Sweet Smelling Savor
Sermonette; Given 4/19/2006
Sweet aromas and fragrances were associated with the burnt offerings offered to God. Christ's sacrifice had a particularly sweet and pleasing aroma to God.
Sermonette; Given 4/19/2006
Sweet aromas and fragrances were associated with the burnt offerings offered to God. Christ's sacrifice had a particularly sweet and pleasing aroma to God.
Our Walk Out of Darkness Into the Light
Sermon; Given 4/13/2006
After we accept Christ's sacrifice, we desperately need to come out of sin, walking in light rather than darkness, having continuous fellowship with God.
Sermon; Given 4/13/2006
After we accept Christ's sacrifice, we desperately need to come out of sin, walking in light rather than darkness, having continuous fellowship with God.
Fighting Spiritual Amnesia
Sermonette; Given 4/1/2006
Memories fade unless they are periodically reinforced. Failing to continually renew the basic foundational principles may lead to spiritual amnesia.
Sermonette; Given 4/1/2006
Memories fade unless they are periodically reinforced. Failing to continually renew the basic foundational principles may lead to spiritual amnesia.
God Gives Grace to the Humble
Sermon; Given 3/25/2006
Genuine humility is one of the most elusive characteristics a person can attain. It consists of of self-respect accompanied by a genuine desire to serve.
Sermon; Given 3/25/2006
Genuine humility is one of the most elusive characteristics a person can attain. It consists of of self-respect accompanied by a genuine desire to serve.
The Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Five): The Parable of the Leaven
Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/10/2006
Most commentators see this parable as a positive message of the growth of the church. However, deeper study shows that they have it exactly backward!
Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/10/2006
Most commentators see this parable as a positive message of the growth of the church. However, deeper study shows that they have it exactly backward!
Looking Forward (Part 2)
Sermon; Given 3/4/2006
Which button would someone have to push for you to leave the truth of God? The doctrines of grace and liberty have been perverted into tolerance of sin.
Sermon; Given 3/4/2006
Which button would someone have to push for you to leave the truth of God? The doctrines of grace and liberty have been perverted into tolerance of sin.
The Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Six): The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/1/2006
While the Parable of the Hidden Treasure is similar to the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price, their meanings are different. The symbols reveal the high value God …
Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/1/2006
While the Parable of the Hidden Treasure is similar to the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price, their meanings are different. The symbols reveal the high value God …
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Four): The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Bible Study (Article); Posted 2/15/2006
The Mustard Seed parable is commonly interpreted as an illustration of church growth. However, rightly dividing the word of truth shows a sobering reality.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 2/15/2006
The Mustard Seed parable is commonly interpreted as an illustration of church growth. However, rightly dividing the word of truth shows a sobering reality.
Looking Forward (Part 1)
Sermon; Given 2/11/2006
The church may fear that the Lord is delaying His coming, and scoffers make the seeming delay worse. However, God is giving people opportunity for repentance.
Sermon; Given 2/11/2006
The church may fear that the Lord is delaying His coming, and scoffers make the seeming delay worse. However, God is giving people opportunity for repentance.
Diligence in the Face of Trials
Sermon; Given 1/14/2006
We are in the battle of our very lives, facing the three formidable fronts of the world, Satan, and our own flesh. We must be strong in the Lord.
Sermon; Given 1/14/2006
We are in the battle of our very lives, facing the three formidable fronts of the world, Satan, and our own flesh. We must be strong in the Lord.
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Three): The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/6/2006
Bible students do not often consider Christ's parables to contain intrigue, but His Parable of the Wheat and the Tares has its share!
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/6/2006
Bible students do not often consider Christ's parables to contain intrigue, but His Parable of the Wheat and the Tares has its share!
Testing the Spirits (Part 2)
Sermon; Given 12/17/2005
I John, addresses a congregation grounded in the truth but vexed from within by a number of anti-Christian teachings, including Docetism and Gnosticism.
Sermon; Given 12/17/2005
I John, addresses a congregation grounded in the truth but vexed from within by a number of anti-Christian teachings, including Docetism and Gnosticism.
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Two): The Parable of the Sower
Bible Study (Article); Posted 11/29/2005
In the first parable of the sower, the quality of the various soils upon which the seed of the gospel falls determines whether or not there is growth.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 11/29/2005
In the first parable of the sower, the quality of the various soils upon which the seed of the gospel falls determines whether or not there is growth.
Testing the Spirits (Part 1)
Sermon; Given 11/26/2005
The Apostle John exhorts us to test and discern the spirits, judging between the true and the false, using the scripture as the steady standard of truth.
Sermon; Given 11/26/2005
The Apostle John exhorts us to test and discern the spirits, judging between the true and the false, using the scripture as the steady standard of truth.
Christianity Vs. Cultural Paganism
Sermon; Given 11/5/2005
Satan deceives by mixing truth with and falsehood, promoting cultural pagans or tares among the wheat or members of the church of God.
Sermon; Given 11/5/2005
Satan deceives by mixing truth with and falsehood, promoting cultural pagans or tares among the wheat or members of the church of God.
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part One): Introduction
Bible Study (Article); Posted 11/4/2005
Matthew 13 contains more parables than any other chapter in the Gospels. They are related in theme and organized to teach Christians specific lessons.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 11/4/2005
Matthew 13 contains more parables than any other chapter in the Gospels. They are related in theme and organized to teach Christians specific lessons.
Modesty (Part Two): Put On Righteousness
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/24/2005
The immodesty of current fashion exposes the nakedness of our children as though they were prostitutes. Swimsuits have evolved into 'legalized' nakedness.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/24/2005
The immodesty of current fashion exposes the nakedness of our children as though they were prostitutes. Swimsuits have evolved into 'legalized' nakedness.
Modesty (Part One): Moderation and Propriety
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/19/2005
We must avoid the world's extremes and sensual excesses in matters of dress and fashion, adopting instead humility, chastity, decency, morality, and self control.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/19/2005
We must avoid the world's extremes and sensual excesses in matters of dress and fashion, adopting instead humility, chastity, decency, morality, and self control.
Famine (Part Three): The Abundance of God's Salvation
Sermon; Given 10/8/2005
After Christ's return, famine will be the penalty for not keeping His Feast of Tabernacles. God will establish conditions in which famine will never occur again.
Sermon; Given 10/8/2005
After Christ's return, famine will be the penalty for not keeping His Feast of Tabernacles. God will establish conditions in which famine will never occur again.
What Will You Do?
Sermonette; Given 10/4/2005
We must guard against complacency and inactivity, putting our activities and energies into something permanent- such as God's eternal plan for us.
Sermonette; Given 10/4/2005
We must guard against complacency and inactivity, putting our activities and energies into something permanent- such as God's eternal plan for us.