Be Sent Out in Mission

The church is sent on mission. While we are a family, we are also a family with a purpose that moves beyond ourselves. John 20:19-23 Sermon Outline On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when…

To Live as Family

The church is called to live as a family. We are not merely an organization but brothers and sisters called to live together under the fatherhood of God. (Mark 3:31-35; 10:28-31) Sermon Outline The Church: A people called by God to live as family… Jesus radically redefines family (Mark 3:31-35) Jesus defines family as those who: are ____________________________ to Him do the ________________ of ________________ the ________________ Jesus says that those who leave behind all these things have done so.…

The Church: A People Called by God

The church is essentially a people who are called by God. We are called out of darkness and into His marvelous light. We are called from death into life. We are called by God, given a new identity in Christ, and filled with the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 1:3-14) Sermon Outline “We, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.” (Ephesians 1:12) What is the Church? 3 Characteristics of the Church…

The Commissions of Jesus for a Post-Covid World

This weekend kicks off MissionFest 2021, a week-long deep dive into all things missions. We will be joined in our services this Sunday by Dr. Ed Stetzer from Wheaton College and the Billy Graham Center, and he will be sharing a message called “The Commissions of Jesus for a Post-COVID World.” SERMON OUTLINE 1. We Are Sent (John 20:21) “Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’” 2. To All Different…

Sending

Jesus’ mission was tied to calling people and sending them out equipped for the work of God. We see that in three distinct episodes in Luke 9 and 10. SERMON OUTLINE “When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” (Luke 9:1-2) Sent, part 1 (Luke 9:1-6) Sent with power Sent…