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.
Are You Looking for Some New Thing? (Part 1)
Sermon; Given 8/21/2004
Man's obsession with new things most often turns out to be a recycled idea from the past attempting to satisfy the irrepressible itch for novelty.
Sermon; Given 8/21/2004
Man's obsession with new things most often turns out to be a recycled idea from the past attempting to satisfy the irrepressible itch for novelty.
Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (Part Two)
Bible Study (Article); Posted 8/1/2004
Jesus' parable preaches the gospel of the Kingdom by revealing salvation, the resurrection to eternal life, and inheritance of His Kingdom on the earth.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 8/1/2004
Jesus' parable preaches the gospel of the Kingdom by revealing salvation, the resurrection to eternal life, and inheritance of His Kingdom on the earth.
Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (Part One)
Bible Study (Article); Posted 7/1/2004
The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man illustrates the resurrections from the dead and the Second Death. Knowing the hidden time element is key.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 7/1/2004
The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man illustrates the resurrections from the dead and the Second Death. Knowing the hidden time element is key.
Endeavoring to Keep the Unity
Sermon; Given 6/19/2004
The leadership of a father and a husband has a profound influence upon family, society, and culture, especially regarding unity.
Sermon; Given 6/19/2004
The leadership of a father and a husband has a profound influence upon family, society, and culture, especially regarding unity.
Are You Fighting the Good Fight?
Sermon; Given 6/5/2004
Mainstream Christianity espouses the pernicious doctrine of, 'Let go and let God,'" which releases us from any obligation to overcome and build character.
Sermon; Given 6/5/2004
Mainstream Christianity espouses the pernicious doctrine of, 'Let go and let God,'" which releases us from any obligation to overcome and build character.
Parables of Luke 15 (Part Three)
Bible Study (Article); Posted 6/1/2004
The three illustrations in Luke 15 justify Christ's conduct in receiving sinners, and show that to rejoice over their return is good and proper.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 6/1/2004
The three illustrations in Luke 15 justify Christ's conduct in receiving sinners, and show that to rejoice over their return is good and proper.
Do You Really Want Just Any Eternal Life?
Sermon; Given 5/29/2004
We have a natural desire for eternal life, but living endlessly would not be a blessing if our circumstances were miserable. Eternal life means quality of life.
Sermon; Given 5/29/2004
We have a natural desire for eternal life, but living endlessly would not be a blessing if our circumstances were miserable. Eternal life means quality of life.
What's the Problem?
Sermon; Given 5/8/2004
Until they become spiritual problems, we need to deal with the physical or psychological problems that often masquerade as graver spiritual problems.
Sermon; Given 5/8/2004
Until they become spiritual problems, we need to deal with the physical or psychological problems that often masquerade as graver spiritual problems.
Parables of Luke 15 (Part Two)
Bible Study (Article); Posted 5/1/2004
In the Parable of the Lost Coin, concern over something lost and the joy at recovering it is the fundamental issue, depicting God's diligence.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 5/1/2004
In the Parable of the Lost Coin, concern over something lost and the joy at recovering it is the fundamental issue, depicting God's diligence.