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										Too Full to Fast... Too Fast to Pray									
				
								
						Fasting used to be part of the regular spiritual exercises of the early church. They fasted as part of their ministry of worship to the Lord.											
				 
									
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					
										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
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					
										Too Busy?									
				
								
						In our fast paced society it is often difficult to determine the difference between busy and too busy.  The following 7 statements should help busy people (especially Christians).											
				 
									
				
			
	
					
										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
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					
										Prayer and Fasting									
				
								
						The spiritual use, benefits, and practice of the combined spiritual disciplines of prayer and fasting are examined within a biblical context.											
				 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					
										Tongues Today - #1									
				
								
						This first lesson of two, delves into the biblical context of speaking in tongues, focusing on its significance in the early church. It examines the purpose of tongues as a spiritual gift and the conditions surrounding its use. The discussion aims to clarify misunderstandings about tongues, providing a foundation for evaluating its practice in contemporary worship settings.											
				 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					 
						
				
			
	
					
										5 Things We Do in Worship									
				
								
						There are 5 things found in the New Testament that God will accept as true worship to Him.											
				
										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.											
				
										What Will it Take									
				
								
						Hezekiah, the king of Judah, provides a valuable lesson on the importance of sanctified leadership in achieving ambitious construction projects and building a strong community.											
				
										How Should We Worship God?									
				
								
						In discussing worship, there exists a tension between progressive believers who seek a modern expression of worship and traditionalists who believe in preserving established methods, while many in the middle simply desire to express their love for God in a sincere and communal way, emphasizing that true worship transcends worldly norms and is fundamentally about honoring God.											
				
										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
					
										The Growth Bug									
				
								
						Mike emphasizes the importance of love as the primary objective of the church, highlighting that growth should be a byproduct of love rather than the main goal, inviting listeners to reflect on incorporating God's love into their lives and making love their primary focus as Christians.											
				
										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.											
				
										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.											
				
										Essentials of Salvation					
				
								Part 1
				
						People who are concerned with their souls don't want to risk losing salvation because of ignorance or neglect. They want to know what the essentials are.						
				Acts 4:12
					
										Feelin' Fine in 99									
				
								
						Learn how to feel better and improve your life by following these 7 steps shared in a heartfelt sermon.											
				
										Characteristics of Church									
				
								
						The importance of following the pattern theology for church growth is highlighted through the three pillars of preaching the gospel, teaching Christ's commands, and fostering a fellowship among believers, as discussed in Acts chapter 2.											
				
										Biblical Baptism					
				
								Bible Basics
				
						Explore the essential elements of biblical salvation, from the significance of repentance as a transformative relationship with Christ to the diverse and debated views on baptism, and discover the unified doctrine presented in the New Testament.						
				Acts 2:38
					
										Setting our Spiritual Goals									
				
								
						This lesson looks at the goals that the church, which meets inside the building, should have.											
				
										Regular Worship									
				
								
						Let's look at the bigger picture that God has designed for New Testament worship.											
				
										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
					
										The Unholy Blessing of Same-Sex Marriage									
				
								
						A review of the progress of the same-sex marriage crusade along with what this means for Christians going forward.											
				 
						
				
			
	
					
										The Light of Choctaw									
				
								
						The text emphasizes the importance of shining as a light in the darkness, just as Moses instructed the people to do, showcasing obedience to God's word as a means to elevate and set apart believers from the pagan world, ultimately leading to the arrival of Jesus Christ as the brightest light.											
				
