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Sermons from 2011...

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Part of the series: Dear Timothy
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Are we looking to God for our rewards? Or are we looking to please men and to be seen by them?
Part of the series: Dear Timothy
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, December 25, 2011
We need to be examples in many aspects of our lives, not only for our own benefit, but for others.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Is the church of Christ a denomination? Or is it unique?
Part of the series: Pictures Of God's People
Given by Michael White
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Christians are described as priests in God's temple.

Part of the series: Thessalonians
Given by Michael White
Sunday, December 11, 2011
How to be approved by God, as the apostles were, as we teach the Gospel to others.
Part of the series: Pictures Of God's People
Given by Michael White
Sunday, December 11, 2011
God's people are often depicted as citizens within His kingdom.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Why does God make laws and allow things to happen that seem contradictory to our view of "right?"
Part of the series: Pictures Of God's People
Given by Michael White
Sunday, December 4, 2011
God calls his people to be the sheep of his pasture.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, November 27, 2011
What do you do with the opportunities and abilities for which you have been given responsibility?
Given by Michael White
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Unless our worship conforms to God's specifications, it is "void where prohibited."

Given by Michael White
Sunday, November 20, 2011
We must be the "lower lights" to help guide those in sin to God.
Part of the series: The Story Of The Bible
Given by Michael White
Sunday, November 20, 2011
The Bible is an account of how God bought man back from sin and death and the one who held claim over him.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, November 13, 2011
We can either use our words for good or for evil.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, November 13, 2011
A comparison between the Old Testament temple and the New Testament temple.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, November 6, 2011
God has always had high expectations for his people, and we should also.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, October 30, 2011
We must recognize that we are all guilty of sin; further, we need to be saved from it.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Once we recognize that we have sin and that we need to be saved from it, we must then determine how we can be saved from it.
Part of the series: The Beatitudes
Given by Michael White
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Blessed are the persecuted, no matter what form the persecution takes, if it is for the cause of Christ.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, October 23, 2011
A study of Joel, and specifically of Joel 2:28-32 which is quoted by Peter on Pentecost in Acts 2.
Given by Eddie Jinks
Sunday, October 16, 2011
We cannot allow the philosophy of humanism to affect how we teach and study the Bible.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, October 16, 2011
We must recognize that drinking can easily lead to a wicked lifestyle.
Part of the series: Love Not The World
Given by Michael White
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Satan will tempt us with every weapon he has: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.

Part of the series: The Story Of The Bible
Given by Michael White
Sunday, October 9, 2011
The Bible, from beginning to end, describes God's kingdom, the King, and His subjects.
Part of the series: Reaching Others With The Gospel
Given by Jon Focht
Sunday, October 2, 2011
The suburban individual must recognize that he does not truly have everything; he needs God.

Part of the series: Reaching Others With The Gospel
Given by James Baker
Sunday, October 2, 2011
A discussion of considerations to make before evangelizing in urban areas.
Part of the series: Reaching Others With The Gospel
Given by Gardner Hall
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Christianity is not an American institution; a discussion on how to teach the Gospel to ethnic individuals.

Part of the series: Reaching Others With The Gospel
Given by Gardner Hall
Saturday, October 1, 2011
How we can reach young people with the Gospel.
Part of the series: Reaching Others With The Gospel
Given by Don Bunting
Friday, September 30, 2011
A discussion of the general mindset of metropolitan individuals and how they can be reached with the Gospel.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, September 25, 2011
In order to build the body of Christ locally, we must all be sure we are using the talents that God has given to us.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Like Mary, Martha, and so many others in Jesus' time, our faith can be bolstered by the witnessing of Lazarus's resurrection.

Part of the series: Love Not The World
Given by Michael White
Sunday, September 18, 2011
What does it mean to love not the world? Who is the world in the context of 1 John 2:15-17?
Given by Michael White
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Human life exists from the moment that the spirit created by God is joined to the flesh.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Remembering major, life-changing events, like 9/11, can help remind us that some things are beyond us, and that we must trust in God.
Part of the series: The Story Of The Bible
Given by Michael White
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Through faith in Jesus, we, too, are called Abraham's seed and, thus, are heirs according to the promise to Abraham.

Part of the series: The Beatitudes
Given by Michael White
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Those who make peace, especially when it is difficult and unnatural, will be blessed by God.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, September 4, 2011
God has always ruled in the kingdoms of men and given them to whomever He has wanted. Still, He is always able to accomplish His will.

Part of the series: The Saints
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, August 21, 2011
The definition of a saint, how we can become saints, and the benefits of becoming saints.
Given by Eddie Jinks
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Jesus loves those who are pure in heart, but hates those who are hypocrites.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, August 14, 2011
We do not normally bow down to graven images, but we often do have other idols in our lives.
Part of the series: Thessalonians
Given by Michael White
Sunday, August 7, 2011
We need to be "turning the world upside-down" as we broadcast our faith in Jesus.

Part of the series: The Story Of The Bible
Given by Michael White
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Jesus is the subject of the Bible from the first to the last page.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Thomas missed a lot by missing the meeting in John 20. We, too, miss a lot when we miss meetings with other disciples.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Difficulties should cause us to consider our ways, but, too often, we let them push us from God.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 24, 2011
The temple being built during Haggai's time foreshadows the much better temple to come by way of Jesus.

Part of the series: The Beatitudes
Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 17, 2011
We must show mercy to others, just as God shows mercy to us, if we hope to obtain it ourselves.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Does it matter what happens to our bodies after we die? A look at cremation and other questions about how dead bodies are handled.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, July 10, 2011
An explanation of the image of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Six things we can observe in the prayers of Jesus.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Lessons and an explanation of the song, The Great Physician, discussing especially Jesus' role in our lives.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Discussion of the phrase in Habakkuk 2:4, "The just shall live by faith," and its other uses in other passages in the Bible

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Both men and women must recognize that modest apparel is not only helpful to others, but demanded by God.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Brotherly love is an important characteristic for Christians to have. These are some ways we can show brotherly love to others.

Part of the series: The Beatitudes
Given by Michael White
Sunday, June 19, 2011
We must constantly desire to think, feel, and act righteously.
Part of the series: The Book Of Job
Given by Michael White
Sunday, June 19, 2011
God condemns Job's three friends for their arrogance against Job.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, June 12, 2011
What is the best gift that anyone has ever given you? Consider these three practical gifts that you can give to others.
Part of the series: The Book Of Job
Given by Michael White
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Job demonstrates his arrogance in believing that he can argue with God, and must be corrected.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, June 5, 2011
The final return of Jesus may come at any moment. We are therefore warned by God to be ready at any time.
Part of the series: The Book Of Job
Given by Michael White
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Job believes that God is afflicting him unjustly, and so accuses God of being cruel to him.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Take a look at three Old Testament situations and consider what you would have done if you had been there.
Part of the series: Jesus' Sayings From The Cross
Given by Bill Echols
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Jesus uttered this phrase as He was dying on the cross, His mission on earth fulfilled.

Part of the series: Jesus' Sayings From The Cross
Given by Bill Echols
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Just before dying on the cross, Jesus uttered this prayer to His Father.
Part of the series: Jesus' Sayings From The Cross
Given by Bill Echols
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Jesus gives this promise of salvation to the criminal who was crucified beside him.

Part of the series: Jesus' Sayings From The Cross
Given by Bill Echols
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Jesus demonstrates his selflessness as He is thinking of His mother, even on the cross.
Part of the series: Jesus' Sayings From The Cross
Given by Bill Echols
Friday, May 20, 2011
Jesus makes this prayer from the cross for the ones who crucified Him.

Part of the series: The Beatitudes
Given by Michael White
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Meekness is far more than just humility; it is restraining our strength while under pressure.
Part of the series: The Book Of Job
Given by Michael White
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Job's self-righteousness is the same flaw that many righteous people must deal with.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Lessons and explanation of the hymn by Martin Luther, "A Mighty Fortress."
Part of the series: The Book Of Job
Given by Michael White
Sunday, May 8, 2011
An examination of the point of life, especially focusing on Job's despair and hopelessness.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, May 1, 2011
When disaster strikes, we should see God's power, be humbled, be strengthened, and consider how we can use the opportunity for good.
Part of the series: The Book Of Job
Given by Michael White
Sunday, May 1, 2011
A discussion of some of the main doctrinal points found in the book of Job.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 24, 2011
We dare not compare ourselves with ourselves; we must compare ourselves with the standard of the Word of God.
Part of the series: The Book Of Job
Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 24, 2011
A special look at Job 3, where Job wishes that he had never been born.

Part of the series: The Beatitudes
Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 17, 2011
While grieving over personal loss is natural, Christians are called to mourn over things far more serious.
Part of the series: The Book Of Job
Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 17, 2011
An analysis of the first two chapters of the book of Job.

Part of the series: The Harvest Is Plentiful
Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Being a laborer requires tireless dedication to the cause of Christ. We can follow His example in John 4.
Part of the series: The Book Of Job
Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Satan tempted Job, as he tempts us today. This lesson focuses on Satan and his role in Job's and our lives.

Part of the series: The Harvest Is Plentiful
Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 3, 2011
A fundamental part of Christianity is spreading our faith to others.
Part of the series: The Book Of Job
Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 3, 2011
An examination of the book of Job, focusing on the location of the events and beginning Job 1.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Christians are called to step forward and do challenging, even daunting tasks. It is then that the Lord promises to be with us.
Part of the series: The Book Of Job
Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 27, 2011
An examination of the book of Job, especially looking at the time and place of the recorded events.

Part of the series: The Beatitudes
Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 20, 2011
An examination of the first Beatitude in Matthew 5: "Blessed are the poor in spirit..."
Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Does it seem that there is so much lying that no one tells the truth anymore? Christians ought to be different.

Part of the series: Dealing With The Cults
Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 13, 2011
An examination of the religion of Islam, focusing especially on the concept of Jihad.
Part of the series: Dealing With The Cults
Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 6, 2011
An examination of the religion of Islam, focusing especially on their beliefs regarding the afterlife.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 6, 2011
An analysis and explanation of the hymn, "Holy Bible, Book Divine."
Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Rudeness and disrespectfulness have become a way of life for the world, but they ought not to be for Christians.

Part of the series: Dealing With The Cults
Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 27, 2011
An examination of the religion of Islam, focusing especially on their core beliefs and doctrines.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 20, 2011
God uses ordinary, even "weird", people to do extraordinary things when they trust in Him.

Part of the series: Dealing With The Cults
Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 20, 2011
An examination of the religion of Islam, focusing especially on the development of the religion in the 20th century.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 13, 2011
What does it mean to be compassionate? Jesus demonstrates and teaches us that we should have this characteristic.

Part of the series: Dealing With The Cults
Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 13, 2011
An examination of the religion of Islam, focusing especially on the history of the religion.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 6, 2011
What does it mean to be born again? How being born again saves us and gives us new life.

Part of the series: Dealing With The Cults
Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 6, 2011
An examination of the religion of Islam, focusing especially on the history of the religion.
Part of the series: Dealing With The Cults
Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 30, 2011
An examination of the religion of Islam, focusing especially on the history of the religion.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 30, 2011
If we want to change things, the change has to begin with the people in the mirror: ourselves.
Part of the series: Dealing With The Cults
Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 23, 2011
An examination of the religion of Islam, focusing especially on the history of the religion.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 23, 2011
An explanation of what God says on the subject of marriage and divorce.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 16, 2011
An analysis and explanation of the hymn, "O Sacred Head."

Given by Dan Wydro
Sunday, January 16, 2011
An analysis of Jeremiah 2, specifically focusing on our need to turn from sin and remember what God has offered us.
Part of the series: Young Preachers
Given by Brigham Eubanks
Sunday, January 9, 2011

Part of the series: Young Preachers
Given by Brigham Eubanks
Sunday, January 9, 2011
An analysis of Paul's exhortation in Romans 12 and how it should affect our lives.
Part of the series: Young Preachers
Given by Roger Polanco
Sunday, January 9, 2011
A discussion of the book of Acts and how the Kingdom of God ought to have an impact on the world we live in.

Part of the series: Young Preachers
Given by Dan Bunting
Saturday, January 8, 2011
An examination of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and their courage in serving God in a hostile environment.
Part of the series: Young Preachers
Given by Tim Bunting
Friday, January 7, 2011
We must recognize the riches that we have been blessed with and be willing to give them to the poor if we are to be pleasing to God.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 2, 2011
An examination of the three "lost" parables in Luke 15, and how they apply to us today.
Part of the series: Dealing With The Cults
Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 2, 2011
An examination of the Jehovah's Witnesses, especially looking at their beliefs about the afterlife.