Spiritual Growth

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The Balanced Christian Life

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John 14:6. Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life…” Many Christians treat this passage as if it were multiple choice…Is Jesus  “A” The way, “B” The truth, or “C” The life?  We tend to choose the one we feel most comfortable with.  A (Jesus is the way) appeals to those who have a […]

What Are You Going to Be When You Grow Up?

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I Peter 2:1-3,9. Notice the question is not “What are you going to do?”  What we “are” has to do with how we respond and live our life when nobody but God is watching.  If God has His way the answer will be “Holy”.  Holy! It’s not really a human possibility, because holiness is Godness, yet […]

The Positive Power of Conviction

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I Kings 19:9-12. At the height of success and triumph Elijah was afraid and ran for his life.  The enemy had struck his blow. The story of Elijah is among other things our clarion call to be alert to the fact that some of our greatest battles as Christians come on the heals of some […]

Philippians (9): Good “Happy-Heart” Health (Pt.2)

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11-29-15. Philippians 2:16-18. There are certain “workouts” recommended by the American Heart Association for a healthy heart. The apostle Paul, gives us five exercises that will insure a spiritually and emotionally “happy-healthy” heart. In this previous sermon Pastor Barry shared the first two: One; remember that God is with me, in me, and for me. Two; […]

Free Rides Aren’t Free

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9/06/09 (Video version edited for “O Worship the King” broadcast on KWHE TV) Labor Day is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It was a strong work ethic that built this country. People were not afraid to roll up their sleeves and go to work. Unfortunately, today there seem to be […]

Sermon Listening 101 (Part 2)

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1/31/10. Part 2 – (Video version edited for “O’ Worship the King” broadcast) “…when I came to you, I did not come preaching God’s secret with fancy words or a show of human wisdom…” I Corinthians 2:1 The function of preaching is often misunderstood. In this sermon Pastor Barry shares what preaching is, what preaching is […]

Sermon Listening 101

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1/31/10. (Video version edited for “O’ Worship the King” broadcast) PART 1  “…when I came to you, I did not come preaching God’s secret with fancy words or a show of human wisdom…” I Corinthians 2:1 The function of preaching is often misunderstood. In this sermon Pastor Barry shares what preaching is, what preaching is […]