The Church Essentials Brent Belford
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- Religion & Spirituality
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The staff at Colonial Baptist Church in Virginia Beach produces this podcast to encourage believers to think deeply about the church.
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#010: Community - What does it look like?
In this episode, the pastoral staff of Colonial describe what healthy community looks like in a local assembly. They explore how it might occur both in the gathering and at other times throughout the week.
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#009: Community - The What & The Why
In this episode, the pastoral staff of Colonial begins their discussion of community. Community is the mutual partnerships that believers experience through their union with Jesus Christ. The staff concludes the discussion with a brief treatment of why healthy community in a local church is essential.
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#008: Worship - In the Gathering
In this episode, Brent Belford, James Varner, Thomas Swope, Ben Kilcup, and Ben Armstrong talk about how church members should engage in worship at corporate gatherings. They specifically explore their vision for the Lord's Table, baptisms, corporate prayers, singing, scripture readings, preaching, and giving.
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#007: Worship - In All of Life
In this episode, the pastoral staff of Colonial talk about worshiping Jesus in all of life. They briefly explore the scriptural basis for worshiping in all of life before they discuss everyday moments that they see as acts of worship.
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#006: Worship - A Definition and Relevant Scriptures
In this discussion, Brent Belford, James Varner, Thomas Swope, and Ben Kilcup talk about what worship is. Our definition of human worship comes slightly modified from D. A. Carson. "Worship is the proper response of human beings to God, ascribing all honor and worth to God because he is worthy."
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#005: The Text (Part 3)
Brent Belford, James Varner, Thomas Swope, and Ben Armstrong discuss how we use the text at Colonial to teach or train children, teenagers, and adults.
Customer Reviews
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I have really enjoyed listening to these to get an opportunity to know more about the church and the leadership. The episodes are well thought out, thorough and full of encouragement! Please start back up with these! I would especially love to hear about tithing/giving!