Sermons by Robert Prater (Page 21)
We in churches of Christ are a very unique group of people. Our beliefs and practices seem very strange to some. This sermon is the beginning of a new sermon series entitled, “Churches in the Shape of Scripture.” It is our hope that these lessons will help us have a renewed conviction that being a…
Have you stopped to consider the incredible calling of the church? 1 Timothy 3:15-16 is a great passage that helps us understand the high and holy calling that God has for His church. The church has a pivotal role in holding up the truth so that the world can see it. The church is God’s…
We all make mistakes in relationships. We all mess up. We all make mistakes in our friendships, we mess up before marriage, during marriage, in parenting, in church relationships, with our neighbors, on the job. Good, solid relationships are not ones where we’ve never sinned against one another. That’s impossible. Good relationships come from how…
What does a servant’s heart look like? Sometimes we forget what a Christian servant’s heart is to actually look like. The Apostle Paul is a New Testament figure that truly had a servant’s heart that was sold out for Christ. This sermon looks at Romans 1:8-12, Paul’s introductory comments to the letter to the Roman…
What does a servant’s heart look like? Sometimes we forget what a Christian servant’s heart is to actually look like. The Apostle Paul is a New Testament figure that truly had a servant’s heart that was sold out for Christ. This sermon looks at Romans 1:8-12, Paul’s introductory comments to the letter to the Roman…
Connections are an important and vital part of life. Staying connected is just as an important part of being part of the church, the body of Christ. This sermon looks at how we can develop better connections in the life of our church family.
One of the most important parts of the church is its family-like aspect. Family is possibly the most attractive description of the church. (cf. 1 Timothy 3:15) Being a part of the family of God is a great blessing. We all realize how important a family is. This sermon looks at what it means for…
Pulling together, that’s the key. It is the essence of teamwork. This principle also so fittingly applies to the Christian community, the church, for we who are many form one body in Christ. This sermon looks at how God intends for us to pull together for His glory and to experience growth in the body of Christ.
It’s here. Another New Year. A fresh start. A new year of challenges, joys, triumphs, defeats, and experiences. You may have a list of New Year’s resolutions, or you may be content to just roll into the New Year as another growing and learning experience. Regardless, the New Year is a good time to stop,…
