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The Purpose of Preaching The Purpose of the Tabernacle
Pruning with a Purpose
Understanding the purpose behind the pruning process in the church can lead to a deeper spiritual growth and maturity in Christ, despite the temporary challenges and changes it may bring.
Introduction to Chronicles Response of Grace Jesus: Greater than the Angels Perseverance Aaron's Sin
The Benefits of Worshipping God
Understanding the purpose and benefits of worship in the life of a believer is essential to deepening knowledge of God and experiencing joy in His presence.
The Benefits of Worshipping God
Three Resurrections The New Testament Canon Christianity: More Than Ceremony Introduction to Hebrews Introduction to the Book of Revelation Introduction to the Life of Jesus Colossians 2:1-14 The Times of Noah Paul's Charge to Timothy Response of Grace Outline and Characters 2nd to 3rd Passover (continued) Concerning the Collection Miracles Don't Save Pray For My Enemies? Critical Introduction of Leviticus How God Works Deliverance - 2 The God Who Listens The Holy Spirit and Perfection How does Satan Attack our Faith? Attaining Holiness How Mankind Becomes Holy Benevolence The Power of Proclamation Lessons for Hard Times A Child's Glory Payback April 20, AD 30
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.
Good vs. Godly
Reflect on the importance of aligning our good deeds with God's will, as seen through the story of King David's thwarted plan to build the temple, reminding us that true fulfillment comes from serving God's purpose rather than our own desires.
The Suffering Servant Joshua's Farewell and Covenant Renewal A Consecrated Priesthood - Part 1 The Meaning of Grace Southern and Northern Campaigns Why Are We Rich? Prologue Encounters and Parables Jeremiah's Call and Mission The Covenant Between God and His People Successful Suffering
Media and Christianity
In our modern era, the rapid, constant influx of information from numerous sources requires us to develop practical ways to filter and manage what we consume daily.
Still Sinful, Still Saved Critical Introduction A Time for Everything The Table and the Tower Samson The Refusal of Grace Great Sex for Life Practicing Holiness The Kings of Judah General Outline Love in Bloom Jesus: Greater than the Jewish Religion The Character of God: Holiness Introduction: Unorganized Religions The Exodus The Goal of Biblical Marriage Passages #3 & #4 – Genesis 11:27-12:7; Isaiah 53:1-12 Observing the Day of Atonement Evolution's Extinction Engine Becoming Children of God Seeing the Unseen Aspiring to Spiritual Greatness
The True Demands of the Law
Approach the Sermon on the Mount through a grace-driven lens to understand Kingdom living, breaking free from a compliance mindset that reduces it to a checklist of behaviors, as seen in the Jewish approach to the Law of Moses, and embrace a transformed heart dependent on grace for true righteousness.
Matthew 5:21-48
The True Demands of the Law
The Christian Religion John's Witness General Introduction to Proverbs 7 Spiritual Birthday Gifts The Potter's House, Judah's Broken Covenant, and the Fate of Its Kings Sarai and Hagar's Conflict / Abram and Circumcision Jesus Facing Jerusalem Joseph's Story Response of Grace Saved yet Struggling Death / Burial / Resurrection The Last Supper The Mechanics of Forgiveness The Call of the Prophet Appearances to the Apostles King Saul Wisdom Against Foolishness and for Christlikeness Attaining Holiness The Covenant Between God and Israel The King's Birth Attaining Holiness Evolution's Extinction Engine Extreme Extinction Event! The Complete History of Mankind The 4 A's of a Successful Marriage Attaining Holiness Keeping the Moral and Spiritual Laws
And the Award Goes To...
This article reflects on the challenges artists and performers face in balancing fame and spiritual fulfillment.
And the Award Goes To...
Oracles of Judgment and the Fall of Jerusalem Introduction to Ecclesiastes Sermon on the Mount Jesus the Divine The Gap Theory in Creationism Introduction to Jeremiah / Lamentations Structures and Features The Day/Age Theory of Creation A Time for Everything The Pursuit of Meaning Through Work Truth, Tradition and Other Miracles Day #3 and #4 Jesus in Galilee The Punishment of Cain Wisdom for Speech, Words, and Work She was a Good Dog Wisdom Psalms The Moral Choice Christianity Vs. Hinduism Jonah The Call and Personification of Wisdom He Could Have Done More Hebrew Poetry and a Life of Righteousness and Fear of the Lord Abraham: Father of a Nation Wisdom for Relationships, Wealth and Contentment Two Promises from Jesus Final Summary A View from the Top The Pharisees' Attack Abiding in Love Finding the Peace of God The Request of Grace Abraham's Test Jesus' Final Teaching Gideon and His Victory Lot's Poor Choices #10 - Laziness The Battle for the Blessing The Healing and the Attack Nature Psalms When Ordinary Men and Women do Extraordinary Work Parable of the Sower and the Seed Jesus: Greater than the Jewish Religion The Glory of the Church of Christ Why People Don't Believe Introduction to Judges and Israel's Cycle of Sin Resurrection / Appearances / Ascension Deliverance - 2 Deny Sin, Not Self Christianity Vs. Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto and Buddhism The Spiritual Crisis King Saul Cultivating Obedience The Bible and Addiction Personal Inventory Faithful Through Failure Pornography and Behavior Top 10 Marriage Myths Passage #2 – Genesis 3:1-24 - Part 1 Christianity Vs. Jainism and Sikhism Parenting 101 His Last Supper Father Knows Best The Sanctity of Life Living in the Kingdom Evolution's Extinction Engine 6 Proofs of Inspiration His Last Words Rewinding the Clock! Ancient Chinese Secret Sacrifice #2 - Overly Critical Genetic Engineering: Playing God James the Less, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Not Iscariot The Kingdom Character 4 Ways to Create a Happy Marriage The King's Temptation Preparing to Enter the Promised Land Making Sense of Evil at Christmas What is the Greeter's Role? Saved by What? The Rod of Discipline The King in Action Gay Rights or Wrongs? God Provides at Mt. Moriah The King's House Getting Even Without Getting Into Trouble Miracle in the Water The King's Victory To Change or Overcome? The First Liberated Woman Thanks and Giving Does God Care About the Super Bowl? The Book of Lamentations Remember Your Enemies What Does Your Child See? Winning the War