Church Essentials - Higher Ground Church

The Church's Members: Edification | Ephesians 4:11-16 | Josh Valdez

September 22, 2024 • Josh Valdez • Ephesians 4:11–16

Every member of the church is a minister of the church. Every Christian must be active in building up the body of Christ.

The Church's Members: Commitment | Hebrews 13:17 | Josh Valdez

September 15, 2024 • Josh Valdez • Hebrews 13:17

Every Christian is obligated to join a local church. Church membership is submission to fellow Christians and to specific pastors.

The Church's Servants: Deacons | Selected Scriptures | Josh Valdez

September 8, 2024 • Josh Valdez • 1 Timothy 3:8–13, Acts 6:1–7

Deacons are the assistants to the pastors. They serve the church by taking important, practical tasks off the plate of the pastors.

The Church's Leaders: Pastoral Qualifications | 1 Timothy 3:1-7 | Josh Valdez

September 1, 2024 • Josh Valdez • 1 Timothy 3:1–7

God isn't interested in businessmen, entrepreneurs, or inspiring men to lead his church. He is interested in shepherds who model Christian character.

The Church's Leaders: Pastoral Ministry | Selected Scriptures | Josh Valdez

August 25, 2024 • Josh Valdez

Pastors lead, feed, and model Christian living.

The Church's Marks | Selected Scriptures | Josh Valdez

August 18, 2024 • Josh Valdez • 2 Timothy 4:1–4, Romans 6:3–5, 1 Corinthians 11:23–31, Matthew 18:15–20

What distinguishes a true church from a false church is pure preaching of the word, proper administration of the ordinances, and practice of church discipline.

The Church's Purpose | Selected Scriptures | Josh Valdez

August 11, 2024 • Josh Valdez • Ephesians 4:11–16, Matthew 28:18–20, Ephesians 3:10

The church exists to glorify God, edify his people, and testify his gospel.

Why Bother with Church? | Hebrews 12:1-2 | Bo Skeen

August 4, 2024 • Bo Skeen • Hebrews 12:1–2

We bother with church because Christ died for her to share his joy with her and display his glory in her as he lives through her.