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The Problem of Pain
Growing Pains
Mike shares his journey of growth, from gaining weight to building a church, emphasizing the principle of "no growth without pain" in various aspects of life, urging the congregation to embrace challenges for future opportunities.
Why Do the Righteous Suffer? Dealing with Pain at Christmas The 4 Phases of Addiction Grieving at Christmas
Present Pain, Future Gain
Reflect on the unknown future impact of your present faithfulness, just like the great figures of faith who couldn't foresee the outcomes of their actions but trusted in God's plan.
The Lord of Hurting The Challenge of Change Suffering
What My Sore Back Has Taught Me
Embrace the wisdom gained from living with pain and discover the hidden lessons that can bring you closer to a deeper appreciation of life and faith.
Stress from Loss Passage #2 – Genesis 3:1-24 - Part 2 Successful Suffering The Mechanics of Forgiveness Mercy Killing or Selective Killing? Ancient Chinese Secret It's Not Easy Being A Mother The Judgment Jesus' Final Teaching His Last Words The AIDS Psalm
Jonesboro - When Good People Die Badly
The text delves into the profound topic of death and sin, emphasizing the importance of faith and resurrection, offering a perspective on coping with loss and finding hope in the promise of eternal life.
Why Me, Why Now?
One thing you learn a lot about as a minister is suffering and death. You're among the first to be called when there is illness and the last person to see the dead as they are buried at their funerals.
Confrontation Marriage or Divorce #3 - Overanxious The Suicide Doctor
How to Correct Sinful Christians
Mike emphasizes the importance of addressing the struggles of sin within the church community, particularly for long-standing Christians, while shifting the focus from evangelism to support and guidance for those already in the faith, using Paul's letter to the Corinthians as a foundational reference.
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.
Payback
This sermon delves into the challenging realities of Christianity, emphasizing the importance of following the narrow path and dealing with enemies in a Christ-like manner, inviting readers to reflect on their own journey and faith.
Introduction to Ecclesiastes The Suffering Servant Breaking the Habit Apostolic Explanation Unconditional Surrender The 7 Blessings of Salvation The Covenant Between God and His People Why People Quit The Bible and Addiction Stress from Worry Spiritual Athletes The Blessings of a Long Married Life Stress from Loss Getting Even Without Getting Into Trouble The Book of Lamentations
Spiritual Emergencies
Sometimes in our lives, we face spiritual emergencies and I think we need to learn to prepare for these events as well, because everyone at one time or another will .. face a "spiritual" emergency of some kind.
II Samuel 12:7-25
 Ministering to People with AIDS To the Church: Conflict, Conviction and Compassion Beyond the Trouble The Mature Christian Stands Firm and Imitates Christ The Potter's House, Judah's Broken Covenant, and the Fate of Its Kings Paradise Lost Jesus: Greater than Aaron How Christians Grieve Jesus Facing Jerusalem Peter's Last Sermon The Result of Grace Profile of an Immoral Woman Why Christians Divorce The Theological Crisis Godward and Manward Manifestation A Christian's Response to Death and Dying Remarriage and Renewal The Chocolate Cross The Sanctity of Life Succeeding at Remarriage Passage #7 – John 17:1-3 My Grace is Sufficient Stress from Burnout Victim or Victor? A King's Challenge
In God We Trust
If we're going to trust anything, then we need to trust in God.
A New Vision of the Church
Experience the big picture of building the spiritual temple of God within the church and understand how each individual plays a vital role in creating a community of believers destined for eternity.
Sure or Unsure?
When feeling unsure about your faith, it's comforting to know that even great men like Elijah and David experienced doubt, as highlighted in this insightful message on navigating uncertainty in Christianity.
Moderation and Abstinence
Highlighting the dangers of moderation in promoting vices, the speaker emphasizes the importance of abstaining from alcohol for health, addiction, financial, and legal reasons, urging Christians to seek higher standards and avoid enslavement to worldly habits.
Adultery in the 90's
Mike argues that society increasingly tolerates adultery and moral relativism, moving away from objective biblical values and risking societal decline as a result.
Before You Leave for Heaven
This sermon emphasizes the importance of planning for one's final days and inheritance to ensure family unity, avoid conflict, and leave a lasting, positive legacy.
Drawing Near to God
Part 2
As Christians we have many challenges before us. Prayer and fasting is the best way we can present these before God.
James 4:8-10
Loneliness
Loneliness is a catchword for a variety of feelings associated with being by oneself. The "feelings" associated with being alone are usually caused by the reasons why a person finds themselves alone to begin with.
Aids: There Will Never Be a Cure! A Father's Love Introduction to Jeremiah / Lamentations Vision Within a Vision How to Become a Better Person The First Appearance of Satan in the Bible Israel's Unfaithfulness and God's Judgment Flee Fornication The Main Story The Basis for Unity in the Church Cain and Abel What Heaven is Like Joel / Amos The Power of Blood Wisdom Proverbs Final Teachings Breaking the Sin Habit The Decline of King David The Passion Paul's Instructions on Prayer and the Role of Men and Women in the Church Positive Thinking A View from the Top Comments on the Rat Race The Fall of Israel and Judah The Request of Grace Keeping the Lock in Wedlock Heaven's Employee What You Should 'Get' Out of Church Paul's Arrest and Imprisonment #10 - Laziness The Consummation On the Run Again Satan's Tactics Holy Sex Introduction to II Thessalonians The Endurance of Love The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron Family Reunion How to Deal with Low Self-Esteem Is God a He, She or It? The Physical Crisis The 3 Realities of Christmas The Missing Ingredient What Other Religions Teach About Salvation Why Joseph? 7 Steps to a Successful Divorce The Theological Crisis Three Sets of Spiritual Fruit The Three Marys King Saul The Four Calls Be Strong and Courageous The Covenant Between God and Israel The Sobering Truth about Alcohol How Christians Succeed When Someone Leaves... King Hanun's Suspicious Mind The God Who is Able His Last Supper Self-Control #5 - Coping with Change #6 - Neglecting Church In the World – Not of the World In the Likeness of His Resurrection Blended Families Passage #5 – John 3:14-16 Pretty Woman Complex 4 Rs in Rehabilitation Top 10 Reasons for Missing Church Satan's Deadliest Weapon #5 - Coping with Conflict A Consecrated Priesthood - Part 1 No Grace - No Gospel Elders: Character Profile The Royal Priests A Consecrated Priesthood - Part 2 What to do in Case of Divorce For Rent Practicing Holiness What to do in Case of Divorce Stress from Failure Three Resurrections Destructive Power The Power of Proclamation On the Day She Died Preparing for Teen Parenting Making Sense of Evil at Christmas Who is Your Jesus? Fighting the Boredom Bear Repentance has 5 R's Seeing the Unseen Carrying the Cross of Jesus Christ Victory in Jesus The Christmas Cook Kingdom Kindness A Time for Everything Why Judas Fell We Are Generous Holy Habits And When I Die... Life-Testing Multiplying by Faith Going with God Who Can You Trust? Loving my Everyday Enemies Thanks and Giving Fervent in Worship Fervent in Biblical Marriage Having It All The Prodigal Principle Tobacco Statistics
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
Mary - The Single Parent
A look at Mary, the mother of Jesus, as a woman, wife, and ultimately, a widow.
Every Person's Prayer
Facing the fear of suffering and death, believers find solace in the unwavering love of God that transcends all challenges, as expressed in Romans 8:38-39.
Every Person's Prayer
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 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.
Repentance is a Revolution
Bible Basics
Mike explains how true repentance goes beyond feeling sorrow for sins—it's about a complete transformation of heart and lifestyle. He emphasizes that repentance is a bold, revolutionary act that turns one's life toward God, creating lasting change. This lesson challenges believers to rethink their understanding of repentance and embrace it as a powerful force for spiritual growth.
Acts 2:38
Grace - The Favor of God
This sermon explores the concept of grace as the unmerited favor from God, emphasizing how it is given freely to believers despite their imperfections. The message highlights that grace is not something that can be earned but is a fundamental aspect of God's love and mercy towards humanity, with profound implications for Christian faith and daily living.
The Consequences of our Choices
What we choose in life often indicates where we are at in our development and what we really want.
Drawing Near to God
Part 1
If you are making an effort to come closer to God, if you are investing your energies into becoming a holier person, you will not have the interest or energy to fight with your brothers or sister in the church.
James 4:8-10