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Sermon Series on this page:
Answering the Translation Question
God's Woman of Valor
Rise Up, O Men of God
Giving, Three Sermons on
Great Biblical Doctrines
Leadership, Sermons on
Our Restoration Plea
The Ten Commandments
Elijah the Prophet, The Life of
The Occult and Halloween
The End is Coming
Peter's Description of the Church Gospel Meeting
Worship, Acts of
Other Sermons
Sermon Series on this page:
Answering the Translation Question
God's Woman of Valor
Rise Up, O Men of God
Giving, Three Sermons on
Great Biblical Doctrines
Leadership, Sermons on
Our Restoration Plea
The Ten Commandments
Elijah the Prophet, The Life of
The Occult and Halloween
The End is Coming
Peter's Description of the Church Gospel Meeting
Worship, Acts of
Other Sermons
Answering the Translation Question
Translations - Lesson 1 (Nehemiah 8:8)
Reasons for new translations, the value of comparison, and how to pick one. PDF
Translations - Lesson 2 (Nehemiah 8:8)
A look at the early manuscripts, versions and texts of the Bible. PDF
Translations - Lesson 3 (Nehemiah 8:8)
A Brief History of the English Bible (Wycliffe to the KJV). PDF
Translations - Lesson 4 (Nehemiah 8:8)
The Old Testament, the Canon and the Apocrypha. PDF
Translations - Lesson 5 (Nehemiah 8:8)
A brief overview of nine English translations. PDF
God's Woman of Valor
The Christian Mother (1Samuel 2:18-24)
The first in a series on seven lessons concerning "God's Woman of Valor." PDF
The Christian Example (1Peter 3:1-6)
Peter speaks of Christian women as having an obligation, an opportunity, and about ornamentation. PDF
The Christian Wife (Genesis 2:18-24)
A listing of practical advice from the Scriptures for Christian wives. PDF
The Christian Deaconess (Romans 16:1-2)
The Christian woman is dignified, not a gossip, temperate and faithful in all things. PDF
God's Woman of Valor (Part 1) (Proverbs 31:10-22)
From Proverbs, chapter 31, a brief look at the woman of God and her sphere and character. PDF
God's Woman of Valor (Part 2) (Proverbs 31:23-31)
From Proverbs, chapter 31, a brief look at the woman of God and her reward and religion. PDF
The Christian Mentor (Titus 2:3-5)
A mentor is a loyal friend and advisor. Godly women are to be just that. PDF
"Rise Up, O Men of God"
Rise up, O Men of God (Part 1) (1Timothy 3:1-7)
Above reproach, husband of one wife, and temperate. PDF
Rise up, O Men of God (Part 2) (1Timothy 3:1-7)
Being prudent, respectful, and hospitable. PDF
Rise up, O Men of God (Part 3) (1Timothy 3:1-7)
Able to teach, not addicted to wine, and not self-willed. PDF
Rise up, O Men of God (Part 4) (1Timothy 3:1-7)
Not quick-tempered, not pugnacious, and not contentious. PDF
Rise up, O Men of God (Part 5) (1Timothy 3:1-7)
Gentle, free from the love of money, and manages his household well. PDF
Rise up, O Men of God (Part 6) (1Timothy 3:1-7)
Not under reproach, loving what is good, and just. PDF
Rise up, O Men of God (Part 7) (1Timothy 2:9-10)
Men of God should set a godly example in manner of dress. Proper, modest, and discreet. PDF
Rise up, O Men of God (Part 8) (Titus 1:5-9)
The conclusion to the series. Men of God must be devout, not a new convert, and then seven good resolutions. PDF
Giving, Three Sermons on
Why Give? (2Corinthians 9:7)
Motivation is needed for any good work. Some motivational thoughts on giving. PDF
How to Give (2Corinthians 9:10)
Guidelines from God on how we are to give back to Him. PDF
Dividends Received from Giving (2Corinthians 9:6-10)
God gives abundant blessings to those who give to Him. PDF
Great Biblical Doctrines
Original Goodness and Election
God created man. Now man has sinned but God has chosen to make him whole. PDF
Predestination and God's Covenants
Election is God's choice, God's predetermined plan, and understanding a covenant. PDF
Atonement and Redemption
A look at the doctrines of atonement and redemption. PDF
Adoption and Justification
A brief overview of the doctrines of adoption and justification. PDF
Perfection and Sanctification
Biblical perfection and the doctrine of sanctification. PDF
Salvation and a Review
A review of all the doctrines studied in this series and a word study on 'salvation' PDF
Leadership, Sermons on
What is Leadership? (Leadership, Part 1) (Mark 10:35-45)
Three things leadership is not, and five leadership thoughts from Jesus. PDF
Principles of NT Leadership (Leadership, Part 2) (Luke 22:14)
Five important principles for leaders in the church. PDF
Delegation of Leadership (Leadership, Part 3) (Exodus 18:13-21)
Good leaders delegate responsibilities lest they become exhausted. PDF
Paul's Leadership Philosophy (Leadership, Part 4) (Philippians 4:4-9)
We are to practice what we see, heard, and learned from Paul. PDF
Our Restoration Plea
Our Restoration Plea, Part 1 (1Peter 4:7-11)
What the restoration plea is, is not, and the two great mottoes. PDF
Our Restoration Plea, Part 2 (John 17:15-23)
Some thoughts from Jesus and the apostle Paul on the unity of all believers in Christ. PDF
Our Restoration Plea, Part 3 (Ephesians 3:20-21)
One of the goals of the restoration movement is to unite all believers in the one church of the NT. PDF
The Ten Commandments
Lessons One/Two/Three
The beginning of a series of lessons on a quest for greater Christian character. PDF
Lessons Four/Five
A look at the Ten Commandments and how they teach us godly character. PDF
Lesson Six
Establishing a godly character; seeking rest with God. PDF
Lessons Seven/Eight
Make Family a Priority and Respect Human Life. PDF
Lessons Nine/Ten
Keep Sex Sacred and Keep Things in Perspective. PDF
Lesson Eleven
Tell the Truth. PDF
Lessons Twelve/Thirteen
Be Content and Return to the Summit. PDF
Elijah the Prophet, The Life of
The Life of Elijah (Part 1) (1Kings 17:17-24)
Elijah's life illustrates the power of providence, faith, and prayer. PDF
The Life of Elijah (Part 2) (1Kings 18:26-29)
An introduction to this man of God, seeing the power of God and conclusion to Elijah's life. PDF
The Life of Elijah (Part 3) (1Kings 19:1-12)
The power of the simple, in being a slave to sin, and the power of Jehovah over idols. PDF
The Occult and Halloween
The Occult: Astrology, Fortune Telling & Satanism (Deuteronomy 18:9-14)
The first in a series of four lessons on the dangers of the Occult. PDF
The Occult: Witchcraft, Magick & Demon Possession (Deuteronomy 18:9-14)
The second in a series of four lessons on the dangers of the Occult. PDF
The Occult: Spiritism, Parapsychology & Reincarnation (Deuteronomy 18:9-14)
The third in a series of four lessons on the dangers of the Occult. PDF
Let's Talk About Halloween (1Samuel 28:7-19)
A lesson dealing with some of the historical information, the effects of Romans Catholicism, and some the customs of Halloween. The lessons ends with the Christian's response to Halloween. PDF
The End is Coming
The End is Coming (Part 1) (Hebrews 9:23-28)
This lesson compares to two advents of Jesus. PDF
The End is Coming (Part 2) (John 5:25-29)
A look at various passages that talk about the end. 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
The End is Coming (Part 4) (Revelation 20:1-6)
A look at Revelation, chapter 20 and the 1,000 years mentioned there. PDF
Peter's Description of the Church -- Gospel Meeting (1985)
Christ the Cornerstone of the Church (1Peter 2:5-8)
Jesus is the precious cornerstone of the new temple, the church. PDF
"But You Are… A Chosen Race" (1Peter 2:1-9; esp. v9)
Being chosen is always something special, but never more so when we are chosen by God. PDF
"But You Are… A Royal Priesthood" (1Peter 2:1-9; esp. v9)
Christians are part of a spiritual house of priests who offer up spiritual sacrifices. PDF
"But You Are… A Holy Nation" (1Peter 2:1-9; esp. v9)
The church is the spiritual Israel of the New Testament. PDF
"But You Are… A People for God's Own Possession (1Peter 2:1-9)
Christians belong to God. They are a peculiar people. PDF
"But You Are… The People of God" (1Peter 2:1-9)
Ten spiritual sacrifices to be offered by Christians, God's priests, His people. PDF
"But You Are… People Who Have Received Mercy" (1Peter 3:1-9)
Man's need for mercy, God's choice to extend mercy, and out salvation by mercy. PDF
Worship, Acts of
Acts of Worship: The Lord's Supper
Thoughts on communion. PDF
Acts of Worship: Preaching
Thoughts on preaching in the assembly. PDF
Acts of Worship: Prayer
Moderately in depth look of various examples of prayer in the Bible. PDF
Acts of Worship: Giving
Thoughts on the weekly contribution by the saints. PDF
Acts of Worship: Fellowship
Thoughts on an often overlooked part of congregational worship. PDF
Acts of Worship: Evangelism
A most important part of the life of a Christian is to share their faith with the lost. PDF
Acts of Worship: Benevolence
Doing benevolence is the "great permission" of the Scriptures. PDF
Other Sermons
A Brief Look at Angels
Some characteristics and other information about angels. PDF
A Brief Overview of Nine Translations
All nine have their strengths and weaknesses. Here are some things to consider. PDF
Atonement, The Cross as
A look at the biblical subject of atonement. PDF
The Angel of Jehovah (John 12:37-41)
A most fascinating study. PDF
Birth & Childhood of Jesus (Luke 1-3)
An overview of Luke, chapters 1-3, outlined by the people that make the story. PDF
A "Little While"
Jesus had but a "little while" on the earth. How are we spending our "little while"? PDF
Christ, Twenty-seven New Testament Descriptions of
Arranged by the order of books in the NT. PDF
Comforting the Bereaved (various passages)
Some practical advice for a congregation when one of its members passes away. PDF
Defining Fellowship in Biblical Terms (various texts)
Fellowship is a relationship with Christ, the church, in worship, and the public assembly. PDF
Does Man's Predisposition and Inclinations Toward God and Sin Control His Actions?
A great review of man's erroneous concepts of God. PDF
Dos and Don'ts During the Invitation
Some practical thoughts concerning the tradition of offering an invitation. PDF
Favorite Scriptures, Some of My
An all-scripture sermon. No commentary. PDF
Firmly Rooted and Established (Colossians 2:1-10; 3:1-4)
As our world is undergoing constant change, the message of Colossians is ever new and always applicable. PDF
Five Guides to Christian Conduct (1Corinthians 16:13-14)
The apostle Paul suggests five things to do in our Christian conduct. PDF
Freedom in Christ
Information from W.E. Vine, Paul's letter to the Romans, and Joe R. Barnett. PDF
Good Habits—Part 1 (2Corinthians 5:6-10)
First of two lessons from Og Mandino's 'The Greatest Salesman in the World' PDF PPT Audio
Good Habits—Part 2 (Mark 10:29-31)
A continuation of Part1 giving ten Biblical principles of success. PDF PPT Audio
Growth Through Prayer
Some scriptures on the privilege, conditions, and the 'how to' of prayer. PDF
Hunger and Thirsting
Things we have tried and that which will work to fill our need for spiritual nourishment. PDF
How Often Should I Practice My Christianity
Some things are to be done weekly, some daily, and some as often as necessary. PDF PPT
How Societal Changes are Affecting Preachers and Preaching (1Timothy 4:1; 2Timothy 3:1-5)
A lesson given to preachers concerning the various problems of ministry. PDF
Jesus, The Miracle Worker
A lesson given at an area preachers' meeting (in narrative form). PDF
Joy in Prayer
Material from Charles Swindoll concerning joy and the joy stealers in one's prayer life. ...PDF
Leadership and Followship (1Peter 5:1-5)
When a congregation has leadership, there must also be followship. PDF
My Favorite Scriptures (2Timothy 3:16-17)
An all scripture sermon. PDF
Providence of God, The (Matthew 6:33; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 3:20)
The age of miracles has ceased, but God continues to powerfully work in the lives of people. PDF
Spittin' Image
The term is short for "spirit and image" which is how we should be of Jesus. PDF
The Pre-Exilic Prophets
A brief overview of the books of Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Hosea, Amos, and Micah. PDF
The Pre-Existent and Prophetic Christ (John 1:1; 8:58; 17:5)
Many scriptures on Jesus in prophecy. PDF
Persevering in Ministry (Joshua 1:7)
Help for godly men to persevere in their ministries to small churches. PDF
Putting First Things First
A lesson on setting priorities. PDF
Responding to the Invitation
Some thoughts on why people respond to the invitation. PDF
Simple Lessons on the Spirit
A brief overview of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit for the Christian. PDF
The Disciplined Life (various passages)
Spiritual, intellectual, bodily, and time discipline is briefly considered. PDF
The Errors of Premillennialism
A concise review of the book, "The Late Great Planet Earth" PDF
The Grace of God
Various passages on the grace of Christ, salvation, and the riches of. PDF
The Nature of God (John 4:24)
By no means exhaustive, but a simple listing of some of the characteristics of God. PDF
The Origin of Satan
Some characteristics of Satan and some information about his beginning. PDF PPT
The Sin of Ananias and Sapphira
A lesson on the sovereignty of God. PDF
The Strength of Fellowship (1) (Acts 2:42-47)
The principle, purpose, and potential of fellowship. PDF
The Strength of Fellowship (2) (2Corinthians 6:14-18)
The parameters and practice of fellowship. PDF
The Value of the Bible
Devotional thought on the Scriptures. PDF
Understanding the Church
Is the church all that important? YES! Here are five reasons why. PDF
Weaknesses of the Restoration Plea
The restoration plea is valid, but sometimes its principles can be taken too far. PDF
When Brethren Disagree
Causes, helps, advice for when brethren cannot agree and harmonize. PDF
Why Did Jesus Come to Earth?
Many celebrate the Christmas season because Jesus came to the earth. But why did He come? PDF
Why Everyone Should Be Baptized
Seven Biblical reasons are listed as to why people should be baptized. PDF
Why Baptism is Essential to Salvation
Why baptism, in water, by immersion, is essential to salvation. PDF
What It Means to be Holy (Sacred)
Three Greek words that are translated as holy. A brief look at all three. PDF
Who Is A Christian?
Devotional thought of who is not and who is a Christian. PDF
Works of Service that are Called the Grace of God
A practical, not theological, lesson on grace. PDF
A Word Study of the "Kingdom on Earth"
An in-depth look at the use of the word 'kingdom' PDF
Scripture: The Anchor of the Church
The church needs a guide to define its purpose, identity, and mission. PDF
Faith and Forgiveness: Faith
Different levels and kinds of faith. PDF
Faith and Forgiveness: Forgiveness
What forgiveness is and is not along with 20 steps to healthy forgiveness. PDF
Developing Your Devotional Life
Practical things to do to spiritually develop your devotional life. PDF
Answering the Translation Question
Translations - Lesson 1 (Nehemiah 8:8)
Reasons for new translations, the value of comparison, and how to pick one. PDF
Translations - Lesson 2 (Nehemiah 8:8)
A look at the early manuscripts, versions and texts of the Bible. PDF
Translations - Lesson 3 (Nehemiah 8:8)
A Brief History of the English Bible (Wycliffe to the KJV). PDF
Translations - Lesson 4 (Nehemiah 8:8)
The Old Testament, the Canon and the Apocrypha. PDF
Translations - Lesson 5 (Nehemiah 8:8)
A brief overview of nine English translations. PDF
Translations - Lesson 1 (Nehemiah 8:8)
Reasons for new translations, the value of comparison, and how to pick one. PDF
Translations - Lesson 2 (Nehemiah 8:8)
A look at the early manuscripts, versions and texts of the Bible. PDF
Translations - Lesson 3 (Nehemiah 8:8)
A Brief History of the English Bible (Wycliffe to the KJV). PDF
Translations - Lesson 4 (Nehemiah 8:8)
The Old Testament, the Canon and the Apocrypha. PDF
Translations - Lesson 5 (Nehemiah 8:8)
A brief overview of nine English translations. PDF