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Where we spend our time affects our mental health. Too many of us live in the past or live in the future which hurts our relationship with Jesus. Reading God's word and praying are not past or future. They are present. How do we learn to live in the present? Why do we procrastinate and push the present into the future? It is still gonna become present at some point. Worry and regret are dangerous...

This sermon explores the biblical theology of work, leisure, and laziness through the lens of Proverbs, contrasting the diligence of the ant with the idleness of the sluggard. It argues that while work is cursed by toil, it remains a divine mandate for the glory of God, as exemplified by Christ's completed work. The teaching uses honey as a metaphor for lawful pleasures, urging believers to enjoy...

This sermon draws a parallel between Paul's urgent plea for Timothy to visit him before winter and the gospel invitation for sinners to come to Christ immediately. The central message emphasizes that salvation is simple, requiring only faith and repentance rather than prior moral reform, yet it demands decisive action and the prioritization of God above all other concerns. The preacher uses the im...

This sermon explores the character of Gideon in Judges 6, highlighting how God chooses reluctant and unlikely individuals to fulfill His purposes. The speaker identifies four common attitudes of resistance found in Gideon: complaining against God's character, offering false humility as an excuse, procrastinating in obedience, and maintaining an unbelieving stance. Through these examples, the messa...

This sermon examines the character of Gideon in Judges 6, highlighting how God chooses reluctant and unlikely individuals to fulfill His purposes. The speaker identifies four specific marks of reluctancy in Gideon's response to God's call: complaining about circumstances, offering false humility as an excuse, procrastinating in obedience, and maintaining an unbelieving attitude. Through these exam...

This sermon centers on the prophetic call in Haggai for God's people to prioritize their obedience to Him over personal comfort and selfish ambitions. The message confronts the spiritual lethargy and fear of man that caused the rebuilding of the temple to stall, urging believers to stop making excuses and act in the present moment. It emphasizes that true revival is not a sensational event but a d...

The sermon explores the biblical command to give one's heart to God by examining various negative heart conditions and their corresponding spiritual remedies. It identifies deceit, despising, dying, delaying, double, and despairing hearts as obstacles to a godly life, offering specific scriptural countermeasures such as diligence, devotion, generosity, immediate obedience, singleness of mind, and...

Be there few that be saved? Many are called, but few are chosen. Why is it that so few people actually repent and believe to salvation? Remember, salvation is a choice! People must choose NOT to be saved! It is not God who is doing the choosing, but man!

This sermon explores the reality, entrance, and hindrances associated with the kingdom of God, grounded in the account of Jesus welcoming children in Mark 10. The central message asserts that God's kingdom is a spiritual reality characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy, accessible only through personal faith in Jesus Christ. The preacher emphasizes that entrance requires repentance and trust...

Proverbs 27:1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

What happens when we keep putting off what God has called us to do? In the opening message of our new series, First Things First: Rebuilding a Life of Purpose, we'll look at Haggai 1 and the danger of misplaced priorities, a misdirected focus, and delaying obedience to God. This Sunday, we'll be reminded that loving God must be our greatest priority, and following Jesus means responding to His cal...

This sermon explores the theme of God's immense patience through the biblical narrative of Jonah, contrasting his defiant flight with the obedient responses of other servants like Moses. The preacher emphasizes that while God allows individuals to pursue their own rebellious paths, He ultimately intervenes to restore fellowship and fulfill His purposes. Key theological points highlight the futilit...

The sermon utilizes John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress to illustrate the journey of a sinner from the realization of guilt to the freedom found in Christ. It emphasizes that the Bible is a living, impartial word that convicts humanity of sin and reveals the necessity of faith for salvation. The preacher warns against spiritual hindrances such as family pressure, worldly mockery, and procrastination,...

Are monitoring spirits taught in Scripture? In this episode of NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill examines popular deliverance teachings concerning monitoring spirits and compares those claims with the Word of God. She considers teachings from Ryan LeStrange and Tiffany Buckner, including claims that monitoring spirits work through people, jealousy, procrastination, relationships, and other circumstances. D...

The sermon emphasizes the critical distinction between empty words and productive action, arguing that talk is cheap while labor yields tangible profit. Drawing primarily from Proverbs 24:30-34, the message warns against the spiritual and practical dangers of procrastination and mere verbal commitment. It illustrates how physical work provides financial stability and social benefit, whereas idle c...

The sermon warns against the spiritual peril of procrastinating in response to the gospel, using the biblical figure Felix as a primary example. It contrasts the urgency of accepting Christ with Felix's repeated delays despite clear opportunities and convicting messages regarding righteousness, temperance, and judgment. The preacher emphasizes that delaying salvation is dangerous because life is u...

The sermon centers on Joshua's final charge to Israel in Joshua 23:11, urging believers and seekers alike to examine their personal love for God. It emphasizes the serious warning of eternal judgment for those who remain unsaved, contrasting this with the profound depth of Christ's sacrificial love demonstrated at Calvary. The preacher highlights that salvation is a personal responsibility requiri...

Bible Reading: Acts 24:10-27 1. The preaching that distressed him 2. The pleasures that failed him 3. the presumption that damned him The sermon warns against the peril of spiritual conviction without genuine conversion, using the biblical figure Felix as a primary example. It explains that while the Holy Spirit can disturb the conscience through preaching on righteousness, self-control, and futur...

God warns the Delaying today's responsibilities eventually produces tomorrow's disasters. Every believer must learn to replace procrastination with prompt obedience. Proverbs warns us that the danger of slothfulness isn't just that we waste a day; it is that we can gradually waste a life. Join us as we Stop Hitting Snooze on Life.

This sermon examines the destructive progression of unbelief, tracing its fruit from a hardened heart to an evil disposition and ultimately to departing from God. Using the Israelites' wilderness wanderings as a primary example, the message warns that hesitation in the face of spiritual battles stems from distrust in God's power and character. The preacher emphasizes that sin is deceitful and enco...

Jesus' parable about the three servants teaches us to self-consciously invest our gifts, abilities, and opportunities into the kingdom of God and the renown of his name.

Bible Reading: Job 33:14-33 1. The numerous times God has called 2. When God is silent 3. God's final call The sermon urges sinners to respond immediately to God's persistent calls for salvation rather than delaying or hardening their hearts. It contrasts various human responses, from indifference to the 'almost persuaded' attitude of King Agrippa and Felix, with the urgent need for genuine repent...