Jesus was to establish His church, and the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). And yet there is so much confusion in the world today about the church. Can we still perceive the Church of Christ? The Scriptures provide a way.

Perceiving the Church of Christ | The Nature of the Church | Sermon Outline

Life in the early 21st century is all about change. Technology changes; life patterns change; everything seems to be changing. But should the church change? Has its origin, nature, purpose, assembling, etc. become irrelevant, or should we stand firm and uphold the ancient faith? Please consider the following message from Dr. Wayne Byrd.

Should the Church Change With the Times? | Dr. Wayne Byrd

It's the perennial bestseller; you've heard of it often. But what is the Bible? Why is it so important to Christianity? What are we to do with it?

What Is the Bible? | The Fundamentals | Sermon Outline

Power and control: we all want it more than we might like to admit. We do well to understand the dynamics of power, from whom power comes, and how we should exercise oversight and authority.

Power, Control, and Influence | Example and Influence | Sermon Outline

We like to imagine we stand above the fray. In reality, we are strongly influenced by those around us...for evil or for good.

The Power of Influence | Example and Influence | Sermon Outline

Christians are to follow Jesus' commands (Matthew 28:19, 1 John 2:6). Well and good. But how? Jesus embodied God's purposes. The Apostles appealed to the examples of the past and their own example. God has instructed us not only in word but also through example; we do well to observe the power of example.

The Power of Example | Example and Influence | Sermon Outline

Christians believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God in Three Persons. Of the Three most find the Holy Spirit to be the most difficult to recognize or understand. Who is the Holy Spirit? How can we know?

Who is the Holy Spirit? | The Fundamentals | Sermon Outline

Mary, mother of Jesus. A compelling figure, one thoroughly distorted over time. Can we separate fact from fiction and recover a realistic portrait of the mother of the Son of God?

Mary, Mother of Jesus | Jesus' Female Followers | Sermon Outline

Mary and Martha: beloved friends of Jesus. Theologically astute disciples of Christ. Not exactly how they have been remembered; the loss has been ours.

Mary and Martha | Jesus' Female Followers | Sermon Outline

Mary Magdalene: first apostle of the good news of Jesus' resurrection. A follower of Jesus. Few people have proven as controversial, all based more on later speculation than anything revealed in Scripture. What are we to make of Mary Magdalene?

Mary Magdalene | Jesus' Female Followers | Sermon Outline