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This morning I want us to think about the important biblical idea of fellowship. What is biblical fellowship? Whatever it is, it has something to do with potlucks right? Baptist buffet is probably part of the etomology of the Greek word of koinonia right? What really is biblical fellowship? 1 Behold,…

Introduction Bond of common purpose and devotion that binds Christians to one another and to Christ. Woven basket Illustration: Think of a basket that is woven together. #1 Biblical Fellowship involves a relationship with God and fellow believers. 1 What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what…

There is a story I once heard of two men who’s job was to chop wood. Every day they arrived at the same time, had the same quota for wood, and worked hard until noon. At noon one lumberjack left for two hours, while the other decided to keep on working. But every day, the man who took the break finished…

Mission and Vision of HBF 2023 Part 3: Grow Deeper Start Recording Introduction Good morning once again. At this time our children can be dismissed to Kid's Min time out the back door. I invite the rest of you to open your Bibles to Mark chapter one. Over the course of the last few weeks I've been breaking…

Last week we started a sub theme of our study of the church. There are certain things good churches do; just as there are certain things bad and dying churches do (think Revelation 2-3 ). Last week I took the whole sermon to preach about the most important activity of a healthy church - The preaching…

Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 2 Timothy 2:15–17 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a…

Biblical Basis of Fellowship 1. The word “fellowship” is koinonia , association for the purpose of mutual involvement; in the NT it routinely carries the idea of religious involvement. 2. It is translated as “close association involving mutual interests and sharing, association, communion, fellowship,…

This morning I want to preach a timely and I think providential message on the subject of giving. I don’t go out of my way to preach about giving. In fact I normally only talk about it as I am naturally preaching expository through a book. This year God worked so that we could address this subject right…

WEEK ONE: We want Hope to be a HEALTHY church. A Theology of a HEALTHY Church #Introduction: Good morning Hope Church! I am so glad that you have chosen to join us today. It's a special time in the life of Hope Bible Fellowship and you get to be a part of that! Let me welcome you to the the relaunching,…

THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH Acts 2 records the birthday of the church, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the 120 believers who were assembled in the Upper Room. It also records the growth process of the infant church. On the Day of Pentecost, about 3000 people believed the gospel, repented of their sins,…

Christian artist Shai Linne in his introduction to doxology wrote these words, Theology is the study of God and it's very important; Doxology is an expression of praise to God So, the point here is that all theology should ultimately lead to doxology If theology doesn't lead to doxology, then we've actually…

Biblical Basis of Separation 14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 15 What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? Unequally yoked- ἑτεροζυγέω…

Membership A. This morning we have the pleasure of receiving and welcoming a new member. 1. We are going to publicly welcome our newest member, Carol Abel… B. I have had opportunity to welcome many members over the almost 12 years that I have been pastor here. 1. Praise God! C. I wish I could tell you…

Introduction: A few weeks ago we discussed the qualifications for elders/pastors. These qualifications were very weighty and detailed. The Lord takes the purity of His church extremely seriously. Today we are going to see the need to protect the pastorate - or the office of pastor. If we want to have…

Greetings grace to you to be filled with grace to be humble and in need of grace grace to live the christian life the way God intends grace for every aspect of the christian life but it needs to be acquired by faith Paul is going to continue with thanksgiving and prayer for Philemon and the encouragement…

Imagine a child facing two choices. In the first choice his mom tells him that he must clean his room. It must be spotless. he will probably have to put hours into his efforts. Anything less than perfection is not acceptable. Whether he likes it or not, that room must be cleaner than it has ever been…

Why are you here? Why are you here? I don’t know if you’ve ever thought consciously about that. Many Christians or people who identify themselves as people of faith know that they’re “supposed” to attend church, but if you were to press in and ask why, many find it difficult to articulate the purpose…

Upon this Rock The First Days of the Church Message 4 The Gospel Driven Church Acts 2:42-47 Me: That first church a. What was is like? i. I’m really curious about it. ii. My original plan was to be a house church b. Notice a couple of passages 46 They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in…

Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth (A Foretaste of Heaven) In concluding a discussion on the church, it is fitting to remember that the church provides believers with a foretaste of heaven. Though imperfect, the church represents the one place where the activities of heaven are reflected…

As we turn our attention to God’s Word today, you need to know that this sermon is a bit out of ordinary for what we usually do here. 95% of the time we are walking through portions of Scripture chapter by chapter and verse by verse, mining the goodness of God’s Word. Right now we are in a sermon series…

Membership A. It is a privilege to welcome new members into the church! 1. I have had opportunity to do so many, many times over the almost 12 1/2 years that I have been pastor here. 2. To God be the glory! Every time we welcome new members, I pray that you long-time members receive encouragement in…

(S1) — SERIES— MEANS OF GRACE: CONNECTING WITH GOD The Bible teaches us that, from the begining God made himself available to humanity Adam/Eve—Noah—Abraham/Sarah — Moses—Israelites—Canaan “God made himself available to the Israelites physically through the laws, commandments that he had given them.”…

The first Sunday of Advent is a celebration of HOPE! No matter how hard things are in the world, there is Jesus! No matter how hard things are in the world, we have been blessed to be part of a wonderful community of HOPE, the church. In the study Believe: Living the Story of the Bible to Be Like Jesus,…

One of the earliest and most important lessons we Americans teach our children is how to tell time. This is because we live in a time-conscious culture. Whereas people in many other parts of the world worry much less about deadlines and dates, we are rather obsessed with time. Being early is not fashionable.…