Jesus Is Glorious.

 Jesus is Glorious.Geoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchThis brief write-up provides a handful of ways that Jesus Christ manifests His supreme worth and intrinsic beauty. 1. in his gloryJesus manifests His worth in His intrinsic glory. The glory of God engulfs the fullness of who God...

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Corporate Worship

 Corporate WorshipGeoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchThe heart of the believer years for fellowship with Christ and with His people. Each week we gather to worship God. We gather to exalt God, to edify one another, to refocus our hearts, and to praise and thank our glorious God and...

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Thank God For These Glorious Doctrines!

 Thank God For These Glorious Doctrines!Geoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchScripture calls us to “give thanks” (1 Thess 5:18). We are to praise and worship the Lord with thankful hearts (Ps 92.1). This Thanksgiving season, let us thank our God for some glorious theological doctrines....

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Picking Songs to Sing in Corporate Worship: An Explanation

Picking Songs To Sing In Corporate WorshipGeoffrey R. KirklandPastor, Christ Fellowship Bible Church (St Louis, MO)Not all that long ago, a church member approached me and asked how we go about selecting the songs that we sing on Sundays for the worship service. After giving thanks for such a wonderful...

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Doctrine of Sin Observations (from Romans 5:12): Briefing on Hamartiology.

Doctrine of Sin Observations from Romans 5.12: Briefing on HamartiologyGeoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchGod unequivocally announces that all humankind has plunged into a hopeless state of sin and depravity. So bad is this condition that no mere man, in his own strength or by his own...

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Street Preaching & Gospel Conversations.

STREET PREACHING & GOSPEL CONVERSATIONS.Geoffrey R. KirklandPastor, Christ Fellowship Bible ChurchGod has called me to pastor a precious group of saints whom He has saved for His glory. I love the blessed & God-given duty of ministry. I understand the priorities that Scripture presents for all...

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The Love of God the Spirit

The Love of God the SpiritGeoffrey R. KirklandPastor, Christ Fellowship Bible Church (St Louis, MO)The Apostle Paul speaks in Romans 15:30 about the Love of the Spirit. Consider this amazing reality. The Spirit of the living God has great love for His people. Paul’s language is in the context of him...

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Non-Negotiable Features of Faithful Preaching.

 Non-Negotiable Features of Faithful Preaching.Geoffrey R. KirklandPastor, Christ Fellowship Bible Church1. Faithful Faithful preaching must be faithful. By this, I simply mean that true preaching must derive from the text of Scripture. The man of God must rightly divide the Word through proper...

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Pastoral Ministry: Some Reflections.

Pastoral Ministry: Some Reflections.Geoffrey R. KirklandPastor, Christ Fellowship Bible Church (St Louis, MO)I have served as a pastor for about seventeen years total. I have learned much and I still have boatloads still to learn. But one thing I can say with great confidence is that I love pastoral...

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A Benefit of Open Air Preaching

A Benefit of Open-Air Preaching By Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church When the Word of God goes forth, the believers are built up, the saints are strengthened, the elect are edified.  When I arrived on site today for a lunch-hour evangelism outing, a brother from our...

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Creative Evangelism Suggestions [Coronavirus-Evangelism-Opportunities]

Creative Evangelism SuggestionsGeoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible Church (CFBCSTL.org)In these strange times in which we live, here are some creative evangelism suggestions for you. Take one, or two, or more, or create other ways to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost!1. Rock...

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Lessons Learned From a Hospital Visit.

LESSONS LEARNED FROM A HOSPITAL VISIT.  Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church  |  St. Louis, MO Recently, I visited a church member who has lost eyesight in one eye. I went to encourage her but I think I was the one who left being most encouraged. Here are a few take-aways. Joy...

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Encouraging Kids for the "Sunday-Sermon-Feast!"

Encouraging Kids for the “Sunday-Sermon-Feast” Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church I love being a dad. Being a dad is at the same time gloriously rewarding and wonderfully difficult. Thanks be to God for His Word and for His Truth and for His Church. As a dad, I want to shepherd my...

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Practical Ways to Evangelize & Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Practical ways to evangelize: Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church Here are some very pastoral and practical tips for you to consider as you proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. These are just some suggestions and practical ways that you can begin and engage in conversations with...

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