The Elements of Motivation (Part Two): Vision
'Personal' Article; Posted 7/1/2002
The Kingdom of God is our goal, and our vision of what it means gives us compelling motivation to overcome, grow, and bear fruit in preparation for eternal life.
'Personal' Article; Posted 7/1/2002
The Kingdom of God is our goal, and our vision of what it means gives us compelling motivation to overcome, grow, and bear fruit in preparation for eternal life.
Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part Four)
Sermon; Given 6/22/2002
Even though we have the free moral agency to run counter to God's purposes, we court disaster if we presumptuously plan against these purposes.
Sermon; Given 6/22/2002
Even though we have the free moral agency to run counter to God's purposes, we court disaster if we presumptuously plan against these purposes.
The Elements of Motivation (Part One): Fear
'Personal' Article; Posted 6/1/2002
Even though a Christian's potential is so wonderful, it is still necessary for God to motivate His children to reach it. This begins with the fear of God.
'Personal' Article; Posted 6/1/2002
Even though a Christian's potential is so wonderful, it is still necessary for God to motivate His children to reach it. This begins with the fear of God.
Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part Three)
Sermon; Given 6/1/2002
The term 'grace' describes a generous, thoughtful action of God, accompanied by love, which accomplishes His will, equipping us with everything we need.
Sermon; Given 6/1/2002
The term 'grace' describes a generous, thoughtful action of God, accompanied by love, which accomplishes His will, equipping us with everything we need.
The Importance of Doctrine
Sermon; Given 5/19/2002
People who try to supplement their spiritual diet with lawlessness or other heresies risk losing their identity, and ultimately their spiritual life.
Sermon; Given 5/19/2002
People who try to supplement their spiritual diet with lawlessness or other heresies risk losing their identity, and ultimately their spiritual life.
When Pentecost Was Fully Come
Sermonette; Given 5/18/2002
This sermonette on the 1974 doctrinal change on counting Pentecost explains the confusion of our previous understanding.
Sermonette; Given 5/18/2002
This sermonette on the 1974 doctrinal change on counting Pentecost explains the confusion of our previous understanding.
Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part Two)
Sermon; Given 5/4/2002
God is intimately involved with the smallest details of our life, including our conception and birth, supplying spiritual gifts to carry out His work.
Sermon; Given 5/4/2002
God is intimately involved with the smallest details of our life, including our conception and birth, supplying spiritual gifts to carry out His work.
God's Sovereignty and the Church's Condition (Part Two)
'Personal' Article; Posted 5/1/2002
God's hand was definitely involved in the scattering of the church. We should respond by growing and preparing ourselves for His Kingdom.
'Personal' Article; Posted 5/1/2002
God's hand was definitely involved in the scattering of the church. We should respond by growing and preparing ourselves for His Kingdom.
Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part One)
Sermon; Given 4/20/2002
God, as Creator, takes the initiative (as the potter over the clay) for the elect's salvation, enabling us to build the repertoire of habits called character.
Sermon; Given 4/20/2002
God, as Creator, takes the initiative (as the potter over the clay) for the elect's salvation, enabling us to build the repertoire of habits called character.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Twelve)
Sermon; Given 4/13/2002
Our forgiveness from God is conditional, depending upon our forgiving others. It is an opportunity for us to extend grace, sacrificing as Christ did for us.
Sermon; Given 4/13/2002
Our forgiveness from God is conditional, depending upon our forgiving others. It is an opportunity for us to extend grace, sacrificing as Christ did for us.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Eleven)
Sermon; Given 4/3/2002
Pride destroys relationships, rendering righteous judgment next to impossible. Self-righteousness (a product of pride) makes an idol out of self.
Sermon; Given 4/3/2002
Pride destroys relationships, rendering righteous judgment next to impossible. Self-righteousness (a product of pride) makes an idol out of self.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Ten)
Sermon; Given 3/28/2002
Our obligation toward God mandates that we love our fellow human beings, even individuals who have severely wronged us.
Sermon; Given 3/28/2002
Our obligation toward God mandates that we love our fellow human beings, even individuals who have severely wronged us.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Nine)
Sermon; Given 3/16/2002
Pride elevates one above God, denigrating any dependence upon God, replacing it with self-idolatry. We ought to boast or glory in the Lord instead of ourselves.
Sermon; Given 3/16/2002
Pride elevates one above God, denigrating any dependence upon God, replacing it with self-idolatry. We ought to boast or glory in the Lord instead of ourselves.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Eight)
Sermon; Given 3/2/2002
Pride leads to destruction, tricking us into thinking we deserve better than we have. Paradoxically, pride is a mark of inferiority, causing overcompensation.
Sermon; Given 3/2/2002
Pride leads to destruction, tricking us into thinking we deserve better than we have. Paradoxically, pride is a mark of inferiority, causing overcompensation.
God's Sovereignty and the Church's Condition (Part One)
'Personal' Article; Posted 3/1/2002
How involved in man's affairs is God? Is He merely reactive, or does He actively participate—even cause events and circumstances, particularly in the church?
'Personal' Article; Posted 3/1/2002
How involved in man's affairs is God? Is He merely reactive, or does He actively participate—even cause events and circumstances, particularly in the church?
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Seven)
Sermon; Given 2/9/2002
Pride is the basis of resisting God, while humility is the key to a relationship with Him. We recognize it in others but we seldom see it in ourselves.
Sermon; Given 2/9/2002
Pride is the basis of resisting God, while humility is the key to a relationship with Him. We recognize it in others but we seldom see it in ourselves.
Do You See God? (Part Two)
'Personal' Article; Posted 2/1/2002
Conversion is a lifelong process in which we endeavor to see things as God does. We must understand and act on the fact that God is deeply involved with us.
'Personal' Article; Posted 2/1/2002
Conversion is a lifelong process in which we endeavor to see things as God does. We must understand and act on the fact that God is deeply involved with us.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Six)
Sermon; Given 1/5/2002
We must have both perseverance and humility in prayer to keep our vision sharp and clear. Without humility, the doorway to acceptance by God is closed.
Sermon; Given 1/5/2002
We must have both perseverance and humility in prayer to keep our vision sharp and clear. Without humility, the doorway to acceptance by God is closed.
Do You See God? (Part One)
'Personal' Article; Posted 1/1/2002
It is true that we cannot physically see the invisible God, but that does not mean that we cannot recognize His involvement in our lives. Here's how.
'Personal' Article; Posted 1/1/2002
It is true that we cannot physically see the invisible God, but that does not mean that we cannot recognize His involvement in our lives. Here's how.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Five)
Sermon; Given 12/22/2001
Humility is not low self esteem, but instead it is a proper estimate of our relationship to God, which is a choice to act and behave as a servant or slave.
Sermon; Given 12/22/2001
Humility is not low self esteem, but instead it is a proper estimate of our relationship to God, which is a choice to act and behave as a servant or slave.