Missio Dei Fellowship

This passage shows the preparation and beginnings of the second missionary journey of Paul. This time with a different set of companions but with the same goal in mind–to plant churches and strengthen those that exist. And in this passage we see the mission of God continue and the heart of a true pastor.

The Jerusalem Council is finished and the with the final decisions and letter written, Paul and Barnabas return to Antioch to give them the results. Preparations are then made to go on another evangelistic journey but this time with a new companion for Paul. And in all of this we see how God continues to press forward with His purposes even when we don't understand all of the reasons why.

The major question of whether the Gentile believer is under the Law of Moses for either salvation or as a rule of life has been resolved with a resounding "no." James now gives direction and encouragement to both the Jewish believers as well as to the Gentile churches. And in doing so, James points both groups to the glory of God's plan of redemption and restoration.

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer. Today we begin to see the role of the Holy Spirit in how we are able to obey the Law of Christ. In this sermon we see the role that suffering plays in moving us toward godliness, obedience and Christ-likeness..

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer. Today we begin to see the role of the Holy Spirit in how we are able to obey the Law of Christ. In this sermon we see how the Holy Spirit is the key to living out a life obedient to Christ' commandments.

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer. Today we begin to see the role of the Holy Spirit in how we are able to obey the Law of Christ. This sermon is a primer on sanctification and how the Holy Spirit is key.

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer. In this message we note how the obeying of the Law of Christ is much more than stop committing a sin. To use Paul's terminology, we don't merely put off sin, but put on good works.

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer. In this message we note how the obeying of the Law of Christ is much more than stop committing a sin. Christ calls us to something far greater and higher, consistent Christ Himself.

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer. Today we see the vital connection between the realities of what is true as the basis for doing the commands given by our Lord.

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved. We begin to learn what it means to walk by the Spirit.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved. What follows is a major series on the relationship that the Christian has toward the Law.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved. These next sermons are a distillation of what Paul teaches on the Law in the New Testament.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

Paul's first missionary journey is underway and we see how persistence in this labor is necessary as the spread of the gospel will always result in resistance. Here we follow Paul and Barnabas further along in their first journey into the Gentile world of Asia Minor.

This is a basic overview of the doctrine of election. In this message we attempt to clarify and correct common misconceptions that arise over time. The goal is to appreciate that there is a lot more going on than we often grasp when addressing the way God saves sinners. The hope is that each believer hearing this will walk in a greater humility and full of thanksgiving to their God who saves poor sinners.

Paul's first missionary journey is underway and we have the opportunity to hear from the great apostle as he teaches his audience two thousand years ago. It is a masterclass on evangelism. In this final sermon we are treated with an example of how God works through the gospel to bring His elect to faith.

Paul's first missionary journey is underway and we have the opportunity to hear from the great apostle as he teaches his audience two thousand years ago. It is a masterclass on evangelism. In this final sermon we are treated with an example of how God works through the gospel to bring His elect to faith.

Paul's first missionary journey is underway and we have the opportunity to hear from the great apostle as he teaches his audience two thousand years ago. It is a masterclass on evangelism.

Paul's first missionary journey is underway and we have the opportunity to hear from the great apostle as he teaches his audience two thousand years ago. It is a masterclass on evangelism.

Spiritual warfare is an idea that conjures up all sorts of thoughts andreactions. During the 90's and early 2000's it was quite popular in the mainline churches. It hasshifted a bit over time but the presence is still felt and contributes to a very unbiblical andunhealthy understand of how Satan truly works and attacks. In this sermon we have a chance tosee actual spiritual warfare and consider some important implications with missions.

Often Christians look at themselves, their abilities and opportunities andthink little of it. They compare themselves to others and their effect seems to matter little. Butthis is simply not true. In this message we see how God saved, calls and equips all of us for Hispurposes. The size or effect is unimportant.

In this final sermon on guardians of the Church, we focus on what often isthe most difficult part of forgiveness, the idea of not remembering wrongs suffered. Often wewill hear "Forgive and Forget" but is this properly stated? Should we simply somehow forget?The goal of this sermon is to consider this aspect of forgiveness from a biblical perspective thatstarts with God's forgiveness toward sinners.

Having considered the various aspects of Church Discipline as a way toguard the purity of the Church, we now look at the what and how of forgiveness. Often peoplestruggle in forgiving another when sinned against and this creates challenges as a person seeksrepentance and wants to be restored.

Having considered the various aspects of Church Discipline as a way toguard the purity of the Church, we now look at the what and how of forgiveness. Often peoplestruggle in forgiving another when sinned against and this creates challenges as a person seeksrepentance and wants to be restored.

One of the least practiced responsibilities in the American church today iswhat is commonly known as Church Discipline yet it is one of the key guardians of a true, localchurch. Though Matthew 18 functions as the normative process, there are many other passagesthat show how to handle unique situations that inevitably crop up. But in all of this is the desireand expectation of our Lord to be a pure church.

At the top of every sermon note is the mission statement forMissio Dei Fellowship. It is woven into every part of the day to day processes andactions of the church. But having a mission statement and owning that statementare two very different things. In these two sermons the people of Missio areexhorted to carefully consider the what, why and how of their mission statement.

One of the least practiced responsibilities in the American church today iswhat is commonly known as Church Discipline yet it is one of the key guardians of a true, localchurch. This is something that was commanded by our Lord and was taught by the Apostles as ameans to call sinning believers back to repentance and a proper fellowship with the church.However, in our times it neglected and even rejected and the cost is huge. This sermon seeks togive a broad explanation as to why any church that is truly a church of our Lord's must practicediscipline.

The church was purchased by the blood of Christ and it is most precious in Hissight. As such, we are called to treat the Church properly and with true deference, rather thanexploiting it for our own desires. With that in mind, we need to see how God has put into placecertain guardians for the Church. Two key ones are, godly leaders and godly church discipline.These will be the focus of this short series. In this final sermon on leadership we consider whatthe responsibilities are for the congregation toward their leadership.

The church was purchased by the blood of Christ and it is most precious in Hissight. As such, we are called to treat the Church properly and with true deference, rather thanexploiting it for our own desires. With that in mind, we need to see how God has put into placecertain guardians for the Church. Two key ones are, godly leaders and godly church discipline.These will be the focus of this short series. In these next two messages we look at what qualifiesa man to be considered for the office of elder.

The church was purchased by the blood of Christ and it is most precious in Hissight. As such, we are called to treat the Church properly and with true deference, rather thanexploiting it for our own desires. With that in mind, we need to see how God has put into placecertain guardians for the Church. Two key ones are, godly leaders and godly church discipline.These will be the focus of this short series. In this sermon we see a key duty of an elder and indoing so we discover why they stand as critical guardians for the local church.

The church was purchased by the blood of Christ and it is most precious in Hissight. As such, we are called to treat the Church properly and with true deference, rather thanexploiting it for our own desires. With that in mind, we need to see how God has put into placecertain guardians for the Church. Two key ones are, godly leaders and godly church discipline.These will be the focus of this short series. In these next two messages we look at what qualifiesa man to be considered for the office of elder.

The church was purchased by the blood of Christ and it is most precious in Hissight. As such, we are called to treat the Church properly and with true deference, rather thanexploiting it for our own desires. With that in mind, we need to see how God has put into placecertain guardians for the Church. Two key ones are, godly leaders and godly church discipline.These will be the focus of this short series. In these next two messages we look at what qualifiesa man to be considered for the office of elder.

The church was purchased by the blood of Christ and it is most precious in Hissight. As such, we are called to treat the Church properly and with true deference, rather thanexploiting it for our own desires. With that in mind, we need to see how God has put into placecertain guardians for the Church. Two key ones are, godly leaders and godly church discipline.These will be the focus of this short series.

The idea of being missional, or on mission for God, can sound very good. Butoften, while accepting the concept, Christians fail in the application of being sent into this worldas Christ was sent. What does it look like? How does the gospel help move us to relate to ourfellow man? One aspect that is often overlooked is the simple practice of opening our homes andlives to people who are not believers. It is the lost art of hospitality. In this sermon we explore thebiblical basis for practicing hospitality and then consider what that might look like in ourindividual lives.

In this final sermon regarding a missional life, Pastor Henry seeks to showbelievers exactly what it means to seek first God's kingdom. Jesus makes it clear that we are notto be fearing the things that unbelievers fear. Rather, implied in this is that we ought to befearing God. But the hard reality is that possessions, the pleasure that they bring, and the fear oflosing them too often capture our minds to the point that we lose sight of God and His kingdom.The result? A loss of reward in eternity, a paralyzing effect in our lives now, and a lack of trueworship toward our Lord.

Money and possessions are the great idols of America. But it is obviousfrom the words of Jesus that they are the idols of mankind as well. How do we view money?What are the purposes of possessions? When is enough, enough? So how do we answer theseand other questions? Pastor Henry shows that the answer starts and ends with worship—youcannot serve both God and money for your treasure—what you worship—is where your heart is.This means it is a lot more than merely giving up on the pursuit of riches, or tithing more, orhelping the poor. Rather, it speaks of the true motivation for that giving.

n this second part on unity Pastor Henry reminds hiscongregation what their responsibility before man and God is to be. EveryChristian possesses the unity of the Spirt, but the unity of the faith is somethingthat no church will ever fully attain this side of eternity. Nonetheless, it issomething that our Lord expects us to strive after with every fiber of our being.How we pursue the unity of the faith is through gifted men who build up the churchso that the people can do the Church's work.

The unity of the Spirit is something that every church and every Christianmust hold to jealously. Unity is a natural outcome of the gospel. Once disunity is tolerated, sinand shame is sure to follow. But what is it? And how do we go about maintaining it? These areexplored in this message.

Pastor Henry shows how the gospel must be central in allthat we do. From the foundation of the church to its building up, the gospel has toflow in and out of it. And to the degree the church stays faithful to that gospel, itwill be healthy, holy, and missional. Paul gives us a clear pathway to follow in thismanner; one that he walked, and one that he bids us to walk as well. May we all befaithful to ever and always be gospel-centered.

How does a Christian grow? While this may seem obvioustoo often the answer is anything but the gospel. But that is deadly to the life ofeach Christian and must be remedied. Pastor Henry seeks to help his congregationto see that the gospel is not something believed and then forgotten; rather it is todefine and instruct in all our walk. And only through applying the gospelthroughout our life shall we live with true, abiding gratitude that frees us to serveour Lord.

Jesus did not save us for us to sit on our rear ends andrelax. He saved us to send us, just and His Father sent Him into this dark world.But too often we as Christians fail to see this, or to take this responsibilityseriously. That is sin and it must be repented of by God's people. In this messagePastor Henry tries to begin to unlock the meaning of being missional. It is beingsent out with the gospel to a dying world.

At the top of every sermon note is the mission statement forMissio Dei Fellowship. It is woven into every part of the day to day processes andactions of the church. But having a mission statement and owning that statementare two very different things. In these two sermons the people of Missio areexhorted to carefully consider the what, why and how of their mission statement.