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Sermon Series: David Description: The word “no” is a ready word on the tongue of every parent, most of the time not to punish, but an act of love seeking to prevent harm. Many times when parents say “no” to a child’s requests, it is because they have something bigger or better in mind for their kids. We can spend our whole lives struggling, not in understanding, but in accepting the word “no.” For...

Sermon Series: David Description: Do you believe Christians ought to be happy? Not that everything should be peaches and cream, but with a life whose past is forgiven, whose present is provided, and whose future is secured, there ought to be some expression of JOY . Key Verse: 2 Samuel 6; John 17:13; Nehemiah 8:10; Galatians 5:22

Independence Day Description: Today we pause to thank God for His blessings on America. Revival and patriotism have to do with truth. Key Verse: Psalm 85:1-13; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Galatians 5:13; Proverbs 28:13; 2 Chronicles 7:14

Sermon Series: David Description: “When I get my ducks in a row, then I’ll be what I am supposed to be and do what I’m supposed to do. You’ll see. Life will be simpler.” Tragically millions cling to that illusion!  Let’s learn from David’s mistakes and be the person we dream of becoming today. Key Verse: 2 Samuel 1-5; Psalm 78:7-72; 2 Samuel 5:4

Sermon Series: David Description: One of the most debilitating emotions we wrestle with is anger.. It can be destructive, paralyzing and unpredictable. Life lessons about anger and how to diffuse anger in others. Key Verse: 1 Samuel 25; 1 Corinthians 10:12; Ephesians 4:26-27; Proverbs 15:1, 16:24, 25:11.

Sermon Series: David Description: When someone does you wrong, have you ever had the opportunity to get them back? We can relate to the feelings David must have had. Enduring injustice, waiting on the Lord, waiting for His peace, those are some of the most difficult things God has called us to do in life. Key Verse: 1 Samuel 24; Matthew 5:43-48; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Romans 12:17-21; Deuteronomy 32...

Sermon Series: David Description: The moment David cut off Goliath’s head, his life changed forever. We see the good things David received, but also what he lost and how he ended up in a cave. Are you living in a dark cave?  How did David get out of his cave and what must we do to get out of our cave? Key Verse: 1 Samuel 22 (overview of 18-23)

Sermon Series: David Description: These were dangerous times for Israel. The Philistines would not leave them alone. We will look at basic truths about the giants in our lives today, how we can face them, and how we can kill our giants. Key Verse: 1 Samuel 17

Sermon Series: David Description: It makes a huge difference when your whole heart is totally into something. Let’s concentrate on becoming a people after God’s own heart. Make a commitment, not just to listen, but to learn every lesson God wants to teach us. Key Verse: 1 Samuel 13:14, 16:7; Psalm 78:71-72

Sermon Series: David Although David was a great man, he was human to the core. Yet God chose to detail in the Scriptures the record of David’s life, thoughts and prayers because we can so readily relate. There is a striking parallel between the times of David and our own. We will discover that the heart matters. We must keep a godly perspective in our choices. Key Verse: 1 Samuel 13:14; 2 Chronicl...

Let’s look at Mary as a model of motherhood and note some of the difficulties and resources she experienced in trying to be a good mother to her family . Key Verse: Luke 1:26-38

Something probably every one of us has struggled with from time to time is having doubts about our salvation. The Bible teaches us that it is possible to know we are saved. The Lord wants us to have the confident assurance that we are saved. So how do we examine ourselves and determine whether our faith is real and genuine?  (A thank you to our minister friend Reggie Braziel for this sermon m...

Your name is special!  Your name is your Identity. Do you wear the name Christian? Let’s consider three truths the Bible teaches us about being a Christian. (A thank you to our minister friend Reggie Braziel for this sermon material.) Key Verse: Acts 11:19-26

What if the resurrection really happened? What if forgiveness was available, restoration was possible, hope was living and salvation really was by grace? Key Verse: Mark 16:2-8

Week 6 of "All About Spiritual Gifts." For several weeks we have been studying all about spiritual gifts – their unity of purpose, diversity of roles, definitions and functions. Today we will consider six ways God’s gifts can be abused if we are not diligent. Key Verse: Ephesians 4:1-16

Week 4 of "All About Spiritual Gifts."

Week 4 of "All About Spiritual Gifts." We have gained a general understanding of spiritual gifts, but our goal is to examine and define the gifts so that we can each discover, develop and begin using our gifts in ministry for the edification of the body and the Glory of God. In order to get a thorough understanding of these essential concepts for functioning as a member of the body of Christ, I ha...

Week 3 of "All About Spiritual Gifts." The Corinthian people were gifted, but…giftedness does not mean spiritual maturity.  God does not want us to be ignorant about spiritual gifts. Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 12

Week 2 of "All About Spiritual Gifts." The Corinthian people were gifted, but…giftedness does not mean spiritual maturity. God does not want us to be ignorant about spiritual gifts. Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 12

Week 1 of "All About Spiritual Gifts." Spiritual gifts are God given abilities through which the Holy Spirit ministers to others through us. We will learn why they are so important. Key Verse : Romans 12:4-8; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 1:13-14; Acts 2:38-39; various others

Week 6 of "The DNA of our Faith." What does the Bible say about the Church? What is it? Who is it? What is its purpose in the world? Key Verse: Various Scriptures

Week 5 of "The DNA of our Faith." The different views and 4 foundational facts. What did Jesus say would be the signs? And 3 lessons for us on how to be ready. Key Verse: Matthew 24 and 25

Week 4 of "The DNA of our Faith." Who is He and what does He do? How can we work with the Holy Spirit so that he can accomplish His will in our lives? Key Verse: John 14:16-17, 25-26; 1 John 4:4; Acts 2:37-39, 41; John 16:5-14; various others

Week 3 of "The DNA of our Faith." Sin always brings double trouble! …the legal problem before a Just and Holy God and the health problem of a sin infected soul. Fortunately God provided a double cure for our double trouble. Grace. God’s Salvation (Grace) has 2 distinct and important elements. Key Verse: Various

Week 2 of "The DNA of our Faith." Who is Jesus and what has He done for us? We must consider two questions: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” and “But what about you? Who do you say I am?” Key Verse: Matthew 16 (‘84 NIV); various others