If You Do Well
Sermonette; Given 4/30/2005
If material possessions are more important than our relationship with God, we will find no satisfaction in the things we possess.
Sermonette; Given 4/30/2005
If material possessions are more important than our relationship with God, we will find no satisfaction in the things we possess.
Fellowship With God
Sermon; Given 4/23/2005
Only those who have fellowship with God can have any hope, understanding, peace, or rest. The world remains under the sway of Satan, unable to live righteously.
Sermon; Given 4/23/2005
Only those who have fellowship with God can have any hope, understanding, peace, or rest. The world remains under the sway of Satan, unable to live righteously.
Truth Just Gets in Their Way
Sermonette; Given 4/9/2005
A most blasphemous Catholic practice is using '(Holy) Father' or 'Supreme Pontiff' (Great High Priest), titles reserved only for the Father and Jesus.
Sermonette; Given 4/9/2005
A most blasphemous Catholic practice is using '(Holy) Father' or 'Supreme Pontiff' (Great High Priest), titles reserved only for the Father and Jesus.
Parable of the Good Shepherd (Part Two)
Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/31/2005
In John 10, Jesus characterizes Himself as the 'Good Shepherd' who loves and cares for His sheep. This is shown in His providential leadership of His church.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/31/2005
In John 10, Jesus characterizes Himself as the 'Good Shepherd' who loves and cares for His sheep. This is shown in His providential leadership of His church.
The Mystery of Goodness
Sermon; Given 3/19/2005
Because even Satan can transform himself into an angel of light, we must be careful not to assess goodness by surface appearances. God's goodness is our pattern.
Sermon; Given 3/19/2005
Because even Satan can transform himself into an angel of light, we must be careful not to assess goodness by surface appearances. God's goodness is our pattern.
Manifesting Kindness
Sermon; Given 2/12/2005
We desperately need to internalize the godly traits of kindness, mercy, compassion, and tenderness, displacing the carnal traits of bitterness and wrath.
Sermon; Given 2/12/2005
We desperately need to internalize the godly traits of kindness, mercy, compassion, and tenderness, displacing the carnal traits of bitterness and wrath.
Parable of the Good Shepherd (Part One)
Bible Study (Article); Posted 2/1/2005
The Parable of the Good Shepherd is one of John's few parables. It emphasizes Christ's sovereignty: He is the great and benevolent Owner of His sheep.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 2/1/2005
The Parable of the Good Shepherd is one of John's few parables. It emphasizes Christ's sovereignty: He is the great and benevolent Owner of His sheep.
How Can We Develop True Patience?
Sermon; Given 1/15/2005
Patience in the face of trying events is a clear indication that we are developing genuine godliness. We can learn to turn trials into positive growth opportunities.
Sermon; Given 1/15/2005
Patience in the face of trying events is a clear indication that we are developing genuine godliness. We can learn to turn trials into positive growth opportunities.
Parable of the Minas
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/1/2005
Jesus gives the Parable of the Minas in reaction to the people thinking He would set up His Kingdom immediately—an event that still has not occurred.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/1/2005
Jesus gives the Parable of the Minas in reaction to the people thinking He would set up His Kingdom immediately—an event that still has not occurred.
Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Bible Study (Article); Posted 12/1/2004
The two men who go to the Temple to pray contrast in character, belief, and self-examination. The contrast shows how to be justified before God.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 12/1/2004
The two men who go to the Temple to pray contrast in character, belief, and self-examination. The contrast shows how to be justified before God.
As Much as Depends on You
Sermon; Given 11/27/2004
Though we are sometimes confronted with conflict, we have a duty to make peace through exercising love. Unity and peace are fruits of God's Spirit.
Sermon; Given 11/27/2004
Though we are sometimes confronted with conflict, we have a duty to make peace through exercising love. Unity and peace are fruits of God's Spirit.
Answered Prayer Through Faith
Sermon; Given 11/6/2004
For prayer to be successful, our petitions must be specific and synchronized to God's will, but we must patiently and humbly accept God's timetable.
Sermon; Given 11/6/2004
For prayer to be successful, our petitions must be specific and synchronized to God's will, but we must patiently and humbly accept God's timetable.
Parable of the Persistent Widow
Bible Study (Article); Posted 11/1/2004
Though the widow speaks only five words in this encouraging parable, she provides Christians in these last days with an example of persistence in prayer.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 11/1/2004
Though the widow speaks only five words in this encouraging parable, she provides Christians in these last days with an example of persistence in prayer.
Prayer Makes a Difference
Sermon; Given 10/16/2004
God expects us to intercede in behalf of others, but we must do this with wisdom, sincerity, and humility, with the help of God's Spirit, according to God's will.
Sermon; Given 10/16/2004
God expects us to intercede in behalf of others, but we must do this with wisdom, sincerity, and humility, with the help of God's Spirit, according to God's will.
How Our Joy May Be Full!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/6/2004
Joy and gladness are gifts from God, resulting from Christ living His life in us and helping us to love the brethren. This love is perfected through suffering.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/6/2004
Joy and gladness are gifts from God, resulting from Christ living His life in us and helping us to love the brethren. This love is perfected through suffering.
The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/1/2004
The true source of joy does not consist on any worldly commodity, or any self-centered, hedonistic pursuit, but instead a spiritual gift, bestowed by God.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/1/2004
The true source of joy does not consist on any worldly commodity, or any self-centered, hedonistic pursuit, but instead a spiritual gift, bestowed by God.
What Is Always True About the World?
Sermon; Given 9/18/2004
To guard against the world, we must be careful not to fall into idolatry, based upon limiting God to tangible objects or those things which occupy our thoughts.
Sermon; Given 9/18/2004
To guard against the world, we must be careful not to fall into idolatry, based upon limiting God to tangible objects or those things which occupy our thoughts.
The Paradoxical Test of Character
Sermonette; Given 9/16/2004
Trials promote a willingness to sacrifice and give generously. Our willingness to give generously proves a test of our character.
Sermonette; Given 9/16/2004
Trials promote a willingness to sacrifice and give generously. Our willingness to give generously proves a test of our character.
Are You Looking for Some New Thing? (Part 2)
Sermon; Given 9/11/2004
The events in Acts 17 contrast the hope, certainty and assurance expressed by Paul with the diffidence and uncertainty of the Athenian philosophers.
Sermon; Given 9/11/2004
The events in Acts 17 contrast the hope, certainty and assurance expressed by Paul with the diffidence and uncertainty of the Athenian philosophers.
Parable of the Unprofitable Servants
Bible Study (Article); Posted 9/1/2004
The only way for a Christian to obtain increased faith is to manifest steadfast, persevering obedience grounded in humility with the help of God's Spirit.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 9/1/2004
The only way for a Christian to obtain increased faith is to manifest steadfast, persevering obedience grounded in humility with the help of God's Spirit.