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Reasons love is glorious. Observations from first Corinthians 13 and the apostle John. Three common traps that stifle love.

Fiery horses and chariots are hidden from the eyes of the Israelites. What is hidden from our eyes? 

Three reasons Christians should read good fiction.  A summary of Tolkien's epic tale.  Lessons learned with quotations.  

8 categories of difficult passages. A definition of hermeneutics.

The first message in the series on the fruit of the Spirit.

Five truths about the love of money.  1. Love of Money enters our hearts without notice. 2. Love of Money tempts our hearts to all of their sins. 3. Love of Money separates our hearts from the godly. 4. Love of Money buys our hearts to this world. 5. Love of Money condemns our hearts to an enduring punishment.

"Discipline is what moderns need the most and want the least."  This inspiring book sends the right message to a people who are too often slaves to their passions. A sober, convicting tone for a serious Christian. 

A lively and logical response to Erasmus’ book on the will of man.

"Hebrews 12:22-24 deserves a thousand thousand thoughts." Richard Baxter Eight wonders are listed in these verses that every Christian needs to ponder on a consistent basis.  

Pride nearly killed Naaman as it does to so many today. 

People commonly say they have received Jesus as their personal Savior. But what does that actually mean? John 1:12 is the verse to which they refer, and it actually gives a clear definition.  

Anger is a common and dreadful sin. The sermon builds off Richard Baxter's excellent directions against anger in The Christian Directory. 

An introduction to Christian epistemology with John Frame's unique tri-perspectivalism.  

History of the African continent, country by country, since independence in 1954. A fascinating, exciting read for anyone who is interested in Africa.

An orphaned, refugee becomes the queen who saved her nation. The history has amazing parallels to New Testament Christianity as well as scores of insights about godly character.  

The young Miss Church Member reaches out with a missionary spirit to evangelize Mr. World. But instead of changing him, she compromises by degrees. This allegory was written in 1901, but it sounds like a prophecy since it mentions Satan's use of literature, theater, and technology. Convicting and at times terrifying. 

Almost everything good that people desire today was invented, discovered, or influenced by Jesus Christ through His followers. A fast ride through different historical improvements.  

This little book helped me by directing me to search for the purpose of each passage before I preach. Thank you, Jay Adams. 

After the Jews have suffered the consequences of their sin, and after they have rebuilt their temple, they can then turn to rebuilding their society. Nehemiah is filled with practical instruction on a Christian view of work, politics, economics, and worship.

From the life of Jehoshaphat: 11 descriptions of habitual sins with some hints as to a cure. The terror and evil of sin is multiplied when the soul practices it by habit. 

A brief explanation of the systematic theology published by John MacArthur, Richard Mayhue, and The Master’s Seminary faculty.

Where did capitalism come from? What produced the amazing wealth of the last 200 years especially in America? In 1904, Max Weber offered the theory that reformed theology was the deciding factor that produced the amazing wealth of capitalistic countries. there are three reasons that he says that.

At 32 years old, Melville published a book that would be ignored and neglected, until 20 years after his death. Today Moby Dick is justly celebrated because of the powerful battle between Captain Ahab and the mysterious, unconquerable Whale.  Though Ahab devotes himself to his hatred of the Great Whale, he cannot overcome Moby Dick.  

Ezra shows how God brought the Jews back to their land after their terrible rebellion and devastating judgment from God.  

Four observations about a prideful man, and six observations about a humble man. Three captains each commanding 15 men are sent to take Elijah. Two of them are destroyed by fire, and one of them survives. What was the difference between them?