Cahaba Park Church Podcast

I. Reformation of the Ministry of the Word-There is Preaching of the Gospel-There is a Commitment to Expository Preaching-There is a Commitment to Biblical DoctrineII. Reformation of the Ministry of Fellowship-Camaraderie among Like-Minded People-Biblical AccountabilityIII. Reformation of the Ministry of the Lord’s Supper-The Importance of the Lord’s Supper-Sabbath KeepingIV. Reformation of the Ministry of PrayerV. Reformation of the Ministry of Leaders-Ridding the Clergy from Professionalism-Leadership StandardsVI. Reformation of the Ministry of StewardshipVII. Reformation of the Ministry of Worship-Biblically Based Worship-Joy in Family WorshipVIII. Reformation of the Ministry of Outreach-Purposeful Evangelism-World Missions-Ministry to Other Churches-Mercy Ministry

I. Christian Fellowship Requires Walking in the Light A. God is Light B. Walking in the Light C. Fellowshipping in the Light - Unity, Service, Koinonia, Acceptance, Grace, Love Fellowship, Longing, Sincerity, Fervency, FamilialII. Christian Fellowship Grounds Itself in Gospel-Centered Friendship A. Gospel-Centered Friendships Start at the Cross B. Gospel-Centered Friendships are Present in the Moment C. Gospel-Centered Friendships are Our Glory and Joy D. Gospel- Centered Friendships are Always Under Attack E. Gospel-Centered Friendships Sharpen My Faith

I. The Disciples' Two QuestionsII. The Christian's Life Between the now and not yetIII. The Worldwide Spread of the Gospel A. The Message B. The Means C. The Object D. The OutcomeIV. Conclusion

I. Satan Will Attack a Vital Church: Division— Acts 6:1(For Further Study & Edification: Ephesians 6:10–20)II. God Will Provide the Vital Church with Godly Leadership: Spirit-filled and Wise— Acts 6:2(For Further Study & Edification: Proverbs 9:10; Ephesians 4:1; 5:15–21)Conclusion— Acts 6:7(For Further Study & Edification: Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45; Philippians 2:7)

I. The Apostle Paul: A Model of Elder Character A. Consistency B. Humility C. Ministry with Tears D. Faithful E. Self-SacrificingII. The Biblical Elder: A Model of Male Leadership A. Social Qualifications 1. Above Reproach 2. Of good reputation with outsiders B. Moral Qualifications 1. The husband of but one wife  2. Temperate C. Mental Qualifications 1. Prudent 2. Respectable 3. Able to Teach D. Personality Qualifications 1. Not pugnacious, but gentle 2. Hospitable 3. Not covetousness; Not a lover of money E. Domestic Qualifications 1. He must manage his own household well 2. His children should show proper respect; obey F. Maturity Qualifications: Not a New ConvertIII. The Cahaba Park Church Elder: A Model of Spiritual Oversight

"Mr. Mac" speaks to the children during Sunday School about Communion.

I. The Warning— Revelation 2:1-7(For Further Study: John 21:15-17; Acts 19:9-11, 19-20)II. The Commandment— John 15:12(For Further Study: I John 14:21; Romans 12:10; I Thessalonians 3:12; II Thessalonians 1:3; I Peter 1:22; 3:8; 4:8; I John 2:7-10; 3:11-18)III. The Standard— 15:13(For Further Study: Proverbs 10:12; John 13:35; Ephesians 5:2; I Corinthians 13; I Peter 4:8; I John 3:16; 4:10-11)IV. The Motivation— John 15:14-15(For Further Study: Exodus 33:11; II Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; John 11:1; James 2:23)

I. Prayer Makes a Difference in God's Eternal DesignII. Prayer Makes a Difference in My Life A. Prayer Humbles Me. B. Prayer Builds My FaithIII. Prayer Makes a Difference In the History of the World

Remember Your Calling— II Timothy 4:1(For Further Study: Psalm 145:4; John 13:34–35; Romans 1:16; 12:16; Hebrews 8:10–12)Remember to Preach the Word— II Timothy 4:2(For Further Study: Romans 1:16; Hebrews 13:7; II Thessalonians 2:15; II Timothy 2:2)Remember to Be Faithful in Season and Out— II Timothy 4:2b(For Further Study: Isaiah 61:1–3; 1 Thessalonians 5:14)Remember to Correct, Rebuke, and Encourage— II Timothy 4:2c(For Further Study: Proverbs 17:17 #4)Remember Not to Compromise in Difficult Times— II Timothy 4:3–4(For Further Study: Rev. 2:5; 13:14)Remember to Be Sober in All Things— II Timothy 4:5a(For Further Study: II Samuel 7:18)VII. Remember to Endure Hardships— II Timothy 4:5b(For Further Study: Psalm 115:1; I Cor. 10:3; II Cor. 5:15. The Hymn: Faith of Our Fathers)VIII. Remember to Do the Work of an Evangelist— II Timothy 4:5c(For Further Study: Romans 14:7-8, 12; I Peter 3:15)IX. Remember to Fulfill Your Ministry— II Timothy 4:5d(For Further Study: Romans 8:32; Isaiah 53:5, 6)

The Very Essence of Our Relationship Together as BelieversI. No Other NameII. No Other ProvisionIII. No Other EntranceIV. No Other Welcome

I. The Heart of Our PrayersII. The Outcome of Our PrayersIII. The Content of Our Prayers

Small Group Questions: 1. What Promises of the gospel resonate with you to celebrate?2. What could you or your family do to have a "celebratory" mindset going into the worship service?3. What is one thing you want to celebrate that God is doing in your life this week?

I. I WANTS it!II. I want NOTHING!III. God wants YOU!

I. The nature of the Royal LawII. The integrity of the Royal LawIII. The freedom in the Royal Law

I. How we take life. II. How Christ brings lifeIII. How we become ambassadors for life