Surprising Features of NT Church Meetings - Nathan Rages

This message explores six of the more surprising aspects of New Testament church meetings:

1. They were held mainly in members’ houses (Acts 2:46,12:12, 1Cor. 16:19, Col. 4:15, Phlm. 2).

2. They had affectionate greetings (Rom. 16:16, 2Cor. 13:12, 1Thess. 5:26, 1Pet. 5:14).

3. They were unscripted [but still orderly] (1Cor. 14:26-31,33,40).

4. They had participation from many members (1Cor. 14:23-24,26,31, 1Pet. 2:9, Rev. 1:6).

5. They had women speaking publicly [but not teaching men] (1Cor. 11:4-5, 1Tim. 2:11-12).

6. They were directed and empowered by the Holy Spirit (1Cor. 12 and 14, John 4:24, Matt. 18:20, Phil. 3:3, 1Cor. 2:3-5).

What Did NT Believers Do in Their Church Meetings? - Nathan Rages

This message explores the New Testament's teaching regarding church meetings.  What did the early church *do* in their meetings?  

This verse specifies four main activities:

“They were continually devoting themselves

   to the apostles’ teaching and 

   to fellowship, 

   to the breaking of bread and 

   to prayer.”  (Acts 2:42)

Sermons from the 2023 Fall Fellowship Camp

Sunday, October 15th Worship Meeting Location

Because most Redeeming Grace Church members will be participating in the Fall Fellowship Camp, October 12-15, the worship service on Sunday the 15th will be held at the chapel of the Turkey Hill Ranch Campground near Freeburg, MO at 10:00am, with lunch served afterwards.  Anyone is welcome to join the meeting at the Campground.  Our regular weekly schedule will resume, Lord willing, after the Camp.

7 Key Responsibilities in Church Life - Nathan Rages

This message explores 7 of the main responsibilities that each church member has: 

1. Conversion (Acts 2:47,38-41).

2. Baptism (Acts 2:38, Matt. 28:19).

3. Attending meetings (Heb. 10:25, Acts 2:42,46).

4. Submitting to leadership (Heb. 13:17).

5. Preserving unity (Eph. 4:1-3, Ps. 133:1).

6. Pursuing holiness (1Pet. 2:9, 1Cor. 3:17, Eph. 5:25-27).

7. Giving, Serving, Encouraging, Praying (Acts 20:35, Prov. 11:25).

10 Great Blessings of Church Life - Nathan Rages

This message explores 10 of the greatest benefits Christians receive as  members of a local church body:

1. Biblical teaching (Eph. 4:11-15, 1Tim 5:17).

2. Wise counsel (Prov. 11:14, Rom. 15:14, Titus 2:3-5).

3. Godly examples (Phil. 3:17, 1Pet. 5:3).

4. Encouragement (Heb. 3:12, 10:24-25, 1Sam. 23:16, Acts 4:36).

5. Accountability (Matt. 18:15-17, Jas. 5:19-20).

6. Service (John 13:14-15, Gal. 5:13, 6:10).  

7. Giving (Acts 2:44-45, 4:32). 

8. Prayer (1Thess. 5:23-25, Phil. 1:19, 2Cor. 1:11). 

9. Fellowship (1John 1:7, 3:14, 1Thess. 4:9-10, 1Tim. 5:1-2). 

10. God’s glorious presence (Matt. 18:20, 1Cor. 3:16, Eph. 2:21-22, 3:21).