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Why Do we Only Have the Helper? (LD 8; John 15:26) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

Thank you for downloading our sermon preached on Sunday December 19, 2010. We know that when Christ entered history by…

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Is Salvation or Faith a Gift from God? (LD 7; 1 Corinthians 3:1-15) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

As human beings we want to be self-made people. However, when can this hope of being self made interfere with…

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Why Do We Need Jesus Christ? (Luke 1:26-38)

There is a common saying that Christians say during this Christmas season, "Jesus is the reason for the season." I…

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Helpless Before a Just Judge (John 3:16; LD 6) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

We know that when Christ entered history he took on the flesh. As John’s gospel begins he clearly states that…

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Christmas Unsung Hero (Luke 1:1-25)

In America Thanksgiving marks sort of the beginning to the Christmas season. So, as we take some time to consider…

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Where is Israel's Temple? (Ephesians 2:18-22)

When we consider the temple of Israel it must have been magnificent to enter into the temple of Israel. The…

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United and Unified (Philippians 2:1-11 )

Rev. Gary Findley leads our second service as we celebrate together our move to a new facility. Rev. Findley encourages…

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Why Be Thankful to the Lord? (Psalm 100)

In America we come together with friends and family for Thanksgiving. It is nice to talk about things we appreciate…

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A Warrior Child (Judges 13:1-25)

The people of Israel continue to be in rebellion against the Lord, and continue to conform to the Canaanites. They…

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The Only Priceless Payment (Heb. 2:14-18; LD 5) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

One of the things that is so unbelievable about Christianity is that Christ died, and was raised from the dead.…

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Is There Finally Peace? (Judges 12:1-15)

Jephthah is a man who speaks quickly, and knows how to craft a speech. What will he do when the…

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Can God Require what Man Cannot Do? (Romans 3:19-29) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

Non Christians often look at Christianity as having a god who is so demanding. There is always that question that…

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Jephthah’s Religiosity (Judges 11:29-40)

We will never deny that Christianity is a religion. It is a very distinctive religion with doctrines that are nothing…

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Does Man Do Good? (Gen. 8:20-9:17; 1 Peter 2:13-18; 1 Cor. 12:1-6) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

The debate regarding man’s freewill and choosing Christ is a debate that is still active today. The substance of the…

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Reformation Joy (Psalm 51; LD 2) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

When we think of Reformation we think of Psalm 46 which is the basis for "A Mighty Fortress." This is…

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Jephthah the Rejected (Judges 11:1-28)

Israel has asked the question, "Who is the man who will fight against the Ammonites?" This seems to be a…

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What is Your Only Comfort? (LD 1; Luke 14:25-35) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

We might say that a common sense way to influence people is by winning to your side the prestigious leaders…

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Has Israel Returned (Judges 10:1-18)

The people of Israel have sunk to a very deep low. They have forsaken the Lord, and have been ruled…

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Focused Pilgrims (1 Peter 1:13-21)

We come to the end of our study on the last things. We talked about the final coming of Christ…

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Abimelech's Rise and Fall (2) (Judges 9:22-57)

So, Abimelech is king who rules over Shechem and he sees himself as part of the pure kingly line. What…

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The Last Coming (1 Cor. 15:20-28; 50-58)

The Lord is coming again at the end of history. Or will there be another temporary history that will take…

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Abimelech’s Rise and Fall (Judges 9:1-21)

Abimelech’s name means my father is king. Israel is warned about having a king, but eventually she has a king.…

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Rejoice in God (2 Corinthians 13:11-14)

We are coming close to wrapping up our study of the end times or eschatology. We continue now with the…

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Sojourning as a Temple People (Hebrews Texts)

We are coming close to wrapping up our study of the end times or eschatology. We continue now with the…

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Examine Yourself (2 Corinthians 13:1-10)

The Corinthian church has made the apostle Paul’s life difficult. It seems that it would be easy for the apostle…

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Living in the 70th Week (Daniel 9 BC 37)

We think of Daniel as being pious, protected by the Lord, and one who desires what is best for Israel.…

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What's So Grievous? (2 Cor. 12:11-21)

The apostle Paul is upset with the Corinthian church, and is afraid that when he comes to the church he…

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Sojourning Citizens (Misc. Texts)

When Israel was in exile there is no doubt that they experienced many trials. I am sure that one of…

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A Blessed Thorn (2 Corinthians 12:1-10)

There is no doubt that John the baptist is a prophet. He is the last prophet called by the Lord,…

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What is John's Problem? (Luke 7:18-30)

There is no doubt that John the baptist is a prophet. He is the last prophet called by the Lord,…

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Bearing with a Fool (2 Corinthians 11:16-31)

Merriam Webster states that A fool can be described as "a person lacking in judgement or prudence." If this is…

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The Church and Israel (Gal. 3, 4; Eph. 4:1-6)

The people of Israel served their place in covenant history, and they are a people who are a picture of…

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Bearing with a Fool (2 Corinthians 11:1-15)

We tell our children that they should not call one another fools. In fact, when Christ walked this earth he…

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If Joshua Gave them Rest… (Joshua 24; Hebrews 4:8-13)

We are people who are secured by the work of Christ, but yet we wait for the fullness of the…

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Boasting in the Lord (2 Cor. 10:12-18)

We believe that God has created each of us with different skills, talents, and gifts. It is not encouraged that…

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The Lords Playground (Misc. Texts)

We can sympathize with the Psalmist who asks the Lord "how long will you judge unjustly, and show partiality to…

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Gideon the Procrastinator

Imagine an ideal warrior. What does he look like? My guess is that he is a man of action, and…

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The Patriarch's Pilgrimage (Genesis 12, 15, Hebrews 11)

Abram is called from his homeland to journey and wander in a land that is his. The thing that is…

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A Weak Warrior (2 Corinthians 10:1-11)

If there was a weapon that could destroy and level the strongest fortresses and defenses of the enemy it would…

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The Triumphant Seed (BC 37; Genesis 3:15; Rev. 12:1-6)

We learned in our last sermon that the promise of heaven was held out for Adam. This means that the…

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God Loves a Cheerful Giver (2 Corinthians 9:6-15)

The apostle Paul seems to holding forth for us a simple formula that the more you give the more you…

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End Times before Salvation? (Rev. 2:7; 22:2)

Many times when we think about our study of the end time we think in terms of the end times.…

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Corinth's Gracious Willingness (2 Cor. 8:16-9:5)

As Christians we know that we do not live our lives to please people, but to please the Lord. As…

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May It Be (LD 52; Matthew 6:13) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Peter and James greet the church as one that is in exile or in the dispersion. This is reference to…

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The Joy of the Lord (2 Cor. 7:2-16)

Paul and the Corinthian church have had their struggles. Paul writes 2 Corinthians to help the church see the nature…

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Deliver Us Through Our Testing (LD 52; Matthew 6:13) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

As we live our Christian life do we stop to think about what it really means when we ask the…

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Forgive our Debts as We Forgive our Debtors (LD 51; Matt. 6:12) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The kingdom comes with Christ. It is in Christ that there is forgiveness, and reconciliation to the true God of…

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A Temple of the Living God (2 Cor. 6:14-7:1)

Do you remember when King David desired to build a house for the Lord? The Lord would not let him…

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The Pentecostal Body (1 Corinthians 12:12-31)

When the tongues of fire fell upon the disciples that must have been some sight. The first pentecost sermon delivered…

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Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (LD 50; Matthew 6:11) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Many times when we go through life we pray after we need or want something. Many times it is easy…

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