The Birth of the Church
A Model of God's Design for His Church
November 7, 2021 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Acts 2:41–47
In this sermon from Acts 2:41-47, we look at a model of God’s design for his church. A biblical church should be devoted to God’s Word, filled with his love, committed to the gospel, and dependent through prayer. The church should long to worship, be moved to generosity, committed to gathering, and making an impact on a world that is in desperate need of Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at 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 Promise of the Church
October 24, 2021 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Matthew 16:13–20
In this sermon we look at the promise of the church from Matthew 16:13-20, including the church’s proclamation, its power, as well as God’s plan for the church. The church is to be a faithful witness as it proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ. God does the work of saving, maturing and transforming his people, and he is faithful to build his church. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.