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LORD, SET THIS CHURCH ON FIRE AGAIN! Luke 24:49; Acts 2:1–4; Acts 18:24–28; Proverbs 26:20 (KJV) What happens when a church has beautiful buildings, powerful technology, and countless activities—but has lost its spiritual passion? In this Friday Night Fire message, i want to calls believers to rediscover the power of the Holy Spirit, the necessity of personal holiness, and the urgency of sharing J...

We call the last 24 hours of history "the news," and modern Christians spend a LOT of time on it. But how important is it to God? Does the Bible say something about keeping up with the news? How much does it call us to know what is happening at home, or around the world? Kevin Swanson and Joshua Schwisow go to scripture to find the answers, and discern what matters most to God out of the billions...

This sermon examines the biblical qualifications for a 'widow indeed' as outlined in 1 Timothy 5, contrasting her spiritual maturity with the carnal lifestyle of those who live for pleasure. The central message emphasizes that true godliness is demonstrated through a consistent walk of trust in God, persistent prayer, and the fulfillment of familial duties, particularly the obligation of children...

God condemns both the justification of the wicked and the condemnation of the innocent. An accusation is not proof, and accepting one person's account without hearing the other side can destroy reputations, families, and even ministries. Throughout Scripture, righteous men such as Joseph, David, Naboth, and Stephen were falsely accused, and even Jesus Christ was condemned through false testimony....

The sermon explores Psalm 101 as a declaration of personal commitment to live in obedience and purity before God, framing the psalm's 'I will' and 'I will not' statements as a call to holy conduct in daily life. It emphasizes that true worship involves aligning one's heart and actions with God's character, rejecting wickedness, gossip, and deceit while embracing mercy and justice. The message conn...

Berean Adult Sunday School class. A verse-by-verse study through the books of the minor prophets

The sermon warns against the dangers of Gnosticism, defined as the pursuit of secret knowledge that undermines faith and fosters a suspicious, unhealthy mindset. It contrasts this with a sound mind, characterized by stability, trust in God's sovereignty, and adherence to biblical truth. The preacher emphasizes that irreverent babble, gossip, and unfounded conspiracy theories act like gangrene, spr...

This sermon expounds on Ephesians 4:25-32, arguing that believers, as new creations in Christ, must align their actions, speech, and thoughts with their renewed identity. The central message emphasizes that God is concerned not merely with external behavior but with the heart, which dictates both words and attitudes. The text highlights the duty to speak truth and edify others, avoiding falsehood,...

My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lower parts of the earth.

This is the first installment in a two-part presentation of the various personalities found in every church congregation showing the good, the bad, and the ugly among the brethren. Tonight's list includes: • The Encourager • The Prayer Warrior • The Support Laborer • The Idolater • The Softy • The Giver • The Gossip • The Murmurer • The Teacher • The Accuser • The Proud • The Competitor • The Lead...

This devotional explores the biblical standard for evaluating one's thoughts through the eight criteria listed in Philippians 4:8. It argues that believers must measure their mental life against attributes such as truth, honesty, justice, purity, loveliness, good report, virtue, and praiseworthiness to ensure their thinking conforms to reality and God's will. The teaching addresses common pitfalls...

Three Kinds of People Luke 10:25–37 | Choctaw County Revival 2026 This message examines the parable of the Good Samaritan to reveal three kinds of people we encounter in everyday life: those who beat people up, those who pass people up, and those who help people up. The thieves represent those who take from and wound others, not only through physical actions but also through gossip, criticism, bit...

Pastor Brian's sermon examines the dual nature of human speech, contrasting its destructive potential with its capacity for spiritual edification. It begins by addressing the misuse of the tongue through lying, gossip, slander, complaint, profanity, and flattery, emphasizing that these actions reveal the condition of the heart and incur divine judgment. The message then shifts to the positive obli...

This sermon examines the profound influence and destructive potential of human speech, drawing primarily from James 3. It argues that the tongue serves as a diagnostic tool for genuine faith, as an unbridled tongue reveals a heart disconnected from the gospel. The message highlights the paradox of the tongue's small size versus its capacity to cause immense spiritual and relational damage, compari...

Psalm 15 gives us many of the qualities that the Christian who truly wants to worship God should possess.

This sermon explores the practical application of Christian living for women, specifically addressing the instructions in Titus 2:3-5. It argues that true beauty is found in Jesus Christ, who became ugly to save those who are ugly in sin, and that believers are called to adorn the doctrine of God through their conduct. The message outlines three key areas for godly women: avoiding slander and self...

Today our venue is James 3:13-4:6. Everything we do will be exegetically driven, which means that we draw it from the words God inspired, but we will not be handling every detail of the text. That means we need to know about the context. In short, James 3 is about the tongue and the sins of the tongue. James 3:6, 8: And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our...

This sermon examines the concept of feminine ungodliness by contrasting the life of a godly woman with the sins of self-indulgence, idleness, and gossip found in 1 Timothy 5. A woman who pursues pleasure over God, lacks meaningful work, or engages in corrupting speech is effectively dead while living. Drawing on Old Testament examples and New Testament applications, the text warns against the mode...

The Ninth Commandment calls you to more than simply avoiding lies—it challenges how you speak about others, judge their motives, and handle their reputations. Because God is truth, you are called to love truth, resist gossip and slander, and use your words to protect and build up your neighbor rather than tear them down. Examine not only whether your words are technically true, but also whether yo...

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for believers to address sin and conflict privately, emphasizing that the primary goal is reconciliation rather than condemnation. It highlights the responsibility of the offended party to initiate the conversation, using the metaphor of the one with the sore toes going to the offender because they possess direct knowledge of the hurt. The message draws on...

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for believers to address sin and conflict within the church community, emphasizing that the goal is reconciliation rather than condemnation. The speaker highlights the command in Matthew 18 to approach a sinning brother or sister privately, illustrating the principle that the one who has been hurt must take the initiative to seek restoration. Drawing on Ga...

The sermon explores the personification of wisdom in Proverbs 8 as a representation of the church, contrasting the virtuous bride of Christ with the seductive allure of worldly values and false teachings. It emphasizes that true wisdom is found in righteousness and the internal adornment of the soul rather than external displays of wealth or sensationalism, urging believers to share the gospel wit...