RUNNING TO WIN

Preached July 19, 2009 from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Theme: We are to live the Christian life with all the earnestness of an athlete in a race. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) The apostle Paul wanted to teach something very important to the Christians living in the ancient city of Corinth....
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THE MAN WHO BORE JESUS' CROSS

Preached July 12, 2009 from Matthew 27:32 Theme: Some important spiritual principles for those who are called to be identified with the crucified Christ are illustrated for us in the experience of Simon of Cyrene. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) Every verse of the Bible is precious....
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THE MOCKING OF THE KING

Preached July 5, 2009 from Matthew 27:27-31 Theme: Those who were mocking the King of the Jews were expressing more truth about Him than they realized. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) I was studying this morning’s passage the other day in a coffee shop. It must have been pretty...
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'WHAT SHALL I DO WITH JESUS?'

Preached June 28, 2009 from Matthew 27:27-31 Theme: Everyone who encounters Jesus must make a decision about 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 continue our study of the Gospel of Matthew. And we come to the most famous ‘trial’ in all of human history....
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THREE DISCIPLINES FOR FAITHFUL THINKING

Preached June 21, 2009 from 1 Peter 1:13 Theme: This passage teaches followers of Jesus how to set their minds for faithful living in tough times. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be...
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A HANDFUL WITH QUIETNESS

Preached June 14, 2009 from Ecclesiastes 4:4-6 Theme: A balanced vocational life is a product of inner-contentedness before God. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) I invite you to turn with me to the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes; and to some words of insight from Solomon—the wisest...
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