Sermons on Christ's Church

Sermons on Christ's Church

Do We Really Believe It?

Embrace God’s Word with us as we celebrate Children’s Sunday. Greg Langley will teach from 2 Timothy 3:10-17 in the message, “Do We Really Believe It?”

Ministers of Reconciliation

Embrace God’s Word with us as Kurt Gelman (candidate for Lead Pastor at Midland Free) preaches from 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 in the message, Ministers of Reconciliation. I. Enjoy God: The Motivation II. Embrace His Word: The Message III. Engage His World: The Ministry

Commit to Unity

Embrace God’s Word with us as Elder Dave Shumaker teaches from Ephesians 4:1-6 in the message, Commit to Unity.

Your Local Church is a Big Deal

Embrace God’s Word with us as Elder Dave Shumaker teaches from Ephesians 3 in the message, Your Local Church is a Big Deal. The church is bigger than just the physical realm – the church is cosmic in its scope and purpose, and by God’s grace, we get to be a part of it! Ephesians 3 & 1 Peter 1:10-12 Applications:

Complete Unity

Embrace God’s Word with us as Elder Dave Shumaker teaches from Ephesians 2:11-22 in the message, Complete Unity. Download Life Group Questions for this sermon.

The Kingdom is Now

Embrace God’s Word with us as Pastor Chuck Lloyd teaches from Luke 17:20-21 in the message, The Kingdom is Now. We are the physical manifestation of Christ to the world. Our worldview is diametrically opposed to the worldview of unbelievers. We have access to the power of the Holy Spirit for righteous living and ministry. The family of God is our most important family. Worship on earth is a picture of heavenly worship before the throne.

A Life of Worship

Embrace God’s Word as Elder Dave Shumaker continues our summer sermon series in the book of Ephesians with the sermon, A Life of Worship, based on Ephesians 1:13-14.

Care Starts With Me

The church is designed by God to be a group of people who take care of each other. As a member of the body of Christ, the Lord has given you a gift, and He calls each of us to pursue unity and participate in caring for one another. All of us are responsible to drive the church forward. Embrace God’s Word as Elder Dave Shumaker teaches from Ephesians 4:1-16 in the sermon, “Care Starts With Me.” Pursue unity (oneness)…

Lessons from a Compassionate Christ

Embrace God’s Word with us as Guest Preacher Campbell Bortel teaches from Matthew 14:13-21 in the sermon, “Join the Mission: Lessons from a Compassionate Christ.” Three Action Steps for True Disciples of a Compassionate Christ: Adopt the Ministry Catalyst of the Compassionate Christ. Obey the Ministry Commands of the Compassionate Christ. Accept the Ministry Call of the Compassionate Christ. Download Life Group Questions for this sermon.

Shadowing the Shepherd

Join us as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Elders Troy Griese and Ken Wolf as they teach from 1 Peter 5:1-4 in the sermon, Shadowing the Shepherd. Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. SCRIPTURES: 1 Peter 5:1-4 1 Timothy 3:1 Mark 9:33-37 1 Peter 5:12b 2 Peter 3:1 1 Peter 1:3-9 Revelation 7:15-17 Matthew 2:6/Micah 5:2

Zoom Out, Zoom In

The Lord calls his followers to serve and reach out to others! The Kingdom grows by everyday actions of faithful believers. While good works are part of the normal Christian life, we must remember that we are not saved by our good works, but we are saved for good works. Listen as Steve Scott preaches in the sermon, “Zoom Out, Zoom In” as part of our GoLocal Sunday outreach: What does it mean to follow Jesus? Why does the Lord…

Use Your Gift (Re-ENGAGE)

In 1 Corinthians 4:1 we are described as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Later in 1 Corinthians 12, we also learn that each member of the body of Christ has an important role, function, and gift given by God so we can serve Him and others. That includes YOU! You have a God-given gift and you are ESSENTIAL to the body of Christ! We are asking you to re-engage and use your spiritual gifts to…

Why Re-Unite?

There’s no doubt that the past year has fractured our culture, fractured relationships, and even fractured our church. People are hurting and it’s HARD. That’s exactly why it’s important to come back together as one loving community of Christ followers here at Midland Free! Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches from Romans 12: 4-21 about why we want to RE-UNITE as one church family this fall: Formation happens Yes, it’s HARD But, there’s HOPE Romas 12:14-21 14 Bless those who persecute…

The Basics Here at Midland Free

We’re getting ready to RE-UNITE to RE-ENGAGE so we can REACH OUT to others in Jesus’ name! Listen as Pastor Gib teaches about the four basics for the Church from Acts 2:42-47. We want to incorporate these into our lives as Christ followers here at Midland Free. These four basics also reflect the Mission of Midland Free: Apostles’ Teaching (EMBRACE God’s Word) Fellowship (ENGAGE) Breaking of Bread (ENGAGE) Prayer (ENJOY and Glorify God) Starting on Sunday, September 12, 2021 we…

The Church Isn’t a Building

As a church, we’re gearing up for an exciting fall where we RE-UNITE and RE-ENGAGE to REACH OUT. With that goal in mind, what does God say about His church? Listen as Elder Dave Shumaker preaches a message to energize our hearts for God’s purpose, “The Church Isn’t a Building” based on Matthew 16:17-18, Ephesians 4 & 5, Colossians 3:16-17, and Hebrews 10:25. Application from Matthew 16:18 Are you a part of Christ’s church? Do we trust our Savior to…

Trust the King

As members of a local church body, the Lord calls us to pray for and be subject to the leaders He has called to oversee the church. Likewise, church leaders are to help feed, lead, and oversee the church members. Above all, everyone who is part of the local church should trust our King, our chief Shepherd because He cares for us. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-7 Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. 1 Peter 5:1-7 ESV So I exhort…