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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.
Christians and Christmas Dealing with Pain at Christmas Restoring the True Christmas Spirit The 3 Realities of Christmas The First Christmas Gifts Grieving at Christmas Making Sense of Evil at Christmas The Holy Spirit and Christmas Deliverance - 2 The 7 Blessings of Salvation
Intensity vs. Accuracy
Reflect on the importance of accuracy in religion as highlighted in the prophetic words of Isaiah regarding the Moabite nation's futile intense religious rituals, emphasizing the need for biblical accuracy over mere intensity in worship and faith practices.
Christmas Before Christ Waiting Patiently for Christmas Counterfeit Christmas Promised / Not Promised The Christmas Cook The Christmas Shooter
Christian Style Christmas
At one time or another I've tried and taught most of the ideas that Christians think about Christmas and its celebration; denouncing it, ignoring it or simply accepting its inevitability.
Christian Style Christmas
An Introduction to the Problem of Stress And When I Die...
Summer Sun or Son
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining faithfulness and spiritual growth amidst the allure of sunny weather and outdoor activities, this excerpt encourages readers to reflect on their priorities and commitment to serving the Son of God.
Living on the Brink of Hope The Scent of Christmas The Chocolate Cross The Love Connection #5 - Coping with Conflict The Desire for What is Forbidden What is Biblical Hope? John the Baptist You Know You're a Christian When...
Money Matters - Part 2
Understanding the true value of money and its role in our lives is crucial for a balanced perspective, as highlighted in this insightful excerpt on financial stewardship and faith.
Soul Saving Speech
Learn from the insightful words of Paul in I Thessalonians 2 on the importance of speaking confidently, honestly, lovingly, patiently, and authoritatively when sharing the gospel to win souls for Christ.
I Thessalonians 2:1-12
Feelin' Fine in 99
Learn how to feel better and improve your life by following these 7 steps shared in a heartfelt sermon.
A Time for Everything A Time for Everything Genuine Conversion Hebrew Poetry and a Life of Righteousness and Fear of the Lord Hosea 7 Habits of Highly Effective Christians Deliverance - 2 Mature Enough for Marriage? The God Who Knows Marriage or Divorce Journey to the Plains of Moab Stress from Loss Role Reversal To Change or Overcome?
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.
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
Celebrating the "Giving" in Thanksgiving
Mike explains why giving is the essential ingredient in thanksgiving.
Introduction to Grace in Romans Christianity: More Than Ceremony The Basics Divine Desire Knowing God Why People Quit The Holy Name Why Go? Mouth Traffic The Impact of Grace Use the System! Parenting 101 Why I Chose the USA Who is Your Jesus? It's Not Easy Being A Mother Why is Giving More Blessed Than Receiving? The Cross-Centered Church Thanks and Giving
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.
Money Matters - Part 1
Mike delves into the importance of money matters and how Christians should acquire and use money in a proper and ethical manner, emphasizing the significance of giving thanks, providing for family needs, and helping others in need.
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.
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.
What Would We be Doing
A sermon reflecting on the potential for greater works in the church, urging for visionary leadership, commitment, and willingness to pay the price to achieve what could be done.