Archive for August 2015
Role of Church Leadership – A Ministry of Service in the Church (Part 2)
As we approach the book of Acts we do well to remember that this is a narrative of what happened in the early days of the church. As a record of history, the Book of Acts it contains doctrine, but it is not a book of doctrine. I heard a preacher say recently, “Narrative is not normative,”…
Read MoreRole of Church Leadership – A Ministry of Service in the Church (Part 1)
There are many prevailing ideas about the church today. If we were to ask what comes to your mind when you hear the word “church” we would likely get a variety of answers depending upon your exposure, background and childhood. Some people view the church in light of liturgy and traditions. Some think of people…
Read MoreSermons From Kitwe Church Available For Download
Each week the sermons preached at Kitwe Church are uploaded to our SermonAudio.com church page. These mp3 audio files are available to stream online or for free download. Here are links to the three sermons from our most recent short series on Qualities Required In Church Leaders. Qualities Required in Church Leaders Part 1 Qualities…
Read MoreQualities Required in Church Leaders: Family, Maturity & Reputation
People do not usually rise above their leaders! The character and effectiveness of any church is directly related to the quality of its leadership. Failure to adhere to biblical standards for leadership has caused many of the problems in the church today. Paul is writing to Timothy, a young pastor at the church of Ephesus…
Read MoreQualities of Church Leaders – Blameless Character
Today we return to our study of I Timothy 3:1-13. As we consider the qualities of church leaders I want to be very clear that God does not have a double standard – one for leaders in the church and one for “normal people.” The character qualities required in church leaders are the character qualities…
Read MoreBefore and After Salvation, God’s Way
The same attitude, dependency, and faith we have toward Christ for our salvation is the same attitude, dependency, and faith we must have toward Christ for our daily life.
Read MoreQuestions & Answers: Are There Still Prophets and Prophecy In Our Day?
YES… Prophecy in the sense of “forth-telling” is happening today. Anytime someone stands to teach and preach the Bible that person can authoritatively say, “Thus says the Lord…” and NO… But most likely your question is not about this kind of prophecy. There is no prophecy today in the sense of “fore-telling.” There is no…
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