On Christ Our Foundation
By Ron Buxton In Sermons On March 20, 2016
In this lesson, Ron Buxton talked about Jesus Christ being the proper foundation.
The responsibilities of the local eldership are much more than making the occasional decisions for the congregation. While it is true the current eldership has made several physical improvements to the meeting place, as well as making the decision to
read moreWe are told nothing about the beginning of the church in Smyrna; the book of Revelation contains the only mention of this church. Since Smyrna was about 35 miles north of Ephesus, it may have been established while Paul was
read moreIn Revelation 2:1-7 we have record of the letter Jesus dictated to the apostle John concerning the church of Ephesus. Jesus describes Himself as “He who…walks in the midst of…the seven churches” (2:1 with 1:20). This affirms His presence among
read moreThe church at Ephesus was established during Paul’s second evangelistic journey. While Paul spent little time at Ephesus on his second journey, we know the church was established because Aquila and Priscilla and other brethren were there when Apollos came
read moreThe church at Thessalonica was established during Paul’s second evangelistic journey when some of the Jews “and a great multitude of devout Greeks” were persuaded that Jesus is the Christ predicted by the Old Testament Scriptures (see Acts 17:1-4). In
read moreIn this lesson, we talked about the family relationship among Christians especially as it pertains to the local family of Christians.
read moreThe New Testament reveals limited information regarding the work of the local church. From this information, we understand the work of the local church, the purpose of the local church, how the local church uses the funds collected as well
read moreThe importance of the God-designed organization for the church He has established can be illustrated by considering the organizational structure of man-made companies or civic groups. Due to the nature of the business of certain companies, they may find it
read moreIt is Jesus Christ who said: “I will build My church” (Matthew 16:18) The church Jesus said He would build had its beginning nearly two thousand years ago on the day of Pentecost, fifty days after Jesus’ resurrection from the
read moreWe live in a time when many have a negative view of the church. People claim they follow Jesus, but they see no need to be a member of the church, or at least see little need to sacrifice their
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