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Obeying the Plain Gospel What Does God Want From You? Response of Grace Faith Cultivating Obedience
Heart Beat Away
True greatness is just a heartbeat away, but hesitation, pride, and delay can keep us from it. Don't just come close—embrace the call, obey Christ, and step into the eternal glory that awaits.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Christians The Impact of Grace Jeremiah's Call and Mission
Moses' Final Instructions
Moses' final instructions to the Israelites in the book of Deuteronomy emphasize obedience to God's word as the key to maintaining God's blessings, urging them not to compromise His commandments while preparing to enter the Promised Land.
Conditional or Actual Perfection?
What's in it for God?
Ever wonder why God wants us to obey Him? What exactly does God receive from our faithfulness and obedience?
What's in it for God?
Circle of Salvation
This week I had the great joy of baptizing my youngest daughter, Emilie. She is the last of my children to obey the gospel and with her baptism the circle of salvation is complete around our family.
Circle of Salvation 4-Letter Words to Teach Your Kids An Ordered Life The Covenant Between God and His People Jesus' Final Teaching What Grace Teaches Us The Command with a Promise The True Disciple
What to Expect
Expect the new preacher to work hard as an evangelist, reaching out to the lost, organizing the church, and ministering through God's word, while he expects obedience and involvement from you to foster spiritual and numerical growth and be a model of encouragement to others.
The Light of Choctaw
The text emphasizes the importance of shining as a light in the darkness, just as Moses instructed the people to do, showcasing obedience to God's word as a means to elevate and set apart believers from the pagan world, ultimately leading to the arrival of Jesus Christ as the brightest light.
Response Killers
The Good Steward
Stephen Black, a former homosexual, courageously stood up against proposed laws discriminating against homosexuals, sharing his faith in Jesus Christ and the power of change, inspiring others to stand firm in their beliefs.
The Half-Full Church
The importance of maintaining a positive perspective and fostering a sense of unity and love within the church community is highlighted in this insightful reflection on the power of faith and growth within the congregation.
Renouncing of Grace Is Church Attendance/Baptism Mandatory? Be Ready David's Charge to Solomon Growing up in Christ
Essentials of Salvation
Part 2
We will explore another essential aspect of salvation and address common questions and criticisms that arise when asserting that certain elements are crucial for salvation.
Acts 4:12
 Why I am a Member of the Church of Christ Who Wrote the Bible? As Good as Gold A King's Challenge The 7 Powers of God's Word Peter Preaches to the Gentiles Parable of the Wedding Feast The Glory of the Church of Christ The Three Marys Freedom in Christ Spiritual Athletes Error and Consequence The 5 Biblical Ministries Graduating with Honor A Biblical Plan for Growth The Rod of Discipline Thessalonica: the Impact of the Plain Gospel Teaching vs. Tradition
The 5 Chairs
This lesson discusses five different stages of faith represented by chairs, illustrating how believers move through various levels of spiritual maturity. Each chair signifies a distinct relationship with God, from those who are seeking Him to those who are fully committed. This framework encourages reflection on one's spiritual journey and the steps needed for growth.
Hebrews 9:27-28
The Dream Church
The ideal church, as described in the New Testament, is characterized by a single leader, Jesus Christ, a unified body, a commitment to holiness, a mission to preach the gospel, and a systematic approach to fulfilling this mission, inviting individuals to reflect on their role in becoming part of this dream church.
Review of Re-Baptism Jesus in Galilee Advanced Training Still Sinful, Still Saved Teaching Teachers' Tongues Colossians 3:18-21 Persecution of Peter and Apostles The Pharisees' Attack The Battle for the Blessing King Saul Deliverance - 2 Idol and Likeness Building a Christian Home The Acappella Church Why Go? When Someone Leaves... Leading Your Child to Christ Truth or Consequences The Baptism Wheel The Complete History of Mankind Testing the Spirits The Kingdom Character Remembering Who We Are Becoming Acceptable to God The Poverty of Riches Surviving the "Worst Case" Scenario Biblical Invitations
Why Does the Church of Christ Sing?
This lesson will review the biblical foundation and historical record that establish vocal singing as the Spirit ordained manner of musical praise in public worship.
Multiplying Ministries
The Boston Church
The Boston Movement has been described as a classic Christian aberration or a cult, prompting the need for condemnation and vigilance within the church community.
Let's Get Ready to Rumble
Standing firm against the schemes of the devil is crucial in the battle for faith and unity, as highlighted in this powerful excerpt urging individuals to prepare for spiritual warfare and seek strength in God's protection.
Ephesians 6:10-20
 Three Powerful Things the Cross of Jesus Does for you Why Does God Allow Evil and Suffering? Four Visions of Daniel's Prophecies The Ministry of Peter Colossians 1:3-12 The Life and Times of Hezekiah Only the Church of Christ Saved? Relationships in the Kingdom The Holy Spirit in You The Ministry of Paul The Mature Christian Stands Firm and Imitates Christ Colossians 2:15-23 When Good Becomes Evil and Evil Becomes Good Paul's Charge to Timothy Michael Jackson and James Jesus: Greater than Aaron Jeremiah's Final Years and Flight to Egypt The Gospel in the Old Testament Positive Thinking Elders, Deacons and the Church The Meaning of Grace Colossians 3:22-4:18 The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Jude vs. 17-25 Breaking the Habit Last Passover to Crucifixion Week Satan's Tactics The Glory of the Church of Christ Joshua's Farewell and Covenant Renewal Jesus' Final Teaching The Glory of the Church of Christ Just One Sin Introduction to II Thessalonians Apostolic Defense Garden of Eden and Noah's Flood Questions Raising Christian Kids Holy People Then and Now Why Do People Reject the Bible? The Aroma of Christ Knowing God It Depends on Your Interpretation What Grace Produces Critical Introduction of Leviticus The Biblical Model for Church Leadership The Challenge of Change Angels: Fact or Fiction Raising up the Cross of Christ The Role of Women in Ministry The Covenant Between God and Israel Aaron's Sin The True Plan of Salvation The Result of Biblical Worship: Transcendence Jesus' Resume Passage #6 – Romans 6:1-14 A Time for Strength and Courage His Last Miracle Romans: Obligated to the Plain Gospel Satan's Deadliest Weapon Use the System! Practicing Holiness The Role of Baptism and Communion Keeping the Moral and Spiritual Laws Benevolence Preparing to Enter the Promised Land Domestic Violence Solomon's Summary Fools 'R' Us The Wrong Side of History 145 Year-Old Man Baptized A Christian's Benefit Package The Cross-Centered Church Why Mary? Praise: A Mark of God's People Close to Greatness Fervent in Worship What Defeats the Gospel The Miracle Catch Progressive Conservatives
Freedom, Slavery and Heaven
Reflect on the profound message of being freed from sin and becoming slaves of righteousness, pondering the practical implications in your everyday life and the pursuit of what is right.
Tongues Today - #1
This first lesson of two, delves into the biblical context of speaking in tongues, focusing on its significance in the early church. It examines the purpose of tongues as a spiritual gift and the conditions surrounding its use. The discussion aims to clarify misunderstandings about tongues, providing a foundation for evaluating its practice in contemporary worship settings.
The Beauty of the Cross
In the book of Joshua, we see a parallel to our own journey of faith, where despite the sure promise of salvation, we are encouraged to be strong and courageous in facing the challenges of leading others to Christ and overcoming our own weaknesses and doubts.
Miracle Grow
To achieve church growth, one must commit to biblical preaching, evangelism, regular worship, loving fellowship, and sacrificial service, as outlined in this insightful sermon.
Evangelism is Job #1
In this sermon, Mike emphasizes that evangelism is the primary mission of the church, citing Jesus' initial directive to spread the gospel as foundational to all other church ministries, which only become relevant after successful evangelistic efforts have begun.
Characteristics of Church
The importance of following the pattern theology for church growth is highlighted through the three pillars of preaching the gospel, teaching Christ's commands, and fostering a fellowship among believers, as discussed in Acts chapter 2.
The Dynamics of Change
The Death of a Pope
As you all know Jean Paul II has died at the age of 84. He is the spiritual leader and head of the Roman Catholic Church. It is said that there will be over 1 million people that will visit his body in Rome. The world and especially Catholics see this as an important and historic event, but how are we, as New Testament Christians, to react to the death of this Pope?
Christianity's Dangerous Idea Introduction and Outline Daniel in Babylon Jesus the Divine The Dangers of False Teaching Jesus' Power John's Witness Satan's Strategies Salvation What Makes the Churches of Christ Unique? The Meaning of Grace Jesus: Greater than the Angels Encounters and Parables Day #2 and #3 Jesus: Lord of All Slavery and the Early Church Truth, Tradition and Other Miracles The Gideon Principles How Law and Faith Work Together Jesus' Method of Personal Evangelism Changed by Faith The Times of Noah How to Develop Self-Control Beginning of Ministry Jesus: Greater than Moses The Basis for Unity in the Church Unity of the Church A Call to Live in Freedom The Bottom Line The New Covenant Spirit and Power Through Faith Solomon's Strategy for Success The True Fast