------------------------------ Sermons arranged in Bible order, then by scripture text. ------------------------------
Matthew --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
They Went Home Another Way (Matthew 2:7-12)
After an encounter with Jesus, the magi were changed people. PDF
Six Things About Sin and the Gospel (Matthew 3:1-8)
Six things about sin, and six gospel cures. PDF PPT Audio
Meeting Jesus at the Threshing Floor (Matthew 3:5-12)
A subject study on the impact of the threshing floor and how this metaphor affects present day Christians. PDF PPT
Jesus' Baptism (Matthew 3:13-17)
The baptism of Jesus began the ministry of Christ on earth. PDF
The Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11; Mk. 1:12-13; Lk. 4:1-13)
Our situation may be different but we can learn many lessons for His temptations. PDF
The Temptations of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11)
Doubt, exploitation, and forsaking are the three temptations of the devil to Jesus. PDF PPT
Tempted and Tried (Matthew 4:1-11)
We may need some time in the wilderness whether we like it or not! PDF PPT
Jesus and Healing (Matthew 4:23-24)
A brief look at the healing ministry of Jesus. PDF
Great Chapters of the Bible: Matthew, Chapter 5 (Matthew 5:13-16)
The beatitudes and so much more. PDF PPT Audio
Moving the Church Forward: Challenges to Accept (Matthew 5:13-16)
Unity solves a lot of problems. PDF PPT Audio
Called to a Higher Standard (Matthew 5:16-20)
Christians have been called to a higher standard than what the world offers. PDF
A Higher Calling (Matthew 5:17-20)
Commitment to Christ is to begin in the heart. PDF
Oaths (Matthew 5:33-37)
Some thoughts on swearing and taking oaths as regulated in the Bible. PDF
Be Ye Perfect (Matthew 5:43-48)
Perfection, spiritually speaking, means maturity. PDF
Daily Bread (Matthew 6:9-13)
We must learn, as Jesus taught, to take one day at a time. PDF
The Scriptural Use of Money (Matthew 6:19-21)
The use of money is an important and difficult subject. PDF
Laying Up Treasures (Matthew 6:19-23)
Where is your heart? It's where your treasure is! PDF
Putting First Things First (Matthew 6:24,33)
Priorities are a necessity. Yet, we get them mixed up at times. A lesson to help one keep Jesus first. PDF
Because He Lives, I Can Face Tomorrow (Matthew 6:25-34)
Some joy stealers and how to overcome the worry addiction. PDF
Where Do We Go from Here? (Matthew 6:30-34)
Goals and dreams are important in life. Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. PDF
The Providence of God (Matthew 6:33; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 3:20)
This lesson is about how God's providence takes care of His children. PDF
"Instrumental Music" in the Church (Matthew 7:1-5)
Five figurative instruments that seem to be played often in the church. My thanks to Basil Overton. PDF
Overcoming Faultfinding (Matthew 7:1-5)
A lesson on judging, why it is bad, and a remedy for it. PDF PPT
If God Knows the Future, Why Will So Many be Lost? (Matthew 7:13-14)
The topic of human suffering due to volition is a weighty question indeed! PDF
Those Who Should Have Belonged to the Kingdom (Matthew 8:10-12)
Unfortunately there will be many who should be 'sheep" on the Judgment Day, but will be gathered with the 'goats.' PDF
What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Matthew 9:10-13)
Friends are invaluable, good friends indispensable, and Jesus is indestructible. PDF
The Mission of John the Baptist (Matthew 11:10-14)
Four points about John the Baptist; the fulfillment of prophecy, Elijah to come, preaching, other lessons. PDF
"Come All Ye That Labor..." (Matthew 11:25-30)
Those who labor and are heavy laden with burdens may find rest in Christ. PDF
Give Me the Treetops! (Matthew 11:28-30)
Lessons from Elijah and learning the gait of Galilee. PDF
The Parable of the Soils (Matthew 13:1-9)
The seed is the word of God, and the various soils represent different kinds of hearts. PDF
Jesus: The Master Teacher (Matthew 13:10-17)
Jesus, the master teacher used parables. PDF
Introduction to the Parables (Matthew 13:13-16)
What is a parable? Why study the parables? Why did Jesus teach in parables? How to study the parables. PDF
The Winds of Change (Matthew 13:14-15)
Change can be good, it can be bad, but cannot be ignored. PDF
The Parable of the Tares (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43)
A few thoughts on the parable that Jesus explained. PDF
Jesus Talks About His Kingdom (Matthew 13:44-52)
A brief look at seven kingdom parables. PDF
Get Out of the Boat! (Matthew 14:22-33)
When Peter doubted, Jesus told him to get out of the boat! PDF
Jesus the Rebel (Matthew 15:1-8)
One gentleman said, "One Man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter." Which was Jesus? PDF
The Restoration Plea (Matthew 16:13-18)
Some of the very important doctrinal issues of the restoration movement. PDF PPT
Get a Piece of the Rock (Matthew 16:13-19)
Rock collecting means having a piece of The Rock, Jesus. PDF
Four Facts About the Church (Matthew 16:13-19)
Jesus gives a prophetic statement about the church He will build. PDF
The Keys to the Kingdom (Matthew 16:13-19)
Jesus tells Peter he will have the "keys to the kingdom." This lesson identifies the keys. PDF PPT
Jesus, the Rock (Matthew 16:13-20)
The church is built upon the truth of Peter's statement. Jesus, not Peter, is the rock. PDF
Where He Leads I will Follow (Matthew 16:20-27)
Jesus has all the right things. By His life, and example, we should be drawn to follow Him. PDF
The Edge of Greatness (Matthew 17:14-20)
Everyone lives on the edge; the edge of complacency or the edge of greatness. PDF
"Be Ye Converted" (Matthew 18:1-4)
No unconverted person will enter heaven. What does it mean to be converted? PDF
God's Children (Matthew 18:1-11)
The value of children, and having the heart of a child. PDF
Long-Suffering (Matthew 18:21-35)
Long-suffering is different than patience; here's how. PDF
Overcoming Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35)
This parable is a powerful lesson on how we must be ready to forgiven if we want to be forgiven by God. PDF
Ten Motivations for Service (Matthew 20:25-28)
A lifetime of service characterizes the Christian life. PDF Audio
Always on the Edge (Matthew 17:14-20)
Life's decisions keep us on the edge of greatness or failure! PDF PPT Audio
Changing Your World (Matthew 18:1-3)
You may not be able to change the world but you can change yourself. PDF Audio
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:21-35)
Forgiven people must forgive others. Refusing to forgive puts one in the world's worst prison! PDF
Understanding Grace (Matthew 20:1-16)
Why is the concept of grace so difficult to grasp? Some helpful scriptures about God's grace. PDF PPT
Jesus, My Upside Down King (Matthew 20:25-28)
Everything seemed to be going wrong, but Jesus turned the world upside down. PDF
Two Marks of Hypocrisy (Matthew 21:12-22)
Two things are evident; inward corruption and outward fruitlessness. PDF
Christian Responsibility--Recognizing Authority (Matthew 21:23-27)
Christians have a responsibility to obey authority whether it be from men or from God. PDF
What Do You Think of Christ? (Matthew 22:41-42)
Eleven statements made about Jesus Christ. All extoll His greatness. PDF
The End is Coming (Part 3) (Matthew 23:29-39)
Matthew, chapter 24 is explained and put in proper reference to the end of time. PDF
Sign, Sign, Nowhere a Sign (Matthew 24:34-44)
Despite many false teachings, Matthew chapter 24 does not gives us any signs of the end of time. PDF
Does Y2K Mean the End of the World? (Matthew 24:35-44)
Many were afraid that when the year turned 2000 the world might end. It did not and here's why. PDF
Stewardship (Matthew 24:45-51)
Stewardship is one's conduct and care with someone else's good. We are to be good stewards of our time, children, and material things. PDF
Reaching Your Potential (Matthew 25:14-30)
Faithfulness is not perfection. Faithfulness is working up to one's capabilities. PDF
The One-Talent Man (Matthew 25:14-30)
This parable is about stewardship, and doing the best of our ability. PDF
Spiritual Abilities, Gifts, and Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
A discussion of the differences between spiritual abilities, gifts, and talents. PDF
The "Nice Sins" that Crucified Jesus (Matthew 26:45-50)
Some sins are very repulsive, others are socially acceptable. But no matter, sin put Jesus on the cross. PDF
The Four Thieves of the Crucifixion (Matthew 26:47-56)
The thief that regretted, one that was replaced, who who rebelled, and one who repented. PDF
The Sins That Crucified Jesus (Matthew 27:1-8)
Jesus died for all our sins. However, some specific ones are mentioned that put Jesus on the cross. PDF
"My God, My God, Why has Thou Forsaken Me?" (Matthew 27:45-50)
Another of Jesus' statements while on the cross. Jesus feels His separation from the Father. PDF
Jesus--His Betrayers (Matthew 27:50-54)
Also entitled, "The People Around the Cross." Seven people surveyed, which one do you identify with? PDF
Super Sunday? (Matthew 28:1-9)
Super Sunday via the NFL is nothing compared to the real super Sunday. PDF
A Mountainous Conversation (Matthew 28:18-20)
Another look t the great commission according to Matthew's gospel account. PDF
Mark ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"My Son, Your Sins are Forgiven" (Mark 2:1-12)
A great story about Jesus' power and our faith. PDF
The Unpardonable Sin, and the Sin Leading to Death (Mark 3:22-30)
Two difficult passages. For a better understanding here are some thoughts on these sins. PDF PPT
The Temptation of Jesus (Mt. 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13)
Our situation may be different but we can learn many lessons for His temptations. PDF
The Soils and the Seed (Mark 4:2-20)
The parable of the sower is about hearing the message and responding to it. PDF PPT
From Fear to Faith (Mark 4:35-41; 5:1-20; 5:21-34; 5:35-43)
Jesus overcomes danger, a demon, disease, and death. PDF
The Servant's Parables (Mark 4:26-29)
The sower and the soils, the lamp, and the growing seed. PDF
The Personal Touch (Mark 5:25-34)
The personal touch of Jesus that makes all the difference. PDF
The Conquering Servant (Mark 5:35-43)
Victory over Danger, Demons, Disease, and Death. PDF
Trusting God's Servant (Mark 6:1-6)
The unbelief of Nazareth, His enemies, and His disciples. PDF
Jesus: The Miracle Worker (Mark 6:1-6a)
The life of Jesus is immersed in miracles. PDF
The Servant-Teacher (Mark 7:6-13)
The Accusation, the Condemnation, the Declaration and the Explanation. PDF
That Which Defiles a Man (Mark 7:20-23)
Sin begins in the heart, and then becomes the deed. PDF
The Discipling Teacher (Mark 8:14-21)
Jesus works three miracles, and then gives three lessons. PDF
Ashamed of the Word? (Mark 8:34-38)
Are we, by our conduct, ashamed of the Word of God? PDF
Please Explain Mark 9:38 (Mark 9:33-42)
A difficult passage for sure, but here are some things we can draw from the text. PDF PPT
The Servant's Secrets (Mark 9:1-8)
Five powerful "secrets" about spirituality and the depth it takes to be faithful to God. PDF
Causing Others to Stumble (Mark 9:42-50)
Men often lose sight of how much salvation is worth and how much it cost. PDF
What About Hell? (Mark 9:43-48)
What kind of place is Hell? Who will go there? PDF
What is Leadership? (Part 1) (Mark 10:35-45)
Three things leadership is not, and five leadership thoughts from Jesus. PDF
The Servant's Paradoxes (Mark 10:35-45)
Two shall become one, adults shall be as children, the first shall be last, servants shall be rulers, and
the poor will become rich. PDF
Godly Husbands and Fathers [Spiritual and Moral Leaders in the Home and Church] (Mark 10:35-45)
Some thoughts on leadership according to Jesus and the New Testament. PDF
The Servant as King and Judge (Mark 11:20-26)
A brief look at the problems of hatred, error, death, corruption, fruitlessness, and dishonesty and how Jesus solves
them with love, truth, worship, prayer, and faith. PDF
Lean Toward Stability (Mark 12:13-37)
The benefits of learning to lean. PDF
The Servant-Prophet (Mark 12:28-34)
The parable of the tenants, some difficult questions, and the widow's offering. PDF
The Servant Explains the Future (Mark 13:28-32)
Jesus discusses the upcoming fall of Jerusalem and the destroying of the temple. PDF
Peter's Fall (Mark 14:27-31)
What led up to Peter's problems? What can we learn from them? PDF Audio
The Suffering Servant (Mark 14:32-41)
The Servant is adored, betrayed, forsaken, and rejected. PDF
Where is Your Gethsemane? (Mark 14:32-42)
Christians must learn to crucify the will without breaking the spirit. PDF Audio
The Servant is Crucified (Mark 15:6-13)
The Servant is condemned, crucified, and buried. PDF
The Ultimate Sacrifice (Mark 15:22-27)
A Memorial Day lesson focusing on the importance of a sacrificial spirit. PDF Audio
The Servant is Victorious (Mark 16:1-8)
Marks ends his gospel account with the resurrection, the commission, and the ascension. PDF
Friendship Evangelism (Mark 16:15-16)
Christian living is the most effective form of evangelistic outreach. PDF