Persist Until It Is Done - December 31, 2006
We set goals, but before long we give up. People establish New Year resolutions only to abandon those resolutions a short time thereafter. We need to persist to complete our goals so that we would be fulfilled and accomplish what we set out to do in the first place. This sermon deals with persisting to complete you goals and the importance of not neglecting those goals that are not in the forefront, but are just as important. |
The Supremacy of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the head of the church and yet many people in the churches and religious organizations don't seem to know that. We put people on platforms and worship them as if they are God. However, we need to remember that Jesus is the head of all. This sermon addresses the supremacy of Christ taken from Colossions chapter 1. |
Do We Need the Bible?
It was said on a radio show that we do not need the Bible and that the Bible is a hindrance to our spirituality. It was said that we are too literary, but need to be more spiritual if we are going to govern our lives more effectively. Do we need the Bible? This sermon address this very question. |
Connecting With People
This sermon deals with the need to connect with people to edify them and to open opportunities to share your faith in an effective manner. Too often we talk at people trying to convince them the "rightness" of our way instead of listening and helping them deal with their issues.
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An Eye for an Eye and Forgiveness
This sermon deals with the concept of “an eye for an eye” relative to retaliation and forgiveness. We will then use the information gained to help us govern our lives particularly during those situations when we are wronged by someone else. Our main text will be Matthew 5:38-48. |
Experience God's Love
This sermon/study deals with experiencing God and his love in our normal everyday life. We are told that God loves us and we find that the Bible tells us the same. However, do we experience that love on a practicle or "real" level? |
Influence and Representation
Christians influence the world around them and represent the Kingdom of God to others. It would behove us to realize that we do have an influence on people and that we should be true representatives of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
Zealous for God
This sermon will look at the zeal of a man named Phinehas and how God rewarded him for that zeal. That will be a segue into a short discussion on the zeal that we have for the Lord. |
Understanding the Church of Jesus Christ Part 3 - Organization
Learn the organization of the local church from a biblical perspective and compare it to the way the local church is organized today. Church organization today tends to lead away from the primary objective of spreading the gospel to make disciples of all nations. Churches are no mega-institutions that provide entertainment and club-like activities to attract more members and grow larger and larger. |
Understanding the Church of Jesus Christ Part 2 - Authority
This is part two of a series that deals with understanding the truths of the Christian church. In this part we look into the authority of the church. This is a very important area as many are bound because of the perception of authority. |
Understanding the Church of Jesus Christ: Part 1 - Defining the Church
This is part 1 of a series to reveal the difference between the body of Christ and the local church. Many people don't realize that the local church and the body of Christ are not the same. People pledge allegiance to their local church when they should pledge their allegiance to Jesus Christ. This sermon is a real eye opener and liberator for those who are bound by religion. |
True Ministry: Abiding in Jesus Christ
True ministries and ministers must abide in Jesus Christ. Abiding in Jesus Christ is a necessity if we are to effectively and truthfully minister to others. This sermons deals with the importance of abiding in Jesus Christ in terms of discipleship. |
Stand For The Truth
We need bold Christians that would stand for the truth of the Christian faith. There are too many lies perpetuated even in what we call "church" and these lies are damaging the lives of many people. We need to stand up for the truth so that people would be free. This sermon investigates this notion and provides examples of a few people who have done this in our history. |
The Truth About Giving (September 24, 2006)
Learn what the Bible says about giving and compare it with the popular teachings in church organizations. This sermon will liberate you from the bondage of men and women who are after your money. |
Called Before Qualified (September 17, 2006)
Did you know that God is not waiting for you to qualify yourself? Learn that God calls you and then qualifies you for service. We discuss the calling of the disciples of Jesus Christ to bring home this point about called before qualified. |
Inner Versus Outer Change
Learn the importance of allowing God to work from the inside out to effect change in your life insteady of YOU working from the outside in. This is important to keep religion from dominating your life and your personal relationship with the Lord. |
Chance Encounters
What we call chance encounters may not always be chance encounters. Sometimes God leads us into certain situations or to meet certain people to accomplish his will. Read how Philip and Paul's chance encounters became a significant channel for spreading the Gospel of Christ. |
Help Save Them From Religion
In this sermon we discuss how we can help people to be free from religion. Many have lost sight of God with all of the various religious doctrines in the religious community. We have established our own religion and server God with zeal, but not according to truth. |
God Wants You To Trust Him
Did you know that God wants you to trust Him and that He does not like it when you don't trust Him. Learn from the plight of the Israelites that God truly wants you to trust Him. |
Revealing True Faith
This sermon deals with the identification of true Christian faith. This lesson is a must read to help you learn about true Christian faith and distinguish it from the false teachings of faith that is so prevelant in the prosperity movement. |
The Revelation of Faith
This sermon presents a revelation about faith that many of us miss especially with all of the prosperity teachings today. Learn a simple truth about faith that could change the way you think of yourself and salvation. |
Christian Characteristics
What are the characteristics of a Christian? Is there a way that we could look at certain traits of a person and conclude that he or she is a Christian? This sermon will be very enlightening in regards to this. |
The Grace of God: Why Does God Care?
This sermon deals with the grace of God, which is extended to us even though we do not deserve it and surely have not earned it. This is an overview of God's grace and part of the general answer as to why God cares about us. |
Things Aren't Always What They Appear To Be: Presupposition By Appearance
This sermon deals with the illusions that are presented to us via appearances. We tend to prejudge people by how they look instead of trying to see the real person. We also tend to see ourselves superficially and lose sight of the fact that who God made you is hidden within. |
The Treasure of the Gospel
This sermon deals with the treasure that is in each and every Christian, namely the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This treasure is taken for granted and in many cases suppressed, but we should realize that it is indeed a great treasure that should be saved. |
Just Be Ready
There are so many theories about the end of the age and when Jesus Christ is coming. This sermon deals with the simple fact tht we should just be ready. |
The Conscience and Morality (From 6/11/2006)
Learn the role of the conscience and morality in the life of a Christian and how the two work together in our lives. |
Conflict Resolution
Learn principles that you can use to resolve conflicts that you may have with other Christians. Learn the importance of forgiveness in resolving conflicts and perhaps to keep from having conflicts. |
Jesus: The Son of God
Do you know who Jesus Christ is? Would you be able to tell others who Jesus Christ is especially with so many ideas and beliefs about Jesus? This lesson discusses the fundamental fact about Jesus Christ, namely that He is the Son of God. |
God's Involvement in Our Lives
This sermon deals with the question; "How is God invovled in our lives?" What is God doing about all of the suffering that happens in the world. This is a very inspiring sermon that deals with a very common issue regarding God's involvment in our lives |
Reconciling God's Love and Present Suffering
How would you explain the fact that God loves us and yet we still suffer? Wouldn't you expect the Christians to experience certain privileges in regards to the issues we face in life? We will discuss these and similar questions in this sermon. |
Encouragement (From 4/30/06)
We all need to be encouraged and therefore we should be a source of encouragement for others. |
Self-Esteem From a Christian Perspective
What do you think of yourself? Do you have a low self-esteem. This sermon deals with the problem of a low self-esteem and what the Bible says about how we esteem ourselves |
Contentment
There is power in contentment. However, contentment is one of the least of things that we learn about or even desire for that matter. Learn about contentment and the importance it in our lives. |
Listening, Speaking, and the Black Box
This sermon deals with the importance of communications in a relationship and especially the importance of listening, speaking, and how we perceive what we are told. |
Bearing Fruit
This sermon deals with the concept of bearing fruit as a result of the new spirit that we have inside of us and our commitment to God. |
Purpose To Please God
This sermon deals with the motivations of the activities in our lives once we are saved. We try all kinds of things to live out an acceptable life to God and yet we neglect the one thing that would lead us to such a life. We have to learn to purposely please God. |
The Cost of Salvation - Back to Basics
Salvation is a gift to us from God, however there was a large cost for it. This sermons discusses the basics about our salvation, namely the reason we have it and what it cost. |
Seeing God Through His Word
This is a discussion on how we perceive God. Far too many people have a view or perception of God that does not come from what God has revealed about himself. |
A Christian Perspective of Healing- Part 2
This sermon deals with the realities of prayer and how it affects our lives. We will look at the reason we should pray and the affects of prayers in our lives. |
A Christian Perspective of Healing: Prayer
This sermon is a discussion on the healing aspects of prayer based on recent experiements and how it is important for us to consider the spirit in regards to health and healing. |
Religion in a Christian Context
Do you know the difference between Christianity and religion? Where does religion fit in in regards to the Christian faith. This sermon gives a brief overview of religion in a Christian context. |
The Peace of God
Are you anxious? Do you worry about things constantly? Do you have the peace of God? Did you know that walking in the peace of God is the way to avoid worry and the effects of worry? Learn what the peace of God is so that you would be able to walk in it. |
God Demands Respect
Do you respect God? God demands our respect. We are going to look at the book of Malichi to investigate respect for God and how it or a lack of it manifests itself in our lives. |
The Power and Importance of Music
Music is important and it is very influential in our lives. This sermon discusses the power that music has on us and how important it really is in our daily lives. |
Believe First
We tend to think negatively and pessimistically when we ask God for the things that we desire. Why don't we believe first instead of doubting first. This sermon deals with the principle of believing first to receive the things that you desire in your heart. |
Starting Again
Learn how you can be more successful at accomplishing the goals that you have set for yourself including any lifestyle changes that you would like to make. |
God's Protection
Does God protect people today or not? Can we expect God to come to our rescue the way He did for those in the Old Testament and even some parts of the New Testament? Can I expect God to rescue me when I am at my wits end and don’t know what to do? What should you do when you have no more money, no more food, and no more hope? Can I depend on God to help me or can I expect life to take its natural course? These and similar questions are discussed in this weeks sermon. Learn a key component to experiencing God's protection. |
Wise Counsel
Learn the importance of receiving wise counsel from others and realize that God uses others to sow into your life. |
The Bigger Picture
Learn how the events in our lives are not necessarily the end in themselves. You will find that many of the events in your life were stepping stones to other events. Learn the importance of recognizing God moving in our lives towards a particular goal. |
Legalism Versus Faith
The Jerusalem Council and its significance are observed and discussed in this lesson. Learn how legalism is not the way to salvation and how Christianity was spared from becoming another religion of works. |
How To Know God's Voice
This sermon discusses the ability to discern the voice of God among so many othe voices that we hear. Lean how you can know when God is talking to you or when God has indeed told you something. |
I'm Saved! Now What?
What do you do after you have accepted and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior? What do you do after you are saved? This is the continuation of the sermon. |
I'm Saved! Now What?
What do you do after you have accepted and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior? What do you do after you are saved? |
Developing Character
This sermon deals with the process of building character so that our lifestyle would be consistent with God's way. |
Your Pain, Their Gain
Sometimes we go through painful situations, but it is for the benefit or gain of someone else. Here we will examine Acts 16:16-34 to see how Paul and company did not interpret events that occured as merely something for themselves, but rather followed God so that someone else would benefit even during their pain. |
Dealing With Situations
Here we discuss some principles that would help you learn to deal with situations that arise in your life. This is a very practical discussion that will present things to you that you can use immediately. |
Knowing What To Pray
How can we know what to pray? This discussion provides insight into prayer that we hope will help you to pray more effectively |
The Grace of God in Our Lives
Learn the importance of the grace of God operating in your life. See how living for God is not about self, but about Jesus Christ. We are nothing and can do nothing without Christ and that is only avaiable because of the grace of God. |
Making a Difference
Learn how you can influence many and truly make a difference in this world now and in the future. |
Living Worry Free
This sermon provides very practical insight into living a worry free life. Learn how you can keep from worrying about the situations that you find yourself in. This is a very practical lesson that you could use immediately. |
Holy Christian Living
Learn what it means to live a holy life before the Lord God. Is your life an illustration of holy living? |
The Misconception of Christianity
People have the wrong idea of Christianity. They don't know what Christianity is so they correlate certain behaviors or lack thereof with being a Christian or not. |
Ruth: The Image of True Love (4/17/2005)
This sermon examines the book of Ruth and how the loyal love of Ruth and the providence of God operates to illustrate the love that God has for us and how Jesus Christ is the expression of that love. |
| Free to Fail: Dealing with failures and setbacks in life |
| It's Only A Choice: Serve God: The process and difficulty of simply serving God |
| Doing God's Will: Knowing God's will and how to know God's instruction to you |
| When All Else Fails: The importance of seeking God to resolve life's issues and to find happiness and fulfillment |
| The Purpose of Jesus Christ (Christmas Notwithstanding): A look at the relationship of Jesus Christ and the Christmas Season |
| The Sufficiency of Christ: An overview of Ephesians 4:10-13 focusing on the secret of contentment in all situations realizing that our sufficiency is in Christ and not things. |
| Seek First God's Kingdom: The importance of pursuing the Kingdom of God and His righteousness |
| The Reality of God Part 2: Looking at the role of experience, trust, obedience, and faith regarding the reality of God |
| The Reality of God Part 1: Examining the Reality of God in the lives of Christians |
| The Art of Giving Part 1: An introduction into the idea of tithing, giving, sowing and reaping |
| 2 Peter Chapter Three: A verse by verse analysis of 2 Peter Chapter three |
| 2 Peter Chapter Two Part 2: The Judgment of False Prophets |
| 2 Peter Chapter Two Part 1: False Prophets Within the church |
| 2 Peter Chapter One: Verse by verse evaluation of 2 Peter Chapter One |
| Practical Faith: Uncovering the Magic from faith: A scriptural analysis |
| Jesus the True Way To Life: How to be free from the bondage placed on you by religion |
| Who Do You Say Jesus Christ Is?: Personalizing Jesus Christ |
| Who is Jesus Christ?: An introduction to the fundamentals of Christianity Series of studies focusing on jesus Christ |
| Destroying God's Enemies and Delivering His People: A lesson taken from Nahum chapter one on God's deliverance |
| Near to God: The importance of approaching God in order to overcome worldly temptations |
| What's Important to You: How God should be the most important one in your life |
| True Blessings: Examining wht it means to be blessed by God, to bless God, and others |
| Loyalty to God: God demands our loyalty and devotion |
| The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Understanding the very important parable of the Sower and the Seed |
| Disocver Your God-Given Purpose: How to know what your callin is from God |
| Justified by Faith: Refuting the belief that salvation is based on works or could be earned |
| Women Pastors?: Dealing with the issue of women pastors |
| Mutual Submission: Understanding the concept of submission as applied to wives submitting to their husbands |
| Conformity: How the church has conformed to the world system and what to do about it |
| The Place of Women: Women Teachers: Dealing with the issue of women teachers and authority in the church |
| Understanding: The importance of understanding in relationships and everyday life situations (Part of the Place of Women series) |
| The Place of Women Part 4: Women's Dress: Dealing with the issue of women wearing pants |
| The Place of Women Part 3: Head Coverings: Dealing with the issue of women and head coverings |
| The Place of Women Part 2:The Fall: The impact of the fall of Adam and Eve and the consequences to men/women relationships |
| The Place of Women Part 1: Original Design: God's original design and purpose for women |
| The Shining Light Within: Your personal witness of Jesus Christ via the light of Christ |
| You Can't Do it Alone: Realizing that you need others to do your job |
| What is Easter Really About?: Uncovering the true meaning of the Easter season |
| Experiencing Our Liberty in Christ: A look at why we don't experience the liberty that we really have in Christ |
| Why Retaliate?: A look at the principle of "An eye for an eye" and how we should view retaliation |
| The Measure of Your Life: Insight into the perceptions of "things" in the life of Christians |
| Dealing with Discouragement: A look at Elijah's discouragement (1 Kings 19) to help us deal with discouragement |
| The Blessing of Redemption: The ultimate blessing that redemption is to the Christian |
| Triumph to Triumph: Accomplishing your goals so that you can do even greater things |
| Trust: Insight into trusting God and trusting others relative to normal life situations |
| You Can Be Forgiven: Don't think that there is something so horrible that you have done such that God won't forgive you |
| Dealing With It: The place of wisdom in dealing with everyday situations |
| Prerequisite to Spiritual Living: What is needed before we can live spiritually (according to God's Way) |
| Insight into the Ten Commandments: A verse by verse look at the Ten Commandments and how they apply to us today |
| Ministering to One Another: The importance of ministering to each other as a means of ministering to Christ |
| Prejudice: A general look at prejudice and what God originally intended for us |
| Lesson from Proverbs 6:12-19: A look at what Proverbs teach us of being an instigator and troublemaker within the fellowship |
| The Meaning of Life: Insight into what is really important to a Christian--The meaning of life |
| The Process of Practical Blessings: Insight into acquiring the blessings that are yours |
| The Importance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: How the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God have great value to all people |
| God's Way or Your Way: Understanding the importance of treasuring the Kingdom of God |
| Persistent Pursuit of God: The importance of being actively consistent regarding your relationship with God |
| God Wants You But Do You Want God: An examination into the affects of the prosperity movement on your intimate and personal relationship with God |
| Our Awesome God: An overview of our awesome God and how we should give him what he deserves |
| The Disposition of Truth: A lesson on the awareness of and sensitivity to knowing and perpetuating the truth |
| Wisdom From Proverbs: A verse by verse analysis of Proverbs chapter 2 regarding wisdom |
| The Meaning of Salvation: What is the real meaning of salvation from a practical perspective |
| Practical Hope: A practical look at hope from a biblical perspective |
| Matthew Chapter 7 - Part 1: An in-depth study of Matthew chapter 7 verses 1 - 6 |
| Matthew Chapter 7 - Part 2: An in-depth study of Matthew chapter 7 verses 7-13 |
| Matthew Chapter 7 - Part 3: An in-depth study of Matthew 7: 15-27 (False Prophets) |
| Emotions: Understanding emotions and how they affect our daily lives |
| Scripture Interpretation: Insight into proper interpretation of the scriptures |
| The Purpose of the Church: Understanding the purpose of the true church of Jesus Christ |
| The Importance of Knowing the Truth of God's Word: A discussion on why it is important to know the truth for yourself |
| Fulfilling Our Desires: A discussion on how we can fulfill our desires from a Christian perspective of course |
| Faith and Prayer: A discussion on the relationship of faith and prayer |
| God's Will and Prayer: A discussion on the Will of God as it pertains to prayer and vice versa |
| Speculation: A discussion on speculation and truth |
| Christianity vs Religion: An Overview: A discussion on true Christianity compared with religion |
| Believe You Receive: An Overview: A discussion on the teaching of believing that you receive |
| Loving the Life You Have Now: A discussion on contentment and realizing your blessing that you already have |
| Why Do Bad Things Happen?: A discussion on the problem of Pain |
| Traditions and Life: A discussion on how traditions of men interfere with obtaining the truth of God |
| The Simplicity of the Christian Faith: A discussion on the fundamentals of the Christian faith |
| Dealing With Worry: A discussion on dealing with anxiety in a Christian's life |
| Managing Your Life--Part 1: A discussion on managing your life from a Christian perspective |
| Managing Your Life--Part 2: A discussion on managing your life from a Christian perspective |
| Managing Your Life--Part 3: A discussion on managing your life from a Christian perspective |
| Managing Your Life--Part 4: A discussion on managing your life from a Christian perspective |
| The Blessings of God Transcends our Situations: A discussion of how God's blessings are far greater than any situation we might be in |
| A Godly Perspective: A discussion on seeing things as a Christian really should |
| Our Affections: A discussion on identifying the things we really have affections for |
| Faithfulness and Integrity: A discussion on integrity and how it relates to faithfulness |
| Friends of Christ: A discussion on how discipleship makes us friends of Christ |
| Practicing Forgiveness: A discussion on the practical aspects of forgiveness |
| What God Wants of Us: A discussion of the purpose of God on our lives |
| You Can Do It: Breaking the bonds that keep us from accomplishing our dreams and goals |
| God's Approval is Enough: Lean how all that we need is God's approval to do what we are called to do |
| The Implications of Easter: Learn what the implications of the ressurection of Christ are to us |
| Kingdoms and Your Ministry: Learn how understanding the concept of Kingdoms could help you in relationships, ministry, and interacting with the religious community |
