http://northbrookbc.org Northbrook Baptist Church Podcasts en Northbrook Baptist Church Podcasts Northbrook Baptist Church no Northbrook Baptist Church northbrookbc@gmail.com ℗ & © 2007 Northbrook Baptist Church 720 My goals this morning are two-fold: 1) I want you to see who Jesus Christ is, so that you might believe in him and have life in his name. 2) I want us to see how Jesus did evangelism, so that we might imitate him in reaching the world. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-49-15-this-is-jesus-the-messiah-who-brings-the-gift-of-god-part-1 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/messiah-who-brings-the-gift-of-god.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:02:10 CST Eric Schumacher Gospel of John evangelism,jesus,woman_at_the_well,gospel 44:07 Psalm 32 is the good news in miniature. God forgives completely, protects, and teaches those who trust in Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/psalm-32-forgiven http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/psalm-32-forgiven.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:28:55 CST Joshua Krohse Psalm 32 is the good news in miniature. God forgives completely, protects, and teaches those who trust in Christ. repentance,repent,forgiveness,gospel,good_news 43:02 There is a person that God has put in your life. Associating with this person will be uncomfortable and will sap you of your energy. It may cost you your reputation among more ‘spiritual’ people in the church and those in your neighborhood. You may lose your friends, your health, or your safety. It will involve breaking some social taboos. It would be much easier to avoid this ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-41-9-this-is-jesus-the-fleeing-wearied-gulf-crossing-bearer-of-the-gospel-to-all-peoples http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/bearer-of-the-gospel-to-all-peoples.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:33:48 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John evangelism,jesus,woman_at_the_well,samaria,samaritan,racism,ethnicity 48:46 There are two root desires at the heart of the universe that are in opposition to one another and have been at war ever since the fall of Satan and the fall of Man: * Jealousy for the glory of God – the great desire to see that God receives all the glory and honor and praise that is rightfully his. * Jealousy of the glory of God – the great desire to have for oneself the glory ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-322-36-this-is-jesus-the-supreme-son-of-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/supreme-son-of-god.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:01:04 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John glory,god,john_the_baptist 49:20 Inerrancy - All the Words of Scripture are completely true and without error in any part, and they are to be obeyed. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/systematic-theology-4b-the-doctrine-of-scripture-words-of-truth-to-be-obeyed http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/innerant-and-authoritative.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:51:05 CDT Eric Schumacher Systematic Theology innerancy,authority,scripture,bible,revelation,inspiration 36:29 Jesus is the dividing line of eternity—those who believe have eternal life, while those who do not believe perish. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-316-21-this-is-jesus-the-dividing-line-of-eternity http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/dividing-line-of-eternity.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:45:32 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John jesus,belief,unbelief,salvation,light,darkness 45:11 The Bible—the Old Testament and the New Testament—comes to us claiming to be the inspired, authoritative Word of God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/sytematic-theology-4a-the-doctrine-of-scripture-inspiration-all-scripture-is-god-breathed http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/systematic-theology-inspiration.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:30:14 CDT Eric Schumacher Systematic Theology inspiration,bible 35:17 That “God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son” should bring us to our knees in humility and cause us to sing the praises of the greatness of the love of God! So, if you are a believer this morning, be humbled by the greatness of the love of God, who sent his Son to bear our sin and give us eternal life. If you are not a believer, turn from your sins and believe in ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-316a-this-is-jesus-the-son-given-by-the-love-of-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/the-son-given-by-the-love-of-god.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:35:11 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John jesus,god,love,only_begotten 47:16 How does one enter the Kingdom of God? How can one be purified and cleansed of their sins? Those are questions that almost every religion on the face of the earth is trying to answer. In order to be pure, you do not try hard to be a good person, to give alms, to fast, to pray, and to balance your karma. These cannot purify an already impure soul. Instead, you simply look to Jesus. You ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-39-15-this-is-jesus-the-son-of-man-lifted-up-for-all-who-will-believe-in-him http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/son-of-man-lifted-up.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:22:56 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John jesus,crucifixion,faith,salvation,works 40:43 Therefore, I exhort you to examine yourself this morning. Do you show the marks of someone who has been born again? Are you characterized by a hatred for sin and by repentance? Are you striving to love the Lord Jesus Christ, to abide in his word and to love his people? Do you confess that you are entirely sinful and can only be saved through the work of God? Is your hope set in the mercy of ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-223-38-this-is-jesus-the-teacher-come-from-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/teacher-come-from-god.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:10:03 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John regeneration,jesus,nicodemus,born_again 45:34 A discussion of God's "special revelation." http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/systematic-theology-3-special-revelation-at-many-times-and-in-many-ways-god-spoke http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/special-revelation.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:18:04 CDT Eric Schumacher Systematic Theology inspiration,scripture,revelation,god 36:47 You no longer go to a place to worship the Lord; you go to a person—the Lord Jesus Christ. …the place of the ultimate sacrifice. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-212-22-this-is-jesus-the-new-temple http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/the-new-temple.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:26:21 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John temple,tabernacle,jesus,fulfillment,worship 41:54 Be thankful that Christ was consumed for you. If we love the Lord by repenting of our sins and trusting in Jesus Christ—which is the only way we can—then the worst “consumption” that we need fear is the persecution of man. We will never be consumed by the wrath of God. For Jesus, out of his zeal to see God glorified in our redemption, was consumed in our place. Be thankful ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-212-25-this-is-jesus-the-refiner-and-purifier-of-the-worship-of-the-lord http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/refiner-and-purifier.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:53:58 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John jesus,temple,suffering,persecution,worship 42:31 Jesus did everything necessary to bring his people the blessings of the coming Kingdom. He lived a life of perfect holiness, fulfilling the Law’s demand of righteousness. He died a curse on the cross beneath the wrath of God, satisfying the Law’s demand for justice. He was raised from the dead, conquering the grave, for our justification. Our salvation is not found in our efforts or ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-21-11-this-is-jesus-the-good-wine-kept-until-now http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/jesus-the-good-wine.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:01:30 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John john,jesus,wine,wedding 48:02 What can we know about God from His creation? What is the value of general revelation? http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/systematic-theology-the-natural-revelation-of-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/natural-revelation.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:30:40 CDT Eric Schumacher Systematic Theology revelation,nature,general_revelation,creation,theology,systematic_theology 49:43 This is the introduction to a series of Sunday evening sermons on systematic theology. This sermon answers the questions, "What is systematic theology, and why should I care about it?" A nicer looking handout is available at northbrookbc.org/sermons. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/introduction-what-is-systematic-theology http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/systematic-theology-introduction.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:15:23 CDT Eric Schumacher Systematic Theology doctrine,bible,systematic_theology,theology 41:40 My friend—if you are skeptical of Jesus, listen to his own words, see what is revealed in this Gospel and believe in him. My friend—if you are unimpressed with Jesus, how can you be? How can you be bored with the Son of Man? You must repent. You need to be changed. You need to come to trust in the one that was lifted up to die. Brothers and sisters—we who believe in Jesus ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-143-51-this-is-jesus-the-unlikely-king-from-nazareth-part-2 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/jesus-the-unlikely-king-from-nazareth-part-2.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:22:12 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John skepticism,skeptic,nathanael,boredom 46:00 7 Reasons Not to Worry About Earthly Necessities http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/matthew-625-34-7-reasons-not-to-worry-about-earthly-necessities http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/7-reasons-not-to-worry.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:52:08 CDT Eric Schumacher 7 Reasons Not to Worry About Earthly Necessities worry,needs,eternal_perspective,providence 43:19 If you are an unbeliever this morning, here is my invitation to you—“Come and see who Jesus really is.” I challenge you to take a Gospel of John and to read it daily and sincerely. Come and see who Jesus is. Do not judge the truth by what you hear in the halls of academia, what you find on the shelves of Barnes & Noble or by what tickles your ears on television. Come and see this ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-143-51-this-is-jesus-the-unlikely-kingfrom-nazareth-part-1 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/jesus-king-from-nazareth.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:26:10 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John evangelism,wisdom,nathanael,persecution,foolishness 39:58 Is a person "once-saved always-saved"? The answer is yes, because a person's salvation rests in God's unmerited mercy and grace, despite their wickedness and not because of any goodness in them. The question we really should be asking is whether we have really ever been saved in the first place. This sermon examines some of the evidence a person should expect to see in his life ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/how-can-i-be-sure-that-i-am-saved http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/how-can-i-be-sure-that-i-am-saved.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 14:59:08 CDT Joshua Krohse Is a person "once-saved always-saved"? The answer is yes, because a person's salvation rests in God's unmerited mercy and grace, despite their wickedness and not because of any goodness in them. The question we really should be asking is ... assurance,salvation,saved,regenerate,fruit,repentance,born-again 46:12 Rather than asking first, what is our goal for our youth ministry, we need to figure out what our goal for our youth should be. Then, when we have that firmly established, we can look at how our church's ministry to young people should fit into that larger goal. As Christians, our ultimate goal for our young people should be that whether they eat or drink, or whatever they do, that ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/the-goal-of-youth-ministry-our-goal-for-our-youth http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/youth-ministry-goal.mp3 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:33:34 CDT Joshua Krohse Rather than asking first, what is our goal for our youth ministry, we need to figure out what our goal for our youth should be. Then, when we have that firmly established, we can look at how our church's ministry to young people should fit into that ... teaching,mentoring,modeling,purpose,goal,glory,youth_ministry,youth 44:31 My message this morning is not what I intended it to be. I sat down to write out a sermon on John 1:43-51, will special attention on the significance of Jesus’ encounter with Nathaniel. However, when I finished writing, it turned out to be less of an exposition of this passage and more of an extended application of some implications of this entire section; implications which I’ve been ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-135-51-this-is-jesus-the-message-and-means-of-the-christian-witness-part-2 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/the-message-and-means-of-the-christian-witness.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:47:51 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John jesus,john,disciples,evangelism 43:13 “Evangelism.” “Witnessing.” “Soul-winning.” The idea strikes fear into the hearts of many Christians. For many it conjures up images of putting on the suit and tie on Thursday evenings to go knocking on the doors of strangers. For others, it brings to mind insulting a waitress by shorting her on a tip and leaving a cheesy tract in it place. Others, think of televangelists, stadium ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-135-42-this-is-jesus-the-message-and-means-of-the-christian-witness http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/message-and-means-of-christian-witness.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 13:54:59 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John evangelism,disciples,john,gospel,witnessing 45:33 I have one point in this morning’s sermon. It is this: Jesus is the Spirit-anointed King, whose arrival inaugurates the new age of end-time salvation in which God’s Spirit is poured out upon his people. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-129-34-this-is-jesus-the-son-of-god-john-the-baptists-testimony-part-3 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/jesus-the-spirit-annointed-king.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:33:48 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John john,john_the_baptist,holy_spirit,messiah,king,kingdom 40:48 Behold the Lamb of God http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-129-behold-the-lamb-of-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/behold-the-lamb-of-god.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 13:27:19 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John john_the_baptist,lamb_of_god,jesus 43:39 Implication 1: Jesus is the Lord. Application 1: Therefore, be humbled at the greatness of Jesus! Implication 2: The arrival of Jesus is the beginning of the end. Application 2: Therefore, repent and be baptized! http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-119-34-this-is-jesus-the-coming-lord-john-the-baptists-testimony-part-1 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/this-is-jesus-the-coming-lord-john-the-baptists-testimony-part-1.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 13:18:42 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John john_the_baptist,witness,john,jesus,baptism 48:22 How should we go about evangelizing children? 1. Don't preach a partial gospel. 2. Do preach the whole gospel. 3. Do teach the demands of the gospel. 4. Don't force a child to "make a decision." 5. Don't rush baptism. 6. Don't give premature or unbiblical assurance of faith. 7. Do express encouragement at signs of the Holy Spirit's working. 8. Do pray and trust God who is ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/child-evangelism http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/child-evangelism.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:12:49 CDT Eric Schumacher How should we go about evangelizing children? 1. Don't preach a partial gospel. 2. Do preach the whole gospel. 3. Do teach the demands of the gospel. 4. Don't force a child to "make a decision." 5. Don't rush baptism. 6. Don't give ... child,children,evangelism,child_evangelism,vbs,sunday_school,parenting,conversion 41:20 John 1:1-18 – This is Jesus: The Preeminent One, The Greater Moses, The Revelation of the Father (The Prologue - Part 5) http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-11-18-this-is-jesus-the-preeminent-one-the-greater-moses-the-revelation-of-the-father-the-prologue-part-5 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/john-prologue-5.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:21:52 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John preeminence,jesus,word,john 43:07 Benefits of following God's plan for sexuality. Battle plan for fighting lust in our hearts and pressure from the world around us (or the person we're in love with). http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/god-and-sex-part-4-benefits-and-battleplan http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/god-and-sex-part-4-benefits-and-battleplan.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 14:41:34 CDT Joshua Krohse God and Sex sex,lust,sexual,sexuality 56:33 Believe that God has revealed the glory of his grace and truth in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Set your hope of salvation and forgiveness in this revelation. Devote your life to these three things: to spreading, strengthening and savoring a passion for the glory of God in Jesus Christ. And join us in praying and laboring to be a church who does this as well. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-11-18-this-is-jesus-the-supreme-revelation-of-the-glory-of-god-the-prologue-part-4 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/prologue-4.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:08:12 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John glory,jesus,john,father,revelation 45:37 The Bible is the story of God acting to redeem and to dwell with his people, revealing his glory. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-11-18-this-is-jesus-the-true-tabernacle-the-prologue-part-3 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/john-11-18-this-is-jesus-the-true-tabernacle-the-prologue-part-3.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2007 15:06:15 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John tabernacle,bible,incarnation,dwelling,jesus,redemption_history,glory 55:02 What does God say about homosexuality? Why is homosexuality wrong? What about if they love each other, if they are born that way, etc...? How should Christians respond? http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/god-and-sex-part-3-homosexuality http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/god-and-sex-part-3-homosexuality.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2007 14:29:08 CDT Joshua Krohse God and Sex homosexual,homosexuality,sexual_identity,sexual_preference,gay,lesbian,sex 49:41 What is good sex (when is it allowed and encouraged)? What does God forbid? Why does God forbid sex before marriage? Why does God forbid adultery? Why does God forbid lust? http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/god-and-sex-part-2-boundaries http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/god-and-sex-part-2-boundaries.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2007 14:07:33 CDT Joshua Krohse God and Sex sex,adultery,fornication,lust,purity,holiness 45:39 I want to spend our time this morning meditating on the first five words of verse 14. In this passage, John introduces us to what systematic theologians call “the doctrine of the incarnation.” As Wayne Grudem summarizes it, “The incarnation was the act of God the Son whereby he took to himself a human nature.” [1] We sometimes refer to is as “God becoming a man.” What we see in ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-11-18-this-is-jesus-true-god-and-true-man-the-prologue-part-2 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/god-and-man.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2007 13:53:56 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John incarnation,nature,christ,god,humanity,divinity 51:20 Gospel of John - first 18 verses in overview. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/john-11-18-this-is-jesus-the-true-word-the-true-light-of-life-prologue-part-i http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/this-is-jesus-the-true-word-the-true-light-of-life.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2007 01:09:27 CDT Eric Schumacher Gospel of John john,word,life,god,jesus 52:23 What does God have to say about sex? This is the first part of a four-part series by Pastor Joshua Krohse on having a biblical understanding of sex and sexuality. Much of the material in this first session is based on sermons and lectures by John Piper. He deserves the credit for many of the ideas and a few unatributed quotes. Topics: Why did God make us male and female, whose idea was ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/god-and-sex-part-1-basics http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/god-and-sex-part-1.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2007 14:14:58 CDT Joshua Krohse God and Sex sex,sexuality,marriage 40:58 God is faithful through persecution and threat of death. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/daniel-6-daniel-in-the-lions-den http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/daniel-6.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2007 13:51:13 CDT Eric Schumacher God is faithful through persecution and threat of death. faith,protection,persecution,daniel 48:41 What is the biblical pattern for the roles of elders and deacons? In this series, Pastor Schumacher examines the role of deacon. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/led-by-elders-served-by-deacons-pt-2 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/led-by-elders-served-by-deacons-pt-2.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:26:00 CDT Eric Schumacher The Local Church deacon,elder,servant,serving,service 49:14 May women serve as deacons? If the role of deacons is determined biblically, yes. If the role of deacons is defined by baptist tradition (deacons serving as quasi-elders), no. Many roles in the church in which women currently serve are actually deacon positions. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/may-women-be-deacons-deaconesses http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/female-deacons.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 21:01:29 CDT Eric Schumacher The Local Church deaconess,deacons,wives,women,ministry,deaconesses,deacon 56:16 We can rejoice in the midst of grief, because we have our hope set on Christ and the future grace we have in Him. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/rejoicing-in-the-midst-of-grief http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/1-peter-13-9-rejoicing-in-the-midst-of-grief.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:45:34 CDT Eric Schumacher We can rejoice in the midst of grief, because we have our hope set on Christ and the future grace we have in Him. suffering,joy,future_grace 51:33 You must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/believe http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/believe.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 12:20:08 CDT Eric Schumacher You must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name. believe,trust,salvation,faith 47:02 We must understand Zechariah 9 before we can fully appreciate the “Triumphal Entry” in Matthew 21 (Just as we must understand the Triumphal Entry to fully appreciate Zechariah 9.) So, go with me back to Zechariah 9 and let’s ask the question, “What does Zechariah 9 tell us?” http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/the-entry-of-the-king http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/the-entry-of-the-king.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:35:19 CDT Eric Schumacher We must understand Zechariah 9 before we can fully appreciate the “Triumphal Entry” in Matthew 21 (Just as we must understand the Triumphal Entry to fully appreciate Zechariah 9.) So, go with me back to Zechariah 9 and let’s ask the question, ... triumphal,entry,donkey,palm,sunday,palm_sunday,triumphal_entry 40:19 They will know we are Christians by our love. People outside the church chould be able to test whether we are true followers of Christ by observing whether or not we love one another. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/love-one-another http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/070325-love-one-another.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:59:21 CDT Eric Schumacher They will know we are Christians by our love. People outside the church chould be able to test whether we are true followers of Christ by observing whether or not we love one another. love,one_another 38:42 The great God whose glory the heavens declare is not the generic God of Oprah, but the Word who “was God” and who “became flesh and dwelt among us,” that is, creation declares the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ who died for our sins and was raised from the dead and who will reign forever over all creation. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/the-heavens-the-word-and-the-glory-of-christ http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/heavens-word-and-glory-of-christ.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:20:12 CDT Eric Schumacher The great God whose glory the heavens declare is not the generic God of Oprah, but the Word who “was God” and who “became flesh and dwelt among us,” that is, creation declares the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ who died for our sins and was ... creation,heavens,earth,word,scripture 44:19 The word “elder” is used over 20 times to refer to an office in the local church. In this sense, we could define elders as follows: The elders are a group of men, called by God and conformed to the Gospel in sound living and sound doctrine, who are set apart by the congregation to oversee and pastor the local church by teaching, ruling, caring for and equipping the saints, as loving ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/the-local-church-led-by-elders-served-by-deacons-part-i http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/elders.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 15:23:02 CDT Eric Schumacher The Local Church pastors,pastor,deacons,deacon,eldership,elders,elder,shepherd,shepherds,polity,church,government 40:38 The Christian’s baptism then is a source of great comfort. It is not a comfort because it is seen as some saving ritual. Baptism is a comfort because it reminds us that we are united with Jesus in his death, his resurrection and his reign in glory. We can be certain that we will be blessed when we suffer for righteousness’ sake, because as believers our destiny is united with Jesus ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/1-peter-318-22-christian-baptism-a-comfort-and-assurance-in-the-day-of-suffering http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/christian-baptism.mp3 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:12:50 CDT Eric Schumacher The Christian’s baptism then is a source of great comfort. It is not a comfort because it is seen as some saving ritual. Baptism is a comfort because it reminds us that we are united with Jesus in his death, his resurrection and his reign in ... baptism,baptist,baptize 40:32 It is that way with a church? If a gaggle is nothing more than a group of geese, is a church really nothing more than a gathering of Christians? It doesn’t matter how they organize themselves. If you get enough Christians together in one place, isn’t that a church? Or, could it be that God has said something in his word about how Christians are to organize themselves as a local church? http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/the-local-church-congregationalism-defending--displaying-the-glory-of-god-in-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/congregationalism.mp3 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:23:41 CDT Eric Schumacher The Local Church congregationalism,polity,structure,elders,deacons,elder,deacon,biblical,model 49:46 Is that what membership is all about? Is it us, as a denomination or a local church, showing by our numbers that we are superior to the church down the street? It could be. We need to be careful in our discussions on membership. We must be biblical, and not merely pragmatic or traditional, or we could in up with something that looks more like the worship of numbers than a house built to ... http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/the-local-church-why-you-ought-to-be-a-formal-and-active-member-of-a-local-church-part-ii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/member2.mp3 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:23:20 CDT Eric Schumacher The Local Church membership,member,members 45:43 Membership is a bond with a body of believers. Are you bound to them? Are you serving them? Are you walking with them? The church is the bride of Christ. You cannot love him and not love her. Can you, with an honest heart, sing and say: “I love Thy Church, O God”? And will you commit to doing all that love entails? http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/the-local-church-why-you-ought-to-be-a-formal-and-active-member-of-a-local-church-part-i http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/formal-membership.mp3 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:31:05 CDT Eric Schumacher The Local Church discipline,church,member,membership 48:07 Why abortion is wrong and what you can do about it. Also, visit abort73.com. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/rescue-those-who-are-being-taken-away-to-death http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/rescue-those-who-are-being-taken-away-to-death.mp3 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:11:00 CDT Eric Schumacher Why abortion is wrong and what you can do about it. Also, visit abort73.com. abortion,rescue 48:55 If you don’t know Christ, realize that you have offended and sinned against an infinitely worthy and holy God. Confess your sins, repent of them and believe on Him. Your opportunity to repent ends at death. Do not delay, for you are hanging by a slender thread. http://www.sermoncloud.com/northbrook/matthew-2445-in-that-place-there-will-be-weeping-and-gnashing-of-teeth http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/563/in-that-place-there-will-be-weeping.mp3 Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:28:50 CDT Eric Schumacher If you don’t know Christ, realize that you have offended and sinned against an infinitely worthy and holy God. Confess your sins, repent of them and believe on Him. Your opportunity to repent ends at death. Do not delay, for you are hanging by a ... hell,judgment,death,eternity 51:22