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.
The Dynamic Character of the Church
Sermonette; Given 4/12/2004
Christianity is a community; we find our identity only when we are built into this living structure. Independent stones will never reach their full potential.
Sermonette; Given 4/12/2004
Christianity is a community; we find our identity only when we are built into this living structure. Independent stones will never reach their full potential.
God the Father (Part 3)
Sermon; Given 4/10/2004
The Father's purpose is to make us Christ-like, abounding in godly love. God is able to turn horrendous and gruesome circumstances into ultimate blessings.
Sermon; Given 4/10/2004
The Father's purpose is to make us Christ-like, abounding in godly love. God is able to turn horrendous and gruesome circumstances into ultimate blessings.
God the Father (Part 2)
Sermon; Given 4/3/2004
Throughout Christ's life, the relationship between Him and His Father exemplified perfect, reciprocal, unconditional love, providing a perfect template.
Sermon; Given 4/3/2004
Throughout Christ's life, the relationship between Him and His Father exemplified perfect, reciprocal, unconditional love, providing a perfect template.
'The Life That I Now Live'
Sermonette; Given 3/20/2004
Misguided theologians use Galatians 4:8-10 to discredit God's holy days. Paul's admonition 'days, months, seasons, and years' actually applied to pagan days.
Sermonette; Given 3/20/2004
Misguided theologians use Galatians 4:8-10 to discredit God's holy days. Paul's admonition 'days, months, seasons, and years' actually applied to pagan days.
God the Father (Part 1)
Sermon; Given 3/6/2004
Jesus reveals that the Father has always had supreme authority, and that He and His Father are absolutely at one in purpose. We must conform to their image.
Sermon; Given 3/6/2004
Jesus reveals that the Father has always had supreme authority, and that He and His Father are absolutely at one in purpose. We must conform to their image.
Parables of Luke 15 (Part One)
Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/1/2004
Jesus' discourse in Luke 15 is essentially one distinct parable with three illustrations. He reveals that He came into the world to seek and save the lost.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/1/2004
Jesus' discourse in Luke 15 is essentially one distinct parable with three illustrations. He reveals that He came into the world to seek and save the lost.
The Secret Sin Everyone Commits
Sermon; Given 2/14/2004
Self-righteous people tend to trust in their own heart, be wise in their own eyes, justify themselves, despise or disregard others, and judge or condemn others.
Sermon; Given 2/14/2004
Self-righteous people tend to trust in their own heart, be wise in their own eyes, justify themselves, despise or disregard others, and judge or condemn others.
Fear the Lord's Goodness!
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/1/2004
There is an aspect of God's goodness that is rarely associated with goodness. As surprising as it may seem, God's goodness can be feared!
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/1/2004
There is an aspect of God's goodness that is rarely associated with goodness. As surprising as it may seem, God's goodness can be feared!
Parables of Counting the Cost
Bible Study (Article); Posted 2/1/2004
In Luke 14:25-33, two parables and an exhortation urge us to forsake all that we have as a mandatory condition for becoming Christ's true disciples.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 2/1/2004
In Luke 14:25-33, two parables and an exhortation urge us to forsake all that we have as a mandatory condition for becoming Christ's true disciples.
Syncretic Use of the Cross
Sermonette; Given 1/31/2004
The use of the cross as a symbol of Christianity did not occur until 300 years after the crucifixion, a practice derived from the pagan worship of Tammuz.
Sermonette; Given 1/31/2004
The use of the cross as a symbol of Christianity did not occur until 300 years after the crucifixion, a practice derived from the pagan worship of Tammuz.
Immutable Scientific Laws
Sermon; Given 1/17/2004
'God' and 'science' are assumed to be mutually exclusive or contradictory. But true science substantiates the awesome complexity of God's handiwork.
Sermon; Given 1/17/2004
'God' and 'science' are assumed to be mutually exclusive or contradictory. But true science substantiates the awesome complexity of God's handiwork.
Parable of the Great Supper
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/1/2004
In the Parable of the Great Supper, Jesus exposes and corrects the ignorance of those who, in their pride, misjudge their true moral condition.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/1/2004
In the Parable of the Great Supper, Jesus exposes and corrects the ignorance of those who, in their pride, misjudge their true moral condition.
Jerusalem and the Plan of Redemption
Sermon; Given 12/6/2003
Israel's harlotry and rejection of God's covenant gave Jerusalem an increasingly unsavory association, calling for its impending judgment and destruction.
Sermon; Given 12/6/2003
Israel's harlotry and rejection of God's covenant gave Jerusalem an increasingly unsavory association, calling for its impending judgment and destruction.
Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
Bible Study (Article); Posted 12/1/2003
In the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree, Jesus does not attribute tragedy directly to any person's sins as the Jews did; instead, He affirms the sinfulness of everyone.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 12/1/2003
In the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree, Jesus does not attribute tragedy directly to any person's sins as the Jews did; instead, He affirms the sinfulness of everyone.
What Happened Between the Testaments?
Sermon; Given 11/15/2003
The Inter-Testamental period, approximately 400 years between the time of Malachi and Matthew, was a time of intense political and intellectual fermentation.
Sermon; Given 11/15/2003
The Inter-Testamental period, approximately 400 years between the time of Malachi and Matthew, was a time of intense political and intellectual fermentation.