Sermons by Tony Nichols
Jesus regularly taught using parables. They were an earthly story with a spiritual or heavenly meaning. His main message was proclaiming the kingdom of heaven/God. The kingdom is mentioned 110 times in the New Testament. This parable is about the challenges involved in changing from the old way of doing things into the new and…
Mark 6:14-28
Jesus had many come to Him and say, “I will follow You wherever you go.” Jesus saw into their heart and spoke to them about the issues that were hindering them following Him the way He desired. What does it mean to follow Jesus? What are some of the things that hinder us?
God has chosen your giftings and appointments in the body of Christ, the church. You are all important and significant! What are some of Satan’s strategies to keep the church from becoming one in unity? How do we overcome these affronts and become a healthy, functioning body of Christ? Today’s teaching will answer these questions.
The church that Jesus is building is alive with individual giftings and callings all working together in unity. We will look at how the body functions in a healthy, life-giving way in today’s message. Then, we shall discuss what it looks like to “unleash the church.”
We are created by God as the body of Christ in the earth. He has given each of us gifts and callings. We are commanded to gather regularly and faithfully as the body of Christ. As we all participate and function in our God-given gifts, the body becomes strong and fruitful. Let’s learn together how…
From early in the history of Israel, God’s chosen people, God commanded them to not make or worship idols. What is the problem with worshiping idols? Why can’t we have several Gods. Today, Pastor Tony will share with us three biblical reasons why we should not make or worship idols.
Using various scriptures in this teaching, we will see how Jesus and Paul helped new believers become empowered and grow in their new-found faith in Jesus Christ. This will help us assist new Christians get established in their walk with Christ. Our assignment is to produce fruit that remains.
Today’s message will equip us to share a clear and simple gospel to those around us. We will learn how to determine if people are ready to listen and then discover a bridge into sharing the gospel. We will end our time with a role play demonstration of how to share the gospel. Matthew 4:17-25;…
This account from Jesus will help us understand that Jesus is looking for fruit; fruit that remains. If we are those who go through the motions of empty religion and shallow performance, He will reject us. What is it that Jesus is desiring in our lives?