How Emotions Affect Spiritual Maturity
Sermon; Given 5/19/2001
God displays emotions, but they are always under control, unlike mankind. Using God's Spirit, we can grow into emotional (not emotionless) spiritual maturity.
Sermon; Given 5/19/2001
God displays emotions, but they are always under control, unlike mankind. Using God's Spirit, we can grow into emotional (not emotionless) spiritual maturity.
Overcoming (Part 9): Self-Exaltation
Bible Study (Article); Posted 5/1/2001
Self-exaltation was one of the sins that got Satan in trouble. Conversely, we are to humble ourselves so God can exalt us in due time.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 5/1/2001
Self-exaltation was one of the sins that got Satan in trouble. Conversely, we are to humble ourselves so God can exalt us in due time.
Whose Morality Are We Following?
Sermon; Given 4/21/2001
Moral legislation over the years has steadily eroded because liberal leaders have rejected biblical standards of morality in favor of personal choice.
Sermon; Given 4/21/2001
Moral legislation over the years has steadily eroded because liberal leaders have rejected biblical standards of morality in favor of personal choice.
Liberty or Independence?
Sermon; Given 4/8/2001
The approach of 'I want it my way' begins with license but then leads to chaos, and eventually the loss of liberty.
Sermon; Given 4/8/2001
The approach of 'I want it my way' begins with license but then leads to chaos, and eventually the loss of liberty.
Entanglement with the Yoke of Bondage
Sermon; Given 3/17/2001
No civilization has escaped the scourge of slavery, although Gentile administration has always been more cruel and severe than Israelite administration.
Sermon; Given 3/17/2001
No civilization has escaped the scourge of slavery, although Gentile administration has always been more cruel and severe than Israelite administration.
Overcoming (Part 8): Self-Indulgence
Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/1/2001
Few human faults can hinder Christian overcoming like self-indulgence. If we can learn to control our desires, we are a long way toward living a godly life.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 3/1/2001
Few human faults can hinder Christian overcoming like self-indulgence. If we can learn to control our desires, we are a long way toward living a godly life.
Conditioned Response
Sermon; Given 2/17/2001
The defilement that begins in the heart is shaped, molded, and conditioned by the media, training people to override their conscience, desensitizing them.
Sermon; Given 2/17/2001
The defilement that begins in the heart is shaped, molded, and conditioned by the media, training people to override their conscience, desensitizing them.
Overcoming (Part 7): Selfishness
Bible Study (Article); Posted 2/1/2001
Perhaps the main impediment to overcoming is our innate selfishness. Our goal is to bear the character of our God, whose primary characteristic outgoing concern.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 2/1/2001
Perhaps the main impediment to overcoming is our innate selfishness. Our goal is to bear the character of our God, whose primary characteristic outgoing concern.
The Role of Women
Sermon; Given 1/13/2001
Even though feminist leaders have attacked the Bible for allegedly denigrating and demeaning women, God's Word emphasizes the honor and dignity of women.
Sermon; Given 1/13/2001
Even though feminist leaders have attacked the Bible for allegedly denigrating and demeaning women, God's Word emphasizes the honor and dignity of women.
Overcoming (Part 6): Self-Surrender
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/1/2001
Many words that begin with 'self' are conditions that we must overcome. Self-surrender, however, is something we need to engage in to overcome our faults.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/1/2001
Many words that begin with 'self' are conditions that we must overcome. Self-surrender, however, is something we need to engage in to overcome our faults.
Comparing Ourselves Among Ourselves
Article; Posted 1/1/2001
Most people think they are moral compared to their peers. Yet we will only begin to grow in character once we compare ourselves to the true standard.
Article; Posted 1/1/2001
Most people think they are moral compared to their peers. Yet we will only begin to grow in character once we compare ourselves to the true standard.
Choosing to Have a Good Relationship
Sermon; Given 12/16/2000
The Bible emphasizes marriage as the primary bond of society. The purpose for the marriage relationship is to depict the marriage of Christ and His bride.
Sermon; Given 12/16/2000
The Bible emphasizes marriage as the primary bond of society. The purpose for the marriage relationship is to depict the marriage of Christ and His bride.
Overcoming (Part 5): Self-Denial
Bible Study (Article); Posted 12/1/2000
A key to overcoming our sins is learning when to deny ourselves. Christ plainly declares that those who desire to follow Him must deny themselves.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 12/1/2000
A key to overcoming our sins is learning when to deny ourselves. Christ plainly declares that those who desire to follow Him must deny themselves.
The Occult
Sermon; Given 11/18/2000
The Bible condemns divination, necromancy, soothsayers, sorcery, spiritism and witchcraft, identifying all these practices as abominations, based on demonism.
Sermon; Given 11/18/2000
The Bible condemns divination, necromancy, soothsayers, sorcery, spiritism and witchcraft, identifying all these practices as abominations, based on demonism.
Overcoming (Part 4): Self-Will
Bible Study (Article); Posted 11/1/2000
We can easily slide down the path of spiritual self-destruction when self-will becomes dominant in our lives. Our goal is to live by God's will, not ours!
Bible Study (Article); Posted 11/1/2000
We can easily slide down the path of spiritual self-destruction when self-will becomes dominant in our lives. Our goal is to live by God's will, not ours!
Prosperity: What Is True Wealth?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/18/2000
New Testament examples reverse the Old Testament emphasis, focusing instead on upon the wealth of spiritual character, salvation, and eternal life.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/18/2000
New Testament examples reverse the Old Testament emphasis, focusing instead on upon the wealth of spiritual character, salvation, and eternal life.
The Consequences of Affluence
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/14/2000
'Affluenza' describes the bloated insensitivity caused by trying to keep up with the Joneses, the stress caused by doggedly pursuing the American Dream.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/14/2000
'Affluenza' describes the bloated insensitivity caused by trying to keep up with the Joneses, the stress caused by doggedly pursuing the American Dream.
Patiently Waiting for Christ's Return
Sermon; Given 9/30/2000
We must develop an active, God-given restraint and constancy in endurance while facing trials and waiting for Christ's return, trusting that God will provide.
Sermon; Given 9/30/2000
We must develop an active, God-given restraint and constancy in endurance while facing trials and waiting for Christ's return, trusting that God will provide.
Outline: A Survey of God's Gifts to Us
Sermon; Given 9/2/2000
A survey or three inventories of spiritual gifts, identified by the Apostle Paul, dispensed to God's called 'out ones for use in God's ministry. One inventory …
Sermon; Given 9/2/2000
A survey or three inventories of spiritual gifts, identified by the Apostle Paul, dispensed to God's called 'out ones for use in God's ministry. One inventory …
A Survey of God's Gifts to Us
Sermon; Given 9/2/2000
The apostle Paul inventories spiritual gifts that God has given for the edification of the church, including ministry of the word and practical service.
Sermon; Given 9/2/2000
The apostle Paul inventories spiritual gifts that God has given for the edification of the church, including ministry of the word and practical service.