THREE TOUCH-POINTS OF THE CROSS

Preached June 7, 2009 Matthew 27:1-10 Theme: The cross becomes very relevant to us when we remember three things: Jesus’ innocence, our sinfulness, and the Father’s sovereign provision. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) We come this morning to the twenty-seventh chapter of the...
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TOWARD THE UPWARD CALL

Preached May 24, 2009 Philippians 3:7-14 Theme: Paul’s experience teaches us how to be set free from our past so that we can move on toward all that Jesus Christ saved us to be. (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 this morning to the third chapter of the...
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LEARNING FROM PETER'S DENIAL

Preached May 17, 2009 Matthew 26:69-75 Theme: Peter’s denial of the Lord teaches us what we can do to stand faithfully for Him in our own times of testing. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) We return this morning to the Gospel of Matthew—and to the saddest event in the life of the...
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LESSONS FROM OUR FIRST MOTHER

Preached Mother’s Day; May 10, 2009 Various Passages from Genesis Theme: We owe honor to our first mother on Mother’s Day; because her story is a key part of our own story of redemption. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) Mother’s Day Sunday is a day we set aside for...
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Sacred Scholarship

Preached May 3, 2009 Psalm 111 Theme: True wisdom shows itself through contemplating and praising God for His wonderful works. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) There’s something that all of us have in common. We all love to “study” the things we delight in. Some people,...
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The Son of God on Trial

Preached Palm Sunday, April 26, 2009 Matthew 26:57-68 Theme: During His trial before the High Priest, our Savior’s true character was proven. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) One dark night, about two-millennia ago, several men could be found running hurriedly throughout the city of...
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