Dimensions of the Gospel As It Pertains To Me.

DIMENSIONS OF THE GOSPEL AS IT PERTAINS TO ME.Geoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchThe gospel consists of the good news that God has accomplished the work of saving sinners. This message is the good news of God and the great message about God! Many dimensions of this gospel can be studied,...

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The Needed Area of Ministry In the Home

 The Needed Area of Ministry In the Home Geoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchWe often talk about serving in the ministry of the Lord! And rightly so. We must stress that the ministry of the Lord does not always equate with busyness outside the home. What about the young mom with...

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The Preacher's Monday & A Rock-Like Pillow

The Preacher’s Monday & A Rock-Like PillowGeoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchSpurgeon said it well: “The sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which the child of God rests his head at night, giving perfect peace.” I agree with this statement with all my heart. I preach this truth...

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Re-Gaining the Profound Privilege of the Preacher!

RE-GAINING THE PROFOUND PRIVILEGE OF THE PREACHER!Geoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchThe preacher! The minister of the gospel! A shepherd of the church. Perhaps in times past these were elevated positions held in high esteem by the common man, but today we must regain the profound privilege of the preacher. Amazingly, my target audience is not those in the world but those in the church....

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Describe the Ideal, Biblical Church! How Would You Respond?

Describe The Ideal, Biblical Church! How Would You Respond? Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible ChurchThis morning in my weekly men’s Bible study, I started our discussion by asking this question to all the men present: If you were to plant a new church, what would you have and what would...

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Some [More] Benefits To Having a Paper Bible Open & On Your Lap [While Hearing the Sermon]

Some Benefits to Having a Paper Bible on Your Lap Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church I have the mobile and electronic devices. I have a computer. I have an iPhone. And I use them daily. They benefit me tremendously in my work, in my writing, in my communication, and in my research....

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A Strong Plea to Bring Your Bible to Church [The Paper Bible, Not the Bible on the Electronic Device]

A Strong Plea to Bring Your Bible To Church (Not the Phone, but the Book)Geoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchWhen the post-exilic people of Israel gathered at the Water Gate after they had returned to the land and resided there for some time, they asked Ezra the scribe to “Bring the...

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My Earnest Desire to Preach the Word

My Earnest Desire to Preach the WordGeoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchThe Lord requires His servants to be faithful in all things. As I handle the Word, as an expository preacher of the Bible, I earnestly desire to preach the Word faithfully. The Lord will take care of the results,...

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Crucial Reminders Regarding Biblical Preaching in an Era that Mocks It.

Crucial Reminders Regarding Biblical Preaching in An Era That Mocks It. Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church I’m a preacher and I love to preach. I live and breathe preaching. God has called me to preach and I praise Him for the inestimable privilege more royal than ruling as a king...

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The Faithful Church Ministry According to Scripture

The Faithful Church Ministry According to Scripture Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church The Lord of the Church has not left His church to wonder about faithful church ministry and how it must be done. Christ Himself promised to build His church and He guaranteed that even the forces...

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Set It On Your Heart to Serve Your Local Church Family.

Set It On Your Heart to Serve Your Local Church FamilyGeoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchAll Christians do well to serve as Christ has served us. How gracious is His love for us! O how lavish is His mercy toward us! How steadfast is His faithfulness toward us. In light of who our Savior...

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Philosophy of Evangelism of Christ Fellowship Bible Church

Philosophy of Evangelism Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church At Christ Fellowship Bible Church, we believe that part of our mission is to evangelize the lost. The joyful privilege and God-given duty that rests upon every single Christian includes the proclamation of the saving message...

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Answering Some Common Questions About CFBC, Part 5

Answering Some Common Questions About CFBC, Part 5 Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church  (St Louis, MO)  1. Do you believe divorce is permissible?   —   We uphold and affirm a high view of marriage as the permanent union between one man and one woman....

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Answering Some Common Questions About CFBC, Part 4

Answering Some Common Questions About Christ Fellowship Bible Church, Part 4  Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church (St Louis, Missouri)   1. Why do you not own your own building?  — When CFBC began in 2011 with only a few people, purchasing a building was not, of course,...

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Why Is It Important to Have Consistency In Family Worship?

Why is it important to have regular family worship? Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church I believe it’s critical. Family worship, I’m convinced, should have a central place in the regular life of every Christian household. It’s essential. Not because of who I am or who we are as parents,...

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