Sermons
2017
145 results
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Two Young MenPart 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 in Two Young Men (2017).
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Two Young MenPart 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 in Two Young Men (2017).
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John 10:31-42Part 95 in John 10 (2017)
Part 95 in John 10 (2017).
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Ethics in a Gay Society
Some Christians refuse to transact business with gays and others. The world fines them and mocks their antics. Other Christians talk about them like heroes. The Bible shows they are wrong and very different from how godly men functioned in…
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John 10:26-30Part 94 in John 10 (2017)
The Jews did not believe Jesus, because they were not His sheep. God chose His sheep, Christ gave them eternal life, and they would never perish. Only the elect believe the gospel and follow Jesus. Language could not be plainer,…
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John 10:19-26Part 93 in John 10 (2017)
When Jesus preached, there was division (Jn 7:43
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John 10:1-10Part 91 in John 10 (2017)
John 10 opens with a parable (10:6). Parables are interpreted for their contextual lesson, not for their details. The details can be dangerous, if each phrase is considered independent and given a meaning. Look for the general lesson. Like the…
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John 10:11-18Part 92 in John 10 (2017)
A shepherd owns sheep and depends on their prosperity for his profit. Hirelings were day laborers only interested in their wages. Jesus is the Good Shepherd and laid down His life for His sheep from the Father. He will not…
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Health, Sickness, and Death – 2
Health, sickness, and death are realities. But Christians know things unknown to man from the Bible. They know the cause and cure of sickness, death, and cemeteries. Christians should age and die graciously, full of faith and praise, after training…
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John 10:11-18Part 90 in John 10 (2017)
Parables are studied for the lesson and the details basically ignored. Jesus has an owners interest in the sheep, very unlike ministerial hirelings working a career. He sacrificed Himself for both the Jewish and Gentile elect and laid down His…
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John 10Part 89 in John 10 (2017)
Parables are studied for the lesson, and the details basically ignored lest they confuse the lesson. Jesus by the parable here condemned the Jewish ministry as frauds and greedy abusers of the flock. Only He and His have divine authority…
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Celebrating GodPart 2 of 2
Hezekiah prayed for life extension in order to celebrate God, which he could not do in the grave, so God gave him 15 more years (Is 38:18). While men glory in riches, wisdom, or strength, God wants us to glory…
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Celebrating GodPart 1 of 2
Hezekiah prayed for life extension in order to celebrate God, which he could not do in the grave, so God gave him 15 more years (Is 38:18). While men glory in riches, wisdom, or strength, God wants us to glory…
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Warnings About HellPart 4 of 4
From Jesus in the Gospels to the last chapters of Revelation, the Bible warns repeatedly about the day of judgment, the wrath of God, and the lake of fire. The children of God should be overcomers in serving Christ in…
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Warnings About HellPart 3 of 4
It is important to see both the grace of God and our works to know we are the objects of His salvation. The extremes of exalting one side at the expense of the other are popular. The truth reconciles both.…
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Health, Sickness, and Death – 1
Health, sickness, and death are realities. But Christians know things unknown to man from the Bible. They know the cause and cure of sickness, death, and cemeteries. Christians should age and die graciously, full of faith and praise, after training…
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Warnings About HellPart 1 of 4
Men fear death and do most anything they can to avoid it, but there is judgment after death that makes it little more than a nuisance. Jesus warned that those who kill the body are very minor compared to God,…
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Warnings About HellPart 2 of 4
Jesus preached more about hell than anyone else. He preached more of hell than heaven. Just the gospel of Matthew has many lessons about hell – all of them exhorting readers to righteous living to avoid it. Godly character and…
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Reception of New Members
The Jerusalem church would not accept Paul until Barnabas gave testimony (Acts 9:26-28). This fabulous service had detailed testimonies from all nine, the right hand of fellowship, and the communion of our Lord. The gracious providence of God to us…
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The Day of PentecostPart 8 of 8
These verses are a mandate and mission statement for every church. The apostles are gone