PRAYING TOWARD JOY – Philippians 1:9-11

Preached March 11, 2012 from Philippians 1:9-11 Theme: This passage shows us how we can pray for each other in the church family in such a way as to lead to ultimate joy in Christ. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) In the introduction to the apostle Paul’s wonderful letter to the...
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HOW TO HAVE ‘JAIL-HOUSE JOY’ – Philippians 1:1-6

Preached March 4, 2012 from Philippians 1:1-6 Theme: The basis for prevailing joy is the confidence that the salvation God began in us in Christ will also be fully completed by Him. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) This morning, we begin a study of one of the most joyful books of the...
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WHEN THE AX HEAD FLOATED – 2 Kings 6:1-7

Preached February 26, 2012 from 2 Kings 6:1-7 Theme: The story of the floating ax head teaches us some important spiritual principles about trusting in God’s faithful help in times of crisis. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) One reason I believe we should make it our habit to read...
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THE BRANCH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS – Jeremiah 24:1-8

Preached February 19, 2012 from Jeremiah 24:1-8 Theme: The failure of fallen humankind to rule itself highlights to us God’s promise of the rule of King Jesus. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) This morning, we come to the end of our study of the story of the Old Testament kings of...
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THE WAVERING OF THE KING – Jeremiah, Various Passages

Preached February 12, 2012 from Jeremiah; various passages Theme: The story of King Zedekiah’s waverings warns us of the kind of situations that cause us to be unstable in God’s good ways for us. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) I am going to ask, this morning, that we spend...
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BROKEN FOR USEFULNESS – 2 Corinthians 4:7-15

Preached February 5, 2012 from 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Theme: It’s through brokenness as vessels of God’s glory that He makes us useful to Himself. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and...
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