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This is a message I shared during a Sunday night communion service at Christ Presbyterian Church in Chesterland on Sunday, November 21, 2010. The sound quality is not great - it was recorded on my MP3 player. I want to thank everyone at Christ Presbyterian for asking me to come and share and for their warm welcome. It was a blessing and honor to gather around the Lord's table with them.
Showing posts with label Sermon. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Sermons: The Attributes of God
October 2010
October 31, 2010: The Attributes of God - Part 6 (Download or Stream)- Living for God's greatest concern
October 24, 2010: The Attributes of God - Part 5 (Download or Stream)
- The mercy, grace, and loving-kindness of God
- Attributes that reflect the holiness of God.
- Does God have a most-defining attribute?
September 2010
September 26, 2010: The Attributes of God - Part 2 (Download or Stream)- We will look at the omnipotence and omnipresence of God.
- What do God's eternal and self-sufficient attributes mean for our daily lives?
Sermons: Revelation
January 2009
January 4, 2009: Revelation: Chapter 21 verse 9 to Chapter 22 (Download or Stream)- The New Jerusalem is revealed and eternity in the presence of God begins for those who belong to Christ - learn more about this glorious event as we conclude our study of the book of Revelation.
December 2008
December 28, 2008: Revelation: Chapter 20 to Chapter 21 verse 8 (Download or Stream)- What a glorious day when Jesus returns and sets up His Kingdom upon the earth! Learn more about what will take place in that Day as we continue our study of the book of Revelation.
- When Jesus came the first time, He came as a suffering servant to die on the cross for our sins. When He comes the second time, He will come as the conquering King to judge the world for its sins. Join us as we see the final moments of the Great Tribulation in our verse-by-verse study of Revelation.
- As the Tribulation draws to a close, God continues to offer the world the chance at forgiveness if they would repent of their sins. Why do they fail to repent? Why does God give them so many chances? What will happen in the final days before Jesus returns to earth to rule and to reign? Find out as we continue our study of Revelation.
November 2008
November 30, 2008: Revelation: Chapter 14, verse 6 to Chapter 15 (Download or Stream)- When was the last time you took a moment to truly consider eternity? Do you realize the horrors of hell? Do you realize just how amazing heaven is going to be? Let us take a glimpse into this as we continue our study of Revelation.
- With the inevitable rise of the antichrist and his false prophet, how should believers live in those days, and how should we live today? Find out as we continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Revelation.
- As the world races toward the end of time, the enemy conducts himself with great urgency - so should we! Join us as we see the Great Tribulation move forward as we continue our study of Revelation.
- Certainly, when people see the consequences of their sins they will repent, right? As we continue through the book of Revelation, we will see how people respond as the Great Tribulation brings further despair. And what can we learn about facing spiritual warfare on a daily basis?
- What is the purpose of the Great Tribulation? Why will God pour out so much wrath? What will He try to accomplish? Find out as we continue our study of the book of Revelation.
October 2008
October 26, 2008: Revelation: Chapter 7 (Download or Stream)- Do you feel discouraged? Depressed? In despair? When we focus on what is going in life around us, it can overwhelm us. That’s why the Bible calls us to focus our hearts on things above, not on earthly things. As we continue our study of Revelation, we will be given a snapshot of the throne room of God to remind us what it is we are working for and longing for.
- With the horrors coming upon the world during the Great Tribulation, why should Christians care? What difference should it make to our daily lives? As we continue our study of Revelation, we turn our attention to the wrath that will be poured out upon the world and what we should be doing about it right now.
- In the midst of this world full of uncertainty, despair and trials, how can we have peace in our hearts? Let us take our eyes off of this world and catch a glimpse of what is taking place around the throne of God and gain a proper perspective on life in this world as we continue our study of Revelation.
- Comfortable Christianity. It’s so….well, comfortable. It’s so easy. It doesn’t rock the boat. But does it please the Lord in any way? If you are comfortable with your Christian life, we urge you to listen to what Jesus had to say to the church in Laodicea as we continue our study of the book of Revelation.
September 2008
September 28, 2008: Revelation: Chapter 2, verse 18 to Chapter 3, verse 6 (Download or Stream)- Are you trying to live for the world and for Jesus at the same time? Does your heart match the reputation you have among those around you? Jesus may have something for you to hear…
- Are you looking for hope as you suffer hardship for the sake of Christ? Are you someone who desires love and unity even if it means tolerating sin? Find out Jesus’ response to these questions as we continue our study of the book of Revelation.
- Are you closer to Jesus now than ever before? Or do you have to look back to a better day to think of a time when you knew the presence of God in your life? Can you ever regain that passion? What do you have to do to rekindle your first love? Let us see what Jesus says to the Ephesian church as we continue our study of Revelation.
August 2008
August 31, 2008: Revelation: Chapter 1, verses 4-20 (Download or Stream)- You may have heard the song, “I Can Only Imagine.” So, what will it be like when we finally see Jesus face to face?Let us continue our study of Revelation and join the apostle John, one of Jesus’ closest friends during His time on earth,to see what happens when these two friends reunite.
- Is it possible to make sense out of the book of Revelation? Will these events actually take place? Should this book bring me comfort or cause me to panic? Find the answers to these questions and more as we begin our study of Revelation.
Sermon: Jude
July 2007
July 1, 2007: Jude (Download or Stream)- Staying faithful to Christ in a hostile world is difficult. As we study the book of Jude, we see a message of encouragement to believers to persevere in the face of false teaching and political pressure. Join us as we see what this means for us today.
Sermon: 2 & 3 John
June 2007
June 17, 2007: 2 John & 3 John (Download or Stream)- Jesus said that false teachers would become more and more prominent as the End Times draw near. As we study 2 and 3 John, we will learn some lessons on how to ensure that we do not unknowingly partner in the advance of false teaching.
Sermons: 1 John
June 2007
June 5, 2007: 1 John: Chapter 5, verses 1 to 21 (Download or Stream)- Is it possible to actually know for certain where you will spend eternity? Many practice their religion their entire lives without ever really knowing for sure what their eternal destiny will be. As we finish out study of 1 John, we will find that the Bible promises us that we can have the assurance of where we will spend eternity.
- Are we supposed to judge teachers of the Word? Maybe you have heard the admonition, “Do not speak against the Lord’s anointed!” However, the Scripture urges us not to take any teacher at face value. Find out how we do this as we continue our study of 1 John.
- Is it enough to just love people? Or is there a deeper element to the love we are to demonstrate to the world? As we continue our study of 1 John, we will see the importance of holiness and righteousness in the life of the Christian.
- Loving Jesus is reflect in our love for others. Of all the commands of Scripture, one that believers have always been challenged to re-prioritize is the call to love. Join us as we continue our study of 1 John.
- With so many denominations, religions, and churches, it can be hard to sift through what is true and what is false. This is nothing new - it was just as true in the first century. Let us learn some practical lessons regarding the core truths of the Gospel as we begin our study in 1 John.
Sermon: Philemon
October 2006
October 1, 2006: Philemon "Slavery to Freedom" (Download or Stream)- Can wrongs truly be made right? Can a person truly be changed by the power of God? Let us see a beautiful picture of redemption and restoration as we study the book of Philemon.
Sermons: 2 Timothy
2 Timothy, Chapters 3 to 4 (Download or Stream)
- Commitment is hard to come by today. The life of the apostle Paul is one defined by commitment and devotion to serving Jesus Christ. As we finish our study of 2 Timothy, we will see Paul urge Timothy to the same commitment and devotion to Christ. Let us be challenged to the same level of devotion.
- A person’s final words can be important. In 2 Timothy, we see the apostle Paul’s final words of instructions to his young apprentice, Timothy. His words of wisdom for this young pastor have great impact for every believer to this very day.
- Does fear keep you from sharing the Gospel with others? Discover keys to help you rise above that fear.
Sermon: 2 Thessalonians
January 27, 2010: 2 Thessalonians: Chapter 3 (Download or Stream)
- This is the third and final message from the 2010 Ignite Conference. As we finish our study of 2 Thessalonians, we will see where it is that we find our strength to continue on through the trials and struggles of life.
- This is the second message from the 2010 Ignite Conference. We look at what we need to stay strong and endure the trials of life as we await the return of Jesus Christ.
- This was the opening message for the 2010 Ignite Conference. When we face trials and struggles in life, how do we respond? Be challenged and encouraged as we see how the Thessalonian believers reacted to the turmoil surrounding them.
Sermon: 1 Thessalonians
May 2010
May 30, 2010: 1 Thessalonians: Chapter 5, Verses 1 through 18 (Download or Stream)- Join us as we continue our study through 1 Thessalonians.
- Join us as we continue our study through 1 Thessalonians.
- Join us as we continue our study through 1 Thessalonians.
- As we continue our study through 1 Thessalonians, we will continue to look at how we ought to live as we await the return of Jesus Christ.
- As we continue our study through 1 Thessalonians, we will be challenged regarding how we are to live as we await the return of Jesus Christ.
April 2010
April 25, 2010: 1 Thessalonians: Chapter 1, Verses 1 through 10 (Download or Stream)- As we begin our study of 1 Thessalonians, we will see what our primary motivation for life and ministry must always be.
Sermons: Colossians
March 2009
March 8, 2009: Colossians: Chapters 4, verses 2 through 18 (Download or Stream)- As we finish our study of Colossians, we will be urged to re-commit ourselves to the work of prayer for the glory of God on behalf of the body of Christ.
- As we continue our study of the book of Colossians, we will see practical areas of daily life in which we must strive to give glory to the name of Jesus in every way.
February 2009
February 22, 2009: Colossians: Chapters 3, verses 5 to 17 (Download or Stream)- How do we come to the point in our Christians lives when our hearts naturally overflow with the things of God? As we continue our study of Colossians, we will discover some of the necessary things that must take place to have hearts and minds constantly focused on the things that are above rather than the things of this world.
- As we continue our study of the book of Colossians, we see the Apostle Paul plead with the believers to keep their focus on the cross of Jesus Christ rather than get themselves caught up in a web of legalism and tradition. We will see some important lessons for us today.
- It can be so easy to allow our focus to drift to things - sometimes good things - that turn our focus away from Jesus. Paul urges the Colossians to keep their focus firmly set on Jesus, their Savior. Join us as we continue our verse by verse study of the book of Colossians.
January 2009
January 25, 2009: Colossians: Chapter 1 verses 24 to Chapter 2 verse 5 (Download or Stream)- As Paul reflects on the greatness of Christ and His cross, he shares his consuming passion to reach people with the Gospel and build them up in their faith. Let us be challenged by his example as we continue our study of Colossians.
- As we continue our study of Colossians, we come across one of the most important doctrines we can study - the doctrine of Jesus Christ, the fullness of God in human flesh who came into the world to redeem us to God.
- As we begin our study of Colossians, we see the Apostle Paul addressing believers regarding the core elements of the Gospel. Be challenged to hold fast to the Gospel and to serve Christ heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Sermons: Philippians
June 2008
June 12, 2008: Philippians: Chapters 3 to 4 (Download or Stream)- Is it possible to find true joy even when life does not turn out the way we planned? Join the Apostle Paul as he sits under house arrest and encourages believers to find their joy in the Lord. Open your Bible to the book of Philippians in part 3 of our verse by verse study.
- Is it possible to find true joy even when life does not turn out the way we planned? Join the Apostle Paul as he sits under house arrest and encourages believers to find their joy in the Lord. Open your Bible to the book of Philippians in part 2 of our verse by verse study.
May 2008
May 29, 2008: Philippians: Chapter 1 (Download or Stream)- Is it possible to find true joy even when life does not turn out the way we planned? Join the Apostle Paul as he sits under house arrest and encourages believers to find their joy in the Lord. Open your Bible to the book of Philippians in part 1 of our verse by verse study.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Sermons: Genesis
August 2007
August 26, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 49 to 50 (Download or Stream)•God sees the end from the beginning. Sometimes He does things that do not make sense to us, but make total sense when seen from His perspective. See how this plays out for Joseph, his family, and for all Israel as we finish our study of the book of Genesis.
August 19, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 47 to 48 (Download or Stream)
•Can the Spirit of God truly take an ordinary person and do extraordinary things through that person? Can God do something in and through you that you do not feel qualified to do? Find out as we continue our study through the book of Genesis.
August 5, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 46 (Download or Stream)
•Some decisions seems so obvious and simple that we think we can make them on our own. Jacob is presented with a “no brainier” decision, but you may be surprised at how he responds. See what he did as we continue our study of Genesis.
July 2007
July 29, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 44 to 45 (Download or Stream)
•Does trials and hardships make you bitter or do they make you better? What did Joseph learn through his struggles and what we can learn from our hardships? Find out as we continue our study through the book of Genesis.
July 22, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 42 to 43 (Download or Stream)
•They say, “Revenge is sweet.” What would you do or say if you were to see someone who has hurt you deeply? Joseph was faced with that moment and he had the power to enact his revenge. Find out what he did as we continue our verse-by-verse study through Genesis.
July 15, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 40 to 41 (Download or Stream)
•Ambition can corrupt a man. Joseph never desired to be great, he simply wanted to be faithful. See why this is the very reason God raised him up to be a man of power and influence as we continue our study of Genesis.
July 8, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 38 to 39 (Download or Stream)
•Temptations surround us everyday. The hardest temptations are the ones where we think nobody will ever find out. Joseph knew that God saw everything. See how he was able to overcome strong temptation and how we can follow his example as we continue our study through the book of Genesis.
July 1, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 37 (Download or Stream)
•Was Joseph hated because he was arrogant or because he was special? Why is he such a significant person in the Old Testament? Find out as we resume our verse-by-verse study through Genesis.
June 2007
June 17, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 35 to 36 (Download or Stream)
•The efforts of the flesh can seem to have quicker and more abundant results than doing things God’s way. However, the final product is very different. See what this means for us as we continue our study of Genesis.
June 10, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 33 to 34 (Download or Stream)
•Can a strained or damaged relationship ever be reconciled? Esau wanted to see Jacob dead. If the two of them can be reconciled, there is hope for us all! See what happens when these brothers are reunited as we continue our study through the book of Genesis.
May 2007
May 27, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 32 (Download or Stream)
•It has been said that we only truly come to the beginning of God when we finally come to the end of ourselves. However, coming to the end of ourselves leaves a mark on us. Join with Jacob as he wrestles with God as we continue our study of Genesis.
May 20, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 30, verse 25 to Chapter 31, verse 55 (Download or Stream)
•Is it ever OK to decide that enough is enough and walk away from a situation where you are being taken advantage of? See what Jacob did as we continue our study through Genesis.
May 13, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 29 to 30a (Download or Stream)
•Who is it that bothers you most? Who do you find to be the most difficult to tolerate? Is it possible that the problem might be that the person reminds you of yourself? See how this impacted Jacob as we continue our verse-by-verse study of Genesis.
May 6, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 27b to 28 “House of God” (Download or Stream)
•Can we ever break out of our slump, get our act together, and start being the person God wants us to be? Jacob was a good candidate for someone who would never get over himself, but God was able to get a hold of him. See how God can get a hold of you as we continue our study through the book of Genesis.
April 2007
April 29, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 26 to 27a “Can God Use You?” (Download or Stream)
•Can you ever deserve God’s blessing? Do you have to have your act together before God decides to use you? See what we find in the life of Jacob as we continue our study of Genesis.
April 22, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 25 “The Choice” (Download or Stream)
•Predestination or free will? God’s sovereignty or man’s choice? What lies behind our salvation? Does it matter? Can we ever bring some sense out of this seemingly endless debate? Find out as we continue our study of Genesis.
April 15, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 23 to 24 “A Bride Prepared” (Download or Stream)
•The Bible calls the Church the “Bride of Christ.” What does this ancient story of Isaac tell us about us as His bride? Find out as we continue through our verse-by-verse study of Genesis.
April 1, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 22 “Walking By Faith” (Download or Stream)
•What is your breaking point? At what point does obedience to God become too costly for you? How far was Abraham willing to go and what can we learn from him? Find out as we continue our study through Genesis
March 2007
March 25, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 20 to 21 “Step Carefully” (Download or Stream)
•Sometimes it feels like God takes forever to fulfill His promises. In the long wait, it is easy for us to give up hope. But when He does keep His word, what a joyous moment that is! Celebrate with Abraham as he sees the realization of a long-delayed promise as we continue our study of Genesis.
March 18, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 19 “The Appointed Time” (Download or Stream)
•Is it in God’s nature to let the righteous perish with the wicked? When it comes time to pour out wrath, what will God do for those who belong to Him? Find out as we continue our study of Genesis.
March 11, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 18 “Can God Change His Mind?” (Download or Stream)
•Can God change His mind? If He can, what does that say about Him? If He cannot, what does that say about our need to pray? Let us find answers to these issues as we continue our verse-by-verse study of Genesis.
March 4, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 16 to 17 “The Patience of God” (Download or Stream)
•Whenever we stop patiently trusting God, and take matters into our own hands, we will always make a mess of things. It happens to the best of us. It happened to Abraham. See what happened as we continue our study in the book of Genesis.
February 2007
February 25, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 14 to 15 “God of the Impossible” (Download or Stream)
•What is the greatest challenge you face in life? Have you ever wondered if God was really big enough to handle it? Discover what God is able to do as we continue our study through the book of Genesis.
February 18, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 12, verse 10 to Chapter 13, verse 18 “Catastrophe of Carelessness” (Download or Stream)
•Is one little, white lie really a big deal? To the person telling the lie, it may not be a big deal. However, the people around you may have a different answer. Find out what Abraham learned as we continue our study of the book of Genesis.
February 11, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 11, verse 1 to Chapters 12, verse 9 “A Tale of Two Paths” (Download or Stream)
•Abraham is one of the greatest figures of the Old Testament. He is considered the father of the Israelites. Why was he so special? Why did God choose him to establish a covenant with? Find out as we continue our study of Genesis.
February 4, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 9 to 10 “Covenant-Keeping God” (Download or Stream)
•God gave the rainbow as a sign of His covenant. Let us see the greatness of our covenant-keeping God and the tragedy of how He is mocked today as we continue our verse-by-verse study of Genesis.
January 2007
January 28, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 7 to 8 “A Rescue. A Promise.” (Download or Stream)
•Can we really believe those far-fetched stories the Bible, like Noah and the Ark? Find out some amazing realities behind this story as we continue our study of Genesis.
January 21, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 5 to 6 “Standing Alone” (Download or Stream)
•The cross of Jesus Christ is symbolized in a variety of ways throughout the Old Testament. One example is found in the building of the ark. See how the ark points to the cross and why Noah was spared from the Flood as we continue our study of the book of Genesis.
January 14, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 4 “Light in the Darkness” (Download or Stream)
•Jealousy. We have all felt its tug at our hearts. But does it really do any harm? If left unchecked, it could have fatal results – see why as we continue our study of Genesis.
January 7, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 3, verse 1 to 24 “The Darkest Day” (Download or Stream)
•If ever there was a day that changed the course of human history, it was the day that Adam and Eve took hold of the forbidden fruit. The reason they fell is the same reason we fall. As we continue our study in Genesis, discover the secret of success that the Enemy has been using ever since the Garden of Eden, so that we can stand victorious.
December 2006
December 31, 2006: Genesis: Chapter 2, verse 4 to 25 “Prefect. Pure. Paradise.” (Download or Stream)
•Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in a perfect world? Just think, we wouldn’t sin, right? Adam and Eve had the opportunity to live in a perfect environment. See what it was like and what went wrong as we continue our study of Genesis.
December 10, 2006: Genesis: Chapter 1, verse 20 to Chapters 2, verse 3 “God of Wonders – Part 2″ (Download or Stream)
•Let us continue to look at the Creation of God as we continue our study of Genesis and let us also see what sets humans apart from the rest of God’s Creation.
December 3, 2006: Genesis: Chapter 1, verse 1 to 19 “God of Wonders – Part 1″ (Download or Stream)
•“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” This is one of the most debated, yet most important statements in all the Bible. In the midst of a world convinced that science explains away the need for God to create anything, can we really hold fast to the Biblical account of Creation? Join us as we begin our study of the book of beginnings, the book of Genesis.
August 26, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 49 to 50 (Download or Stream)•God sees the end from the beginning. Sometimes He does things that do not make sense to us, but make total sense when seen from His perspective. See how this plays out for Joseph, his family, and for all Israel as we finish our study of the book of Genesis.
August 19, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 47 to 48 (Download or Stream)
•Can the Spirit of God truly take an ordinary person and do extraordinary things through that person? Can God do something in and through you that you do not feel qualified to do? Find out as we continue our study through the book of Genesis.
August 5, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 46 (Download or Stream)
•Some decisions seems so obvious and simple that we think we can make them on our own. Jacob is presented with a “no brainier” decision, but you may be surprised at how he responds. See what he did as we continue our study of Genesis.
July 2007
July 29, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 44 to 45 (Download or Stream)
•Does trials and hardships make you bitter or do they make you better? What did Joseph learn through his struggles and what we can learn from our hardships? Find out as we continue our study through the book of Genesis.
July 22, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 42 to 43 (Download or Stream)
•They say, “Revenge is sweet.” What would you do or say if you were to see someone who has hurt you deeply? Joseph was faced with that moment and he had the power to enact his revenge. Find out what he did as we continue our verse-by-verse study through Genesis.
July 15, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 40 to 41 (Download or Stream)
•Ambition can corrupt a man. Joseph never desired to be great, he simply wanted to be faithful. See why this is the very reason God raised him up to be a man of power and influence as we continue our study of Genesis.
July 8, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 38 to 39 (Download or Stream)
•Temptations surround us everyday. The hardest temptations are the ones where we think nobody will ever find out. Joseph knew that God saw everything. See how he was able to overcome strong temptation and how we can follow his example as we continue our study through the book of Genesis.
July 1, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 37 (Download or Stream)
•Was Joseph hated because he was arrogant or because he was special? Why is he such a significant person in the Old Testament? Find out as we resume our verse-by-verse study through Genesis.
June 2007
June 17, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 35 to 36 (Download or Stream)
•The efforts of the flesh can seem to have quicker and more abundant results than doing things God’s way. However, the final product is very different. See what this means for us as we continue our study of Genesis.
June 10, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 33 to 34 (Download or Stream)
•Can a strained or damaged relationship ever be reconciled? Esau wanted to see Jacob dead. If the two of them can be reconciled, there is hope for us all! See what happens when these brothers are reunited as we continue our study through the book of Genesis.
May 2007
May 27, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 32 (Download or Stream)
•It has been said that we only truly come to the beginning of God when we finally come to the end of ourselves. However, coming to the end of ourselves leaves a mark on us. Join with Jacob as he wrestles with God as we continue our study of Genesis.
May 20, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 30, verse 25 to Chapter 31, verse 55 (Download or Stream)
•Is it ever OK to decide that enough is enough and walk away from a situation where you are being taken advantage of? See what Jacob did as we continue our study through Genesis.
May 13, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 29 to 30a (Download or Stream)
•Who is it that bothers you most? Who do you find to be the most difficult to tolerate? Is it possible that the problem might be that the person reminds you of yourself? See how this impacted Jacob as we continue our verse-by-verse study of Genesis.
May 6, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 27b to 28 “House of God” (Download or Stream)
•Can we ever break out of our slump, get our act together, and start being the person God wants us to be? Jacob was a good candidate for someone who would never get over himself, but God was able to get a hold of him. See how God can get a hold of you as we continue our study through the book of Genesis.
April 2007
April 29, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 26 to 27a “Can God Use You?” (Download or Stream)
•Can you ever deserve God’s blessing? Do you have to have your act together before God decides to use you? See what we find in the life of Jacob as we continue our study of Genesis.
April 22, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 25 “The Choice” (Download or Stream)
•Predestination or free will? God’s sovereignty or man’s choice? What lies behind our salvation? Does it matter? Can we ever bring some sense out of this seemingly endless debate? Find out as we continue our study of Genesis.
April 15, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 23 to 24 “A Bride Prepared” (Download or Stream)
•The Bible calls the Church the “Bride of Christ.” What does this ancient story of Isaac tell us about us as His bride? Find out as we continue through our verse-by-verse study of Genesis.
April 1, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 22 “Walking By Faith” (Download or Stream)
•What is your breaking point? At what point does obedience to God become too costly for you? How far was Abraham willing to go and what can we learn from him? Find out as we continue our study through Genesis
March 2007
March 25, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 20 to 21 “Step Carefully” (Download or Stream)
•Sometimes it feels like God takes forever to fulfill His promises. In the long wait, it is easy for us to give up hope. But when He does keep His word, what a joyous moment that is! Celebrate with Abraham as he sees the realization of a long-delayed promise as we continue our study of Genesis.
March 18, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 19 “The Appointed Time” (Download or Stream)
•Is it in God’s nature to let the righteous perish with the wicked? When it comes time to pour out wrath, what will God do for those who belong to Him? Find out as we continue our study of Genesis.
March 11, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 18 “Can God Change His Mind?” (Download or Stream)
•Can God change His mind? If He can, what does that say about Him? If He cannot, what does that say about our need to pray? Let us find answers to these issues as we continue our verse-by-verse study of Genesis.
March 4, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 16 to 17 “The Patience of God” (Download or Stream)
•Whenever we stop patiently trusting God, and take matters into our own hands, we will always make a mess of things. It happens to the best of us. It happened to Abraham. See what happened as we continue our study in the book of Genesis.
February 2007
February 25, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 14 to 15 “God of the Impossible” (Download or Stream)
•What is the greatest challenge you face in life? Have you ever wondered if God was really big enough to handle it? Discover what God is able to do as we continue our study through the book of Genesis.
February 18, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 12, verse 10 to Chapter 13, verse 18 “Catastrophe of Carelessness” (Download or Stream)
•Is one little, white lie really a big deal? To the person telling the lie, it may not be a big deal. However, the people around you may have a different answer. Find out what Abraham learned as we continue our study of the book of Genesis.
February 11, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 11, verse 1 to Chapters 12, verse 9 “A Tale of Two Paths” (Download or Stream)
•Abraham is one of the greatest figures of the Old Testament. He is considered the father of the Israelites. Why was he so special? Why did God choose him to establish a covenant with? Find out as we continue our study of Genesis.
February 4, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 9 to 10 “Covenant-Keeping God” (Download or Stream)
•God gave the rainbow as a sign of His covenant. Let us see the greatness of our covenant-keeping God and the tragedy of how He is mocked today as we continue our verse-by-verse study of Genesis.
January 2007
January 28, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 7 to 8 “A Rescue. A Promise.” (Download or Stream)
•Can we really believe those far-fetched stories the Bible, like Noah and the Ark? Find out some amazing realities behind this story as we continue our study of Genesis.
January 21, 2007: Genesis: Chapters 5 to 6 “Standing Alone” (Download or Stream)
•The cross of Jesus Christ is symbolized in a variety of ways throughout the Old Testament. One example is found in the building of the ark. See how the ark points to the cross and why Noah was spared from the Flood as we continue our study of the book of Genesis.
January 14, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 4 “Light in the Darkness” (Download or Stream)
•Jealousy. We have all felt its tug at our hearts. But does it really do any harm? If left unchecked, it could have fatal results – see why as we continue our study of Genesis.
January 7, 2007: Genesis: Chapter 3, verse 1 to 24 “The Darkest Day” (Download or Stream)
•If ever there was a day that changed the course of human history, it was the day that Adam and Eve took hold of the forbidden fruit. The reason they fell is the same reason we fall. As we continue our study in Genesis, discover the secret of success that the Enemy has been using ever since the Garden of Eden, so that we can stand victorious.
December 2006
December 31, 2006: Genesis: Chapter 2, verse 4 to 25 “Prefect. Pure. Paradise.” (Download or Stream)
•Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in a perfect world? Just think, we wouldn’t sin, right? Adam and Eve had the opportunity to live in a perfect environment. See what it was like and what went wrong as we continue our study of Genesis.
December 10, 2006: Genesis: Chapter 1, verse 20 to Chapters 2, verse 3 “God of Wonders – Part 2″ (Download or Stream)
•Let us continue to look at the Creation of God as we continue our study of Genesis and let us also see what sets humans apart from the rest of God’s Creation.
December 3, 2006: Genesis: Chapter 1, verse 1 to 19 “God of Wonders – Part 1″ (Download or Stream)
•“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” This is one of the most debated, yet most important statements in all the Bible. In the midst of a world convinced that science explains away the need for God to create anything, can we really hold fast to the Biblical account of Creation? Join us as we begin our study of the book of beginnings, the book of Genesis.
Sermon: Habakkuk
December 2008
December 11, 2008: Habakkuk: Chapters 1, 2 and 3 (Download)- As we face uncertain times as a nation, there are many lessons we must learn from the history of Israel. Join us as we learn some of those lessons from the prophet Habakkuk.
Sermon: Nahum
January 2009
January 29, 2009: Nahum: Chapters 1, 2, and 3 (Download or Stream)- As we look at the wrath of God that Nahum says is about to be poured out upon the people of Ninevah, is there anything we can learn as Christians in America in 2009? Join us as we study the book of Nahum and find challenging words for us today.
Sermons: Micah
September 2006
September 17, 2006: Micah: Chapter 7, verses 1 to 20 "Hope" (Download or Stream)- Do you long for the realization of your salvation? Do you long for the day that God sets the world right? That is a glorious promise that He has made from eternity past and reminds us of constantly. Let us be reminded again as we conclude our study of Micah.
- When God makes a promise, He keeps it completely. When it comes to blessing for obedience, that is a good thing! However, when it comes to punishment for wickedness, that is a different story! Join us as we continue our study through the book of Micah.
- God never sits back and expects us to somehow guess what he wants from us. He is always very clear and up front about His expectations. Sometimes we need reminded. The Israelites had to be reminded what God wanted from them. Find out what God said as we continue our study of Micah.
August 2006
August 27, 2006: Micah: Chapter 5, verses 1 to 15 "Cleaning House" (Download or Stream)- Ours in not a blind hope for a better tomorrow. Our hope lies in the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who will come one day to rid the world of evil once and for all! Let our hearts be reminded of this glorious truth as we continue our study of Micah.
- All you have to do is watch the evening news and read the morning paper to realize that our world is in trouble. Will the chaos last forever? Will evil win in the end? Find out the answer as we continue our study of Micah.
- Everything that glitters is not gold - the old saying goes. It might also rightly be said that everyone who proclaims the Word of God is not genuine! When Israel rebelled against God, you might be surprised where God sees the blame falling. Find out as we continue our study of Micah.
- Is God always pleased with everything His children do? Is God ever angry with His people? Does that mean anything for us? Find out as we continue our study of Micah.
July 2006
July 30, 2006: Micah: Chapter 1, verses 1 to 16 "Subpoenaed" (Download or Stream)- Is social decay and injustice the primary concern of God when it comes to His people? Or is social depravity merely a result of a much deeper problem that concerns God the most? Let us find the answer as we begin our study of Micah.
Sermon: Jonah
December 2008
December 18, 2008: Jonah: Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Download or Stream)- Jonah didn't deserve to be used by God, yet God gave him a second chance to be His messenger. God has called each of us to be His witnesses and we all make many of the same mistakes that Jonah made. Let us learn from his negative example so that we might honor God as we study the book of Jonah.
Sermon: Obadiah
October 2007
October 7, 2007: Obadiah (Download or Stream)- If there is one thing that God does not tolerate, it is pride. In the book of Obadiah, we see God’s harsh words directed at those who arrogantly turn away from Him.
Sermons: Hosea
September 2007
September 2007: Hosea: Chapters 12 to 14 (Download or Stream)- If you truly love someone, you do not give up on them. God is the same way, He continues to call His children to return to Him so he might spare them the consequences of their choices. See what this means for us as we continue our study of Hosea.
- A loving God would never punish or discipline His children, would He? Any knows that the loving thing to do for our children is to discipline them in order to correct poor behavior. See this portrayed clearly as we continue our study of Hosea.
August 2007
August 2007: Hosea: Chapters 5 to 8 (Download or Stream)- Can we just do whatever we want because God will forgive us? Or does He call for our repentance to bring with it a change in our lifestyle? Find out the answers as we continue our study of Hosea.
- Is there someone in your life who does not deserve your love or forgiveness? It would be so much easier to hold a grudge? See what Hosea learned about forgiveness and redemption as we continue our study of this prophetic book.
July 2007
July 2007: Hosea: Chapters 1 to 2 (Download or Stream)- As we begin our study of Hosea, we find one of the oddest things that God ever called a prophet to do. Why did He ask this and what does it have to do with us today? Find out as we begin our verse-by-verse study...
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