Sermons on Church (Page 10)
Servant
In John 13:1-17, Jesus washes His disciples’ feet as an example of servant love. Jesus says love serves and calls them to serve one another; Jesus calls His followers friends. SERMON OUTLINE “After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet.” (John 13:5) Servant Identity (John 13:1-3) Jesus knew the hour (13:1a) Jesus loved His own (13:1b) Jesus knew His power (13:3) Servant Action (John 13:4-11) Foot washing as a foretelling of the Cross (13:4-6)…
Together in Christ: Race, the Gospel and God’s People
On Monday, January 26, 2015, Eastbrook Church was honored to host Bishop Walter Harvey of Parklawn Assembly of God for a conversation and time of prayer on the topic of race and the Gospel here in the city of Milwaukee. Four times a year we gather as a church to discuss key topics to help us move forward together. This year, we begin our Eastbrook Forum series with by addressing the challenging topic of how the gospel transforms racial divisions…
Serving Together
Exploring what it means to be together as a community, as seen in the book of acts. (Acts 2:42-47) Sermon Outline ”Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:23) Before Christ We Were Prisoners Prisoners to the sinful nature that ruled in us (Galatians 3:22) Prisoners to the law (Galatians 3:23) In Christ We Are Free (Galatians 5:1,13) Four Perspectives We Bring To Galatians 5:13 “You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to…
Growing Together
Exploring what it means to be together as a community, as seen in the book of acts. (Acts 2:42-47) Sermon Outline allelon—one another Useful tools use their words to build one another up rather than tear down (Ephesians 4:25, 29-30; Colossians 3:16) unwholesome—rotten fish teaching—instruct one another, share insights, truths, and wisdom with each other admonition—to warn or to caution others about danger or sin First—Check your _________________________________ (1 Corinthians 4) Second—Check your _________________________________ (1 Corinthians 4) Third—Check your _________________________________…
Connecting Together
Exploring what it means to be together as a community, as seen in the book of acts. (Acts 2:42-47) Sermon Outline “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18:20) Four Core Truths about the Church The Church is Formed by Jesus (Matthew 18:20) The Church is Birthed by the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4) The Church is Sustained by God’s Truth (Acts 2:42) The Church is Moving Toward Eternal Community (Revelation 7:9-10) Five…
Together in Jesus Christ
Exploring what it means to be together as a community, as seen in the book of acts. (ACTS 2:1-41; EPHESIANS 2:1-22) Sermon Outline “You are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.” (Ephesians 2:19-20) Grasping the Truth from the Outside In We are God’s dwelling by God’s Spirit (Ephesians 2:20-22) We are God’s…