Sermons
2018
147 results
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John 15:1-8Part 130 in John 15 (2018)
Jesus had His eleven apostles for a final briefing before their huge undertaking alone. He used grape growing to promise them power if they would remain faithful disciples. The rule is simple – believe, love, and obey Jesus for great…
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Importance of Singing
Perilous times brought musical instruments, volume amplification, performing artists, and other man-made inventions. But God ordained congregational singing. If we love God and His worship like David, we will embrace church singing from our hearts with passion and skill.
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John 15Part 129 in John 15 (2018)
Jesus walked to Bethany with His apostles before His arrest in Gethsemane. He promised power for their great work by abiding in Him. He is the only vine for gospel and spiritual strength. God the Father was husbandman and would…
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Glorify God in Me
A church is a body of believers – God must save, convert, and add them to a church (Acts 2:47
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Stones of the Temple
A church is a body of people – not a list of doctrines, calendar of programs, or a popular pastor. Stones are the lively and unique church members saved by grace and added by God to a local church (I…
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The Mystery of Malkiy-Tsedeq
You need a priest. Without one you cannot go to heaven. The Jews trusted Levitical priests from Aaron. But David told in Psalm 110:4 that God would make Messiah a far better priest. Paul explained it all in Hebrews 7…
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Peace on Earth
Peace is a wonderful concept – no fighting, no differences, no fear. The angels told of peace on earth at Jesus birth. God drove our parents out of Eden, drowned the world, and scattered it at Babel. Jesus death reconciled…
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John 14:21-31Part 128 in John 14 (2018)
The eleven were troubled by Jesus leaving, so He promised them His love and presence by the Spirit. He promised them total knowledge and recall of His preaching. He comforted them in many glorious ways while also staying on schedule…
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Marital SpeechPart 3 of 3
A Christian has power to do anything God asks – even revive a marriage by better speech. You choose the flesh or Spirit each day. Words can cut a heart and crush a spirit
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John 14:19-21Part 127 in John 14 (2018)
After the world killed Jesus, He never showed Himself to them again. He only showed Himself alive after rising from the dead to a special few. He promised His apostles greater revealed love from God and Himself, if they would…
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New Members Meeting – 2018
David was exceptional for desiring to build God a house (a temple). Solomon built it, but David paid for it. A N.T. church is also the house of God (and temple). Members are also living stones of an organism (a…
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John 14:15-18Part 126 in John 14 (2018)
Jesus told the eleven He was leaving (13:33). They were troubled and scared (14:1,27). He promised to pray the Father for another Comforter – the Holy Spirit – that would never leave them. He promised to come to them this…
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Balaam the Prophet
King Balak of Moab feared Israel. He hired Balaam to curse them, but God turned his curses into blessings. These blessings include wonderful prophecies. He then advised Balak to corrupt Israel with Baal sex worship. There are excellent lessons for…
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John 14:7-14Part 125 in John 14 (2018)
Jesus explained the union of God the Father with Him was such that seeing Him was seeing the Father. He called for faith in Him to truly know God, know doctrine, for great miracle power, and for great power in…
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Marital SpeechPart 2 of 3
You shall give an account for every idle word – especially any words that hurt your spouse. On the other hand, acceptable and right words are the most powerful force to win your spouse and improve your marriage. Will you…
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Boldness to Enter the Holiest
God hates sin and sinners – angels or men. When men get near God, they know they are vile. There is no helper to reconcile the two parties at war. God in wisdom and prudence made a new and living…
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John 14:4-6Part 124 in John 14 (2018)
Christianity is now relativistic and inclusive about heaven. Some say there are other paths to heaven. Some say most or all men will be saved. Jesus strictly declared exclusiveness of His religion – He is the only way, truth, and…
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Second Coming Facts
The world knows nothing. Jesus is coming to burn the universe up and take His elect people to be with Him forever. But the world worries about global warming, Ebola, and other fables while His return gets closer and closer.…
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John 14:3Part 123 in John 14 (2018)
The first coming of Jesus was glorious – He died for the sins of His people. He will come again, which is a greater event to remake the heaven and earth for the eternal pleasure of His people. We should…
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Marital SpeechPart 1 of 3
God gave you lips, mouth, and tongue for many uses, but the most important is speech. Death or life is in the power of the tongue – including marriage. Great lovers use words to please and win those they love.…