The Promise of the Church Fulfilled

Grace Bible Church of Bend

The Promise of the Church Fulfilled

October 31, 2021 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Acts

In this overview of the church seen through the book of Acts, we look at the power, purpose, design, and characteristics of the church. The church must be led by the Spirit, devoted to the Word and proclamation of the gospel, marked by humility, generosity, and unity, and committed to fellowship, worship, and prayer. By God’s grace, may we be such a church! From our Sunday services at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The Authority of the Church: Church Discipline

February 13, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Matthew 18:15–20

In this final sermon from our church series, Pastor Phil focuses on the issue of church discipline. Church discipline involves intensive discipleship and loving correction. It should be motivated by love and obedience to the Lord, should follow Christ’s instructions from Matthew 18, and should always have the goal of repentance and restoration to the redeemed community. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The Authority of the Church: Communion

February 6, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra

In this sermon from our church series, Pastor Phil looks at the authority of the church in communion. The Lord has given communion as an ongoing way for the church to affirm his followers. It is a visual proclamation of the gospel and the unity of the body of Christ, is an ongoing sign of the New Covenant, and is an anticipation of the return of Christ and his kingdom. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The Authority of the Church: Baptism

January 30, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Matthew 28:18–20

In this sermon, Pastor Phil looks at the authority of the church in regard to baptism. Baptism declares that we belong to Christ, that we have been cleansed from sin, that we have escaped the judgment of God, and that we are part of God’s church. It is the church’s role not only to baptize, but to provide discipleship and to take responsibility for these believers. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.