Church Life

The lessons contained in this section touch on conflict resolution, stewardship, basic doctrine and benevolence, topics that every church can find useful regardless of size or maturity.
27 sermons
Sheep Seeking Shepherd
This sermon delves into the deep spiritual need that every person has for guidance, comfort, and salvation through Christ. Drawing from biblical imagery, Mike explains how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calls out to those who are lost, offering them safety and purpose under His care. This teaching serves as a reminder of our need to follow Christ's voice in order to find peace and direction in our lives.
The Eternal Church
Jesus said that nothing will or can destroy the church. The Bible says that it will continue to grow until it fills and dominates every other kingdom in the world and remain that way forever.
Mark 16:18
Brown Bag Christmas
Mike reflects on the Christmas season's approach, noting its lack of biblical endorsement, its pagan origins, and how various customs associated with Christmas have been reinterpreted to hold Christian significance, emphasizing the need to prepare spiritually for the holiday despite its historical complexities.
The Silver Servers
Three scriptures we read this morning, had them printed because they were a little bit scattered. The blessing of wisdom. My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments for...
A New Vision of the Church
That's coming is, you know, it's called sing spiration because we're gonna sing. We're gonna learn how to sing. How to sing better. How to improve. I think our worship service is is very good, very inspiring...
Protecting our Unity
We are united into one group because God has separated us from the world and formed a special body of people who all share a special set of characteristics.
Field of Dreams
John chapter 4 verse 34. Jesus says, My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work. Do you not say there are yet 4 months and then comes the harvest? Behold, I say to you, lift...
John 4:34-35
Deacons: Men of Dignity and High Standing
This lesson will examine the role and qualifications of the men who serve as deacons in the local church.
The Light of Choctaw
For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it, as is the Lord our God, whenever we call on him? Or what great nation is there that has statutes and judgments as righteous as this whole law...
Let's Get Ready to Rumble
Several months ago, I told you that whenever the church decides to really do something to advance the cause of Christ, then the church usually suffers an attack by Satan. We see that all throughout the...
Ephesians 6:10-20
Celebration Sunday
Signed the project, and I was asked to organize a fundraising campaign in order to pay for it. Of course, we were asked to be the, the people who would kind of head committees, and, of course, Dave went...
This Hurts me More Than It...
Church Discipline
Problem using Matthew 18. But this is not the only passage that helps us for, you know, division or problems in the church. Another problem we have that needs disciplining is when there is doctrinal error...
Where are we and Where do we go from Here?
First, by now, many of you have felt the sting of it directly or indirectly. You've either known people or had people in your family affected by this thing, friends who have died, been injured. Perhaps...
If Your Brother Sins Against You
Last week, for those of you who are here, I think majority of you were here last week, we talked about the, the problem of putting up with nasty Christians who offended us and hurt our feelings, and that...
Matthew 18:15-35