Sermons
2015
133 results
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Understanding AfflictionPart 4 of 5
As a wise Father, God sends trouble to correct and perfect. If you learn the reasons, you should be joyful for them. He never sends more than you can handle, and your problems are no worse than others problems. He…
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Understanding AfflictionPart 5 of 5
Job is an example of how enduring afflictions brings reward. God sees every bit of trouble He allows and the pain you suffer. There is no comparison to trouble in life with eternity in heaven. Even death is the best…
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AfflictionPart 2 of 5
Solomon to write the philosophy book of the Bible – Ecclesiastes. In it he documented the sore travail that God exercises men by to find nothing after Him and to fear Him. Nothing happens in your life but what the…
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AfflictionPart 3 of 5
Great Bible saints had many afflictions. These trials and troubles from God occur for four main reasons. Another sermon in this index, Why Bad Things Happen to Christians, details this fact. It is also true that sin in general causes…
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Prayer Meeting – September 2, 2015
David loved public worship of God, even though he needed it least. He and Solomon did much for public worship in the O.T. The apostles sought the best from each N.T. church, and every epistle shows prayers and persuasion for…
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Afflictions and SufferingPart 1 of 5
The Bible is a manual for living from God our Father. After introducing afflictions and distresses, the first two points are dealt with – all afflictions are from God, which provides comfort in several ways
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Feast or Famine
Prophets like Isaiah foretold a gospel feast (55:1-5). There are five N.T. examples of those that neglected the gospel and suffered for it – Israel, a rich young ruler, Felix, Agrippa, and Martha. If you are not all-in for Jesus…
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Earn $200/hr in the 4th Grade
Laziness in school, dropping out early, or using free time for games will cost you later. God expects more. The difference in life earnings between a H.S. grad and a masters degree is great. Divided by study hours of school…
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Kingly Conduct
God has made us sons
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Fear of GodPart 2 of 2
Fear can be painful, when it is dread of harm. But fearing God is pleasant. It is committed respect and reverence for God to obey His word and reject sin and this world. God promised many blessings to those that…
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Fear of GodPart 1 of 2
Fear can be painful, when it is dread of harm. But fearing God is pleasant. It is committed respect and reverence for God to obey His word and reject sin and this world. God promised many blessings to those that…
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Power of Prayer
Then the earth shook! God hears and answers prayer – powerfully – like for David (Ps 18:6-7
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Higher GroundPart 4 of 20
God dwells in His churches by the Holy Spirit, the great gift promised long before but given at Pentecost. This is the candlestick of light, life, and vitality Jesus warned Ephesus about (Rev 2:5). The power of the Holy Spirit…
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Higher GroundPart 5 of 20
Israel vexed the Holy Spirit, so He became their enemy and fought against them. Peter charged Ananias and Sapphira with lying to the Holy Ghost. By holy lives, confessing sins, and other duties, we will not grieve or quench Him…
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Praise Service – 8/9/15
In order to keep the theme of the morning sermon, the second assembly praised Jesus Christ. Favorite verses and songs about Jesus are one way to keep our hearts and provoke those of others to greater love of Christ. This…
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Higher GroundPart 3 of 20
What does the Bible say is most essential for a great church? That Jesus and His death are exalted. Paul made this priority very clear, and every minister should beware of violating it. At all times and in every way,…
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Psalm 101
Embrace these slides showing the details of David's promises to God in order to please God for perfect fellowship. If you are not realizing God's best for your life, then you should hear this exposition and find where you are…
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Higher GroundPart 2 of 20
David loved public worship of God, even though he needed it least. He and Solomon did much for public worship in the O.T. The apostles sought the best from each N.T. church, and every epistle shows prayers and persuasion for…
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Higher GroundPart 1 of 20
“Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.” I Thessalonians 4:1 Suggested Reading: II Samuel…
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Maximizing Your Youth
Most youth 13-25 only play and have fun. But wise youth like Joseph, Samuel, David, and Daniel laid foundations for greatness. Here are a few simple and basic rules to leverage these years to pay big dividends later in life…