A.W. Tozer said: "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." Our image of God is everything. In this message, we will study Isaiah chapter 6 to learn about who God says He is in His Word.
The Prophet Isaiah called the Israelites the Lord's "vineyard." Though he lamented Israel's lack of fruit, Isaiah prophesied of a better day. This message explains how Jesus brought that better day as "the true vine" and...
The book of Isaiah contains both pronouncements of judgment and promises of salvation. What determines which of these a person receives? A key word is "repent." This message explores why "repent" is one of the most beautiful words...
Do you think of giving as a duty or a privilege? Have you then wondered why God wants us to give? This message considers why giving is so beneficial for us. It also addresses practical guidance for wise giving.
On this Local Outreach Sunday, Rev. Tejado W. Hanchell gives a sermon that challenges us to make sure that those who are in need find Jesus.
The resurrection of Jesus is an "essential" of the Christian faith. If it is not true, the apostle Paul says our faith is "futile." But the resurrection is much more than a foundational theological truth. It has great practical...
The message that ties together the Old and New Testaments is called "the gospel." This sermon explains what the gospel is, why we need it, and how it changes us.
Have you ever wondered whether God has given you a spiritual gift? Have you considered the purpose for the gifts he gives? This message explores what spiritual gifts are, why they are needed, and how they should be used.
In 1 Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul intends to show us that gifts are important, but the exercise of our gifts need to be controlled or guided by love. The "more excellent way" is to use our gifts to build up others.
Does every single Christian have an important role to fill in the church? The apostle Paul would say "yes." This message explores the interdependence of Christians in a local church, and our call to serve and honor one another.
How should we think about Spiritual gifts like prophecy, tongues, and healing? Does God want us to seek these gifts today? This message explores the meaning and purpose of the gifts noted in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10.
The apostle Paul indicates that it would be better not to take the Lord's Supper than to take it in the wrong way. Why? This message explores what communion represents and how we can receive it in the right way.
At some point in our lives, most of us will ask the question, "Who am I?" or "Why am I here?" and for believers the question in life then becomes, "Why did God create me?" and "Why did God save me through the Lord...
In this sermon we return to our "United" sermon series in 1 Corinthians. In today's passage the apostle Paul explains to us how the ancient Israelites who left Egypt foreshadow us as recipients of God's blessings, but we need to be...
Do you have goals for your spiritual maturity? For your prayer life? The prayers of the apostle Paul can help us gain vision for our spiritual growth and can help us learn to pray more effectively. This message explores Paul's prayer in...
How can we learn what to pray for? The prayers of the apostle Paul can teach us. This message, based on Paul's prayer in Philippians chapter 1, explores how we can pray for growing love.
This message explores how the apostle Paul prayed for Christians to experience Spiritual growth. His prayers can provide a model for our own prayers for spiritual advancement.
How can we experience more joy, hope, and assurance in prayer this year? Scripture provides us models for effective praying in the prayers of the apostle Paul. This message explores his prayer for the Christians to have greater spiritual understanding.
What is the biblical response when anxiety overtakes us? This message offers four keys found in Philippians to combat anxiety.
This Christmas Eve message focuses on why Jesus came. It includes an overview of Jesus' great "I Am" statements, along with the title given him by John the Baptist, who called Christ, "the Lamb of God."
Christofer Burnette
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