130303 AM Was Peter the First Pope
Was Peter the First Pope? A. The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has made headlines around the world in recent
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Laurel Canyon Church of Christ
130303 PM The Folly of Men Playing God
The Folly of Men “Playing God” Introduction: A. Little boys often pretend to be cowboys, policemen, or firemen. Little girls
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130310 AM Why Your Knowledge of God Matters
Why Your Knowledge of God Matters A. An ancient admonition: “Let us know; let us press on to know the
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130317 AM Could Your Home Use a Good Spring Cleaning
Could Your Home Use a Good Spring Cleaning. A. The home was God’s idea (gen 2). B. But life at
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130317 PM When Your’re Criticized…
When You’re Criticized …A. Not many of us enjoy being criticized, but criticism periodically comes our way. Sometimes it’s deserved.
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130331 AM The Last Words of Jesus and Why They Still Matter
The Last Words of Jesus and Why They Still Matter A. Famous “last words” are a special form of quotation
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130407 AM Knowing and Being Know by God
Knowing and Being Known by God A. Nothing in the universe matters more than knowing God. B. He has revealed
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130407 PM ZEAL- What It Is, Where It Comes From, Why It Matters
ZEAL: What It Is, Where It Comes From, Why It Matters A. Titus 2:11-14 forms a Scriptural bridge between the
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130414 AM Failure Doesn’t Have to be Final
Failure Doesn’t Have to be Final – A. Demas and Mark are contrasts in failure. One provides words of warning,
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130421 AM OVERCOMING ADVERSITY – Part 2 – Anchors for the Storms of Life A2 IPADC8
Overcoming Adversity(Anchors That Help Us Weather the Storms of Life)Introduction:I. Adversity comes in many forms and fashions. These perplexing predicaments
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130421 BC OVERCOMING ADVERSITY – Part 1 – Understanding Why? – AM1 IPADC8
Overcoming Adversity(Understanding Why)Introduction:I. All of us experience problems sometimes (2 Cor. 5:1-4). I have often said sometimes it seems as
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130421 PM OVERCOMING ADVERSITY – Part 3 – Trusting God IPAD
Overcoming Adversity(Trusting God) – Introduction:I. We are talking this week about overcoming adversity. We have seen that the reason why
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130422 PM OVERCOMING ADVERSITY – Part 4 – Recognizing, Rejoicing, and Reflecting
Overcoming Adversity(Recognize, Rejoice and Reflect)Introduction:I.A little boy once prayed, “God please take care of yourself because if anything happens to
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130423 PM OVERCOMING ADVERSITY – Part 5 – Having an Obedient Faith
Overcoming Adversity(Having an Obedient Faith)Introduction:If you have your Bible, you might want to open it to 1 Kings 17. That
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130424 PM OVERCOMING ADVERSITY – Part 6 – Listening to Jesus
Overcoming Adversity(Listen to Jesus)Introduction:I. Open your Bibles to John 14 and in just a moment we will read the first
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130428 AM How to Build and Maintain a Spiritual Fire for the Lord
How to Build and Maintain a Spiritual Fire for the Lord -A. We recently noted that Titus 2 forms a
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130428 PM The F.L.E.E. Battle Plan for the War Against Temptation
The F.L.E.E. Battle Plan for the War Against Temptation – A. In 1 Corinthians 6:18, the Spirit of God straightforwardly
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130505 AM Rising Above Lukeworm Christianity
Rising Above Lukewarm Christianity — A. When Peter came face-to-face with the power of Jesus, it prompted self-examination (Luke 5:1-11).
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130512 AM The Greatest LOVE LANGUAGE of All
The Greatest “Love Language” of All * A. In The Five Love Languages, Gary Chapman suggests that there are five
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130526 AM Modesty in an Immodest World
Modesty in an Immodest World **A. “…women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control … withwhat is
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130602 AM If King Solomon Spoke to Graduates…
If King Solomon Spoke to Graduates *** A. King Solomon had all the attributes schools look for in a commencement
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130609 AM Proof That God is Willing to Save and Use You
Proof That God is Willing to Save and Use You *** A. Proof (noun): Evidence sufficient to establish a thing
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130609 PM What Exactly is Congregational Autonomy
What Exactly is “Congregational Autonomy”? ** . In Matthew 16:18, Jesus promised, “I will build my church.” But what exactly
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130623 AM Bejng Honest About Your 3 Selves
Being Honest About Your 3 Selves ** A. You may not have ever thought about it, but you have three
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130616 AM The Legacy Left by a Godly Father
The Legacy Left by a Godly Father ** A. Psalm 78 is A Maskil of Asaph. It is built on
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130623 PM Lessons in Defeating Sin from Josiah
Lessons in Defeating Sin from Josiah **** A. Josiah was only 8 years old when he began to reign in
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130630 AM Don’t Waste Your Summer
Don’t Waste Your Summer *** How to Make it a Season of Growth *** A. For many, summertime prompts images
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130804 AM Why Do Young People Leave the Faith
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130804 PM Jesus, Our HealerI
Jesus, Our Healer A. At the conclusion of Acts, we find Paul in Rome, trying to convince people about Jesus
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130811 AM Growth in Grace and Knowledge Matters
Growth in Grace and Knowledge MattersA. Our aim for the year: “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord
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130818 AM 10 Things Satan Loves to See in a Church
10 Things Satan Loves to See in a Church A. “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around
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130818 PM A Key to Happy and Successful Congregations
A Key to Happy Homes and Successful Congregations A. Happy homes are not filled with bitterness. They are not characterized
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130825 AM Weakness – Opportunity for the Gospel
Weakness: Opportunity for the Gospel *** A. 1 Kings 1 tells the story of Adonijah, son of David and Haggith,
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130901 AM Psalms for the Lonely and the Fearful
Psalms for the Lonely and the Fearful ** A. “I’m lonely.” “I’m afflicted.” “I’m afraid.” “My guilt is great.” “The
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130901 PM Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
“Blessed are the Poor in Spirit” ** The Pathway to Joy Founded on the Bedrock of God’s Grace and Favor
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130915 AM When the Bible Talks About Deacons…(1)
When the Bible Talks About Deacons … (1) *** A. Philippians 1:1 provides a snapshot of a fully organized local
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130915 PM When the Bible Talks About Deacons…(2)
When the Bible Talks About Deacons … (2) *** “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our
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130922 AM When the Bible Talks About Elders … (1)
When the Bible Talks About Elders … (1) A. Philippians 1:1 provides a snapshot of a fully organized local church.
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130922 PM When the Bible Talks About Elders … (2)
When the Bible Talks About Elders … (2) “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior
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130929 AM 32 Days of Powerful Prayer
32 Days of Powerful Prayer *** A. Many of us naturally think of the greatness of God in terms of
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130929 PM Questions Concerning Deacons and Elders
Questions Concerning Deacons & Elders CONCERNING AUTHORITY: • How do we avoid binding things on potential servants of the church
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131006 AM When God Refers to Sinners and Saints
When God Refers to Sinners and Saints ** A. Throughout the New Testament, God’s people are referred to in a
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131013 AM Things I Wish More Older Women Would Teach Younger Women
“Things I Wish More Older Women Would Teach Younger Women” A. Titus 2:3-5 isn’t vague in reference to a God-given
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131027 AM Does God Really Care About Who Gets Married
Does God Really Care About Who Gets Married? A. With marriage and its (re)definition in the headlines nearly everyday, this
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131027 PM When Christ Comes ..
When Christ Comes …A.”For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command … II (1 Thes
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131103 A1 Why Believe
Why Believe? I. Internal evidence –a. 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; 1 Thess. 2:13; 1 Cor. 2:13b. 66 books.
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131104 PM What Hast Thou Brought to Me
What Hast Thou Brought to Me? Song: I Gave My Life for Thee. I gave My life for thee, My
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131105 PM FOCUS
** FOCUS ** Philippians 3 1 Focus on Christ -vs. 7-11 -Christ is our purpose (Phil. 1:21-26) -Christ is our
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131106 PM The Things I Can Control
** The Things I Can Control ** 1 Matthew 6:27 (NKJV) 27 Which of you by worrying can add
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