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The Spiritual Crisis Breaking the Sin Habit The Consummation Parable of the Cork To the Church: Conflict, Conviction and Compassion Penitential Psalms Woke or Awake?
Adultery in the 90's
Mike argues that society increasingly tolerates adultery and moral relativism, moving away from objective biblical values and risking societal decline as a result.
The 4 Components of Saving Faith The Pursuit of Meaning Through Work The Healing and the Attack Attaining Holiness Jesus in Galilee Qualities of a Wise Leader Response of Grace The Missing Ingredient How Can God Die if Jesus is God? The True Plan of Salvation The Kingdom's Loss Slave or Free? The First Liberated Woman
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.
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
Pro's and Con's of Promise Keepers
A group called Promise Keepers is discussed, highlighting both positive and negative aspects of the movement, urging individuals to examine teachings in light of Scripture and consider the importance of staying true to biblical principles.
The Mature Christian Seeks Righteousness by Faith Jesus Facing Jerusalem Comments on the Rat Race 2nd to 3rd Passover Is Church Attendance/Baptism Mandatory? The Theological Crisis Unconditional Surrender Giant-Killer A Model for Repentance Atonement Theories In the Likeness of His Resurrection The Royal Priests A New Life in Christ Life in the Fast Lane Why Love Is The Greatest Fighting the Boredom Bear Repentance has 5 R's What Blood Buys Trouble in Paradise The God of the Bible
Celebration Sunday
Reflecting on the celebration of victories in Christ Jesus and the blessings of living in a prosperous time in American history, the speaker emphasizes the importance of personal victory over death through faith and baptism.
The Beauty of the Cross
In the book of Joshua, we see a parallel to our own journey of faith, where despite the sure promise of salvation, we are encouraged to be strong and courageous in facing the challenges of leading others to Christ and overcoming our own weaknesses and doubts.
Grace - The Favor of God
This sermon explores the concept of grace as the unmerited favor from God, emphasizing how it is given freely to believers despite their imperfections. The message highlights that grace is not something that can be earned but is a fundamental aspect of God's love and mercy towards humanity, with profound implications for Christian faith and daily living.
What Jesus Himself Teaches About Salvation Three Powerful Things the Cross of Jesus Does for you Once Saved, Always Saved? Paul's Greeting and Prayer Introduction to I John Colossians 3:1-11 Paul Confronts Peter Structures and Features Eve's 5 Mistakes How Law and Faith Work Together The Role, Work and Qualifications of Elders Walking in the Light Here Am I, Send Me The Woman at the Well The Power of Blood Response of Grace Wisdom Proverbs The Response of Righteousness The Pharisees' Attack Jesus Enters Jerusalem Paul's Personal Witness The Meaning of Grace Response of Grace How Christians Grieve Waiting Patiently for Christmas Jesus Facing Jerusalem Four PS's from James Jesus: Greater than the Jewish Religion The Glory of the Church of Christ The Mechanics of Forgiveness The Meaning of Grace Paul's Arrest and Imprisonment The Minister and His Ministry 2nd to 3rd Passover (continued) Who Wrote the Bible? Colossians Conclusion 7 Habits of Highly Effective Christians The Theological Crisis Loving the Invisible God The Character of God: Holiness Jesus: Lord of Hopeless Situations Moses' Rescue Plan Suffering Psalms Sexual Immorality Baptism and the Holy Spirit Encouragement and Instructions: Remain Faithful Passage #1 – Genesis 1:1 The Gift of the Holy Spirit Christ, Culture and the Church The 7 Blessings of Salvation A Christian's Response to Death and Dying The Exodus Drawing Closer What to Look for in a Man Raising up the Cross of Christ Be Strong and Courageous The God of Second Chances Enemies of the Cross Passages #3 & #4 – Genesis 11:27-12:7; Isaiah 53:1-12 The Gold in the Golden Years Passage #2 – Genesis 3:1-24 - Part 1 The Covenant Between God and Israel Why Go? Head to Heart Passage #6 – Romans 6:1-14 What 40 Years of Ministry Has Taught Me The Mary of the Bible God's Most Precious Gift Elders: Character Profile Total Conversion The Holy Spirit and Christmas The Resurrection as Proof His Last Command What to do in Case of Divorce The Hinge of History Domestic Violence Saved by What? God's Method of Reconciliation (continued) Becoming Children of God No Fear The Supremacy of Jesus Christ Why Judas Fell 145 Year-Old Man Baptized The AIDS Psalm Making the Unknown God Known What Growing Churches Believe Fervent in Biblical Marriage From an Early Age
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.
Foundations of our Faith
The Church of Christ distinguishes itself by its commitment to following the Bible as the sole authority, emphasizing restorationism and biblical accuracy in its approach to Christianity.
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.
If Your Brother Sins Against You
Learn how to effectively resolve conflicts and reconcile with others by following Jesus' teachings on forgiveness and reconciliation.
Matthew 18:15-35
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.
Cults and Their Effects - Part 2
Understand the history and practices of the Boston Movement, a group that has been described as a cult, and learn how to protect your church by focusing on evangelism, condemning harmful practices, and fostering open communication within the congregation.
Why Jesus Had to Resurrect
In the Church of Christ we have no "special" services for religious holidays like Easter but the fact that Easter Sunday is celebrated by many seems to motivate people to make an extra effort to be at church service at this time.
What You Should 'Get' Out of Worship
In this sermon, Mike challenges the common attitude of assessing church attendance based on personal gain, arguing that church life should involve both giving and receiving; specifically, attendees should experience a genuine sense of God's presence during worship, beyond mere obligation or habit.
Celebrating Jesus
If we expand our understanding of who Jesus is, according to the Bible, we will appreciate Him more.
John 20:26-29
Evangelizing Homosexuals
We need to evangelize this growing number of people but are usually hard-pressed to know where to begin. This lesson provides some information towards this end.
Gay Theology?
The Disciple and Service
In this lesson, we learn the basic requirements for becoming and persevering as disciples of Christ.
Matthew 20:28