Overcoming Discouragement and Depression
Sermon; Given 8/17/2002
Even loyal servants of God have had to contend with depression and discouragement. Antidotes include rest, refocus, right expectations, and obedient actions.
Sermon; Given 8/17/2002
Even loyal servants of God have had to contend with depression and discouragement. Antidotes include rest, refocus, right expectations, and obedient actions.
Parable of the Cloth and Wineskins
Bible Study (Article); Posted 8/1/2002
People knew not to put new wine in old wineskins or a new cloth patch on an old shirt. Likewise, Jesus' new way of life is incompatible with old habits and beliefs!
Bible Study (Article); Posted 8/1/2002
People knew not to put new wine in old wineskins or a new cloth patch on an old shirt. Likewise, Jesus' new way of life is incompatible with old habits and beliefs!
God Will Understand
Sermon; Given 7/20/2002
God pays attention to the small things we may excuse in ourselves, sins we commit in weakness. God's patience does not constitute approval of our sin.
Sermon; Given 7/20/2002
God pays attention to the small things we may excuse in ourselves, sins we commit in weakness. God's patience does not constitute approval of our sin.
Parable of the Two Builders
Bible Study (Article); Posted 7/1/2002
Jesus asks in His Sermon on the Mount, What have we founded our lives upon? Having the right foundation will allow us to weather the storms of life and prevail.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 7/1/2002
Jesus asks in His Sermon on the Mount, What have we founded our lives upon? Having the right foundation will allow us to weather the storms of life and prevail.
Hypocrisy: The Last Sin of America
Sermon; Given 6/15/2002
Having its roots in a Greek word denoting 'actor', hypocrisy suggests pretending or deceiving—a filthy inside disguised by a clean outside.
Sermon; Given 6/15/2002
Having its roots in a Greek word denoting 'actor', hypocrisy suggests pretending or deceiving—a filthy inside disguised by a clean outside.
Parable of the Light
Bible Study (Article); Posted 6/1/2002
One of Jesus' most remembered sayings concerns the Parable of the Light. The Bible Study explains how we can let our light shine both in the world and at home.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 6/1/2002
One of Jesus' most remembered sayings concerns the Parable of the Light. The Bible Study explains how we can let our light shine both in the world and at home.
Parable of the Unjust Steward
Bible Study (Article); Posted 5/1/2002
The Parable of the Unjust Steward has bothered Bible students. Is Christ saying that Christians are foolish? Are we to make friends with greedy people?
Bible Study (Article); Posted 5/1/2002
The Parable of the Unjust Steward has bothered Bible students. Is Christ saying that Christians are foolish? Are we to make friends with greedy people?
Basic Doctrines: Doctrine
Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/1/2002
In these days of psychology and feeling, doctrine is not very popular. But it is absolutely necessary for the salvation! Here are the basic doctrines.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/1/2002
In these days of psychology and feeling, doctrine is not very popular. But it is absolutely necessary for the salvation! Here are the basic doctrines.
The Household of God and Loyalty
Sermon; Given 2/23/2002
The ultimate shame for a covenant people is to be found disloyal. God will be faithful to His purpose for humankind and will pursue it to its glorious end.
Sermon; Given 2/23/2002
The ultimate shame for a covenant people is to be found disloyal. God will be faithful to His purpose for humankind and will pursue it to its glorious end.
The Household of God and Truth
Sermon; Given 2/2/2002
To destroy the concept of home is to destroy the nation or church. The centrality of the family or household is the heart of the church and the nation.
Sermon; Given 2/2/2002
To destroy the concept of home is to destroy the nation or church. The centrality of the family or household is the heart of the church and the nation.
Tithing: Third Tithe
Bible Study (Article); Posted 2/1/2002
God ensures that all His children have what they need to survive and thrive. The third tithe is God's way of supporting the needy and the poor.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 2/1/2002
God ensures that all His children have what they need to survive and thrive. The third tithe is God's way of supporting the needy and the poor.
Tithing: Second Tithe
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/1/2002
God commands us to keep His feasts and holy days, and He also makes funds available for us to do so—by saving second tithe.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/1/2002
God commands us to keep His feasts and holy days, and He also makes funds available for us to do so—by saving second tithe.
Testing Spiritual Character
Sermon; Given 12/29/2001
An outward trial can be a catalyst for character development. By testing ourselves, we can take the edge off the pressure of God testing us.
Sermon; Given 12/29/2001
An outward trial can be a catalyst for character development. By testing ourselves, we can take the edge off the pressure of God testing us.
Tithing: First Tithe
Bible Study (Article); Posted 12/1/2001
Many churches understand tithing but do not believe that God commands them for today. However, tithing has always been God's way of financing His work on earth.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 12/1/2001
Many churches understand tithing but do not believe that God commands them for today. However, tithing has always been God's way of financing His work on earth.
Moral Sympathy and Spiritual Confusion
Sermon; Given 12/1/2001
Music preference is a self-conscious declaration of the community with which people identify. The media has shamelessly pandered to the basest of cravings.
Sermon; Given 12/1/2001
Music preference is a self-conscious declaration of the community with which people identify. The media has shamelessly pandered to the basest of cravings.
Anticipating the Enemy
Sermon; Given 11/3/2001
We become vulnerable to Satan when we allow pride to consume us, cozy up to false doctrine, toy with the paranormal, or let down in prayer and Bible study
Sermon; Given 11/3/2001
We become vulnerable to Satan when we allow pride to consume us, cozy up to false doctrine, toy with the paranormal, or let down in prayer and Bible study
Tithing
Bible Study (Article); Posted 11/1/2001
The biblical system of tithing has been a point of controversy among Christians for centuries. Was the law of tithing changed for Christ's church?
Bible Study (Article); Posted 11/1/2001
The biblical system of tithing has been a point of controversy among Christians for centuries. Was the law of tithing changed for Christ's church?
The Process of Righteous Judgment
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/9/2001
We share with Christ the prospect of preparing the earth for billions of people awaiting their opportunity for eternal life, assisting in the harvest.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/9/2001
We share with Christ the prospect of preparing the earth for billions of people awaiting their opportunity for eternal life, assisting in the harvest.
Spirituality and True Conversion
Sermon; Given 9/15/2001
We must guard against the fuzzy, emotional spirituality without a Deity, based upon a worldly syncretism of Eastern and Western philosophical thought.
Sermon; Given 9/15/2001
We must guard against the fuzzy, emotional spirituality without a Deity, based upon a worldly syncretism of Eastern and Western philosophical thought.
Basic Doctrines: The Third Resurrection
Bible Study (Article); Posted 9/1/2001
Most of Christianity ignores the third resurrection, but it shows God's ultimate justice and how He will deal with incorrigibly evil people in godly love.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 9/1/2001
Most of Christianity ignores the third resurrection, but it shows God's ultimate justice and how He will deal with incorrigibly evil people in godly love.