Sermons on Church Government
This study on 1 Corinthians chapter 5 was given by pastor Barry Forder on 5th November 2023. In this chapter Paul addresses two serious problems in the church at Corith. Firstly, there was a man within the fellowship in an immoral relationship, but secondly, the church had failed to do anything about it. Paul makes […]
This study of 1 Corinthians chapter 4 was given by pastor Barry Forder at Calvary Portsmouth on 29th October 2023. In this chapter, Paul continues his words of correction for the Corinthian believers who had allowed divisions to occur in the church. Paul reminds them that God’s servants are not to be exalted. Christ alone […]
This study of 1 Corinthians chapter 2 was given by Pastor Barry Forder on 15th October 2023. In this study we consider the wisdom of God’s plan of redemption, hidden (but very present) in the Old Testament, but revealed in the New Testament. Through it we see the importance of the whole Bible in unveiling […]
This teaching was given by pastor Barry Forder on 25th September 2022 at Calvary Chapel Portsmouth. What is it that makes Calvary Chapel different from other Bible-believing, evangelical churches? It’s always good to have a grasp of the unique work that God has done in our fellowship. If Calvary Chapel is exactly like the church […]
This study of 3 John was taught by pastor Barry on Sunday 31st Jan 2021 as part of Calvary Portsmouth’s on-line family service. John’s 3rd epistle is written to his close friend Gaius. Although we know little of Gaius, it is clear the bond between him and John was strong. But not for natural reasons; it […]
This teaching on 1 Peter 5 vs 5-14 was given by pastor Barry Forder at Calvary Chapel Portsmouth on 20th September 2020. In this final study of Peter’s first letter, Peter closes his instructions on order within the church by encouraging the spiritually younger believers to submit to those with greater spiritual maturity. That is […]
This verse-by-verse teaching on Paul’s letter to Titus, chapter 1, was given by pastor Barry Forder on the 22nd September 2019 at Calvary Chapel Portsmouth. In this letter, written around 64-67A.D., Paul writes to encourage his faithfull co-worker, Titus, and to exhort him to: Chapter 1: All things set in order in the churches on […]
This study of 1 Timothy 3:8-16 was taught by Pastor Barry Forder at Calvary Chapel Portsmouth’s family service on 3rd March 2019. In this study, we review the various forms of Church Government and the role of the Pastor, then go on to look at the role of deacons, i.e. those who serve the congregation in practical […]