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Deacons, Dunkin’, and Dancin’ with Disney: Symbols and Sacrifice - Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
Discussing the two ordinances in the Baptist Church: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
Scriptures from John 14:16-19 and Acts 2:41-47.
Sermon preached July 27th, 2007 by Dr. Trey Turner.
Doing Life and Growth Together
Over the last months, we have had over 50 people involved in a formal discipleship relationship. Some call it mentoring, some call it discipleship– what it is amounts to growing in the basics so you can be ready to help someone else in those relationships. It is time for others to begin in one of these regular relationships. It should not be any secret, the Destined booklets are very good. The first book, Destined for Security, is to help a person become grounded in their relationship with God. The second book, Destined for Intimacy, helps a person deepen that relationship. Destined for Ministry helps a person connect to God’s mission of redeeming people around you. Finally, Destined for Eternity may best be described as making sure a person has the tools they need as they are commissioned into that ministry life.
We have identified as our central mission to ‘Make Disciples’. Is this out of most people’s comfort zone? Absolutely. First, it can be intimidating. Second, it takes time to do the book. Third, it really takes time and energy to commit to a process with another person. Jesus told his disciples, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” (John 20:21; NIV) He shows us that disciples also share their lives in making other disciples (Matthew 28:19-20). Consider a discipleship relationship with someone. Pray for God to set up a divine appointment. Watch to see who God brings into view.Then, lets grin together knowing that we are a part of something big. (read an article about how it looks in the life of Ron Proctor, the man who developed the materials. Some of you remember Ron when he taught the material here.)
Interractive community
We have had a church website for years. It has been maintained by the church staff. Guests have said it was helpful when they were looking for a church to visit, but for participation it has been non-existent. www.creekfamily.org has been a repository for calendars, podcast messages, a few blogs, and big event details. Last week, however, a few people began to connect together at http://www.mychurch.org/thecreek. There are now 27 Canyon Creek people who have updated information, pictures, and profiles. They share events, comments, and more interestingly– share their lives together online. Great tool. I wonder how it will develop.
Deacons, Dunkin’, and Dancin’ with Disney: Batphones and Barriers - The Priesthood of Believers
Sermon preached July 22nd, 2007 at Canyon Creek by Dr. Trey Turner.
Scriptures from:
Exodus 19:5-6
Matthew 27:50-51
Galatians 3:26-28
Matthew 23:7-8
Batphones and Barriers: The Priesthood of the Believers [29:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadGod Remembers
Sunday Evening Sermon on July 14, 2007 by Dr. Trey Turner.
Scripture from Isaiah 44:9-21
I Did it My Way - The Autonomy of the Local Church
This is the second sermon in the series “Deacon, Dunkin’, and Dancing with Disney” - a series on the distinctives of the Baptist denomination.
This sermon discusses the autonomy of the local church.
Scripture from Acts 6:1-7 and Acts 13:1-3.
Sermon preached on Sunday morning, July 15 2007, by Dr. Trey Turner at Canyon Creek Baptist Church.
He Must Become Greater and I Must Become Less
Sunday Evening Sermon preached July 7th, 2007 at Canyon Creek Baptist Church by Dr. Trey Turner
Biblical Authority
Sermon preached on July 8th, 2007 by Dr. Trey Tuner.
This is the first of a three-part sermon series on the distinctives of the Baptist Faith.
More resources can be found from Trey’s blog post
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