The setting apart of men for the offices of the church is an important event in the life of the church and the individual men being ordained. This is a collection of sermons by Dr. Bahnsen delivered at various ordination services for ministers, elders and deacons.
New Year
In this collection of New Years messages by Dr. Bahnsen, learn how to evaluate the past and prepare for the future.
He Lives (Easter)
The wages of sin is death, but the resurrection of Christ has given hope to otherwise hopeless sinners. Dr. Bahnsen proclaims the glorious good news of the resurrection in this series of Easter messages.
Reformation Sunday
The last Sunday of October is celebrated as “Reformation Sunday”, marking the anniversary of the protestant Reformation. This set is a collection of sermons delivered by Dr. Bahnsen in commemoration of this important event.
Thanksgiving
In these sermons, delivered during the Thanksgiving holiday season, Dr. Bahnsen shows why this is an important holiday for Christians and expounds on the biblical necessity of thankful hearts.
Should We Celebrate Christmas?
Dr. Bahnsen tackles this question, which many Christians wrestle with, “Should we celebrate Christmas?” He answers in the affirmative and lays out the biblical guidelines for such practice.
God Sent His Son: Divine Preparation For Christmas
Prepare yourself and your family for the Christmas season with these messages on the meaning and impact of Christ’s birth.
A Disciple of Christ
This series of Sunday School lessons by Dr. Bahnsen explains what it means to be a disciple of Christ-to learn of Him and abide in His word. This means, very practically, that disciples should know how to study their Bibles effectively.
Call to Consecration
Dr. Bahnsen hits a problem in all of our lives as believers-the problem of not living “all out” for Jesus. This lack of consecration expresses itself in ways which we need to be aware of and resist. These sermons are right on the money for explaining our weaknesses in living the Christian life.
A Godly Attitude
God’s people are set apart from the world by a distinctive lifestyle but some of its distinctive elements are ignored or misunderstood by many today who profess Christ. This series gives practical and biblical exhortation concerning them.
Evangelism Seminar
An informal course in how to share your faith. Dr. Bahnsen lays out the motivation , requirements and forms of evangelism, as well as its power (prayer), message and methods. Very helpful for those who want to evangelize but are not sure how to start.
Evangelize or Fossilize
In this five part seminar Dr. Bahnsen demonstrates the necessity of evangelism for the life of the Christian and the Church. Step by step instruction is given concerning the motivation, methods and message of proclaiming the gospel.
A Thousand Generations
Part of the BASIC TRAINING SERIES, this set is the best introduction on the necessity of a Christian education for our children. Lays down the basic theological issues involved in Christian schooling and exposes many of the myths surrounding public education.
Course in Church Membership
Many believers do not understand the importance and necessity of church membership, much less what it entails. Dr. Bahnsen explains these things at a church he pastored, covering the importance of doctrinal standards, the government and discipline of the church, worship and sacraments, as well as the service which all members should offer. Includes literature.
Christ's Church
Here is a much needed biblical analysis of the true nature and functions of the church of Christ. In this sermon series Dr. Bahnsen considers what the New Testament teaches about the church. Extremely useful in understanding what the church is all about. )
How to Choose a Church - How to Leave a Church
Receive valuable, biblically based guidance-from a normative Scriptural perspective-on touchy questions which are rarely addressed. Christ is Lord over all of life, even our decisions about joining or leaving a particular church.
Church Responsibilities
Dr. Bahnsen presents four thirty-minute lessons on the responsibilities of church members to the church. These are excellent lessons to use for personal growth, Sunday School classes, home Bible study groups, or new member’s classes.