Sermons
2015
133 results
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Higher GroundPart 20 of 20
Traits for churches that want to please God. They will hold fast their doctrine and practice without a tsunami of Bible evidence. They require some expository preaching. They provide for their pastor in various ways. They exalt love as the…
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Higher GroundPart 19 of 20
Traits for churches that want to please God. They love self-examination individually and corporately. They seek righteous relationships. They love forgiveness and mercy and peace and unity. They practice hospitality and entertainment like the church at Jerusalem.
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Higher GroundPart 18 of 20
God chose a body and a building to describe the church. Both require every part and joint (or stone) to be glorious for Jesus Christ. Member duties far exceed attendance – body life must be remembered. Liberal giving is a…
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Higher GroundPart 17 of 20
God is holy
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Proverbs Babel
Each word of God is important in several ways. Modern versions do not care enough about each word. They have no internal integrity. The KJV is the word of God by several proofs, and it keeps wisdom by rightly interpreting…
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Higher GroundPart 15 of 20
Effective preaching requires three things. The matter preached must be understood, so we use plain speech (II Cor 3:12). Second, it must be remembered, so review is apostolic and wise (II Pet 1:12-15). Third, it must be obeyed, so we…
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Higher GroundPart 16 of 20
Great men are pulled down by their flesh, the world, and Satan. But they can be revived in the sanctuary – a church assembly. From prayer to music, every component of church services should convict, exhort, lift, press, and move…
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The Distinguishing Love of God
Most think God loves everyone, though 99% of those He loves go to hell. But the Bible reveals the truth – He cannot love sinners, for He is holy. He has made His elect holy and spotless in Christ and…
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From Glory to Glory
A church in Corinth was enough evidence Paul was an apostle. He was an able teacher of the new testament, which is far superior to the old testament in every way. Unlike blind Jews, the Corinthians could see Christ and…
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Jesus our King
Isaiah 9:6-7 is a precious prophecy of Jesus Christ and His kingdom, which is ruled with perfect judgment and justice forever. This holy Child and Son was given by God to rule His kingdom in peace forever. The zeal of…
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Strangers and PilgrimsPart 1 of 2
Abraham and family set the example ignoring earth to fear God and pursue heaven. There are other Bible heroes as well. The Pilgrims and Screvens did the same. What of this world is enticing you from an all-out commitment and…
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Strangers and PilgrimsPart 2 of 2
Abraham and family set the example ignoring earth to fear God and pursue heaven. There are other Bible heroes as well. The Pilgrims and Screvens did the same. What of this world is enticing you from an all-out commitment and…
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Thanksgiving Service
Church men give thanks to God before the congregation to fulfil the matter.
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Giving of Thanks
Jesus asked the Samaritan leper, Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? These words from Christ are terrifying. They are comparable to His sentence – I never knew you – if you consider the promised judgment from…
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Zeal
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might (Eccl 10:10). Christians know what they ought to do, but do they know how to do it with their might. This study will define, defend, and demonstrate zeal from…
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Psalm 18
David wrote this great psalm as a song when God had defeated all his enemies and Saul.
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Marvel Not at the Matter
God knew His children would see political and social injustice, so He comforted them with a reminder of His sovereign rule over all civil rulers and officials, no matter how high. The sermon title words, from the text, should be…
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Higher GroundPart 14 of 20
Righteous men are trees of life, and winning souls is wise. Christians should want to share the truth like Andrew, Philip, and Aquila and Priscilla. While the Great Commission was fulfilled, church members should use any opportunity God gives to…
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Higher GroundPart 13 of 20
Righteous men are trees of life, and winning souls is wise. Christians should want to share the truth like Andrew, Philip, and Aquila and Priscilla. While the Great Commission was fulfilled, church members should use any opportunity God gives to…
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The Worst Sin
God has fury for those thinking they are holier than others (Is 65:2-6). Recall the Pharisee and publican. Self-righteous persons will not take correction, despise others, apply sermons to them, look for motes, etc. For God to bless men or…