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Grieving at Christmas Dealing with Pain at Christmas Stress from Loss Dealing with your Enemies The Beginning of the End Stress from Loss A Christian's Response to Death and Dying The 4 Phases of Addiction Introduction to Jeremiah / Lamentations Dealing with the Dragon Dealing with Anxiety The Sobering Truth about Alcohol The Bible and Addiction How Christians Grieve Angry Words One Plus One Equals Survival
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
Death - Ruth's Example
Even in the face of grief and loss, Christians find comfort in the hope of resurrection, trusting in God's promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
I Corinthians 15
 Psalm of Suffering Introduction to Ecclesiastes #3 - Overanxious #5 - Coping with Conflict Bringing Home the Prodigals Sexual Immorality Stress from Worry Never Means Never Appendixes / Resources
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.
Confrontation Passages #3 & #4 – Genesis 11:27-12:7; Isaiah 53:1-12 All Spiritual Blessings in Christ Cain and Abel #10 - Laziness Holy Sex What Happens After We Die? Drawing Closer When Someone Leaves... The Problem of Abortion The Desire for What is Forbidden God's Prescription for Burnout Where Will the Devil Find you? Getting Even Without Getting Into Trouble Payback Loving my Everyday Enemies Ministering to People with AIDS
The Cost of Church Growth
Mike emphasizes the importance of personal sacrifice for growth and invites the audience to reflect on the sacrifices made by past members, urging them to consider the cost of growth at various levels within the congregation.
Breaking the Habit
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.
A Time for Everything The Suffering Servant The God Who Listens A Time for Strength and Courage Passage #7 – John 17:1-3 Practicing Holiness The AIDS Psalm The Book of Lamentations
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.
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?
3rd to Last Passover #1 - Bad Eating Habits The Bible Does Have Something to Say About Homosexuality David and Abigail Critical Introduction The Refusal of Grace Preparing for the End The Theological Crisis #9 - Anger Messianic Prophecies and Their Fulfillment Peter's PR Plan Can He Preach? Response of Grace Who Do You Think You Are? Famine of the Word An Introduction to the Problem of Stress #5 - Coping with Change Immovable Cheese
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
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.
The Dynamics of Change
1. The Preaching of Jesus
Perhaps in examining Jesus' style and approach to this glorious work we can become more of what all of us seek to be, like Him.
Matthew 5:1-2
 Satan's Strategies Wisdom Proverbs A Time for Everything Hebrew Poetry and a Life of Righteousness and Fear of the Lord The Life of Esau and Jacob Judah and Tamar Wisdom for Relationships, Wealth and Contentment King Saul Positive Thinking From Abimelech to Jephthah Elders, Deacons and the Church The Life and Times of Hezekiah Penitential Psalms The Glory of the Church of Christ The Theological Crisis The Biblical Model for Church Leadership The 7 Blessings of Salvation Blended Families A Consecrated Priesthood - Part 2 For Rent What to do in Case of Divorce Honor Thy Leaders No Good Time to Die Successful Suffering Men in the 21st Century The Poverty of Riches Surviving the "Worst Case" Scenario A King's Challenge
Prayer and Fasting
The spiritual use, benefits, and practice of the combined spiritual disciplines of prayer and fasting are examined within a biblical context.
5 Things We Do in Worship
There are 5 things found in the New Testament that God will accept as true worship to Him.
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.
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.
Difficult Decisions
Reflecting on the recent events in the congregation, the sermon delivered by the church leader emphasizes the importance of following biblical teachings and supporting the decisions made by the elders, urging individuals to make difficult decisions and move forward in unity.
4. The Preacher's Job Description
In I Corinthians 14, Paul mentions that there are three primary tasks that the apostle lists concerning the work of the preacher.
I Corinthians 14:3
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.
Christianity's Dangerous Idea Why Does God Allow Evil and Suffering? How Law and Faith Work Together The Mature Christian Rejoices in Trial Final Summary Nahum / Habakkuk The Minister and His Ministry Is God a He, She or It? Christ, Culture and the Church The Exodus Parenting 101 In the World – Not of the World In the Likeness of His Resurrection What 40 Years of Ministry Has Taught Me The Great Illusion God's Strategy Attaining Holiness Obeying the Plain Gospel Stress from Failure Domestic Violence Mixed Religious Marriages God Stirs up the Builders' Hearts Philoxenos Thessalonica: the Impact of the Plain Gospel Why Do the Righteous Suffer? Slave or Free? To the Church: Conflict, Conviction and Compassion
Materialism
Mike reviews two different types of materialism and how we are to deal with it.
Book of Origins What Jesus Himself Teaches About Salvation Three Powerful Things the Cross of Jesus Does for you The Scariest Passage in the Bible Introduction to Colossians The Foolishness of God Interpretations of Revelation Vision Within a Vision Introduction to I Timothy The Religion of Desire The Holy Spirit in You Slavery and the Early Church The Pursuit of Meaning Through Work Flee Fornication Colossians 1:18b-29 The Main Story Renouncing of Grace Freedom Through Faith Unity of the Church A Call to Live in Freedom The Power of Prayer Boyhood Paradise Lost Jesus: Greater than Aaron Christianity Vs. Hinduism Effects of the Great Flood True Piety Types in Genesis Jacob Leaves Laban The Meaning of Grace What You Should 'Get' Out of Church The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Peter's Last Sermon Response of Grace Woke or Awake? Titus' Mission Satan's Tactics The Mechanics of Forgiveness Apostolic Ministry Why We Pray Christmas Before Christ Introduction to II Thessalonians The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron Desperately Seeking Someone Deliverance - 1 Why People Don't Believe Apostolic Explanation Apostolic Defense Introduction to Judges and Israel's Cycle of Sin 7 Steps to a Successful Divorce Disciplining Leaders Moses' Rescue Plan Giving our Best to God #7 - Pride Let Go Your Ego Encouragement and Instructions: Remain Faithful Giant-Killer