Porter Memorial Baptist Church
By Pastor Bill Henard
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A Home for Your Heart: The weekly sermon broadcasts from Porter Memorial Baptist Church, Lexington, Kentucky with Pastor Bill Henard.
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"Restored: Studies in the Book of Ezra - When You Can’t Stop Obeying": Ezra 4:1-5:5 | When we choose to follow Christ, a difficult path may be ahead for us. The Jews returned to Israel to rebuild the Temple and received grief, criticism, and threats for their attempts. It is not easy to obey, but when God has stirred, you can’t stop obeying. Jesus calls us to a life of obedience. Notice these principles that can help guide us through the difficult times. | 1/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Great Commission Celebration" | Great Commission Celebration. | 1/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Restored: Studies in the Book of Ezra - Finding the Priority of Worship Again": Ezra 3:1-13 | A key element in responding to the stirring of God is worship. If we are going to be restored, worship must become a priority. The re-establishment of the sacrifice and the festival became the first thing that the Israelites did upon returning to Jerusalem. If you desire to see God move, make worship a priority again. Here’s how. | 1/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Christ in the Scripture: He is Our Mercy Seat": 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 | Chronicles compiles for us a history of Israel. It is not intended to be complete or unabridged. It is a synopsis of the work of God and the rebellion of God’s people. In the midst, however, we find Christ, with the ultimate call for us to worship Him. Here’s why. | 1/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Restored: Studies in the Book of Ezra - Building God’s Kingdom": Ezra 2:1-39 | Although the phone book is nearly obsolete, what do you do when you first get one? (I still get them delivered to my house.) Most probably, you look up your name – even when you travel, you look up to see how many people have your last name. In today’s culture, we google our names to see if anything is listed about us or about someone else. Names mean something because they represent specific people. God listed the family names of those who were returning to rebuild the Temple. God stirred, and it was with that passion that they returned. Here’s what we learn from them about joining God in His work. | 1/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Restored: Studies in the Book of Ezra": Ezra 1:1-2:7 | The book of Ezra chronicles for us the rebuilding of the Temple. Cyrus of Persia issued a decree that would allow the Jews to return to Israel – but would they go? They had missed God’s opportunities decades before – would they miss this one? God offers us the opportunity to be right with Him – to be restored. Some will miss it though – will it be you? | 1/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Advent - What Christ’s Coming Tells Us About God": Luke 1:35-38 | Jesus, the Bible tells us, is God who became man. He is not just a representation of God – He is God. One of the ways that we know about God is by how He reveals Himself through Jesus. In the angel’s encounter with Mary, notice what Christ’s coming tells us about God (and about us!). | 12/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Advent - God IS With Us, It’s Not a Dream": Matthew 1:18-25 | When you look at the Bible, one immediate observation is that so much of what the Bible declares is based upon the miraculous. From Elijah making the axe-head float to the very resurrection of Jesus, the Bible is filled with the miraculous. Such is the case with the birth of Jesus. His birth is no ordinary birth but one that is filled with mystery and miracle. | 12/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Advent - Denial is NOT a River in Egypt": Isaiah 7:10-19 | The need for God’s involvement in our lives and our world has, perhaps, never been greater than in the 21st Century. We can deny that we need Him, but we only prove why God is so critical to us. It was this type of situation that Ahaz faced as he met with Isaiah. It is here that we see why faith is essential. Here’s what we learn from Isaiah. | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Christ in the Scripture: He is the Prince of Peace": 1 Kings 4:24-34 | King Solomon can be thought of as a type of Christ, though in a more feeble way than in other types. In 1 Kings 8:18-20, Solomon built the Lord’s house, as Christ would build His church (Matthew 16:17-18). In Solomon also are the characteristics that we find of Christ and His rule. When we are in Christ, we experience the blessing of His character. | 11/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Faith for the Tough Times: Find God Again": Jeremiah 29:1, 11-14 | As you look at the historical context of Jeremiah, you might wonder what any of this information has to do with us. If you think about it, however, you will find that all of us find ourselves in exile at some point of our spiritual lives. We wander away from God, sometime slowly, other times in a rapid deportation away from our spiritual heritage. The Bible’s challenge and encouragement to us is to find God again. If you have wandered away, God says that He can be found. Here’s why. | 11/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Faith for the Tough Times: Live with Hope": Jeremiah 3:12-13; 7:1-7 | Sometimes we never become what God wants us to be because we don’t think that we can. Sin not only ruins our lives, but it deceives us into believing that we cannot change. What we must remember, however, is that God is bigger than our sin. He is bigger than the problems that we face. He calls us to live with hope. Here’s why. | 11/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Christ in the Scripture: Exodus: He is the Passover Lamb": Exodus 12:21-28 | When God sent Moses to bring the people out of Egypt, ten plagues were passed upon the Egyptians. The final plague was the death of the firstborn of Egypt, from livestock to Pharaoh himself. Israel was spared, however, because of the Passover Lamb. We find Christ in Exodus because He is our Passover Lamb. Notice these things. | 9/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Pious Fabrications: No, That’s Really Not in the Bible - Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide": Titus 1:15-16 | From a song by Jiminy Cricket to a proverb by Caliph Umar Ibn Al-khattab, we have heard this saying as though it is a biblical concept. The fact is, however, that the Bible actually tells us something different. God gave us a conscience, but letting your conscience alone be your guide can be a very dangerous position. Notice what the Bible tells us about what should be guiding our lives. | 9/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Simple Evangelism": John 1: 35-39 | It is perhaps the Christian’s greatest fear. What is it? It is personal evangelism, sharing one’s faith with another person. After all, I may not know what to say. They might ask me a question I cannot answer. I might fail. I am not gifted in evangelism. That’s the pastor’s job, isn’t it? I am afraid. All of us face it as we try to share our faith and be obedient to the Great Commission. Tonight, Lets look at a very basic method of evangelism. It is perhaps the simplest of all witnessing tools. I call it the “come and see” method of personal evangelism. | 9/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Pious Fabrications: No, That’s Really Not in the Bible - To Err is Human, to Forgive Divine": Col. 3:12-13 | “To Err is Human, to Forgive Divine” is another well known saying that many believe is rooted in the Bible. Though this saying is not, it is based on the need to forgive others. One of the hardest things for us to do is to forgive others who have wronged us…especially those who have done so deliberately. In an honest look at ourselves and our actions, we must admit that each of us has wronged others…especially God deliberately at times. With that being said…it’s easy to see that, “To err is human” but what about the “to forgive divine” part? Is forgiveness truly divine or is it something I can do in my own strength? | 9/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Pious Fabrications: No, That’s Really Not in the Bible - Money is the root of all evil": I Timothy 6:2b-12 | So we are here with money. It is part of our lives, but is it true that “money is the root of all evil?” Regardless of what we believe about truths, myths, history, use, or the misuse of money, we must ask “What does the scripture say about money?” Today, we will discover together the truths that Paul shares with a brother in Christ who is starting his ministry as a young pastor. | 9/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Pious Fabrications: No, That’s Really Not in the Bible - God Moves in Mysterious Ways": Isaiah 55:6-9 | God is certainly mysterious, but are His ways totally unknowable? While this saying is not found in the Bible, one discovers that the Scripture reveals to us Who God is and what He is doing. Notice what the Bible teaches about God’s ways. | 8/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Pious Fabrications: No, That’s Really Not in the Bible - God Helps Those Who Help Themselves": Genesis 12:1-2 | A difficult challenge in the Christian life is knowing how to balance serving God and depending on God. Does God help those who help themselves? Obviously, that phrase is not in the Bible – and more importantly, that theology is not taught in the Bible. So how does God want us to serve while at the same time depend upon Him? Notice these ideas. | 8/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Christ in the Scripture: Genesis: He is the Seed of the Woman": Genesis 3:11-15 | When Adam and Eve rebelled against God, sin entered into the world. As a result, we all sin and we all die. Yet, we find Christ in the promise of Genesis. Notice what we are taught. | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Pious Fabrications: No, That’s Really Not in the Bible - Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child": Exodus 20:1-3 | While this saying is not found in Scripture, the quote is not far from biblical teaching. In fact, the Bible is filled with sound advice on disciplining our children (which, by the way, is an incredible need in today’s nuclear family). Take note of what we should do in raising our children. | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Pious Fabrications: No, That’s Really Not in the Bible - Cleanliness is Next to Godliness": Mark 7:1-16 | There are many things that people say, thinking they are in the Bible, when in reality, these sayings are not biblical. Sometimes they contain some biblical truth, but we must be careful to know the difference. In Jesus’ day, the Pharisees believed that cleanliness was next to godliness. Here’s what the Bible really teaches us. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Motivation for Obedience": Exodus 20:1-3 | No summary information is available for this sermon. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Identity: Collectors or Conduits?": Philippians 1:12-18 | In a culture of hoarding and collecting, our call as Christians is much different. We face a daily choice of whether we will keep the Gospel and the blessings of the Gospel to ourselves or give it away. As we look at Paul's letter to the church at Philippi, we see that Paul was passionate about giving the Gospel away and challenged the church to do the same. How do we get to the point where our identity is individuals who give the Gospel away? | 7/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"When Everything is Stripped Away, What Really Matters?": 2 Peter 3:14-18 | As I have become older, especially in the last ten years, I have realized many things about life. The most obvious and bitter of them is this fact – there is nothing I can do about getting older! But, through life’s disappointments, many people live out their lives with regret. They regret their marriages, their careers, their schooling, their friendship, their choices, and even their very lives! Let us consider the scripture together as we can study and overcome that same disease that has metastasized in our churches. As Peter closes his second letter to the persecuted church, he reveals his love for them by concluding with these thoughts. | 7/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Why Christ is Our Only Way": Hebrews 1:1-3 | In today’s culture, people are trying to mesh religions together to say that there are many ways to heaven (syncretism). The fact is, only one way exists into heaven, and that way comes through Jesus Christ. Here’s why. | 7/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"You’ve Got Questions? He’s Got Answers!: Christians and Alcohol: Should We Moderate or Abstain?": Proverbs 20:1; 23:29-35 | One of the lightning rod issues in the 21st Century church concerns the consumption of alcohol by Christians. For some, it is the unpardonable sin. For others, it is a right of passage, guaranteed because we are free in Christ. Let me give to you the biblical and practical reasons why I believe it is best for Christians to abstain. | 7/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"You’ve Got Questions? He’s Got Answers!: What Was the Mark on Cain to Protect Him?": Genesis 4:8-16 | A difficult issue is trying to discern what the mark was that God placed on Cain to protect him. The biblical narrative, however, is filled with lessons for all of us. Here’s what we learn. | 6/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"America at the Crossroads: A Defining Moment - America’s Great Deception": Genesis. 3:1-8 | We are living in a time of great spiritual warfare. While our ultimate goals in life span much farther than government, we must recognize that much of the moral and ethical mindset and practice are connected directly to our nation. We must turn our nation back to God because of the ease at which we can be led astray by Satan. Here’s why. | 6/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"You’ve Got Questions? He’s Got Answers!: Explain Being Removed From the Tree of Life": Revelation 22:18-21 | If we cannot lose our salvation, what does it mean to have one’s share of the tree of life taken away? Here’s what the Bible teaches. | 6/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"True Greatness and Why Cassius Clay Got It Wrong": Matthew 18:1-6 | Greatness according to the world and greatness according to God are exact opposites. To be great in this world you must have possessions, prominence, and position. But what is greatness in the Kingdom? Notice what Jesus says... | 6/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"America at the Crossroads: A Defining Moment - The Battle for Her Birthright": Romans 6:5-4 | When John Winthrop stood on the deck of the ship Arbella and reminded the passengers that “we shall be a City Upon a Hill; the eyes of all peoples upon us,” he was reminding them of the biblical and Christological reasons for coming to America to found Massachusetts. Five centuries later, we have lost nearly every sense of that calling. How can we get back to what we should be as a nation? The answer lies in us getting back to what we should be as Christians. | 6/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"America at the Crossroads: A Defining Moment - Combating the American Culture": 1 John 2:15-17 | In 2 Timothy 4:10, Paul mentions a tragic event. One of his ministry partners deserted him because of his love for the world. This problem has plagued the church from its beginnings. We become consumed and characterized by culture, not Christ, and it is ruining us. What God calls us to do is to engage our culture, not embrace it. We are to make a difference in it, not be changed by it. How do we combat our culture so that we can impact our culture? Here’s what the Apostle John tells us. | 6/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"America at the Crossroads: A Defining Moment - A Time to Stand": Matthew 5:13-16 | Most of us (if not all of us as Christians) are concerned about the direction our nation is taking. While our highest aim is living the Christian life in spite of the world around us, we are given in Scripture a specific mandate to make a difference in people’s lives. As citizens of the Kingdom, we seek spiritual conversion. As citizens of the United States, we seek to make this nation a place that honors God. Here’s how. | 6/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"You’ve Got Questions? He’s Got Answers!: What are the Biblical Justifications for Eternal Security?": Romans 8:1-39 | Is Eternal Security a real biblical doctrine, or is it just implied? While we can look at many Scriptures, Romans 8 gives us several very good reasons (seven in fact). | 5/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Pursue Righteousness": 1 Timothy 6:3-16 | We live in a world that is not only characterized by unrighteousness, it celebrates unrighteousness. How can we reach and change such a world? The answer is not in becoming like the world. The answer is in being distinctively different – let the world see that Christ has made a difference in you. When we pursue righteousness, it gives us the testimony of the life-changing power of Jesus. Here’s how you pursue it. | 5/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"You’ve Got Questions? He’s Got Answers!: Can My Name be Taken Out of the Book of Life?": Revelation 3:1-6 | The Bible mentions several times a “Book of Life” and how the names of human beings are in that book. What is the book and can a Christian’s name be removed from it? | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Risk: Do Something Dangerous": Matthew 16:13-20 | The Christian life often degrades into mediocrity because we allow ourselves to become comfortable with our Christian journey. The conversation between Simon Peter and Jesus conveys something quite different. Jesus literally was telling Peter and giving him the authority to change the world. It would be risky, but so was the cross. If you want to change your world, then risk! | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"You’ve Got Questions? He’s Got Answers!: What is the Biblical Place Called Sheol?": Luke 16:19-31 | When people die, do they go to Hell, Heaven, Purgatory, or somewhere else? Is Hell real? These are some good questions that are answerable in Scripture. | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Get Over Yourself": Luke 9:23-27 | In an age of incredible consumerism and self-centeredness, we are all tempted and tried in getting caught up in the mentality of “more is always better.” If you want to change your world, you need to change your life’s direction and focus. Jesus gives us some very specific counsel and criteria for how to change our world by being changed ourselves. If you are truly serious about wanting to make a difference, take note of these principles. | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"You’ve Got Questions? He’s Got Answers!: What’s Up with David Killing Saul’s Descendants?": 2 Samuel 21:1-14 | There are several biblical accounts that we find in the Old Testament that can be confusing for us. In this passage, David allows 7 descendants of Saul to be killed. Does this act mean that murder is okay? Why would David allow such a thing to happen? These are good questions, and the answers provide solid principles by which we need to live out our Christian faith. | 5/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Change Your World: Honor Your Parents": Deuteronomy 5:16 | In a world where family, parents, normalcy, and uprightness are all becoming the exception of life rather than the rule, how can we change it? The answer is a simple one, and perhaps one that is easily overlooked: honor your parents. Though simple, it is not easy because it goes against our pride (the human flesh). Yet, if you are interested in changing your world, follow this command. | 5/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Change Your World: Learn to Serve": Genesis 40:1-4 | We live in a day and age where a casual Christianity is no longer acceptable. If we are truly followers of Jesus then there must be a distinct difference in how we live and what we do as believers. If we are going to change the world, the world must see that we are changed. One of the ways that we can do that is when we learn to serve effectively. A great example for us is Joseph. Notice the characteristics of the type of service that will change the world. | 5/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Words that Shook the World: Words of Life": Luke 24:1-8 | As Christians, we believe that Christianity is totally unique in what it claims and presents to the world. All religions, even atheism, claim to offer a better way of life. Most religions claim some form of salvation, but how do we know which one is true? Is there anything that separates Christianity from all other religions and is there any proof that what Christianity claims and promises is true? The one distinctive the Bible claims is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. | 4/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Words that Shook the World: Words of Victory": John 19:28-30; Luke 23:44-47 | A quick glance at the cross might cause someone to believe that, for Jesus, the cross was a huge defeat. No revolution took place; no real justice was served; no life was saved. Jesus simply died. But on careful examination, one discovers that the words that Jesus spoke from the cross were not words of defeat, but ones of victory. What He set out to accomplish was now complete, and it is this victory that He now shares with us. Here’s how you can have this same victory in your life. | 4/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Why Does Love Matter?": 1 John 2:7-11 | No summary information is available for this sermon. | 4/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Words that Shook the World: Words of Grace": Luke 23:33-34, John 19:25-27 | When considering last words, we must think about the final words of Christ on the cross at the crucifixion. Today we will discover the words that Christ had to say about GRACE. Whether you have been a Christian for 50 years or 5 days, one must never stray too far from the cross and its meaning. Because the cross involves a mysterious factor, its complete meaning will somehow always escape us. | 4/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Challenges for a Victorious Life": Numbers 13:30 | In this verse we have three challenges Caleb makes for the people of Israel – partnership, progress, and perspective. The context of the verse reveals to us the situation of the people of God at the borders of the Promised Land. It is always interesting to watch people at the edge of decision making or at the border of seeking and understanding God’s will. | 3/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"You’ve Got Questions: He’s Got Answers - How Can I Handle Loneliness?": John 16:29-33 | Psychologists tell us that loneliness is now humanity’s worst enemy, affecting 75-90% of all Americans. Is it possible to be alone, and not lonely? Here’s what the Bible would tell us about overcoming the despair brought on by loneliness. | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Welcome Home - The Freedom to Question Christianity": Acts 28:17-28 | As people seek God, an uncertainty arises because we wonder if it is acceptable to question Christianity. Does God really exist? Is Jesus really the Savior? As believers, we shouldn’t fear questions. If you wonder about the truth of Christianity, here’s where I would suggest that you begin. | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Welcome Home - The Joy of Being Found": Luke 15:1-10 | Have you ever been lost or lost something that is precious to you? The emotion and uncertainty can be overwhelming. A word we use to describe those outside of Christ is lost. It is not intended to be a hateful word, but one that describes the hopelessness of our situation when we don’t have a relationship with Christ. Jesus, though, does have the answer. | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"I Believe: In Stewardship": 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, 2 Corinthians 9:1-10 | A difficult subject in today’s world is stewardship. The answer, however, to our financial woes is God’s Word. The Bible can help us get our financial world in order, if we will follow its prescription. We are each called to the responsibility of being good stewards of God’s resources. Notice what the Bible says about our role in stewardship. | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Instruction of the Lord: Medicine for your life!": Psalm 19:1-14 | Tonight, I would like to investigate the heart of King David at the time of his writing Psalm 19. We can learn so much from what is called wisdom literature in the scripture, but so many times we miss it. When times come that we need Him most, those seem to be the times when we shun away from the truth of who God really is. | 2/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"I Believe. . . In Baptism and the Lord's Supper": Matthew 3:13-17, I Corinthians 11:23-30 | As Jesus’ time on earth was coming to a close, He commanded His Church to continue to do two things: Baptize believers and eat the Lord’s Supper together. What does that really mean and how does that apply to us today? Notice what the Scriptures teach... | 2/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"I Believe: In Evangelism and Missions": Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8 | It is the biblical mandate that every Christian witness. Witnessing, however, is one of the most fearful things that we do. Yet the Bible provides the answer for that fear and gives us the motivation for telling others about Jesus. | 2/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"I Believe: In the Kingdom": Mark 1:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 | One of the distinctives of the Christian life is that we become a part of the Kingdom of God – but what does that mean? At least 140 times, the New Testament references the Kingdom. While there are those on earth who rebel against God, we must take comfort in knowing that His Kingdom is coming. Notice what the Bible teaches us. | 2/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Lord’s Day – A special day – over and over again.": Gen. 2:1-3, Mark 2:23-28, Acts 20:7 | So many days have memories and so many are special markers in our lives, but as special as they are… they come and they go. Even though they are special and should be, those days can give false hope. There is one day that comes around every week…. rain or shine…..snow or sleet…. hot or cold and that is THE LORD’S DAY! | 1/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"You've Got Questions? He's Got Answers! What Does It Mean for a Christian to Fall Away from Christ?": Hebrews 6:4-8 | If a Christian cannot lose his/her salvation, what does it mean then for it to be impossible to renew someone to repentance? Can a Christian fall away from Christ? Here’s what the Bible means by that phrase. | 1/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"I Believe. . . In the Church": Matthew 16:15-19; Ephesians 1:22-23 | A unique feature of Christianity is the church. While other religions have their meetings, mosques, and synagogues, Christ established the church, not just as a building or location, but as a people. For us as believers, the church serves as an essential part of our lives. We are the church, we go to church, and we do church. Here’s what Scripture teaches us. | 1/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"You've Got Questions? He's Got Answers! What Does It Mean to Fall from Grace?": Galatians 5:1-6 | In the realm of salvation, is it possible for one to lose his/her salvation? Is the Bible saying that we are no longer saved if we fall from grace? Here’s what Paul explains. | 1/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"I Believe. . . In Salvation": Genesis 3:15; 1 Peter 1:1-6 | The Bible gives clear evidence to the fact that all of us are in need of salvation. The million (or gazillion) dollar question is, “In whom do we find it?” God answers that question for us. | 1/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Advice for the Young Pastor": 2 Timothy 4:1-5 | We recognize that someone’s last words are significant. Think about this fact: As far as we know, this letter represents the last words of the Apostle Paul before his death in Rome. In these verses, he gives nine commands to the young pastor named Timothy – all good advice for all of us. | 1/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"I Believe. . . In the Fall of Man": Genesis 1:26-30; 3:1-9 | When we ask, “What is wrong with our world?” all we have to do is take a look at ourselves. The Bible gives very specific details into why our world has problems. The issue lies in what we call “the Fall of man.” | 1/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"I Believe: In the Spirit": John 14:15-18 | A pertinent question for Christians is, “If Jesus has left to return to heaven, how can I make it in my spiritual life?” The answer comes through the role of the Holy Spirit. | 12/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"I Believe: In the Son": John 1:1, 14 | While many of the pagan gods had sons, the claims of Christianity with regard to the Son of God are unique. Who is this Jesus of Nazareth, and why does His life demand our devotion? | 12/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"I Believe: In God the Father": Deuteronomy 6:4-6; John 14:6-13; Galatians 4:6 | While it may seem odd to many of us, understanding who God the Father is serves as an essential part of our belief system. Years ago, most people were in agreement with the nature of God. Now, however, great confusion abounds. Is the God of the Bible the same as the gods of other religions (as some people say), or is He uniquely revealed in Scripture? Notice what the Bible tells us about our Heavenly Father. | 12/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"You’ve Got Questions? He’s Got Answers! What Do the Words Elect and Predestined Mean for a Christian?": Ephesians 1:13-14 | Two words that are sometimes viewed as negative in Christianity are elect and predestined. The truth is, though, these are beautiful pictures of who we are in Christ. They are not meant to move us to be self-righteous or privileged. They should move us to compassion and humility. | 11/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Endangered Species: Is There Any Hope for the Family? Dads: Key to the Family": Ephesians 6:1-4 | Being a parent today is not easy. Our kids are under attack by all kinds of outside and negative influences. It is difficult for them to make right choices at times. Therefore, it is essential, especially in this culture, that Dads step up. Dad, you are a key component to the success of the family. | 11/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Endangered Species: Is There Any Hope for the Family? Danger Signs of a Fragmented Family": 1 Samuel 2:12-26 | We must understand that our children make their own decisions. It must also be understood that we, as parents, mold their character for the type of decisions they will make. Many times, tragedies families face could be avoided if they had been looking for the danger signs. Notice these danger signs of a fragmented family. | 11/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Endangered Species; Is There Any Hope for the Family? Stay Faithful": Malachi 2:13-16 | As we have seen, faithfulness in marriage is a tough proposal. How can we do that? Malachi gives some clear guidance as he addresses the issue of faithfulness. | 11/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"You’ve Got Questions? He’s Got Answers! How Should Christians Address the “Green” Movement?": Psalm 24:1-2 | Two sides exist in this question: political correctness and over-zealous liberal haters. The Bible does bring balance to this important issue. | 11/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Endangered Species: Is There Any Hope for the Family? Get the Affair Out.": Matthew 5:27-30 | Faithfulness in marriage is becoming a most difficult commitment, both from the standpoint of temptation and from the pressure of the world. Quite possibly half of all married men and married women have had at least one extramarital affair. So the question is, “How do we protect our marriages from infidelity?” Notice what we can learn in the Bible. | 11/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Building a Better Marriage": Hebrews 13:1-4 | Building strong families and strong marriages gets tougher every day. In a world where 1 out of every 3 first-time marriages ends in divorce, we wonder how we can keep our marriages and relationships strong. | 10/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"What is the Age of Accountability?": 2 Samuel 12:13-23 | What happens to a child when he/she dies? That’s a good question. While the Bible does not use the term “age of accountability,” it certainly teaches a “time of accountability.” What I would propose is not that children are SAVED but that they are SAFE. | 10/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Putting God First": Luke 12:13-34 | First things first...this decision is one of great difficulty. What are those decisions, activities, and priorities that should be first? To even ask that question moves us from preaching to meddling! The answer lies, however, in the Scriptures. Jesus said that, if we are going to please God, we must put Him first. | 10/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Why Did God Create Adam and Eve If He Knew They Would Sin?": Genesis 3:8-24 | Why Did God Create Adam and Eve If He Knew They Would Sin? | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Give God the Praise": Genesis 11:1-9 | Give God the Praise. | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Doing the Impossible": Matthew 14:22-23 | In the Christian life we are challenged to live a lifestyle that honors and glorifies God. One of the things that please God is when we wholeheartedly trust and rely on Him. | 10/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Building Lives that Please God": Proverbs 3:5-6 | In order for revival to take place, God's people must begin to make right decisions. How do I do that? | 10/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"What is the Biblical Justification for War?": Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 | War might be fun in a video game, but in reality, few if any favor war. Additionally, few of us have lived our lives when war, even for the United States, was absent. We have seen men and women, many of whom we know, die at war. Therefore, a legitimate question is, “What is the Biblical justification for war – if there is any?” | 10/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Building: Living Right in a World Gone Wrong": Daniel 6:1-17 | It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out when things have gone wrong. When your white clothes come out pink in the washer, something is not exactly right here! Daniel lived in precarious times; he lived in a world gone wrong. Yet, we see how faithful he was in the midst of the uncertainty of this world. From his life we discover that to please God, we must live right. Here’s how. | 10/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Is It a Sin Not to Tithe if I Can’t Afford It and What Should I Do?": 2 Cor. 9:6-15 | Good Question! Does God come and get us when we don’t tithe as we should, or is there a better way of understanding? Paul sheds light on giving and the Christian’s obligation. | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Obey God Above All Else": Genesis 6:1-8 | In examining Noah’s day, it must have been incredibly difficult to remain true to God. Though Noah was far from perfect, he was a man who pleased God. The Bible records, “Noah, however, found favor in the eyes of God.” Here’s what we can learn from his life. | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Bible: Can We Trust It?": Psalm 119:9-16, 105-112 | If the Bible calls for our devotion, can it be trusted? How do we know that the Bible is God’s Word? While much evidence exists externally that proves the trustworthiness of the Bible, notice what the Bible says about itself. | 9/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Bible: How’d We Get It?": 2 Peter 1:16-21 | Some people question the authenticity and inspiration of the Bible. Is it merely a human book that tells us about God, or is it something more? If it came from God, how did we get it? Take note of these facts. | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Making Our Evangelism Engaging": John 4:1-10 | If the church is going to be essential, it must be reaching out, not just reaching in. Conservative estimates from the International Mission Board say that 5.7 billion people do not know Christ as Savior, and that number is increasing daily. In Kentucky, 33.5% of the people are actual members of a religious group, suggesting that 2.7 million Kentuckians are without Christ. How are we going to reach them? | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Making Our Membership Matter": 2 Corinthians 4:2 | An enigma that you find in many organizations is this: the more the organization expects of its members, the more people want to be a part of that organization. High expectancy yields high involvement. Our fear is that, because the church is made up of primarily volunteers, people will leave the church if we expect something of them. The opposite, however, is normally true. If we want our church to be essential, instead of lowering our standards, we need to set high expectations for ourselves. | 9/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Making Our Discipleship Deeper": 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 2:42-47 | The New York Times lamented that people are not maturing and growing up. Essentially, they are avoiding commitments. Could this dilemma also be true in the church? The solution is for the church to set a vision of what it is going to be. We must be simple in connecting people with serving. We must also be a church that grows deeper in the Word. | 8/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Making Our Service Simple": Acts 2:38-47 | In Lexington, around 92% of High School students do not attend church. Of those who do, 70% will drop out between the ages of 18-22. The key statistic, however, of all of these stats is this one: 80% of those who dropped out did not plan on doing so. Here are two pertinent questions: How can we reach people and how can we keep people? | 8/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Bible: How’d We Get It": 2 Peter 1:16-21 | Some people question the authenticity and inspiration of the Bible. Is it merely a human book that tells us about God, or is it something more? If it came from God, how did we get it? | 8/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Becoming a Church That You Can’t Live Without": Acts 2:38-47 | A startling statistic that still rings in the church is this one: 70% of churchgoing young adults drop out of church between the ages of 18 and 22. The primary reason is that the church is not essential in their lives. For some reason, there is a disconnect between faith and church. How do we get back to making the church essential: becoming a church that you can’t live without? | 8/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"How Strong is Your Unbelief": Matthew 17:14-21 | In this world of the “power of positive thinking”, I often hurt for the original disciples. They were basically the “guinea pigs” of the faith in so many cases. Yet, in the long run of the New Testament Church, think of the many things they did accomplish because of their relentless faith in Jesus Christ. Let’s take a look at one case where they did not fair well, but how Christ lifted them up to accomplish much for the kingdom of Christ. | 8/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Three Ways to Make an Impact": Luke 5:27-31 | We should read, study, and follow God’s Word to see how Jesus met the “lost.” When we apply Jesus’ lifestyle example into our everyday encounters with others, we will meet those who need Christ and have opportunities to share Him and make a difference in this world and God’s kingdom. | 7/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Distinguishing Marks of a Great Commission Church" | Much discussion has been taking place in Southern Baptist life about the need for a Great Commission Resurgence. Yet if evangelistic renewal is going to occur, it must begin with individual believers and local churches deciding to get serious about obeying Christ’s command to “make disciples.” What do Great Commission Christians/Churches (GCC’s) look like? | 7/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Influence of Christianity in the Founding of America": Psalm 33:4-18 | The debate rages concerning the role of Christianity in the founding of America and in the future of America. To listen to some, one might conclude that America was founded as a purely secular state, with little or no influence of religion. History, however, proves otherwise. | 7/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Peril of Pride": 2 Kings 5:1-14 | One of the most dangerous character flaws in Christians is pride. We all have an ego, and it easily gets damaged and gets in the way. This fact is also true for those outside of Christ. If one reason exists for why people never surrender to Christ, it is because of pride. God, however, gives us the solution. | 6/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Discovering: Finding His Success": Philippians 3:12-16 | One of the things God has for us is success in the Christian life. Those words almost seem impossible, considering how easy it is for us to step away from His purposes. Yet, notice what Paul advises for us to do in order to find God’s success. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Being the Dad God Wants You to Be": Proverbs 22:6 | Fatherhood is not easy. The good news is that God has given us direction. Notice what Scripture encourages us to do as fathers. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Discovering What God Has for You: Finding His Purpose": Philippians 3:8-11 | So often we are afraid to give up on our past, our failures, or our sin because these things are familiar and we are afraid of what the future holds for us. Paul encourages us, however, to surrender to Christ, because, when we do, we gain so much more. | 6/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Kind of Integrity that Lasts for a Lifetime": Genesis 39:1-20 | In order for you to discover success, an essential character trait is integrity. Integrity is doing what is right in Christ’s eyes – doing what is right when no one is looking. How do we develop integrity? Look to the life of Joseph. | 6/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Discovering What God Has for You: Finding His Joy": Philippians 3:1-7 | One of the great things about being a believer is discovering all of the things God has for us. Being a Christian is not just about going to heaven, it is also about God being present in our lives now. Paul describes for us that God wants us to know His joy – to be able to rejoice in Christ. How do we find this joy? | 6/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Getting Ready for Summer": Corinthians 9:1-15 | Summer vacation is upon us. We need to prepare ourselves and our church. Paul gives us some pretty good advice for how we can get ready for summer | 6/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Necessary Attitudes for Christian Success": 1 Peter 5:10-14 | In all of life, there are basic requirements for certain behaviors or achievements. The same thing is true for Christians. What is it that God calls for us to do in the Christian life in order to be successful? Notice Simon Peter’s words. | 5/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"When Christians are Called to Action": 2 Chronicles 7:12-16 | As we remember the importance of Memorial Day, it reminds us of the significance of the influence of Christianity in the founding of America and also the importance of the influence of Christianity in America. While our primary concern is with the salvation of those outside of Christ, we must also recognize our call to be salt and light in this world of darkness and decay. If we are truly going to honor those who died for our nation, as believers we see that it is a call for Christians to action. | 5/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Necessary Attitudes for Christian Success": 1 Peter 5:8-9 | In all of life, there are basic requirements for certain behaviors or achievements. The same thing is true for Christians. What is it that God calls for us to do in the Christian life in order to be successful? Notice Simon Peter’s words. | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Dealing with Temptation": Luke 4:1-13 | One thing that we can be certain of is temptation. After His baptism, Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness. During this time, Satan tried to prevent Jesus from fulfilling His role as Messiah. The way in which Christ handled these temptations gives us insight into the temptations we face. | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Necessary Attitudes for Christian Success": 1 Peter 5:5-7 | In all of life, there are basic requirements for certain behaviors or achievements. The same thing is true for Christians. What is it that God calls for us to do in the Christian life in order to be successful? Notice Simon Peter’s words. | 5/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Facing Our Fears": Psalm 27:1-14 | FDR said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Fear is an issue that has plagued the world for centuries. It literally will paralyze us from moving, so how do we face our fears and have victory over them. Those are the answers we find in David’s words. How do you face and overcome your fears? | 5/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Taking Care of God's People": I Peter 5:1-4 | An important step in helping Christians to deal with the problems they face and the suffering they experience is the care they find in the church. We are His sheep, and Christ is our Shepherd. Notice how we, as the church, should care for one another. | 5/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Mother's Day What Kind of Mom Would God Want Me to Be?": 1 Samuel 1:1-20 | One of the most difficult tasks assigned to us is parenthood, especially in today’s world and culture. How do we become effective parents, and especially, what kind of parents would God want us to be? Today is Mother’s Day – a day to honor our moms, but also a day of challenge. What kind of Mom would God want you to be? | 5/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Mind Games: Winning the Battle of Purity": Philippians 4:8-9 | One of the great battles that originates in the mind is that of purity. What you think really does matter. Paul tells us how to win this battle for purity. Here’s how. | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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