Jeff Hagan Sermons

DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES  
DELIVERANCE MINISTRY While it is true that Jesus and the Apostles cast out demons, does what we see in operation today, in regard to “Deliverance …

GOD USES ORDINARY  
By Jeff Hagan “‘Pardon me, my lord,’ Gideon replied, ‘but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.’ …

FALSE TEACHERS, MERCY AND GRACE (Titus) 
Titus Lesson 1: Chapter 1 - False teachers are selfish and quarrelsome. 1:10-11, 16, "For there are many who are insubordinate, …

FROM PAUL TO TIMOTHY TO US - Part 2  
Paul passed on to Timothy some timeless instructions for the Church as well as advice for living the Christian life. Well, from Paul to Timothy to us we …

FROM PAUL TO TIMOTHY TO US PART 1 
Paul passed on to Timothy some timeless instructions for the Church as well as advice for living the Christian life. Well, from Paul to Timothy to us we …

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE MINOR PROPHETS Part 2  
Lesson 1: Micah - Listen to those you disagree with. Micah 2:11, "If a man should go about and utter wind and lies, saying, 'I will preach to …

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE MINOR PROPHETS Part 1  
Lesson 1: Obadiah - God defends his people. Obadiah 8-10, "Will I not on that day, declares the Lord, destroy the wise men out of Edom, …

10 LESSONS FOR THE CHURCH  
1 & 2 Corinthians Lesson 1: Don't divide. 1 Corinthians 1:10, "I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, …

JESUS CHRIST IS SUPERIOR TO THE OLD COVENANT  
The Old Covenant was established between God and the people of Israel after God freed them from slavery in Egypt. Moses, who led the people out, served …

DANIEL AS AN EXAMPLE  
The book of Daniel gives us highlights from his life from youth to old age. Three of these lessons are from Daniel’s youth showing that a good start is …

5 Lessons About God From Ezekiel  
Ezekiel was not just a prophet, he was also a priest. Unlike Jeremiah who prophesied while remaining in Jerusalem, Ezekiel prophesied in Babylon where …

RELY ON GOD  
Jeremiah and Lamentations Lesson 1: Rely on God not yourself. Jeremiah 9:23-24, "Thus says the Lord: 'Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, …

ABOUT GOD  
Isaiah Isaiah teaches us about God. Here are five things we discover about God in this rich and powerful Old Testament book: 1: God saves. …

REFLECTIONS ON 1,2,3 JOHN & JUDE 
1,2,3 John and Jude 1 John: Lesson 1 - we fail. 1:8-10, "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. …

LIFE LESSONS FROM 1 AND 2 PETER  
1 & 2 Peter Lesson 1: Salvation is from God. In First Peter 1:1-2 we have three things said about our election: we are told about its origin …

LIVING OUT YOUR FAITH  
James The book of James walks us through the practice of living the Christian faith. This is a practical book exhorting us to spiritual maturity …

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN AND FAITH  
John I think it best to first provide a working definition of faith, biblical faith: Fortunately, we don't have to guess. The Bible gives …

INTERPRETING THE SONG OF SOLOMON  
Song of Solomon The Five Main Interpretations For The Song of Solomon: 1. Allegorical - This position views the Song of Solomon to be an …

THE MEANING OF LIFE  
Ecclesiastes We’ve all heard the same repeated sad tale. A rising star rockets to the height of celebrity status and then crashes and burns hitting …

PROVERBS  
When it comes to hermeneutics it's extremely important too know what literary genre it is one is studying because each one has a set of rules to be followed. …

HELPS IN SUFFERING  
Job Job was an extraordinary man. He is described by God as being a “blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil” (Job 1:8). …

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 
The Greek word translated “fruit” refers to the natural product of a living thing. Paul used “fruit” to help us understand the product of the Holy Spirit, …

THE PLAN OF SALVATION?  
Is there really a "plan of salvation?" Growing up in the church I heard that phrase (or one similar to it) often. What, if anything, is required to be …

PLEADING THE BLOOD OF JESUS 
INTRODUCTION Let me start by saying I was born and raised into a Pentecostal denomination. I am very grateful to have been raised by believing …

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THE THIEF ON THE CROSS 
The salvation of the “thief on the cross” represents a unique salvation moment. The implications of that moment have become a matter of controversy among …

FAITHFUL OBEDIENCE 
Leviticus 10:1-3, "Now Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it and laid incense on it and offered unauthorized …

LESSONS FROM JOSHUA AT JERICHO 
The story of the walls of Jericho falling down, recorded in Joshua 6:1-27, is one that truly demonstrates the miraculous power of God. But more …

WHO OR WHAT IS THE ROCK? 
Matthew 16:13-19 is a very important passage. In this section we find Peter's confession of who Jesus is. His confession has been the source of …

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE SABBATH 
Debate remains as to whether or not keeping the Sabbath is binding on Christ followers today. In our passage in Exodus we read as one of the Ten Commandments …

FOR THE LOVE OF ELEPHANTS AND DONKEYS (Part 2 of 2) 
Introduction In my last article/blog I addressed the issue of loving our enemies and those who disagree with us. This piece is simply a continuation …

FOR THE LOVE OF ELEPHANTS AND DONKEYS (Part 1 of 2) 
Introduction If you have taken the time to start reading this article I imagine many of you are asking yourself, “What's up with this title?” Some …

PAUL & UNCONDITIONAL ELECTION 
Romans 9 Introduction: I have been accused of antinomianism a handful of times throughout my years in ministry. I'm not, but that doesn't …

SET FREE TO BE FREE (Part 1) 
Introduction There is a familiar phrase among Christians that goes something like this, “As believers we are set free, however, that freedom doesn't …

STOP TRYING TO BE GOOD (Part 5 - Final) 
FAKE IT & HOPE YOU MAKE IT? There are certain kinds of pretending that can choke you out. This is another thing you need to be aware of in regards …

STOP TRYING TO BE GOOD (Part 4) 
THE GOOD & THE BAD If you have never desired to be better than you are then there's a high probability that something inside of you is missing, …

STOP TRYING TO BE GOOD (Part 3) 
God's Law When you start to truly understand grace and the freedom we have in Christ you will undoubtedly be called an antinomian at some point. …

STOP TRYING TO BE GOOD (Part 2) 
The Trouble with Trying Let me share the confession I mentioned at the beginning of this article: I'm about as good as I'm ever going to get. I …

STOP TRYING TO BE GOOD (Part 1) 
{Introduction} Right at the start I want to let you know I am going to be making a confession. Before I get to it, let me provide a basic idea of where …

A BRIEF RANT ON ABORTION 
Murder as a noun: “the crime of unlawfully killing a person especially with malice aforethought…”* Murder as a verb: “to kill (a human being)…with premeditated …

ARE YOU WISE? 
I would like to take a moment to briefly discuss wisdom. Not merely a definition of wisdom, but moreso the characteristics of those who are wise and how …

GOD'S KINGDOM: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE 
For those of us who follow Christ, the life we are living now is as close to hell as we will ever get. For those who do not believe, the life they are …

THE MYTH OF "NOT ENOUGH FAITH" 
There are many major differences between the actions of today's so-called Faith Healers/Word of Faith teachers/Prosperity Gospel gurus/Health and Wealth …

DISAGREEING WITHOUT DEGRADING 
What I'd like to talk about today will most likely come as no surprise to most of you. Nonetheless, it's something that needs to be addressed (again). …

FOR THE HELL OF IT 2 OF 2 
Hades & Hell:I think it important at this point to simply note straightforward that hell and hades are not the same things. Christians have not …

FOR THE HELL OF IT 1 OF 2 
Introduction: There is some confusion going around regarding the issue of hell. While it is true we cannot fully comprehend all that hell entails, …

CHRISTIAN PARENTS WITH CHILDREN WHO DON'T BELIEVE 
Introduction: Our small group meets on Sunday mornings before worship service. This particular Sunday one of the group members began to speak about …

PROBLEMS DO NOT MEAN PUNISHMENT 
“Wait until your father gets home!” How many of you grew up hearing those words? As children, we would act out during the day and our mothers would keep …

REACHING OUTSIDE OF YOUR CIRCLE 
Mark 7 Everywhere that Jesus went, crowds formed all around him and swarmed in on him from every angle in order to hear what he had to say. …

JUST BELIEVE 
Matthew 11 I am willing to bet that all of us have hoped for something and then became upset when things didn't seem to be turning out the way …

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LYING TO GOD 
Acts 5 Halloween. As I write this it is just around the corner. Don't worry, this is not going to be a treatment or discussion on the merits, …

HALTING HYPOCRISY 
Scripture Reading: Matthews 5 & 6 Remember back in Jr. High and High School when you use to pretend to be something you weren't? You just wanted …

CHRISTIANITY & WOMEN'S RIGHTS 
Introduction: It is becoming more and more popular to blame Christianity, God, Jesus, and/or the Bible for just about anything that “goes against …

GOD IS NEVER FAR 
In Psalm 63 David wrote, “God...earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you,... On my bed I remember you; I think of you …

GIVE HIM YOUR ALL 
Reading: Mark 14:3-9 “...a woman with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his …

SELFLESS SENSEI & OUR SAVIOR 
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his …

TAKING THE NEXT STEP 
Passage to read: Exodus 3:1-12 “We are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” …

MAKING EXCUSES 
“God said, 'I will be with you; and this shall be the sign for you that it is I who sent you; when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you …

I'M PROUD OF YOU 
The other day while I was online I got a message from my older sister. The message read, “I am proud of you. I would like to take you out to dinner this …

NEEDING HELP 
John 5:1-9 “Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool... In these structures supporting a roof lay a multitude of invalids—blind, …

CULTURE & MINISTRY 
Introduction: Recently I was asked to plant a Bible and Theology Institute in Tanzania, East Africa, by a former student of mine who is affiliated …

LISTEN CAREFULLY 
Mark 4:23-25, “If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.' And he said to them, 'Pay attention to what you hear: with the measure you use, it will …

UNCOMPROMISING CHRISTIAN VALUES 
Micah 6:8, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (NIV). Have you ever asked someone …

BEING CONTENT IN ALL THINGS 
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Philippians 4:11, NIV). Do you ever …

THE RETURN OF CHRIST 
“Jesus fully expected that the history of the world as we know it (well, as he knew it) was going to come to a screeching halt, that God was soon going …

MOVING BEYOND SIN 
by Dr. Jeff Hagan “Your sun shall no more go down, nor your moon withdraw itself; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning …

REVISITING THE SO-CALLED "SIGN" OR "MIRACLE" GIFTS (Part 6) 
CHARLES SPURGEON is thought of to be a cessationist due to the lack of any explicit reference to the operation of the charisma in his theology, ministry, …

REVISITING THE SO-CALLED "SIGN" OR "MIRACLE" GIFTS (Part 5) 
Okay, on to number twelve. I think this one is important and I think it's one cessationists use when they shouldn't. How they present it displays ignorance …

REVISITING THE SO-CALLED "SIGN" OR "MIRACLE" GIFTS (Part 4) 
Sixth “good” reason ties back to the fifth. “...because of what Luke recorded Peter saying in Acts 2 concerning the operation of so-called miraculous gifts …

REVISITING THE SO-CALLED "SIGN" OR "MIRACLE" GIFTS (Part 3) 
Storms sixth “bad” reason for holding to cessationism is actually the one I hear most often. I don't consider it “bad” at all, I consider it being appropriately …

REVISITING THE SO-CALLED "SIGN" OR "MIRACLE" GIFTS (Part 2) 
“BAD” REASONS FOR BEING A CESSATIONIST: The first on Storms list is when cessationists point to 1 Corinthians 13:8-12 assuming that the “perfect” …

REVISITING THE SO-CALLED "SIGN" OR "MIRACLE" GIFTS (Part 1) 
Introduction: I think it would be fair to say that one of the main areas of contention within the body of Christ is the issue of the Charismata, …

FORGIVEN FOREVER (Part 3 of 3) 
Responding to the Opposition: Those who rally against eternal security usually bring up these arguments to try and make their case against the …

FORGIVEN FOREVER (Part 2 of 3) 
Let's take a look at some bible passages that teach eternal security, and later we'll look at some of the different objections those who oppose eternal …

FORGIVEN FOREVER (Part 1 of 3) 
Introduction: As a child, like most of us, I didn't have a real grasp of all that salvation entailed. I was constantly on a spiritual roller …

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BEHAVING LIKE CHRISTIANS TO CHRISTIANS 
1 Peter 4:8-11, “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, sincere love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without …

GRACE FOR THE DESPISED 
Luke 19:1-6 Introduction: I'm sure most of you are familiar with the biblical account of a tiny little guy by the name of Zacchaeus. …

LEGALISM IN DISGUISE 
It used to be easy to recognize a legalistic member of the body of Christ. They were easily identifiable by their concern over whether a man wore a tie, …

NO CONDEMNATION: Great News for Prodigals (Part 4 of 4) 
Romans 8:1 Great News for Prodigals This means God is not going to reject you just because you struggle. Most of us know the story …

NO CONDEMNATION: Two Main Truths (Part 3 of 4) 
Romans 8:1 Two Main Truths: When we go from the final portion of Romans 7 to the first part of Romans chapter 8 we discover two very …

NO CONDEMNATION: Easier Said Than Believed (Part 2 of 4) 
Romans 8:1 Easy to Say, Easy to Hear, Not Always Easy to Believe: One day I was listening to Tullian Tchividjian, the former pastor …

NO CONDEMNATION: Introduction (Part 1 of 4) 
Romans 8:1, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Introduction: This is one of my favorite passages …

DESCRIBING THE DIVINE 
Introduction: To really describe God is an impossible task because He is completely “other.” Human beings cannot fathom the depths of who God is. …

HAVE WE LOST THE ABILITY TO DISAGREE MATURELY? 
What I'm about to discuss will come as no surprise to most, if not all, of you. Nonetheless, it's something that needs addressing (again). There is an …

DISARMING ARMINIAN'S "TRINITY" OF PROOF TEXTS: 3 OF 3 
Three: 2 Peter 3:9, “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should …

DISARMING ARMINIAN'S "TRINITY" OF PROOF TEXTS: 2 OF 3 
Two: 1 Timothy 2:3-4, “This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge …

DISARMING ARMINIAN'S "TRINITY" OF PROOF TEXTS: 1 OF 3 
Scriptures: Matthew 23:37; 1 Timothy 2:4; & 2 Peter 3:9 Introduction: There are many today who strongly disagree with Calvinism, also …

RIDDING OURSELF OF SELF 
Romans 1:1-7, "Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his …

TRANSPARENCY IN PARENTING 
Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he or she should go; even when he or she is old he or she will not depart from …

LEADING TRHOUGH SERVING 
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, in particular verses 44 and 45: “Whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. For even the Son of …

ESCHATOLOGY & CONDEMNATION: 2 Reasons I Left Arminianism 
Scriptures: Romans 8:1-4; Ephesians 2:8-9 Have you ever been scared? I mean really, really terrified? I'm not talking about being startled by …

THE NEED FOR HELL 
Revelation 21:8, “But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice the magical arts, the idolater …

SIMPLIFYING PRAYER 
Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15 Introduction: Sometimes I think people make too much out of prayer. Don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about …

5 Ways the Holy Spirit Does NOT Lead 
Scriptures: Jn. 16:, 13; Gal. 5:16; Js 1:13-16; Heb. 1:2; Jdgs. 6:36-40; Matt. 4:7; Eph. 4:11-12 Introduction: Do you ever wonder …

CHRISTIANS & FIBROMYALGIA: 20 Things NOT to Say to a Sufferer (B) 
1 Thess. 5:11, “So encourage each other, and build each other up...” Hebrews 3:13, “But encourage one another day after day...” Ten …

CHRISTIANS & FIBROMYALGIA: 20 Things NOT to Say to a Sufferer (A)  
1 Thess. 5:11, “So encourage each other, and build each other up...” Hebrews 3:13, “But encourage one another day after day...” Introduction: …

CHRONIC PAIN & ILLNESS: PSALM 6 
Psalm 6: Something that should be brought to attention right away is the precise language the psalmist chose to use in this Psalm. It is language …

WHO DO YOU SPEAK FOR? 
“The Jews therefore marveled, saying, ‘How is it that this man has learning, when he has never studied?’” (John 7:15, ESV) Jesus had such a deep …

LOOKING CAN HAVE TREMENDOUS POWER  
Isaiah 45:22 "Look unto me and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth, for I am God and there is none else." Introduction: Charles …

LIFE LESSONS FROM A TEA CUP 
Non-denominational Reformed Philippians 4:4-6 Sometimes in life the seemingly small and insignificant moments turn out to be life lessons that …

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20 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR BECOMING A BETTER HUSBAND (11-20) 
Proverbs 18:22, “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD” (NIV). Eleven: Be A Team Why? Researchers from …

20 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR BECOMING A BETTER HUSBAND (1-10) 
Proverbs 18:22, “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD” (NIV). Introduction: I don't know a single …

PARTY ON JESUS! (Part 2 of 2) 
JESUS PARTIED No matter what kind of spin someone tries to put on it, you can't get around the fact that there are many times when Jesus clearly …

PARTY ON JESUS! (Part 1 of 2) 
Various Scripture Passages THE QUESTION So, if I may be so bold as to ask a question, do you like going to parties that are not Christian …

MINISTRY STAFF WITHOUT MINISTRY EXPERIENCE (Part 2 of 2) 
I'd like to encourage you to take out the resumes you have filed a way as “not a fit” and look at them anew keeping in mind what other experience they …

MINISTRY STAFF WITHOUT MINISTRY EXPERIENCE (Part 1 of 2) 
One thing you start to realize if you preach, write, or speak publicly often is that even when you come up with a creative and original topic or idea it's …

FITTING IN 
FITTING IN Scriptures: 1 Peter 2:9; Rom. 8:37-39; Eph. 2:4-5; Eph. 2:10 Miriam-Webster's online dictionary defines “belonging” as “close …

LUST: ROOT, REALITY, RESULT & REMEDY (Part 3) 
Scriptures: 1 Thess. 4:3-8; 1 John 2:15-16; 2 Sam. 11:1-27; James 1:13-15; Gen. 39 David's Fourth Mistake Was Indulgence: David was no …

LUST: ROOT, REALITY, RESULT & REMEDY (Part 2) 
Scriptures: 1 Thess. 4:3-8; 1 John 2:15-16; 2 Sam. 11:1-27; James 1:13-15; Gen. 39 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8: “For this is the will of God, …

LUST: ROOT, REALITY, RESULT & REMEDY (Part 1) 
Scriptures: 1 Thess. 4:3-8; 1 John 2:15-16; 2 Sam. 11:1-27; James 1:13-15; Gen. 39 Introduction: I assume most of you are familiar with …

JUDGING BIBLICALLY AND TAKING ACTION 
Non-denominational Reformed 2 Corinthians 6:14-18: “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with …

What Calvinism SHOULD Produce: Salvation 
Non-denominational Reformed Scripture: Isaiah 6 The Doctrine of Salvation: According to the Calvinist, sinful man is in need of not …

What Calvinism SHOULD Produce: Isaiah's Results 
Non-denominational Reformed Scripture: Isaiah 6 This incredible display of the Lord as King produced several notable results in the life of …

What Calvinism SHOULD Produce: Introduction  
Non-denominational Reformed Scripture: Isaiah Chapter 6 Introduction: B. B. Warfield describes Calvinism as “that sight of the majesty …

CANCER IN THE BODY OF CHRIST: WORD OF FAITH (Part 4 of 4) 
Non-denominational Reformed 8. The Atonement WORD OF FAITH: Some Word of Faith teachers have tried to back away, distance themselves, and …

CANCER IN THE BODY OF CHRIST: WORD OF FAITH (Part 3 of 4) 
Non-denominational Reformed 7. Health and Wealth (Prosperity) WORD OF FAITH: God never wills that we suffer in any way physically or materially. …

CANCER IN THE BODY OF CHRIST: WORD OF FAITH (Part 2 of 4) 
Non-denominational Reformed 3. Revelation WORD OF FAITH: So called “anointed” pastors/teachers receive “revelation knowledge” from God that …

CANCER IN THE BODY OF CHRIST: WORD OF FAITH (Part 1 of 4) 
Introduction: The Word of Faith (WOF) movement reared its ugly head within Charismatic/Pentecostal Christianity some time in the early 20th century, …

ONE WAY ROAD 
Non-denominational Reformed Scripture: Acts 4:8-13 Introduction: Baptism is something we do to publicly demonstrate we have put our …

SUFFERING THROUGH SUFFERING 
Non-denominational Reformed Text: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 INTRODUCTION There are times when you can gain insight into another persons soul by asking …

DOCTRINES OF GRACE: TIP TOE THROUGH THE TULIPS "P" (6 of 6) 
Non-denominational Reformed Perseverance of the Saints: This term is used to summarize what the Scriptures teach about the eternal security …

DOCTRINES OF GRACE: TIP TOE THROUGH THE TULIPS "I" (5 of 6) 
Non-denominational Reformed Irresistible Grace: This term summarizes what the Scriptures teach about the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit …

DOCTRINES OF GRACE: TIP TOE THROUGH THE TULIPS "L" (4 of 6) 
Non-denominational Reformed Limited Atonement is a phrase used to summarize what the Scriptures teach regarding the purpose for Christ's death …

DOCTRINES OF GRACE: TIP TOE THROUGH THE TULIPS "U" (3 of 6) 
Non-denominational Reformed Unconditional election is a phrase used to summarize what the Scriptures teach regarding the predestination – or …

DOCTRINES OF GRACE: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION (1 of 6) 
Non-denominational Reformed Introduction: The Doctrines of Grace were developed as a response to counter the spread of a false doctrinal position …

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THE LETTER "P" 
Non-denominational Reformed Introduction: D.L Moody started the great Northfield Bible Center in Northfield, Massachusetts. After he passed …

CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG? 
Non-denominational Reformed Text: Romans 12:16-18: "Be of the same mind toward one another... If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live …

IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF IT 
Non-denominational Reformed Introduction: “We are to be in the world but not of the world.” This is a phrase that has been quoted ad nauseam …

OUR HELP IN TIMES OF TROUBLE 
Non-denominational Reformed Psalm 46:1-2, 10 - “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even …

TRUSTING OUR SHEPHERD BRINGS PEACE 
Non-denominational Reformed “In every pew is a broken heart. Speak often on suffering and you will never lack for a congregation.” - Joseph Parker …

SCRIPTURE & THE DEATH PENALTY 
Non-denominational Reformed Texts: Genesis 9:5-6; Romans 13:1-2, 4 Introduction: As is the truth with many controversial topics, Christians …

CHRIST: CREATED OR CREATOR? 
Non-denominational Reformed Scripture: “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created; …

CHURCH LEADERSHIP & CONFLICT 
Non-denominational Reformed Preface: In a recent podcast (#277) Tom S. Ranier addressed 12 ways in which to handle church conflict. What I noticed …

THE NEED FOR THEOLOGY IN PREACHING 
Non-denominational Reformed Scriptures: John 1:18; Gal. 6:2; Matt. 10:35-36; Mark 8:34; Eph. 1:5, 8-10 Unfortunately, we find with each …

ON BEING ORDAINED AND SINGLE (Part 2 of 2) 
Non-denominational Reformed “...the husband of one wife...” Scriptures: 1 Timothy 3:2, 12; Titus 1:6-9; 1 Corinthians 7 What …

ON BEING ORDAINED AND SINGLE (Part 1 of 2) 
Non-denominational Reformed “...the husband of one wife...” Scriptures: 1 Timothy 3:2, 12; Titus 1:6-9; 1 Corinthians 7 Does …

WHAT TO SACRIFICE TO BE HAPPY 
Non-denominational Reformed Introduction: Everyone wants to find happiness. Other than not having a relationship with Christ, the biggest thing …

SAMPLE CHRISTIAN WEDDING CEREMONY 
INTROCUCTION We have gathered here today at the invitation of ____________ and ____________ in the presence of God and all of you to witness and …

TATTLING ON TITHING 
Non-denominational Reformed Scriptures: Eph. 3:12; 1 Cor. 6:19; 2 Cor. 8:5,9; 9:8; Heb. 7:1-10; 10:14; Phil. 2:5-8; Gen. 14-16; Mal. 3:9-10; …

PEEKING AT PROSPERITY  
Scriptures: Matt. 6:19-22,23; 23:25; Luke 8:1-3; 9:25; 12:15; 18:24; 1 Timothy 6:6-9 The “prosperity gospel” is a term used to describe, at …

WORD OF FAITH: A TRINITY OF ERRORS 
Scriptures: Matthew 11:24; Romans 8:26-27; 1 Timothy 6:9-11; Hebrews 13:5; John 10:34; Ps. 82 One of the most disturbing things to happen to …

WORSHIP GONE WILD 
Non-denominational Reformed Scripture: Eph. 5:18-20; Matt. 7:15; Acts 20:29-30; 2 Peter 2:21; 1 John 4:1-8 Emotions: Are emotions …

UNFORGIVENESS & BITTERNESS GO HAND IN HAND (Part 4 of 4) 
Non-denominational Reformed BATTLING BITTERNESS: Once we have battled bitterness and won, we return to being generally calm; our temper is …

UNFORGIVENESS & BITTERNESS GO HAND IN HAND (Part 3 of 4) 
Non-denominational Reformed Scriptures: Matthew 18:21-22; Luke 6:36-37; 23:34; Romans 6:10; 14:10; Ephesians 4:32; Hebrew 12:15; Genesis 50:19-21 …

UNFORGIVENESS & BITTERNESS GO HAND IN HAND (Part 2 of 4) 
Non-denominational Reformed Scriptures: Matt. 18:21-22; Lk. 6:36-37; 23:34; Rom. 6:10; 14:10; Eph. 4:32; Heb. 12:15; Gen. 50:19-21 NOT …

UNFORGIVENESS & BITTERNESS GO HAND IN HAND (Part 1 of 4) 
Non-denominational Reformed Scriptures: Matthew 18:21-22; Luke 6:36-37; 23:34; Romans 6:10; 14:10; Ephesians 4:32; Hebrew 12:15; Genesis 50:19-21 …