The future for the Anabaptist community is linked to Scripture. Our forefathers read and studied the Bible and took it at face value. We, today, must do the same.
We are not born wise, so wisdom is something we discover as we live. As we relate to others around us, we establish relationships. Godly wisdom guides us toward deep, strong relationships in our church brotherhoods.
So you are finding yourself in deep water, and counseling has been suggested as a solution. How will you know whether you need to be counseled? How will you find a Biblical counselor? What are some dangers you should be aware of? The help you need may be nearer than you first thought.
The local church is where Christians who love God express love to each other. Where believers relate in Christ-likeness, we discover the blessings of brotherhood—unselfish giving, witnessing, togetherness, counsel, completeness and support.
An elder speaks regarding brotherhood agreements—a concept common in Anabaptist groups. While abuse of practical agreements are devastating, Dale explores the potential for brotherhoods to come together in genuine unity of life.
We will have relationships with others all our lives. How do we build them? How do we blend, while acknowledging diversity? Is truth or love more important in a relationship? There are answers to be found from the One who made us all, and Who will help us to have mutually satisfactory relationships?
Will the pastor or the leader who functions as a CEO neglect the essence of the Gospel—to preach Christ without compromise and show genuine love and concern, meeting spiritual needs? Can he do this when his main focus is on bolstering attendance?
The true church is a disciplined church. This two-part sermon discusses five Scripture passages related to this subject. Discipline is not done TO, but FOR, someone. It is a necessary, right and normal part of New Testament church life, as a pure Bride prepares to meet her Groom, the Lord Jesus.
In this two-part sermon, five Scripture passages relating to discipline and the authority of the church to make directives and require compliance are reviewed. Unrepentant sinners bring an insidious leaven into the group which cannot be tolerated. But there is a redemptive way to deal with sin.
Why would Anabaptists replace brotherhood with community? In heaven, earthly brotherhoods will be combined into one eternal community, with no distinction between individual brotherhoods. Our Heavenly Father will call His sons and daughters into the home He is preparing for all His children.
Everyone wants to live a long time, but no one wants to be old. But even if the years stack up and a person reaches what might be called old age God has work for them in the church.
Do you struggle with focus in your spiritual life? Do church services seem stale, your Bible dry and unappealing? Could you have spiritual A.D.D.?
The Bible presents symptoms, causes, and best of all, a cure: Where your treasure is, there will your heart (and attention) be also.
