Sermons by Daniel Kendall (Page 43)
The Church – Structure (Part 3)
Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:Philippians 1:1 Last week we looked at the office of elder. This week we will look at the office of deacon. And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the…
The Founding of Antioch (Joshua 4:1-9)
Joshua instructs the children of Israel to build a monument. For many years to come people will pass by the monument, and it is to stand as a reminder of all that God had done. It was also to serve as a conversation starter for parents to instruct their children concerning the history of God’s dealings with His people. This Sunday is the 144th anniversary of Antioch. We want to use this Anniversary Celebration/Homecoming to remind ourselves and the next…
The Church – Structure (Part 2)
Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:Philippians 1:1 We saw last time that Jesus is the Head of His Church and all of His followers are brothers. However, each one is gifted in different ways for different aspects of service. Although there are many gifts and callings God has ordained for there to be two main offices within the church. These offices are…
Honoring Fathers (Ephesians 6:1-4)
This Sunday is Father’s Day. God has commanded us to honor our fathers. The meaning of “honor” The Hebrew word for “honor” literally means large or weighty. It conveys the idea of treaty something with a huge amount of importance. The Greek word for “honor” literally means to value. When we speak of honoring fathers it means that we view fathers as being extremely important and of the highest value. We must honor fatherhood Our society has constantly minimized the…
The Church – Structure (Part 1)
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.Matthew 16:18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be…
Raised from the Dead (John 11:38-46)
Jesus has told the disciples that Lazarus sickness was going to display His glory. He waited until Lazarus died before beginning His journey. He is now weeping at Lazarus tomb. Trust the Lord in order to see His glory Jesus asks them to do something that was crazy and offensive. He asked them to open Lazarus tomb. Lazarus’ body has been rotting for several days now, so they object to His request. However, Jesus reassures them to trust Him in…
The Church – The Church as the Family of God
The church of Jesus Christ is much more than a diverse group of people from every conceivable background. They are unified together as a family. While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are…
The Mystery of Providence (John 11:1-37)
So often we read the Bible through a religious or spiritual lens and miss the truth that is in front of us. We overly spiritualize things and miss the plain reading of the text. In this passage, a close friend of Jesus dies. It is a passage dealing with intense pain, suffering, loss, death, and a host of human emotions and experiences. If we read the story of Lazarus in this light we will find many truths that will help…
The Church – Who is the Church?
We saw last time that the church is composed of the people that God has called out of their sins and into His kingdom. We want to look further at who these people are, where they come from, and their purpose as a called out church. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are…