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120923 PM The Spirit, the Bible, and You
Introduction:A. The Bible is an incredible example of "unity in diversity."B. The only logical explanation? It is the work of
120930 AM Evidence of Pardon
Evidence of Pardon   INTRODUCTION   I. The question of how one may know that he is a child of God is
120930 AM Evidence of Pardon
Evidence of Pardon   INTRODUCTION   I. The question of how one may know that he is a child of God is
121007 AM The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
The Baptism of the Holy SpiritIntroduction:A. There are several "baptisms" (burial, submersion, immersion, covering over) in the Bible:1. The baptism
121007 PM What About Gambling
What About Gambling?Introduction:A. With a new casino scheduled to open in Columbus tomorrow, many are excited by the prospect of"striking
121014 AM What's the Point of Preaching
What's the Point of Preaching?Introduction:A. Expectations are a normal, healthy part of life. But they're not always understood, applied, or
121014 PM Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Gifts of the Holy SpiritIntroduction:A. When Cornelius and his household were "baptized with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 11:15-16) it
121028 AM The Kingdom of Great Value
The Kingdom of Great Value Introduction:A. There are two kinds of people who enter into the kingdom of God:1. Those
121028 PM Do Miraculous Gifts Exist Today. If Not, Why Not.
Do Miraculous Gifts Exist Today? If Not, Why Not? Introduction: A. In our last study we noted that the Bible
121104PM By Caring and Sharing
Let Your Light Shine — Lesson 2 BY CARING AND SHARING Introduction A. Text: Gal. 6:2.B. Jesus “went about doing
121105PM By Being Honest
Let Your Light Shine — Lesson 3BY BEING HONESTIntroductionA. Text: Eph. 4:25.B. We live in an environment where dishonesty is
121106PM By Being a Peacemaker
BEING A PEACEMAKERIntroductionA. Text: Jas. 3:17,18.B. We live in a discordant, violent world where strife is oft en the norm.C.
121107PM By Overcoming Temptation
OVERCOMING TEMPTATIONIntroductionA. Text: Eph. 6:10,11.B. Lot made a serious mistake when he moved his family to the depraved environment of
121111 AM Things the Election DIDN'T Change
Things the Election DIDN'T Change 1. The of God (Dan 4:13-18,34-37; Isa 40:12-17; John 19:10-11; Rom 13:1-6;Matt 28:18).2. How God
121111 PM The Role of the Holy Spirit in Conversion
The Role of the Holy Spirit in ConversionIntroduction:The Holy Spirit most certainly plays a role in the conviction and conversion
121118 AM Walk According to the Spirit
"Walk According to the Spirit"Introduction: Eph 3 :17A. Life is often compared in the Scriptures to a journey or a
121209 AM What Does It Mean to Lead a Life of Faith
What Does It Mean to Lead a Life of Faith? (1)Introduction:A. God has delivered “the                          ” (Jude 3) once for
121209 PM What Does It Mean to Live a Life of Faith - Part 2
What Does It Mean to Lead a Life of Faith? (2)II. What Does it Mean to Live a Life of
121216 AM WHO AM I. What Will Define You in 2013.
WHO AM I?What Will Define You in 2013?Introduction:A. A question worthy of being asked: From what or whom do you
121216 PM Who Pays When I Sin
......-------------------------Who Pays When I Sin?Introduction:A. "For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself' {Rom
121223 AM Jesus, Who Delivers Us From the Wrath to Come
Jesus, Who Delivers Us From the Wrath to Come Introduction:A. We've drawn a great deal of inspirationthis year from Paul's
121223 PM Chistians Are Builders
Christians Are BuilderIntroduction:A.  Jesus' most famous sermon concluded with an illustration centered on building (Matt 7:24-21).B. As-those whose lives are
121230 AM The Christian Triad - Faith, Hope, and Love
The Christian Triad: Faith, Hope, and LoveIntroduction:A. A triad is a group of three-especially of three closely related persons or
130106 AM Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus in 2013
Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus in 2013Introduction:A. If there is a key verse of focus for us
130106 PM Where Was God in 2012 - Where Will He Be in 2013
Where Was God in 2012? Where Will He Be in 2013?Introduction:A. A common question: "Where was God when...?' But have
130113 AM Clothing Ourselves with Humility
Clothing Ourselves with Humility Introduction:A. 1 Peter 5:5-6 are words written by "Peter, an aposNe of Jesus Christ" (1:1), in
130113 PM Perversions of the Grace of God
Perversions of the Grace of GodIntroduction:A.  In Jude 4, this servant of Jesus and brother of James warns about those
130120 AM HOW Can I Cast My Anxieties on God
HOW Can I Cast My Anxieties on God?Introduction:A.  "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at
130127 AM Our Adversary the DevilI
Our Adversary the Devil   - Introduction:A.   "Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion." (1 Pet 5:8-9)B. What
130203 AM What the God of All Grace Wants For You
What the God of All Grace Wants For You- Introduction: A. 1 Peter 5:10 refers to "the God of all
130203 PM Cherubim - From the Garden to the Gospel
Cherubim: From the Garden to the Gospel - Introduction:A.  We run across the_ "cherubim" several times in Scripture. One awesome
130210 AM BAPTISM - What It Does and Does Not Do
BAPTISM: What It Does and Does Not Do - Introduction:A.  It's hard to read very far in the New Testament
130217 AM Standing Firm in the True Grace of God
Standing Firm in the True Grace of God - Introduction:A.  "I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that
130224 AM The Path Presence and Pleasures of God
The Path, Presence, and Pleasures of God I. Psalm 16-A Miktam of David A. 16:1-2-David's -----1. A plea - "Preserve
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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). 
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
130804 AM Why Do Young People Leave the Faith
130804 AM Why Do Young People Leave the Faith
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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.   
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
131105 PM FOCUS
** FOCUS ** Philippians 3  1 Focus on Christ -vs. 7-11  -Christ is our purpose (Phil. 1:21-26)  -Christ is our
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
131117 AM There is No God Besides Me
"There is No God Besides Me" A. The LORD said to Moses, "Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that
131117 PM Comforted That We Might Comfort
Comforted That We Might Comfort  A. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
131124 AM Faith that Makes Jesus Marvel
Faith that Makes Jesus Marvel  A. When was the last time you saw something that made you "marvel"?  B. To
131201 AM A King, a Lame Man, and a table of Grace
A King, a Lame Man, and a Table of Grace  THE STORY:  A. And David said, "Is there still anyone
131208 AM Honestly Evaluating Our Excuses
Honestly Evaluating Our Excuses * "Why I'm Not Going to Bathe Anymore ..."  • "I was forced to bathe as
131208 PM For What Would You Be Willing to Die
For What Would You Be Willing to Die?  A. "Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might
131215 AM Who is the Author of Your Life
Who is the Author of Your Life?  A. Acts 3:1-16 tells the story of a lame beggar being healed and
131222 AM How are You Handling Your Weight
How are You Handling Your Weight?  A. We all know what it is to be "weighed down" in life. How
131229 AM You Are Not In Control
You Are Not In Control.•.Jeremiah 29:11; For l know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for
140105 AM Our Practical Plan for Growth in 2014
In the Beginning: Where God Belongs   By Jason Hardin  The Bible begins with three simple words: "In the beginning" (Gen
140105 PM Who is the Lion Likely to Catch
Who is the Lion Likely to Catch?  A. "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a
140112 AM GOD-SHAPED in 2014 What Does It Mean to be Father-Defined
GOD-SHAPED in 2014  What Does It Mean to be Father-Defined?  A. Ephesians 1:1-14 - the opening of Paul's letter to
140112 PM The Need for Vision
The Need for Vision  A. Vision (noun):  1. The act or power of sensing with the eyes; sight.  2. The
140119 AM Four Important Decisions
Four Important DecisionsINTRODUCTIONI. Life is made up of decisions!TRAININGI. The decision regarding training for life is a major decision. Schooling
140119 PM When God's Providence Seems Very Bitter - Ruth 1
When God's Providence Seems Very Bitter  Ruth 1  A. In Ruth 1 we read of events that took place 3,000+
140202 AM What Does It Mean to be Christ-Centered
GOD-SHAPED in 2014  What Does It Mean to be Christ-Centered?  A. Colossians 1:1-20 - Paul begins his letter to the
140209 AM What Does It Mean to be Spirit-Led
GOD-SHAPED in 2014  What Does It Mean to be Spirit-Led?  A. Have you realized how dangerous and self-defeating it is