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Salted with Fire
| preached | July 18, 2010 |
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| added | July 18, 2010 |
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| scripture | Mark 9:49-50 |
| topic | Christian Living |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2753 |
Following Jesus is a serious business. Our discipleship is not an overnight occurance, but instead is an ongoing, refining process. Find out how this process enables us to have an impact in our churches and society.
Encore 2010
| added | July 13, 2010 |
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| type | Series |
| id | 25901 |
How has God been speaking to you through His Word in the past year? In Encore 2010, we’re highlighting some of the most requested messages from the past 12 months. With topics such as fear and anxiety, giving, attitudes, family, the church, and faith and salvation, there is encouragement from God’s Word for everyone.
Overflowing with Thankfulness, Part 2
| preached | December 6, 2009 |
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| added | July 13, 2010 |
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| scripture | Exodus 35:4-35 |
| topics | Christian Living, Money, Thanksgiving |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2716 |
Generous and joyful giving should be an overflow of our gratitude. In Exodus 35, the Israelites set an example for us of abundant giving to the Lord’s work.
Us and Them
| preached | July 11, 2010 |
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| added | July 11, 2010 |
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| scripture | Mark 9:38-41 |
| topics | Christian Living, Ministry |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2750 |
Who should we work with to spread the name of Christ? The answer surprised the disciples and it might surprise you today. Listen as Alistair explains the danger of exclusivity in the church today.
The Danger of the Nonessentials
| preached | July 11, 2010 |
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| added | July 11, 2010 |
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| scripture | Philippians 3:15 |
| topics | The Church, Loving Others |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2751 |
Listen as Alistair discusses the role of 5 non-essential issues in the life of the church.
Who Do You Say I Am?
| preached | October 16, 2005 |
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| added | January 17, 2011 |
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| scripture | Mark 8:29 |
| topic | Jesus Christ |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2473 |
Many of us are familiar with the questions that individuals regularly bring to God. Yet how many of us are aware of the questions that God brings to individuals? In this series, Alistair Begg examines seven conversations that begin with one of God’s disarming questions. From Adam and Eve in the Garden to the rich young ruler in Judea, the Lord engages these individuals with striking accuracy and exposes their mistaken notions about him. These questions are as arresting to us today and are as able to penetrate our hearts as they were two-thousand years ago. In this study, we ...
The Preacher: John the Baptist
| added | January 12, 2011 |
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| scripture | Luke 3:1-20 |
| topic | Preaching |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 0143 |
What made John the Baptist such a successful preacher? As we study the third chapter of Luke we learn that the right ingredients for good preaching don't meet modern expectations, and that the challlenge of John's message is just as vital for us as it was for his first hearers.
A Call to Commitment
| preached | January 9, 2011 |
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| added | January 10, 2011 |
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| scripture | Romans 12:1-2 |
| topics | Character of God, Christian Living |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2778 |
Romans 12:1-2 is an urgent appeal to those who are in Christ to commit themselves entirely to him. Join us in exploring the magnificent mercy of God that underlies commitment to the cause of Christ. Romans 12:1-2.
Transformed Mind
| preached | January 9, 2011 |
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| added | January 10, 2011 |
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| scripture | Romans 12:1-2 |
| topics | Character of God, Christian Living |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2779 |
When God’s mercy takes hold and his grace transforms, Christians can agree with God that his ways are best. As we continue our study in Romans 12:1-2, we learn that being entirely committed to Christ begins with a change of mind.
No Ordinary Child
| preached | January 2, 2011 |
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| added | January 3, 2011 |
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| scripture | Luke 2:25-35 |
| topics | Christmas, Jesus Christ |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2777 |
In the course of doing the ordinary things that the law required of new parents, Mary and Joseph met Simeon, a man who understood his life in the context of God's unfolding purposes. Join us as we see Jesus through Simeon's eyes as the fulfillment of all that God had promised.
God's Indescribable Gift
| preached | December 26, 2010 |
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| added | December 28, 2010 |
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| scripture | 2 Corinthians 9:15 |
| topics | Christmas, Salvation |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2776 |
At Christmastime, all kinds of gifts come to mind. Some are just what we want, some are practical, and some are necessities. God's gift to us in Christ is great beyond description, and it is exactly what we need: a Savior for sinners.
The Age of the Spirit
| added | December 23, 2010 |
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| scripture | Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:32-33 |
| topic | Christian Living |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 0152 |
Many people claim to be Christians, but what does it really mean to live as a follower of Jesus Christ today? Do we even come close to the belief and behavior described in the Bible? Hear what it means to truly live in the age of the Spirit and learn how you can have a practical and useful faith in the 21st Century.
The Man Who is God
| added | December 20, 2010 |
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| scripture | John 1:1-14 |
| topics | Christmas, Jesus Christ |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 0578 |
Birth signifies the start of life, but in the opening verses of the Gospel of John we're introduced to the fact that in Jesus, God is made flesh. But if God has always existed, what does this say about Jesus? Learn what this means, and why it matters as we discover the "Man who is God".
God Has Spoken
| preached | December 19, 2010 |
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| added | December 20, 2010 |
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| scripture | Hebrews 1:1-4 |
| topics | Christmas, Jesus Christ |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2775 |
The Christmas season offers more than hollow sentiment: the incarnation of Jesus is the culmination of God's revelation of Himself. Join us as we learn from Hebrews 1:1-6 that the story of Christmas is the story of a Jesus worth believing in.
A Mysterious Miracle
| preached | December 12, 2010 |
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| added | December 13, 2010 |
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| scripture | John 1:14 |
| topics | Christmas, Jesus Christ |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2774 |
"Will God really dwell on earth with men?" In Christ, God answered Solomon's question with a resounding yes. The incarnation is neither irrelevant nor so far removed from us that ordinary Christians can ignore it. It is foundational. Join us in looking at this wonderful truth in light of God's relationship with His people throughout scripture.
False Teachers
| preached | March 1, 1992 |
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| added | December 8, 2010 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Titus 1:10-16 |
| topic | False Teaching |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1597 |
Case Closed!
| preached | December 5, 2010 |
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| added | December 7, 2010 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Romans 8:33-36 |
| topics | Assurance of Salvation, Dependence on God |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2772 |
"Case closed." Satan, our enemies, and our own consciences may raise our sins against us. But no accusation can stand against those who are in Christ because He has made a full and wonderful atonement for our sins, and payment for them cannot be required again. The Christian's confidence is in our victorious, living Savior.
No Separation
| preached | December 5, 2010 |
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| added | December 7, 2010 |
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| scripture | Romans 8:37-39 |
| topic | Assurance of Salvation |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2773 |
As we conclude our studies in Romans 8, we see that the great truths of the gospel persuaded Paul that his confidence was all in Christ. Christians are "more than conquerors" because Christ, who is sovereign over all, triumphed on the cross and loves us with an everlasting love.
Drama in the Decapolis!
| preached | March 14, 2010 |
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| added | March 14, 2010 |
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| scripture | Mark 7:31-37 |
| topic | Jesus Christ |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2731 |
When Mark writes with great detail about an encounter between Jesus and a man who is deaf and unable to talk, Alistair draws parallels between Jesus’ response and body language to remind us of the importance of meeting unbelievers at their point of need.
Why Join a Local Church?
| preached | March 14, 2010 |
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| added | March 14, 2010 |
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| scripture | Acts 20:28-31 |
| topics | Church Leadership, The Church |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2732 |
How should church leadership function? Does it matter if you join a church or not? Alistair Begg explains the biblical model for church leadership and the importance of belonging to a local body of believers.
It is Finished!
| preached | March 28, 1997 |
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| added | March 12, 2010 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Hebrews 10:1-18 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1926 |
Running the Race
| preached | June 8, 1997 |
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| added | March 12, 2010 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Hebrews 12:1-4 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1940 |
Some Strange Ideas
| added | March 11, 2010 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| topics | The Cross, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Repentance |
| type | Series |
| id | 25801 |
It could be the plot for a movie: An oppressed nation is looking for a liberator, but there’s a plan in the works to kill him before he can act. An innocent man dies willingly for guilty men. People are coming back to life from the dead and a body disappears. Centuries' worth of prophesies are about to be fulfilled, but not in the way anyone expected…and conspiracies and political intrigue surround it all. By any measure, the final days of Christ’s life and the weeks and months immediately following his resurrection are filled with strange and perplexing events, themes, ...
Great Faith
| preached | March 7, 2010 |
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| added | March 7, 2010 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Mark 7:24-30 |
| topic | Jesus Christ |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2730 |
Did Jesus make it a routine practice to insult to people around him? In this message, Alistair helps us make sense of a problematic encounter between Jesus and a Gentile woman with a significant concern.
Scripture and Tradition, Part 1
| preached | February 21, 2010 |
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| added | February 21, 2010 |
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| scripture | Mark 7:1-8 |
| topics | The Bible, Christian Living, Gospel |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2727 |
In this passage of Mark, Jesus points out to the Pharisees how they follow the law of their traditions over the law of scripture. This reminds us that many times in our attempts to keep God’s law, we, like the Pharisees, tend to develop our own rules and regulations – and we think that by keeping them, that we’re actually keeping God’s law!
Scripture and Tradition, Part 2
| preached | February 21, 2010 |
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| added | February 21, 2010 |
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| scripture | Mark 7:9-13 |
| topics | False Teaching, Obeying God |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2728 |
What is the basis of authority? Does it lie solely in Scripture or is it Scripture and a little bit of tradition? How much of a role should tradition play? As we continue with Part Two of “Scripture and Tradition,” we consider an example of what can happen when we allow our traditions to become more important than God’s Law.
The Heart Of The Matter
| preached | February 28, 2010 |
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| added | February 18, 2010 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Mark 7:14-23 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2729 |
Having just demonstrated that tradition must bow to Scripture, Jesus turns to the question of purity versus defilement. Since we know that Christianity is rational, historical and empirical, we must define “uncleanliness” and what makes us clean and right before God.
Gospel Conversations, Part 2
| preached | February 14, 2010 |
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| added | February 14, 2010 |
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| scripture | Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 |
| topics | Christian Living, Death |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2726 |
Our culture has become increasingly preoccupied with living forever. But the Bible tells us that we have a created beginning and an appointed death. In part two of the message, “Gospel Conversations”, Alistair unpacks how Christians should remember this themselves, and then how to share the reality of these two truths with friends and co-workers.
Gospel Conversations, Part 1
| preached | February 14, 2010 |
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| added | February 14, 2010 |
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| scripture | Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 |
| topics | Christian Living, Evangelism |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2725 |
What do you know and believe about God? Your theology will come out in how you talk to others about your relationship with him. Alistair explores how our knowledge of God should affect every aspect of our lives, with some very practical steps on sharing Christ with others.
Eternity on My Mind
| added | January 15, 2010 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2290 |
Nature and Meaning of the Lord's Supper
| added | January 14, 2010 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Luke 22:17-20 |
| topic | The Church |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2190 |
Attend a church service on any given Sunday, and you might notice a ceremony taking place -- what Christians call the Lord’s Supper or Communion. But what does this expression of faith mean? Alistair Begg turns to the book of Luke for an explanation of the outward symbols and inward significance.
Declaring His Praise
| preached | January 10, 2010 |
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| added | January 10, 2010 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | 1 Peter 2:9 |
| topics | Christian Living, Worship |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2723 |
As the church, Christ calls us to “declare the praises” of the God who reconciled us to himself through the death of his Son. How are we doing? Is the preaching and proclaiming of the Gospel central as we gather each Sunday? Do our attitudes toward our worship services proclaim God’s praises to those who are watching us?
Jesus Cares
| preached | January 10, 2010 |
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| added | January 10, 2010 |
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| scripture | Mark 6:45-56 |
| topic | Jesus Christ |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2722 |
As we read this familiar story of Jesus walking on the water, we must not lose our bearings. This story is far more significant than telling us that we don’t need to worry about the scary winds and waters. Rather, it is part of the purpose of Mark’s gospel – revealing who the Lord Jesus Christ is and what he came to do.
In Green Pastures
| preached | January 3, 2010 |
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| added | January 3, 2010 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Mark 6:30-44 |
| topic | Jesus Christ |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2721 |
Rest is an important part of staying both physically and spiritually healthy. Jesus reminds his disciples of this truth, and his teaching remains as applicable in our hurried and busy lives today as well.
Salvation's Song
| preached | December 27, 2009 |
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| added | December 27, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Luke 2:25-35 |
| topics | Jesus Christ, Salvation |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2720 |
Through the writings of the Old and New Testaments we discover that Jesus Christ has clearly fulfilled the prophecies of Salvation and God’s Kingdom. As we continue Mark’s gospel, we learn that the Holy Spirit reveals this fact to the priest, Simeon, when he meets the infant Jesus.
Zechariah’s Song
| preached | December 20, 2009 |
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| added | December 20, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Luke 1:67-75 |
| topics | Character of God, Jesus Christ |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2719 |
We say that hindsight is 20/20. Luke uses the Old Testament to introduce us to Jesus and uses Jesus to interpret the Old Testament. We soon realize that we cannot begin to understand who Christ is without first understanding the Old Testament.
Mindful, Mighty, Merciful
| preached | December 13, 2009 |
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| added | December 13, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Luke 1:46-56 |
| topic | Character of God |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2718 |
Mary’s song records her response to the angel’s news that she was about to have a son. More importantly, though, it tells us about the character of the God whose Son she would bear.
You Are Not Your Own
| preached | December 6, 2009 |
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| added | December 6, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 |
| topics | Christian Living, Obeying God |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2717 |
In today’s culture, God’s laws regarding sexual purity are often violated. Why are these commands so important for Christians to observe? Alistair explains that “your body is a temple” and “you have been bought with a price.”
Christian Basics
| added | December 3, 2009 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| topics | Christian Living, Friendship, Obeying God, Salvation |
| type | Series |
| id | 25101 |
What does it really mean to be a Christian? In this study, Alistair identifies the essential elements of the believer’s life, starting first with conversion and then elaborating the manner in which believers are to act out their faith "To be a Christian," he says, "is to declare that Jesus is Lord. His Lordship affects both our minds - teaching us what to believe, as well as our morals - changing the way we live." While each follower of Christ has a unique calling, all Christians share the same fixed features of genuine faith. The basic nature of the truths ...
The Christian Family
| added | December 3, 2009 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Colossians 3 |
| topics | Biblical Manhood, Biblical Womanhood, Marriage, Parenting |
| type | Series |
| id | 24701 |
In truly Christian families, each member affirms that "Jesus is Lord." Husbands and wives display their love for the Lord Jesus in giving themselves wholeheartedly to the privileges and responsibilities of marriage. Children also display their understanding of Jesus’ Lordship by respecting and obeying their parents. When everyone in the family follows this biblical mandate it makes for healthy churches and stable societies. This study from Colossians 3 will help you communicate the gospel to your family, friends and neighbors by living out the Lordship of Jesus in your home.
A Christian Manifesto
| added | December 3, 2009 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Luke 6:20-49 |
| topics | Jesus Christ, Loving Others |
| type | Series |
| id | 23301 |
"The characteristics of Christian discipleship are, from the world’s perspective, marks of losers. That, of course, is one of the reasons that men and women around the world are so slowly drawn to any consideration of the claims of Christ. When we fasten on the claims of Christ as they are made clear in the Bible, we discover that Jesus has actually come to turn the value system of the world on its head." Alistair Begg A manifesto is a public declaration of policy that is issued by a monarch, a head of state, or by a representative of an ...
Firm Foundation, Eight Volume Set
| added | December 3, 2009 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | 1 Corinthians |
| topic | Christian Living |
| type | Series |
| id | 14609 |
Guard The Truth
| added | December 3, 2009 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | 1 Timothy 1:1, 1 Timothy 1:12, 1 Timothy 1:15, 1 Timothy 1:16 |
| topics | Christian Living, False Teaching, Ministry |
| type | Series |
| id | 22901 |
This collection on the Pastoral Epistles includes: Household of Faith - Volume 1: A Study in the Book of 1 Timothy Household of Faith - Volume 2: A Study in the Book of 1 Timothy Useful to the Master: A Study in the Book of 2 Timothy Get It Right: A Study in the Book of Titus
Household of Faith, Two Volume Set
| added | December 3, 2009 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| topics | Church Leadership, Ministry |
| type | Series |
| id | 15403 |
As we view culture unraveling before our eyes, some are tempted to throw up their hands in despair, while others plunge headlong into political activism, believing that to be the answer to our problems. We must, however, affirm the priority of the proclamation of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, by which the lives of men and women are changed. For this reason I'm excited about presenting these studies in 1 Timothy. Here we find God's purpose for His people. He has planned from all of eternity to redeem a people that are His very own, in order that ...
Jars Of Clay, Two Volume Set
| added | December 3, 2009 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| topics | Christian Living, Evangelism, Ministry |
| type | Series |
| id | 22503 |
We live in a world that is preoccupied with personality and the influence of high-profile celebrities has a significant impact on the way people think and live. In contrast to this the bible is filled with examples of how God delights in using ordinary people in extraordinary ways. These studies recount the lives of biblical characters that were used by God much like a clay pot in the hands of its maker. Some will be familiar and others will be new-found friends. Through them we’ll discover the characteristics which mark useful people and see the potential of an "ordinary" person ...
Life Assurance, Two Volume Set
| added | December 3, 2009 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| topics | False Teaching, Love of God, Loving Others, Sin |
| type | Series |
| id | 16203 |
This ancient letter tackles an issue which is compelling in its relevance to the contemporary church. Namely, the seduction of Christianity. False teachers were amalgamating Christian truth with secular philosophy. The result was a diluted message which was leading many astray. John writes with a clarity and certainty which confronts the confusion and vagueness of his day.
Healthcare, Jesus' Way
| preached | September 10, 2009 |
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| added | September 10, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Mark 2:1 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2700 |
Be Patient, The Lord is Coming, Part 1
| preached | February 17, 2008 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 5:7 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2611 |
When you see all the pain, suffering and strife in our world, it makes you wonder if God knows and is prepared to do something to solve the problem. We’ll find answers to these questions, and more, when Alistair teaches from James 5.
Be Patient, The Lord is Coming, Part 2
| preached | February 17, 2008 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 5:7 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2612 |
For the follower of Jesus Christ, it’s important to look forward. As a discipline of our lives, we cling to the hope of seeing the Lord face to face in the day of His second coming. But how should we live today and in the time that remains before His return?
Telling the Truth
| preached | February 24, 2008 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 5:12 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2613 |
Jesus’ ministry was marked by truth-telling. In fact, He declared Himself, “the way, the truth, and the life.” In James 5, we’re commanded to be truth- tellers, as well. James put it this way. He said, “Let your yes be yes, and your no, no!”
Prayer and Praise
| preached | March 2, 2008 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 5:13 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2615 |
It’s not uncommon to hear those around us refer to the Bible, God’s inspired Word, as a relic an irrelevant thing of the past. Alistair Begg opens the Bible to a passage that directly challenges this notion offering help and hope today.
If Anyone is Sick..., Part 1
| preached | March 16, 2008 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 5:14 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2618 |
When you or someone you love is sick, it’s natural to wonder what the Bible says about healing. Alistair Begg helps us take a good look at James 5 to understand the relationship between prayer and healing.
If Anyone is Sick..., Part 2
| preached | March 30, 2008 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 5:15 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2621 |
When God’s Word tells us the sick will be healed through the anointing of oil and the faithful prayer of the elders, it raises a number of questions. For instance, can anyone be cured through prayer? Alistair Begg addresses important questions about healing in this message.
Confession and Prayer
| preached | April 27, 2008 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 5:16 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2624 |
Fights and Quarrels
| preached | September 30, 2007 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 4:1 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2587 |
Submitting to God, Part 1
| preached | October 14, 2007 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 4:7 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2591 |
A message from the series "Faith That Works"
Submitting to God, Part 2
| preached | October 14, 2007 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 4:7 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2592 |
Saying No to Slander
| preached | October 21, 2007 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 4:11 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2593 |
Only One Judge
| preached | October 21, 2007 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 4:11 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2594 |
Planning Properly, Part 1
| preached | October 28, 2007 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 4:13 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2595 |
Planning Properly, Part 2
| preached | October 28, 2007 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 4:13 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2596 |
Listen, You Rich Men
| preached | November 4, 2007 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 5:1 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2597 |
Ill-Gotten Gain, Part 1
| preached | February 10, 2008 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 5:1 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2609 |
Ill-Gotten Gain, Part 2
| preached | February 10, 2008 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 5:1 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2610 |
Bringing Back the Wanderers
| preached | April 27, 2008 |
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| added | September 1, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 5:19-20 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2625 |
The Kingdom of God
| preached | August 30, 2009 |
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| added | August 30, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Mark 4:26-34 |
| topics | Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2696 |
Throughout Jesus’ ministry, He declared that the Kingdom of God was near and that the time had come to repent and believe the Good News. The Kingdom of God had come in the person, words and works of Jesus. Onlookers then, and today, may have questioned how this Galilean carpenter could be a King and where His Kingdom was. In the parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus explains the mystery, the promise and the ultimate fulfillment of the Kingdom of God.
Jesus Calms the Storm
| preached | August 30, 2009 |
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| added | August 30, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Mark 4:35-41 |
| topics | Jesus Christ, Sovereignty of God |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2697 |
Is there something rocking your boat today? A persistent problem that’s kicking up a storm in your life? We’ll take a fresh look at a familiar New Testament scene when Jesus calmed the storm.
Careful Listening
| preached | August 9, 2009 |
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| added | August 9, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Mark 4:21-25 |
| topic | Parables |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2694 |
“Were you even listening?” Sometimes we get ourselves in trouble because we don’t remember or comprehend what we’ve been told. Even though Jesus used parables to help His listeners understand who He was and why He came, some missed the message. In one parable, Jesus explains the direct correlation between how carefully we listen to the Word of God and the benefits we gain or forfeit.
The Seed and the Soils
| preached | August 2, 2009 |
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| added | August 2, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Mark 4:1-20 |
| topic | Parables |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2692 |
Great stories can inspire us and impact our lives. Jesus often used short stories, or parables, to help His listeners understand greater truths. The first parable Jesus told was the key to understanding all of the rest. As Jesus describes the scene of a farmer sowing seeds in a variety of soils, He is illustrating the different responses that individuals have to hearing Biblical truth. This parable challenges us to acknowledge our own response to God’s Word and its ultimate fruitfulness, or lack thereof, in our lives.
How Does God's Kingdom Grow?
| preached | July 19, 2009 |
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| added | July 19, 2009 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Mark 4:1-12 |
| topics | Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Parables |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2691 |
There are no group rates or special gates to enter the Kingdom of God. It is based entirely on our personal faith in Christ. Though large crowds of people witnessed Jesus’ miracles and listened to His words, not all would accept the invitation to enter the Kingdom. Each person heard the same message and was given the same opportunity. Some went to hear a Galilean carpenter and met their Messiah and King. Others walked away unbelieving. Jesus’ desire, then and now, is growing the kingdom of God one person at a time through faith in Him.
Preaching the Gospel from Ruth
| added | July 30, 2011 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Ruth 1 |
| topics | Gospel, Preaching |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 0159 |
Whether preaching from the Old Testament or an epistle or directly from a Gospel, the Scripture itself should determine the way in which a sermon unfolds. Pointing to the book of Ruth, Alistair explains the importance of immersing oneself in the details of the story; the sights, the sounds and the emotion, and warns against overlooking the pieces that hint at something more. There is, in the narrative of Ruth, a question that presses readers to make a choice about their relationship with God.
If Anyone Would Come After Me, He Must...Take Up His Cross
| preached | October 2, 1983 |
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| added | July 25, 2011 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Luke 9:18-27 |
| topic | Jesus Christ |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1003 |
In Luke 9 Jesus asks Peter "Who do you say I am?" This question is still relevant today. Who do you say Jesus is? What does it mean to deny yourself and take up your cross? Many times we want something without giving up anything. Jesus, by His death on the cross paid for us to be reconciled with God. So what are the expectations for us to answer Jesus' call to "follow me?"
If Anyone Would Come After Me, He Must...Love His Neighbor
| preached | October 9, 1983 |
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| added | July 25, 2011 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Luke 10:25-37 |
| topics | Loving Others, Parables |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1004 |
The question “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” is adequatelyanswered only in the Gospel of God’s redeeming grace – through faith in Jesus’righteousness, not our own. As Christians grow to know and love God more fully,we grow in love for our neighbors as well.
Faith That is Tested, Part Two
| preached | November 20, 1983 |
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| added | July 25, 2011 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Habakkuk 1:5-2:1 |
| topic | Faith |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1008 |
Even those who walk with Christ are not immune to trials. An unexpected storm enters our life and we can only wonder “what is God’s purpose for this?” We call out to God but we feel like he is disinterested in us, and like Habakkuk we shout out “how long must I cry out for help O Lord?” But God is faithful, and when we bring our burdens to the Cross we learn God’s purpose and why things can get worse before they get better.
Faith That is Taught
| preached | November 27, 1983 |
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| added | July 25, 2011 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Habakkuk 2:1-20 |
| topic | Faith |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1009 |
Many times, due to our pride, we mistakenly believe we can handle every problem that arises on our own without faith. What does it mean to “trust in the Lord with all your heart”? God teaches us that faith is taught and we need to stand, look, wait and listen. Providing a valuable lesson for us all, Habakkuk turns from his human abilities to God for answers.
Faith That is Triumphant
| preached | December 4, 1983 |
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| added | July 25, 2011 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Habakkuk 3:1-19 |
| topics | Faith, Joy, Salvation |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1010 |
In Habakkuk 3, we see the result of his pilgrimmage of faith, from testing through learning to triumph. Faith that can face disaster and still rejoice in God must be based on fact: the fact of God’s past faithfulness in history, and especially the fact of His redeeming work on the Cross. This is true saving faith.
If Anyone Would Come After Me, He Must...Persevere
| preached | September 25, 1983 |
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| added | July 21, 2011 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Luke 8:4-15 |
| topic | Parables |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1002 |
What does it mean to be a follower of Christ? Do we have a clear idea or do we sometimes just “go along with the crowd?” In Luke 8 Jesus utilizes an earthly story that has a heavenly meaning by telling a parable about seeds and soil. Hearing God’s Word and taking it to heart are two different things, and perseverance in faith is paramount to hearing, retaining and being responsive to God’s Word in our Christian walk.
Encore 2011
| added | July 20, 2011 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| type | Series |
| id | 25902 |
When you teach a small child a new skill, it’s helpful to repeat it over and over. Likewise, as adults, we often learn best when we hear and apply a lesson or truth multiple times. This compilation of our most popular messages of the year, chosen by our listeners, is designed to do just that: repeat the truths of God’s Word to us so that we can more fully understand the Bible and apply it to our lives. With messages on the meaning of the Gospel, God’s nature, spiritual warfare, trials and sufferings, and wisdom in relationships, this series will ...
Just Do Something: A Conversation with Kevin DeYoung and Bob Lepine
| added | July 20, 2011 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| topics | The Bible, Christian Living, Faith, Marriage, Pride and Humility, Theology |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 9999 |
Have you ever wondered if you're making the "right" decision? Is God pleased with the path you're taking? Author Kevin DeYoung thinks the Bible has the answer. Listen to our interview with him and then get a copy of his book, Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will. Request a copy of the book with your gift during July
If Anyone Would Come After Me, He Must... Practice What He Hears
| added | July 18, 2011 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Luke 6:46-49 |
| topics | Christian Living, Obeying God |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1001 |
Following Jesus is more than a sincere attempt to "be a Christian"... it's actually doing what Jesus says! Understanding what it means to say "Jesus is Lord" is the first step towards true obedience.
If Anyone Would Come After Me, He Must... Leave Everything
| added | July 11, 2011 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Luke 5:1-11 |
| topics | Christian Living, Obeying God |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1000 |
Are you a true disciple of Christ? On what do you base this? In this sermon we learn that ignorance is one of the greatest barriers to following Jesus, and we strip away the faulty reasons behind why many of us think that we're believers.
And When I Come to Die
| preached | June 26, 2011 |
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| added | June 27, 2011 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Hebrews 11:22 |
| topics | Character of God, Christian Living |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2820 |
What is your legacy? As Christians, we must be intentional about reminding the generations to come of God's provision in the past and his promise for the future. In this study from the life of Joseph, we see an example of steady obedience and trust in the faithfulness of God and a legacy of confidence that he will never fail to keep his word.
The Lion's Roar
| added | March 1, 2006 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Amos |
| topics | False Teaching, Persecution, Prophecy, Sin, Wrath of God |
| type | Series |
| id | 13001 |
Amos was not a learned man; he was a shepherd from a small town. He was not an innovator; he simply reminded people of facts they already knew. The only remarkable thing about Amos was how unremarkable he was. Yet God used Amos to remind His people that religious profession and religious procession are irrelevant and repulsive to Him unless they are accompanied by evidence of His grace. As 21st century Christians, we need to realize that God is saying the same thing to us. The church today is consumed with tales of experience yet it often denies the truths ...
Paul Makes the Most of It
| preached | February 12, 2006 |
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| added | February 12, 2006 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Acts 28:16 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2496 |
Take Dead Aim, Volume 2
| added | February 1, 2006 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Philippians 3, Philippians 4 |
| topics | Contentment, Jesus Christ, Loving Others |
| type | Series |
| id | 15002 |
The Apostle Paul was in no doubt as to his direction and purpose in life. In the very heart of this letter to the Philippians, he makes his focus clear. "I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus" Throughout this letter, Paul urges upon these dear Philippian believers the need for them to be equally focused when it comes to the matter of living for Christ. This series of studies will not only prove useful for the Christian who is seeking to get "back on track," but also ...
The Last Lap
| preached | January 29, 2006 |
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| added | January 29, 2006 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Acts 28:7 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2494 |
Fathers
| preached | January 29, 2006 |
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| added | January 29, 2006 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Colossians 3:21 |
| topics | Biblical Manhood, Christian Thinking, Parenting |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2495 |
The Bonfire on the Beach
| preached | January 22, 2006 |
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| added | January 22, 2006 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Acts 28:1 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2492 |
Children
| preached | January 22, 2006 |
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| added | January 22, 2006 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Colossians 3:20 |
| topics | Christian Thinking, Obedience, Parenting |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2493 |
...and Rides upon the Storm
| preached | January 15, 2006 |
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| added | January 15, 2006 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Acts 27:27 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2490 |
Husbands
| preached | January 15, 2006 |
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| added | January 15, 2006 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Colossians 3:19 |
| topics | Biblical Manhood, Marriage |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2491 |
He Plants His Footsteps in the Sea
| preached | January 8, 2006 |
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| added | January 8, 2006 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Acts 27:1 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2487 |
Wives
| preached | January 8, 2006 |
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| added | January 8, 2006 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Colossians 3:18 |
| topics | Biblical Womanhood, Marriage |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2488 |
When You Pray, Say
| added | January 1, 2006 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Luke 11:1-13 |
| topic | Prayer |
| type | Series |
| id | 23201 |
Martin Luther referred to the Lord’s Prayer as "the greatest martyr on earth," because it was used, he said, so frequently without thought or feeling and without reverence or faith. In our Christian lives, nothing is more important, and nothing more difficult to establish and maintain, than a meaningful prayer life. Although we can find time to do just about everything else; good things, industrious things, ministry things, it seems that when we get to the issue of prayer, everything works against us. When we look at the Lord’s Prayer, we realize that there is much instruction contained in it. ...
Contentment
| added | November 28, 2005 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Philippians 4:12, Psalms 131:1 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2414 |
If you could choose one word to describe your life, would you say that you’re content? For most of us, that’s the last word we’d use! Alistair Begg turns to the pages of Scripture for a realistic look at personal satisfaction and what it means to have a truly thankful heart.
The Goodness of God
| preached | November 27, 2005 |
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| added | November 27, 2005 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 1:17 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2482 |
It’s the time of year to start thinking about picking the right gift for loved ones. In this message, we’re reminded that God Himself is the One who gives perfect gifts at the perfect time. Every good and perfect gift comes from God. Every breath of life, every good night’s sleep, every true friend, every word of Scripture. You could write your own list of blessings, too as Alistair Begg teaches on The Goodness of God.
Paul the Preacher
| preached | November 20, 2005 |
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| added | November 20, 2005 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Acts 26:19 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2481 |
A Man with a Mission
| preached | November 6, 2005 |
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| added | November 6, 2005 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | Acts 26:12 |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2479 |
What is Your Life?
| preached | November 6, 2005 |
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| added | November 6, 2005 |
| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | James 4:14 |
| topic | Christian Living |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2480 |
Firm Foundation, Volume 5
| added | November 1, 2005 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| scripture | 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 |
| topics | Christian Living, The Church |
| type | Series |
| id | 14605 |
"I don’t want you to be ignorant. . ." With these opening words, the Apostle Paul embarks upon the sensitive journey of encouraging the Corinthian church to show wisdom and discernment in the gifts and abilities of its members. As we’ll learn, this is primary in the health of the local church, for ignorance will breed those who are susceptible to wrong teaching. Wrong teaching leads to wrong living, and wrong living ultimately generates ineffectiveness in the body of Christ. Chapter 12 of 1 Corinthians is concerned with the volatile issue of spiritual gifts. What are they? How are they ...
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