Sermons
2025
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The Way, the Truth, the LifePart 2 of 2
John 14:6 is dogmatic and exclusive truth about Jesus as the only Savior. Heaven has many mansions, but rebel sinners are not allowed there for a holy God cannot accept them. Jesus denied inclusivism and pluralism by declaring He would…
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The Way, the Truth, the LifePart 1 of 2
John 14:6 is dogmatic and exclusive truth about Jesus as the only Savior. Heaven has many mansions, but rebel sinners are not allowed there for a holy God cannot accept them. Jesus denied inclusivism and pluralism by declaring He would…
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James 3 – Speech & WisdomPart 2 of 2
James 3:13-18 is not about the tongue but about the human heart and how we relate to others. There is wisdom not from heaven that is earthly, sensual, and devilish, which allows bitter envying and strife. But there is also…
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James 3 – Speech & WisdomPart 1 of 2
James 3:1-12 is a brutally honest indictment of human speech. Using various metaphors to dramatize and emphasize our inability to rule our tongues, the Holy Spirit condemned the destructive and hypocritical use of words that destroy reputations and relationships. Christians…
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Pearl of Great PricePart 2 of 2
The kingdom of heaven is the reign of Jesus Christ over the spiritual realm of the gospel era of the New Testament with the visible aspect of it being His local churches. Does your spiritual zeal for Jesus Christ and…
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Pearl of Great PricePart 1 of 2
Jesus pressed His followers to utmost zeal for the kingdom of heaven by a short parable of a pearl merchant selling all he had to buy an exceptional pearl. The Ethiopian eunuch and Cornelius illustrate the efforts of diligent seekers…
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An Excellent SpiritPart 11 of 11
An excellent spirit discerns its audience and adjusts accordingly – Jesus was the best, for He knew what was in man perfectly, and we do not. Zeal is not impulsive or offensive; zeal is directed passion for what is good,…
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An Excellent SpiritPart 10 of 11
You will meet both thin-skinned and harsh-talking persons, and you will be tempted to be both in any given day. Both are wrong; both are cruel; both require ruling your spirit to avoid the fault; both require adjusting when you…
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Draw Nigh to God
God created and saved you as one of His elect children to know Him, and the greatest goal you can have for soul prosperity and vitality is to know Him. He has offered it freely and given the rules for…
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Psalm 103Part 2 of 2
David talked to himself in this psalm to stir himself up to greater praise and adoration of God for His divine character and for His favors to His children. Use this psalm to provoke you to greater praise and giving…
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Psalm 103Part 1 of 2
David talked to himself in this psalm to stir himself up to greater praise and adoration of God for His divine character and for His favors to His children. Use this psalm to provoke you to greater praise and giving…
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Herods of the BiblePart 4 of 4
Acts has two Herods – Agrippa I who killed James and wanted to kill Peter. He should not have touched the Lord's anointed, for he was smitten by an angel and died of worms after accepting divine praise. Agrippa II…
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Herods of the BiblePart 3 of 4
Herod the Tetarch of Galilee (Antipas) killed John the Baptist, but John's ministry was already over. He also interrogated and mocked Jesus during His trial, but Jesus did not answer him a word. The kingdom of God exploded from 30…
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Herods of the BiblePart 2 of 4
Herod the Great ruled when the wisemen asked about the "King of the Jews." In fear and rage he might have a competitor, he killed the infants in Bethlehem and vicinity, but God had Jesus in Egypt. Five prophecies are…
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Herods of the BiblePart 1 of 4
Psalm 2 is partly about Herod and Pilate. Learning the Herods will help you know the history of Jesus and His apostles. About 160 verses refer to them. They tried to kill Jesus as an infant, did kill John the…
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Holy Ghost PowerPart 2 of 2
The gift of the Holy Ghost is given at faith and baptism. Learn His main ministries in your life. He can be increased by greater love and obedience of Christ. But He can be hindered by sin, confidence in self,…
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An Excellent SpiritPart 9 of 11
Proud thoughts or words must be crushed and replaced with humility. Rule your spirit by simple decisions to stop bad ideas and start good ones. Paul taught exercise for godliness rather than work your body at the gym. An excellent…
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Holy Ghost Power
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Holy Ghost PowerPart 1 of 2
To be a great Christian – to have a perfect spirit and life like Daniel – you need the help of the Holy Spirit, whom God sent to us by Jesus Christ for strength. Though a simple study, its purpose…
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An Excellent SpiritPart 8 of 11
After some review since it had been two weeks from the last sermon, charity was viewed as a "negative" virtue by forgiving and overlooking the faults of others, rather than doing something positive for them. Hiding secrets to protect reputations…