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The Water of Life – Sermon – May 02 2010

05-02-10-Two-Deer-Drinking-Water-and-quote-from-IsaiahThe Water of Life – Sermon – May 02 2010

Questions that will be answered in the Sermon:

Jesus claims to be able to give living water to whomever He will.  What kind of Water does he mean?  What does this water do?

How do we thirst in spirit and in heart?

Listen for these questions and answers about for The Water of Life , in one-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures will be below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 42,  Isaiah 55: 1-7,  Revelation 22: 1-5, 17,  John 7: 37-44

Keywords:  Jesus and the Smaritan woman at the well, John 4: 3-25, Ways people try to fill this thirst: alcohol, adrenaline-rock climbers, base jumpers thrill seekers, businessmen seeking money, accounts, bigger toys bigger bank accounts, sexual exploits, yoga, therapy, counseling, a hobby, doing good deeds, Isaiah 55: 1-4,

 

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Beloved Never Avenge Yourselves – Sermon – February 13 2011

Beloved Never Avenge Yourselves – Sermon – February 13 2011

There is all kinds of hurt by people, physical abuse, verbal , mental, spiritual, which of these have you been wounded with?  Do you have any wounds that haven’t healed yet – that need healing?  What then is the Biblical, Godly and Christian way to react when people harm us with their words or actions?  How should we respond, then when others hurt us?

Listen for these questions and answers about “Beloved Never Avenge Yourselves”, in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 94: 1-15,  Leviticus 19: 11-18,  1 Peter 2: 18-25,  Luke 6: 27-36

Keywords: suffering, revenge, hurt by fellow man, avenge yourself, justice, fairness, an eye for an eye, forgiveness, avenge your enemy, avenging

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MP3 Player - Beloved Never Avenge Yourselves - Sermon - February 13 2011

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The Duty of the Christian – Sermon – October 16 2011

The Duty of the Christian – Sermon – October 16 2011

What is duty?  What is the Duty of the Christian?  What does the world today say or practice, in regards to duty?  Why does society teach, follow your heart?    Why does the Bible teach us, that following our feelings, is not our friend?    How many people in the World, followed their heart, and were led straight to tragedy and evil?   How about Susan Smith?  How about Casey Anthony?  Why is it important to ask God to help you recognize the feelings and emotions going on in your heart, and to give you the courage to pay attention to your feelings?  Why does God want us to have both our thoughts and our feelings working together as we serve him?

Listen for these questions and answers about “The Duty of the Christian”, below in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 56, Ecclesiastes 12: 1-14,  1 Timothy 4: 11-16,  Luke 17: 1-10

Keywords: four Bible emotions that God wants you to grow (love for God, neighbors and goodness), joy (in God, good relationships, and the good things in life), hope (in God’s power and promises, and in your eternal destiny) and hatred (of evil),  responsibility of the Christian, following your heart alone in Spiritual things can be dangerous, following your feelings alone in Spiritual things can be dangerous, following Scripture and your thoughts and feelings is what God desires

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MP3 Player - The Duty of the Christian - Sermon - October 16 2011

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Breaking Old Mental Habits – Transfiguration Sunday – Sermon – February 19 2012

Breaking Old Mental Habits – Transfiguration Sunday – Sermon – February 19 2012

Why is it important for us to have a new mind?  What is the old mind like?

Listen for these questions and answers about “Breaking Old Mental Habits – Transfiguration Sunday”, below in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures will be listed below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 17,  Exodus 34: 29-35,  2 Corinthians 3:12 – 4:4,  Mark 9: 2-10

Keywords: wisdom, understanding, faith, trust , love, obedience, gentleness, self-control, courage, confidence, peace, the old mind has bad habits in my thinking, despair, doubts, fears, anxiety, depression, guilt,

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MP3 Player - Breaking Old Mental Habits – Transfiguration Sunday - Sermon - February 19 2012

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What About When God’s Timing is not My Timing – Sermon – September 23 2012

What About When God’s Timing is not My Timing ? – Sermon – September 23 2012

What can we do when Gods seems to be late, even very , very late to us with His answer to our Prayers and our Deliverance?   God has  3 ways that He answers prayers, what are they?  How can we keep faith alive while waiting for our prayers to be answered?

Listen for these questions and answers about “What About When God’s Timing is not My Timing ?”, below in the 2-part Video or 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below the Videos.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 13,  1 Samuel 13: 8 – 14,  Acts 1: 4 – 11,  Luke 18: 1 – 8

Keywords: God’s answers to Prayer, patience with prayer, patience with answers to prayer, conviction, powerful prayer

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MP3 Player - What About When God's Timing is not My Timing ? - Sermon - September 23 2012

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How to Keep Christian Joy When You Hear Bad News – Sermon – October 14 2012

How to Keep Christian Joy When You Hear Bad News – Sermon – October 14 2012

How can we stay Positive Amidst Bad News?  When we hear bad news, do we forget who is in charge?

Listen for these questions and answers about “How to Keep Christian Joy When You Hear Bad News”, below in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 37: 30 – 40, Habakkuk 1: 6 – 17, Phillippians 4: 4 – 9, John 16: 25 – 33

Keywords: Fruits of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, self control, worry, anxiety, fear, depression, the economy, money , job loss, unemployment, corruption, politics, evil, being happy, staying happy, faith in God, conviction, powerful prayer

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MP3 Player - How to Keep Christian Joy When You Hear Bad News - Sermon - October 14 2012

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Will You Use Your Time Wisely – Sermon – February 24 2013

Will You Use Your Time Wisely? – Sermon – February 24 2013

What is the meaning behind the parable of the unjust steward – dishonest manager?  Why did the Rich man commend his dishonest manager for his actions?  What what Jesus saying in this parable?  How does Jesus want us to be like this dishonest manager?

Listen for these questions and answers about “Will You Use Your Time Wisely?”, below in the 1-part Video or 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 90,   2 Kings 20: 1-7,   1 Corinthians 3: 5-15, Luke 16: 1-9

Keywords: act wisely with your time on earth, use all you have – money, your words, talents, gifts, your resources, your very breath, all that you have to glorify God, earning rewards in heaven, discipline, self control, shrewd, wisdom

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MP3 Player - Will You Use Your Time Wisely? - Sermon - February 24 2013

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