Dennis Michelson Sermons

Bible Doctrine: Assurance 
II Timothy 1:12 This message is part of a series of basic bible doctrines. The subjects are based selected chapters from the London Baptist Confession …

An Important Allegory 
Galatians 4:8-31 An allegory - according to the Cambridge English Dictionary - is a story, play, poem, picture, or other work in which the characters …

The Four Verbs for Victory 
Galatians 5 Salvation seems like a paradox at times. We come to God in faith and He does for us what we cannot do for ourselves. After He saves us by …

The Four Verbs for Victory 
Galatians 5 Introduction: We continue our study in Paul's letter to the Galatians. As we come to chapter five it is just a few days past the horrific …

Conversations in Revelation: A New Song 
A New Song Rev 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden …

Conversations in Revelation: A Crescendo of Counterfeits 
A Crescendo of Counterfeits Revelation 13:1-10 The present struggles of the Church (2:1-3:22) is in stark contrast to its final rest. The Church must …

When Will Jesus Come?
(Part Two) 
4. Jesus will return before the Jews as an entire people are restored to Palestine. Only a portion of Jacob has been restored to this point in human …

When Will Jesus Come?
(Part One) 
When Will Jesus Come? Revelation 19 1. Jesus will return in a period of unparalleled apostasy, unbelief and wickedness. This will be similar to …

The Great Conflict (Part Two) 
(2) The Dragon/Satan The Dragon is the Devil (Satan): Dan 7:7 After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and …

The Great Conflict 
Revelation 12 (Part One of Two Parts) This chapter explains why believers will endure so much difficulty in the present age. More particularly, the …

The Beast and the False Prophet (Part Two) 
The Second Beast (False Prophet) Rev 13:11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a …

The Beast and the False Prophet 
The Beast and the False Prophet (Part One) Revelation 13 This continues the interlude between the 7th Trumpet and the outpouring of the 7 bowls of …

Divine Providence: A God of Your Own Understanding? 
Divine Providence: A God of Your Own Understanding? Neh 9:6 Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all …

Conversations in Revelation: The Two Witnesses 
Conversations in Revelation: The Two Witnesses Revelation 11 Just prior to the blowing of the seventh trumpet we are introduced …

Conversations in Revelation: The Sounding of the Trumpets - Part Two 
The Fifth Trumpet (First Woe) – Rev 9:1 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key …

Conversations in Revelation: The Sounding of the Trumpets - Part One 
The Sounding of the Trumpets Rev 8:6 And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound. Rev 8:7 The first angel sounded, …

Why We Sorrow Not As Others 
Why We Sorrow Not As Others 1Th 4:13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even …

Conversations in Revelation: The Last Trumpet - Part Two 
The Last Trumpet – Part II 1Co 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 1Co 15:52 In a moment, in …

Conversations in Revelation: The Last Trumpet - Part One 
Conversations in Revelation: The Last Trumpet Revelation 11:15 The Apostle Paul taught that one generation would receive a glorified, immortal, resurrection …

Conversations in Revelation: The Prayers of the Saints 
The Prayers of the Saints Revelation 8 1. Who Are These Saints? Rev 7:1 And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of …

Conversations in Revelation: A Prophecy Primer 
Conversations in Revelation :A Prophecy Primer Revelation 20 1. A Lesson in Terminology Rapture: The term applied to the biblical event characterized …

Waging War or Waiting for War? 
Ephesians 6:10-13 In all of the preceding sections Paul has described salvation as being, on the one hand, the product of God's sovereign grace, and …

Conviction Without Conversion 
Romans 10:9-11 "Salvation is by grace, plus nothing and minus nothing. The conditions to salvation are repentance and faith." Some of you will remember …

Divine Providence 
Divine Providence: A God of Your Own Understanding? Neh 9:6 Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all …

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Five Impossibilities 
Five Impossibilities 1. It is impossible to do what only God can do. Mar 10:27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but …

The Real Debate 
The Real Debate 1Ti 1:4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: …

Spiritual Growth Series: Prayer 
Spiritual Growth Series: Prayer 1Th 5:17 Pray without ceasing. 1. Prayer Gives Us a New Perspective Psa 46:10 Be still, and know that I am …

Spiritual Growth Series: Overcoming Temptation 
Israel and the Church are different in many respects but the basic temptations for both are the same. The principles concerning temptation are identical …

Spiritual Growth Series: Godliness 
Spiritual Growth Series: Godliness I Timothy 4:7-8 1Ti 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. …

Spiritual Growth Series: Blessings Out Of Burdens 
Galatians 6:1-5 Introduction: Ministry can be very demanding with its various burdens and responsibilities. It is important that we learn to carry …

Spiritual Growth Series: Joy (Part Two) 
1. THE KIND OF JOY THAT COMES AND GOES (PASSING) a. Ecstatic and Enthusiastic Joy – The Greeks called it agallein. It was associated with the …

Spiritual Growth Series: Joy (Part One) 
The Bible is a book of joy. Sadly, in our day, many see it as a handbook for gloom, doom, and pessimism. The ancient world at the time of the birth of …

Spiritual Growth Series: Discernment 
Spiritual Growth Series: Discernment Heb 5:14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses …

Spiritual Growth Series: Faith 
Job 13:15 - Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. Introduction: On this Father's Day we …

Spiritual Growth Series: Peace 
Romans 5:1 and Philippians 4:7 Peace is not the absence of conflict but the realization of adequate resources. It is quite possible for someone to …

Spiritual Growth Series: In the World but not of the World 
Matthew 9:9-13 We are commanded to go into all the world but also commanded to not be conformed to the world. A key factor in spiritual growth is …

Spiritual Growth Series: Sacrificial Love 
John 15:12-14 Joh 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that …

Spiritual Growth Series: The Word of God 
I Peter 2:13 Introduction: A popular slogan with a certain restaurant is "You gotta eat!" The same holds true for the Christian life. If you are …

ARE You Mom Enough? 
Ecclesiastes 12 and Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: The cover of Time magazine caused quite an uproar this past week. In probably no other culture …

Keys to Unlock the Door to Growth: Grace and Truth 
II Peter 3:18 1. REQUIREMENT OF GROWTH "Grow" The text uses the present active imperative. This is not a suggestion. It is a command. If we …

Keys to Unlock the Door to Growth: Forgiveness 
Ephesians 4:29-32 Introduction: God will add people to an incubator but will not add them to a refrigerator. If individuals harbor unforgiveness …

Five Ways to Evict God From His Own House 
Ezekiel 8 Introduction: The chapters following this one depict God "moving His furniture" toward the door as the glory of God departs from the …

Regimentation and Regeneration 
Proverbs 22:6 and Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: Someone said "just as the twig is bent, so the tree is inclined." Raising and training children is …

A Prayer From Hell 
Luke 16:19-31 Hell is a place of continual unanswered prayer. 1. The Rich Man's Prayer is for Our Instruction a. He lifted up his eyes …

This Hill is Not Enough for Us 
Joshua 17:12-18 Introduction: Few believers live to the capacity God has afforded them. The only resume God considers for promotion is the one …

Lessons From the Chardon Shootings 
Luke 13:1-5 Introduction: For the past several years my main office has been located inside the Geauga County Safety Center in Chardon, Ohio. …

The Blessing of Being Under the Circumstances 
James 5:11 - "Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very …

The (Authorized) Biography of a Believer 
Ephesians 2:1-10 1. The Past - What We Were (2:1-3) (a) Dead (1) (b) Disobedient (2) (c) Depraved (3) (d) Doomed (3) 2. The …

From Idle Words to Idol Heart 
Matthew 12:22-37 Introduction: In Thomas Boston's Human Nature in its Fourfold State, he described the various "states" as Primitive Integrity, …

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Suffering and the People of God 
Introduction - The health and wealth gospel has produced a lot of disillusioned and depressed Christians. Despite what they say, Christians get old, …

What To Do When Tebow Loses 
Isaiah 11 Introduction: The cartoon character Pogo said "We have met the enemy and he is us." So much of our trouble, heartache, and misunderstanding …

Wisdom For the New Year 
1. Listen Without Interrupting (Proverbs 18:2-3) A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. He that answereth …

Why? 
Psalm 22:1 - "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Introduction: In pastoral ministry I am often confronted by people who have two basic …

Hitch-22: Ode To A Departed Atheist 
Psalm 14:1 - The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God . . ." Introduction: Christopher Hitchens is dead. If that name does not ring a bell …

Are Untold Billions Really Lost? 
Romans 1:16-32 Introduction: Universalism has reared its ugly head - again. The pages of church history are replete with attempts to pack heaven …

Important Considerations Before Open Doors 
I Corinthians 16:9 - For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. Introduction: Christians are fond of talking …

Why Be Thankful? 
Psalm 100 Introduction: The believer's thankfulness ought to be based upon Divine certitudes and not different circumstances. The Psalmist cites …

How Satan Uses Christians 
Matthew 16:13-28 Introduction: Satan sends "fiery darts" to the mind and then something based upon that thought comes out of the mouth. Mission …

Judgment Must Begin at the House of God 
I Peter 4:17 - "For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey …

Finally Home 
Revelation 21 Introduction: A good friend of mine went home to be with the Lord at 4:15 this afternoon. He is absent from the body and present …

SURVIVING THE FIRE 
(A power point congregation participant Bible study) "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow …

Worship? 
Psalm 84 Introduction: At an ordination council many years ago a young ministerial aspirant was asked "what is the primary purpose of the church?" …

The Mathematics of Mercy 
Matthew 18 Introduction: When mercy and forgiveness are withheld then the blessing of God tends to be also withheld. "Blessed are the merciful: …

Highways To (and from) the Heart 
Proverbs 4:23 - "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Introduction: The five senses provide a gateway into and …

Resolving Cultural and Biblical Tension Around the Lord's Table 
I Corinthians 11 Introduction: The Lord's Table is an ordinance passed down to us to constantly remind us of our union with Christ; communion with …

Pat Robertson or Robertson McQuilken? 
Ephesians 5:25-33 Introduction: You have probably heard of Pat Robertson but may not have heard of Robertson McQuilken. McQuilken resigned his …

The Blessing of Being Under the Circumstances 
James 5:11 - Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very …

Leanness of Soul 
Psalm 106:15 - And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. Introduction: Sometimes the worst thing that can happen is for …

Our Heart Is Not Turned Back 
Psalm 44:18 - Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way. Introduction: True believers will move forward in the …

We Are Not Ignorant of His Devices 
II Corinthians 2:11 Introduction: The Bible does not make sense if you do not factor the enemy into the mix. From Genesis to Revelation he is …

Partiality and Prejudice 
James 2:1-10 Introduction: According to James 2:1 and 2:9, partiality and prejudice are a denial of our faith and also causes us to commit sin. …

The Cure for Spiritual ADHD 
Psalm 46 Introduction: Luther wrote "Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing." The primary text for this message is found …

"Hurry, Worry, Bury" 
Philippians 4:6 - Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. …

Lessons in Righteousness from Casey and Caylee Anthony 
Matthew 5:17-26 Introduction: Many have been moved by the criminal proceedings in the wake of the death of Caylee Anthony. Her mother has been …

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Who Then Can be Saved? 
Mark 10:17-31 This is an excellent example of how the Master Soulwinner dealt with "seekers." He actually let this one get away. If this had been …

Burnout: New Word for an Old Problem 
II Corinthians 4:1 - Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not. Introduction: Are you running on fumes? Burnout …

A Biblical Perspective on Freedom and Liberty 
John 6:63, 65 It is the spirit that quickeneth: the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. . …

Sowing the Wind - Reaping the Whirlwind 
Hosea 8 Introduction: There is an axiomatic truth in Scripture that whatsoever a person sows - they will reap. For the past generation the evangelical/fundamental …

Sour Grapes for Father's Day 
Ezekiel 18:2-4 Introduction: The text indicates that fathers are responsible for their influence on their children but the children are ultimately …

Sovereignty or Contingency? 
Romans 9:16 - "So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy." Introduction: The question of the …

The Decline of Certitude 
Isaiah 5:1-24 Introduction: Certitude means the freedom of doubt in matters of opinion. The term is often used in matters of faith also. We appear …

Stephen Hawking - Meet Harold Camping 
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: Which some professing …

The Dying Discipline of Daily Devotions 
Exodus 25-40 and John 1:14 Introduction: The Christian life is a life of daily discipline. One either draws closer to the Lord on a daily basis …

Mothers: Cultural or Scriptural? 
Titus 2:1-5 and I Timothy 5:14-15 Introduction: When I started preaching it was a rare thing to run into a "blended family." Everyone in the family …

Tenderhearted: The Heart of Flesh 
Ezekiel 36:25-27 compared with II Chronicles 13:7 and Ephesians 4:32 Introduction: The hallmark of a believer is the removal of the heart of stone …

The Paradoxical Nature of Sanctification 
Romans 7:18 and I Thessalonians 5:23 Introduction: There is a tension between the believer being already justified and in the process of being …

"In That Great Gettin' Up Morning" 
I Corinthians 15:51-52 and I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: The traditional celebration of Easter has pretty much obscured the truth of the …

Radical Faith 
Hebrews 11:1-3 Introduction: The word radical means "the root or foundation" of something. In other words - it is the basis upon which other things …

Gentleman, Please Remove Your Hats 
I Corinthians 11 Introduction: This is a meditation preceeding the observance of the Lord's Supper. It is sad that the focal point of worship …

The Great Value of a Clear Conscience 
II Corinthians 1:12-24 Introduction: The conscience - when informed by the Word of God - will approve what is right and accuse what is wrong. Paul …

Is Biblical Psychology An Oxymoron? 
James 1:8 - A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. The term translated as double minded is the Greek word dipsuchos. It means a "two-souled" …

The Cure for the Common Conflict 
James 3:8-4:10 Introduction: Conflict is an inevitable part of life. In this passage James uses some strong language to offer an uncommon cure …

Culture Shock 
I Chronicles 13 We learn from this text how easy it is for God's people to adopt the methodology of the Philistines without even knowing it. When …

Ten Unavoidable Problems with Biblical Christianity 
The modern church seems focused on making itself relevant and palatable to society and culture. If one understands some basic biblical principles then …

Profitable Affliction 
II Corinthians 4:16-5:10 Introduction: "Nobody knows de trouble I've seen." Is that the way you feel? Are you tempted to express the sentiments …

Top Ten Guaranteed Predictions for 2011 
Psalm 119:65 1. The Bible will continue to have all the answers you need. 2. Prayer will continue to be the most powerful thing on earth. …

Seeing the Obvious - Overlooking the Significant 
Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his …

SAVIOR! 
Luke 2:11 and Isaiah 9:6 "For unto you is born this day in the city of David A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." "For unto us a child is born, …

Putting the Past in Its Place 
Philippians 3:13 Introduction: We are often admonished to forget the past, as if we really could. We all have regrets and most of those regrets …

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Christmas Made Simple 
Matthew 1:21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. Introduction: Have …

God's Calendar - Man's Clock 
II Peter 3:8-10 But beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The …

A Thanksgiving Meditation 
I Thessalonians 5:18 - In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Introduction: The great mark of scholarship …

God's Rough Door 
Hebrews 2:14-15 Introduction: The old-timers used to call death "God's rough door." A young A.W. Tozer was visiting an elderly saint who was on …

The Scars of Secret Sins 
II Samuel 12:1-14 Introduction: Sin always leaves a scar in our lives - especially so-called "secret sins." There are really no secret sins since …

Clear Thinking and Plain Speaking Concerning the Freedom of the Will 
Romans 6:11-14 Introduction: John Owen wrote the following - We do not absolutely oppose free-will. We grant man, in the substance of all of …

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled 
John 14:1-14 Introduction: Things were not going well for the disciples and their concept of the ongoing Kingdom of God. Judas had just defected, …

God's Work In The Winter 
Job 37 Credit to Evangelist Eddie Davis for the outline. 1. PROBLEMS WITH THE WINTER a. Problems of Going - maybe you need to slow down …

Myth Buster Series: The Filling of the Spirit is Not Commanded 
Ephesians 5:18 1. It Is Commanded (5:18) The command to be filled with the Spirit is no less of a command than the command to not be drunk. …

Myth Buster Series: God is Not Really Sovereign 
James 4:13-15 Introduction: A popular radio and television Bible teacher stated that the biggest false teaching in the Body of Christ today is the …

Myth Buster Series: Fruitless Christians? 
John 15:1-8 Introduction: I have developed some tolerance and understanding for those who differ with me on various theological issues. The first …

Myth Busters Series: The Bible Translation Debate is Irrelevant 
II Timothy 3:16 and II Peter 1:20-21 Introduction: The current translation debate originated with the confusion and uncertainty caused by the multiplicity …

Myth Buster Series: Prophecy and Tongues Have Not Ceased 
Hebrews 1 Introduction: The Epistle to the Hebrews gives the clearest information in regard to the nature of redemptive revelation. In the opening …

Mythbuster Series: A Christian Can Lose Their Salvation 
Psalm 51 Introduction: Many years ago I was at Winona Lake and found a tract someone had left in the restroom. The title of the tract was "You …

Mythbusters Series: "Ashes to Ashes and Dust to Dust" 
I Corinthians 15:43-44 Introduction: The phrase found in the title of this message is often recited at the funeral or burial services of people …

Olivet Observations 
Matthew 25:1-13 The following observations can be used for sermonic material regarding the parable of the Ten Virgins. 1. The context of the …

Mythbuster Series: "I am too Great A Sinner to be Saved" 
I Timothy 1:15-16 Introduction: Paul presses home his supreme brand of logic in this text when he introduces this "faithful saying." His reasoning …

The Crook in the Lot 
Ecclesiastes 7:13-14 Introduction: Thomas Boston preached a now-famous sermon on this text and a book was published in 1737. The concept that …

Free Indeed! 
John 8:36 - "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." Preached on July 4, 2010. Introduction: The context for this passage …

The Two Ways 
Psalm 1 Introduction: We are masters at complicating the simple! Well-meaning people have sought to clarify where men stand before God by presenting …

Portrait of a Faithful Father 
Acts 11:23-24 Note: This message was given originally at the funeral of a godly father who suddenly slipped into eternity. Remember, God does not …

Two Cups: Divine or Demonic? 
I Corinthians 10:16-21 Introduction: The primary text states "Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers …

The Deception of Emotion Without Devotion 
Exodus 15 and 16 Introduction: I recently saw a video of an old-fashioned shouting Baptist Church service where several men ran down the aisles, …

Worth of the Wilderness 
Deuteronomy 8 Introduction: Humility is when we willingly order our lives according to God's Word. How you do in adversity indicates how well you …

Pleasing God 
Hebrews 11 Introduction: The superiority of Christ has been presented in sublime fashion for the first ten chapters. The writer has given four …

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The Love That God Hates 
I John 2:15-17 Introduction: Fundamentalism has long been heavy on condemning actions and short on revealing attitudes. This is especially true …

Are You In The Will? 
I Peter 1:18-2:3 Introduction: Your family has gathered for the reading of the will after the death of a wealthy loved one. Eager relatives and …

Hope for Mothers Who Have Failed 
Isaiah 1:2 Introduction: We have all failed. Even if we had been perfect parents, that does not guarantee perfect children. God's grace and mercy …

Recapturing the Vision 
I Chronicles 21 Introduction: C.S. Lewis said that pride is like spiritual cancer which eats up love and contentment. It is actually a sign of …

Survival or Revival? 
Matthew 18:14-21 Introduction: Spiritual power is based upon God's authority, not man's formality. Someone has said that a rut is a grave with …

Is It Well With the Child? 
II Kings 4:26 Introduction: In this message we deal with the issue of the eternal destiny of those who cannot believe. It is clear from Scripture …

Then Came The Morning 
A an Easter meditation based upon John 18 and 19. Introduction: The message outlines four important stops along the road to glory for our Savior. …

Hosanna: Save Now 
Luke 19:28-40 Introduction: The crowds shouted "Hosanna" which means save us now. On the surface that would seem like a good thing. However a …

Overcoming the World 
I John 5:4-5 "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that …

Charity Suffereth Long 
I Corinthians 13:4 Introduction: Christian symbolism is alive and well today. You see it on buildings, clothing, online, and of course on the …

It Is The Last Time 
Introduction: According to Hebrews chapter one the last days began with the first coming of Jesus Christ. John gives a description of what the …

Anatomy of a Busybody 
II Thessalonians 3:11 ". . .but are busybodies." Introduction: The visible church can become a place where some very difficult, and sometimes …

Christian Accounting 101 
I Corinthians 13:5 - "thinketh no evil." Introduction: One of the most radical concepts in the New Testament is that of biblical, Christ-like love. …

Vaunting Is Not An Olympic Sport 
I Corinthians 13:4 - "Vaunteth not itself" Introduction: Here it is Valentine's Day and what better time to stop by for a visit in this chapter. …

Contentment #3: Autarkic Viability - Final Questions Concerning Contentment 
I Timothy 6:6-8; Philippians 4:11-13; II Corinthians 9:8 Introduction: The English term "autarkic" is derived from the Greek term which is translated …

Contentment #2: The Mystery of Contentment 
I Timothy 6:6: "But godliness with contentment is great gain." Introduction: This is the second in a series of messages on contentment. Christian …

Contentment #1: Christian Contentment Described 
Philippians 4:11 - "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content." Introduction: I …

Anger: Productive and Destructive 
Ephesians 4:26 Introduction: One of the strongest of all human emotions is anger. It can be employed to do great good or serve as the motivation …

Forbidden of the Holy Ghost to Preach the Word 
Acts 16:6 Introduction: What a strange text? Why would God forbid his ministers to preach the Word of God? The Church was on a veritable "roll" …

God's Geritol for the New Year 
Isaiah 40 Introduction: I have noticed lately just how tired and worn out God's people seem to be. I confess some of that fatigue has fallen on …

God's Gym 
Hebrews 12 Introduction: Bud Wilkinson said that football is a game where eleven men needing no exercise run up and down a field all day while …

Sermons in the Sky 
Psalm 19:1 Introduction: Many people today seem to be listening in places where God is not speaking and conversely not listening where He is speaking. …

Advent or Madvent? 
Matthew 2:1-10 Introduction: The so-called Christmas season has become a time of stress, domestic violence, increased suicides, rampant alcohol …

Sacrificing the Permanent on the Altar of the Immediate 
Genesis 25:29-34 and Hebrews 12:16-17 Introduction: What began as a late-night automobile accident has blossomed into a full-blown tragic soap …

The Cure For Spiritual Dementia 
I Corinthians 11:23-28 Introduction: This is a brief meditation for the observance of the Lord's Table. 1. The Teaching (11:24-25) The …

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The Danger of Immaturity 
Hebrews 5:11-6:20 Introduction: This passage is the third in a series of warning sections found in the Epistle to the Hebrews. The danger of neglect …

Giving Him Thanks 
Luke 17:11-19 Introduction: This is a message about the vital importance of giving thanks to the Blesser and not simply for the blessing. …

When the Sower Overtakes the Reaper 
John 4:31-38 and Amos 9:13 Introduction: There is an interesting text tucked away in Amos 9:13. It talks about a time of abundant fruitfulness …

Living on the Wrong Side of Nevertheless 
Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Does it bother you pastor to think that Christ holds you in his right hand? Do you think the Church has a genuine …

The Mindset of a Misguided Militant 
Luke 9:49-56 Introduction: It has become fashionable for Christians to join all kinds of special "causes". I am constantly bombarded with appeals …

Don't Just Do Something, Stand There! 
II Thessalonians 2:13-15 Introduction: This sermon title was borrowed from Al Mohler who used it for his address to the Southern Seminary in 1993. …

Four Vital Considerations on the Worst Day of Your Life 
The Book of Job Introduction: The preaching of God's Word is about engaging people where they are and helping them get to where God wants them …

Growing Old In The Garden Of Grace 
Psalm 92:12-15 Introduction: Growing old is unavoidable but growing up is optional! As saints get older they sometimes experience less capacity …

You Just Can't Imagine 
I Corinthians 2:9 Note to preachers: This message is an interactive message with the congregation. When it was initially preached it served as …

The Insanity of Anxiety 
Philippians 4:6-7 Introduction: There are a number of tests one can take to determine if they are sane or insane. Believe it or not, it was Alfred …

But Satan Hindered Us 
I Thessalonians 2:13-20 Introduction: The key to this message is found in chapter two and verse 12 - "That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath …

Militant or Meek? 
Militant or Meek? Matthew 5:5 A meek person will always submit himself to every manifestation of God?s authority in his life. Meekness means ?power …

Check Your Phishing Filter! 
I Peter 5:8 Introduction: Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information by fraudulent means. This is done regularly on computers today. …

I Believe In Miracles! 
John 10:37-42 Introduction: The POWER of God informs us of what God can do. The PROGRAM of God informs us of what God will do. The PURPOSE of …

Fruitless! 
Luke 13:6-9 Introduction: God put us on this planet in order to be fruitful. This fruit can come in many forms: children, reproducing yourself …

The Great Forgotten War 
Ephesians 4:27 and 6:11-12 Introduction: Earlier today, one of my sons called and told me that the Marines will be deploying him to a war zone …

Coping With Spiritual Depression (Part Four) 
Psalm 42 We have come to the final message in this series of coping with spiritual depression. 7. The Psalmist States His Concerns (42:10) …

Coping With Spiritual Depression (Part Three) 
Psalm 42 In the first two messages we saw that there will always be spiritual depression apart from God. This depression is characterized as a thirst …

Coping With Spiritual Depression (Part Two) 
Psalm 42 Introduction: In the last message we saw that spiritual depression is described as thirst. We now come to verse three. 2. Spiritual …

Coping With Spiritual Depression (Part One) 
Psalm 42 Introduction: The purpose of this study is to teach the sincere believer how he may worship God despite the problems and adversities of …

Despising Prophecy? 
I Thessalonians 5:20 Introduction: The text says "despise not prophesyings." So what is the problem. Everywhere one turns there is a prophet …

The Dark Providences of God 
Psalm 76:10 and Proverbs 16:4 Introduction: I think we often try to put God in a box of our own design. However, when confronted by texts like …

Restoring The Years The Locusts Have Eaten 
Joel 2:12-32 Expectations are resentments waiting to happen. We often get resentful because of dashed hopes and expectations. If you are not where …

Let It Go! 
John 10:10; John 11:44; Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: When we become Christians we still have the smell of death on us. There are some things from …

Gone Fishin' With Jesus 
Mark 1:17 Introduction: As I prepared this message I thought back over some of the great "fishers of men" I have known. God has surely been gracious …

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The Ministry of the Thorn in the Flesh 
II Corinthians 12:7-10 Introduction: The thorn is a divinely appointed dart to burst the bubble of self-sufficiency. Disappointments and deterrents …

Don't Stop the Oil! 
II Kings 4:1-7 Introduction: The problem presented in this story was not the supply of oil but with the availability of suitable vessels. Many …

What Shall I Render? 
Psalm 116 - A Meditation for the Lord's Table Introduction: What will you render unto the Lord for all of His benefits toward you? 1. I will …

The Worth of Worship 
Psalm 73 Introduction: The heading for this Psalm indicates that it is a Psalm written by Asaph. This man was essentially a choir director for …

How To Know The Will Of God 
Romans 12:2 Introduction: Many people desire to know the will of God. They speak in terms of "finding the will of God" and think of it as if they …

Baptism Is Essential 
Acts 8:26-40 Introduction: We should never apologize for our emphasis upon believer's baptism. Baptism is not essential to salvation but it is …

Vision for the Perfect Church 
Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: The curse of church today is often the challenge of seven days of worldly living tugging against two hours of Bible …

Questions To Ask Yourself Upon Receiving "Bad" News 
Romans 12:2 Introduction: One way we can become conformed to the world is by our reaction to unexpected and unwelcome news. Too often believers …

The Danger and Damage of Doubt 
II Peter 1:3-11 Introduction: Doubt comes under many disguises in the life of a believer. It begins with discouragement; then to depression; and …

Amazing Grace 
II Peter 3:18 Introduction: To some people change means compromise. Peter says in our text that we need to grow in grace. If we are growing in …

Christ's Cure For Crowing Christians 
Luke 22:54-62 Introduction: Being a preacher(or even an Apostle) does not exempt one from being a good Christian. When we get too cocky in the …

The Body and Blood of the New Covenant 
Jeremiah 31:31-34/Mark 14 Introduction: This is a meditation for a communion service. There are three issues the Old Covenant could not address …

How To Get Out Of A Rut 
Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction: Someone said a rut is a grave with both ends knocked out of it. There is a sign in Alaska which says "choose your …

Try The Spirits 
I John 4:1-6 Introduction: We live in a time when it seems people would rather miss the boat than rock the boat. Jonathan Edwards said, "If a …

Whatever Became of Sin? 
I John 3:1-10 Introduction: There is much talk today about reclaiming the culture. Reclaiming the culture is a pointless, futile exercise. We …

What Shall I Do Then With Jesus? 
Matthew 27:22 1. Judas Betrayed Him (Matt. 26:47-49) "What will you give me" (26:15) Jesus did not fit the job description of what a messiah …

His Commandments Are Not Grievous 
I John 5:3 Introduction: One of the problems in the time when our Lord walked the earth was the multiplicity of Pharisaic rules and regulations …

He Maketh Me 
Psalm 23:2 Introduction: We always hear that God is a gentleman and will not force anything on us. Ask Paul about being mugged on the Damascus …

Lessons Learned About God In Sixty Years 
Proverbs Introduction: Psychology seeks to teach us lessons about man. Theology - once called the prince of sciences - seeks to teach us about …

Going To School On The Fool 
Psalm 14 Introduction: Face it, we live in a post-Christian culture. This world is certainly no friend to grace and it has become a stranger to …

Looking Up When People Let You Down 
Psalm 27 Introduction: It is difficult to worship God when people let you down. It is a common experience for believers to attempt to worship God …

Music That Honors God 
Colossians 3:15-17 Introduction: In the 1970's I spoke to the incoming freshman every year at a Christian College. The topic was the kind of music …

"This Makes God Really, Really Angry!" 
Jeremiah 44 Introduction: In twelve-step programs today they say you can choose your own "higher power" and the only requirement is that "it be …

The Joy of Restored Fellowship 
Psalm 32 Introduction: The Psalm was written by David following his genuine confession of sin found in Psalm 51. Remember, the Psalms are arranged …

Three Men You Will Preach To This Sunday 
James 1:22-25 Introduction: Several years ago I was preaching in Sherwood, Tennessee. I took a bike ride in the afternoon and came upon an old …

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Glory in the Graveyard 
Ezekiel 37:1-10 Introduction: In this primarily prophetic passage we see ten principles for a genuine work of God. One might call them a blueprint …

Punch List For Fathers 
Proverbs 1:8 Introduction: A punch list is used in the construction trades to indicate what needs to be done in order to complete a project. It …

"Where Is Your Faith?" 
Luke 8:22-25 Introduction: Small faith never becomes great faith without testing and trials. In this passage the trials of life are presented …