Sermons
2024
108 results
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Live Life One Day at a TimePart 2 of 2
God created the 24-hour day for you. Value each one (Ps 90:12). He also put the night before the day. Flush yesterday; if sins are confessed, they are gone. Ignore tomorrow, for only God knows it, and He wants you…
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Live Life One Day at a TimePart 1 of 2
God created the 24-hour day for you. Value each one (Ps 90:12). He also put the night before the day. Flush yesterday; if sins are confessed, they are gone. Ignore tomorrow, for only God knows it, and He wants you…
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Sins to Hate from N.T.Part 3 of 5
Most use the Great Commission for initial preaching of the gospel before baptism. But Jesus charged His apostles after baptism to teach those converts all He had commanded them. We find these inspired orders from Jesus for our lives in…
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Facets of Our SalvationPart 3 of 12
Eternal salvation may be viewed different ways – usually for doctrinal definitions or defense. But to see salvation's beauty for greater praise and joy, God used a variety of words from different parts of life like facets on a diamond.…
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Occupy! and Report Card
Jesus charged His disciples to work hard for His kingdom before He returns from heaven. This is the parable of the pounds, much like the talents, both money and returns. God has invested His grace. What is your return? We…
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Facets of Our SalvationPart 2 of 12
Eternal salvation may be viewed different ways – usually for doctrinal definitions or defense. But to see salvation's beauty for greater praise and joy, God used a variety of words from different parts of life like facets on a diamond.…
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Sins to Hate from N.T.Part 2 of 5
Most use the Great Commission for initial preaching of the gospel before baptism. But Jesus charged His apostles after baptism to teach those converts all He had commanded them. We find these inspired orders from Jesus for our lives in…
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Facets of Our SalvationPart 1 of 12
Our unspeakable gift of eternal life may be viewed different ways – usually for doctrinal definitions or defense. But for a broad view of salvation's beauty and for our greater joy, God used a variety of words from different parts…
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ARS for Youth and Adults
A simple acronym is a tool to remind youth and adults of three important parts of life – authority, relationships, sex. The world and the flesh fights against God and godliness in these areas. The sons of God must be…
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Bare Our Sins on the Tree
Jews were persecuted by civil rulers and by bosses on the job, but Peter exhorted them to quiet submission, and He used Jesus as the great example for them. He by Himself bore our sins on the cross. His sacrificial…
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Free Gift of Eternal LifePart 3 of 3
After a brief review of the first two sermons, this sermon looks at the offers associated with salvation, with Jesus offering Himself to God, not to man, as the greatest offer. It then looks at aspects of acceptance, with emphasis…
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Free Gift of Eternal LifePart 2 of 3
Man has corrupted the gift of eternal life and made it an offer requiring acceptance. But no sinner dead in sins can or will accept such an offer. And it makes man his own savior and steals the glory from…
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Free Gift of Eternal LifePart 1 of 3
God gives eternal life as a free gift; it is not an offer to men, as most of the Christian world presents it. No one gets to heaven by faith, baptism, or any good works. Heaven is a result of…
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Hebrews 9Part 2 of 2
Hebrews proves that Jesus' N.T. religion was far superior to the O.T. religion of Moses. By six lessons in this chapter, Paul taught the failure of temple worship, animal sacrifices, and O.T. priests in comparison to Jesus offering His blood…
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Hebrews 9Part 1 of 2
Hebrews proves that Jesus' N.T. religion was far superior to the O.T. religion of Moses. By six lessons in this chapter, Paul taught the failure of temple worship, animal sacrifices, and O.T. priests in comparison to Jesus offering His blood…
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Sins to Hate from N.T.Part 1 of 5
Reading the N.T. epistles helps us see what the apostles feared in the early churches. If the apostolic churches had temptations to sin that justified warnings in their inspired writings, then we should pay those sins special attention, for our…
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Membership QuestionsPart 2 of 2
Following six sermons about the greatness of the local church, becoming a member is a congregational ordinance of agreement. For many years we have used 15 simple questions to qualify members and obtain their commitment to N.T. rules of conduct.…
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Membership QuestionsPart 1 of 2
Joining a local church of Jesus Christ is more than walking in to take a seat. It is a strong commitment and covenant promise to obey N.T. rules for members with others making the same commitment. The 17 questions are…
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Great Church Members
A local church will only be as great as its members, for a church is but a group of believers committed together. Most Christians merely attend services. In addition to what makes a great church (preached previously), learn the duties…
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What Is a Great Church?
If a local church is all the Bible says, you should do all you can to make it great. God and His Son deserve the best we can give. The Bible tells how to measure a church, so the ideas…