Personal Spiritual Growth

In both the Old and New Testaments, God calls people for unique purposes—from leaders and prophets in ancient Israel to Mary, Joseph, and the apostles in the New Testament—emphasizing that, while the age of miraculous callings has ended, God still calls individuals today through Scripture to salvation, sanctification, service, and perseverance.

Mike explains why giving is the essential ingredient in thanksgiving.

There are two kinds of soft drinks. There was Coke, and then there was that other stuff for everybody who didn't like Coke. That was about it. Right? Today, of course, we have, Coke without sugar, Coke...

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.

As Christians we have many challenges before us. Prayer and fasting is the best way we can present these before God.

A lot of people braved the cold. What a wonderful way to start 1999. We had a tremendous, group of brothers and sisters that were here for morning services. I was driving to work and I said, boy, It's...

Independence, historical independence, although there is a celebration July 1st, which involves pretty much the type of things you do here, to celebrate Canada Day. It used to be Dominion Day, but now...

One of the things I neglected to do before when I was doing the announcements is, we do have a special guest with us, a family that is with us from Canada and friends of ours, brothers of ours in the...

If we're going to trust anything, then we need to trust in God.

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.

Being effective in sharing our faith requires that we salt all our speech with grace, not just know the facts about religion.

When I review the qualities in men who are fathers, the one that I find most appealing and helpful for the well-being of the family is a man's ability and willingness to be a servant-leader.

This lesson looks at the goals that the church, which meets inside the building, should have.

The first Thessalonians chapter 2. Just leave it open there. 1st Thessalonians chapter 2, and we'll get to that in a moment. That'll be the text for our lesson tonight. Lesson entitled, Soul Saving Speech...

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.

When Lise and I first came to Oklahoma, and I hope I've got the date right, I know I'm like the rest of you guys, but I say a date and my wife gives me the right date after. But it was the early part...

What we choose in life often indicates where we are at in our development and what we really want.

In this lesson, we learn the basic requirements for becoming and persevering as disciples of Christ.

On, on October 5th, the city of Oklahoma you're you're gonna wonder what what I'm saying here has to do with Matthew, but it'll all come together in a minute here. Just be patient. On October 5th, the...

There is new technology, new gadgets, new ideas about how things work. But as far as the human condition is concerned; as far as what mankind's essential responsibility is; as far as what is truth and the reality of life, death and what comes after --- there really is nothing new here on earth --- under the sun.

In I Corinthians 6 Paul talks about a radical change that is possible and permanent and describes the three steps that lead to this new you.

That is, NEA, National Educators Association, have encouraged all teachers in America to make October, Gay and Lesbian History Month and to make sure that they promote in their classrooms, in their classrooms...

A lot of people have asked about our vacation. I just wanna mention that. Of course, we were on vacation for a couple of weeks. We went to Canada, Lisa and I. And, I wanna thank you all for a lot of folks...

There's something exciting about construction. There's no other way I can get into it, but say that there's something exciting about construction. We've had some of that. Whether it's a building, whether...

What does the Bible say about Sex?