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Sermons from 2014...

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Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Review of the final quarter's theme: changing from glory to glory.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, December 21, 2014
We should never stop growing and learning to be like Christ until the moment we die.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Examination of the sin of blaspheming against the Holy Spirit.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Christians are people that are zealous, ready, and careful to do good works.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, December 14, 2014
When did Jesus have glory?
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, December 7, 2014
What impression of the church am I leaving? Do those around me see a reflection of Christ or just someone like everyone else?

Given by Michael White
Sunday, December 7, 2014
The genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1 is significant in that it includes numerous women, unusual for the time.
Given by Eddie Jinks
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Lessons on personal responsibility from the encounter between the Israelites and the Philistines in 1 Samuel 17.

Given by Greg Sprowl
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Examination of Romans 8:30: being predestined, called, justified, and glorified.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, November 23, 2014
How do I look at life's difficulties? Optimistic or pessimistic? It takes effort to learn to count our blessings

Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, November 16, 2014
The more we sacrifice, the more we progress in our transformations.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, November 16, 2014
What do we learn from Jesus' teaching and examples regarding prayer?

Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Changes worth making always involve love.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Some simple lessons that can be learned from Esther's experiences.

Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, November 2, 2014
We ascend by persevering: stumbling, falling, crawling, and getting up again.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, November 2, 2014
It is up to each of us to know what we individually need to do to be saved, beyond the general commandments

Given by Michael White
Sunday, October 26, 2014
The tough things that you go through in life make you even tougher.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Explanation of when a Christian should bring something to the attention of the congregation.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Question and answer session focused on Satan.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, October 19, 2014
What would Jesus consider a successful church?

Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, October 12, 2014
What really makes a person beautiful?
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, October 12, 2014
An overview of 2 Timothy, focusing specifically on the commands given to Timothy by Paul.

Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, October 5, 2014
We should constantly be transforming into the image of Christ.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, October 5, 2014
What makes a church as denomination; is this church a denomination?

Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, September 28, 2014
How can I remain who I want to be? What are some practical suggestions? What good habits can I form? How can I remember?
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, September 21, 2014
While sometimes we may feel like we are hitting the wall (plateauing), we must persevere and continue to grow.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, September 21, 2014
A look at the Biblical command to sing and make melody, particularly as it may pertain to activities outside of the worship assembly.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Our ultimate welcome home involves both preparation and celebration.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Real strength is building others up while humbling oneself.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Saturday, September 7, 2014
People should to see Christians as ambassadors (representatives) of Christ.

Given by Michael White
Saturday, September 7, 2014
We need to consult each other, requesting prayers in spiritual difficulties (and pray for others).
Given by Michael White
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Samson and Saul were two very different warriors with very different outcomes.

Given by Paul Hammons
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Christians need to be able to discern truth.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, August 24, 2014
A contrast between Judah/Tamar (Genesis 38) and Joseph/Potiphar's wife (Genesis 39).

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Whether we like it or not, we are to others the fragrance of Christ.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, August 17, 2014
The truth about depression from Biblical examples and wisdom.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, August 17, 2014
A look at various hymns about depression and the need the rely on the Lord in difficult times.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Developing lifelong habits for change requires a methodical approach.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Jesus is the husband, and the church is His bride.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, August 3, 2014
We must habitually put changes into action until they are a natural, new way of life.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, August 3, 2014
While many choose not to honor Jesus, Christians choose to give all glory to Him, to the praise of His glory.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Heaven is our homeland; we are strangers on earth.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Our purpose on earth is to glorify God; idols hinder us from that by taking God's place in our lives.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Procrastination is a difficult opponent; we must resolve to change our ways today.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 20, 2014
We need to take advantage of the Rock following us instead of falling into the same problems that the Jews did.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Remember that you are a servant; take the challenge.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, July 13, 2014
The song of Deborah (Judges 5) contains numerous applications for us today.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 6, 2014
We know who we are, and we need to remember it every day.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, July 6, 2014
A counterfeit Christian who looks like a Christian, talks like a Christian, and acts like a Christian, but is not a Christian.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, June 29, 2014
If we want to be made well, we need to accept the Word of God into our hearts.

Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, June 22, 2014
What weight (sin) is on your shoulders? We need to lay it aside if we are going to win the prize.
Part of the series: Meeting Satan On The Battlefield
Given by Michael White
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Real change cannot be accomplished as long as Satan maintains control in our minds.

Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, June 15, 2014
We will always face opposition from Satan when we have opportunities to change.
Part of the series: Meeting Satan On The Battlefield
Given by Michael White
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Satan is our greatest enemy; he is opposed to anything good that we or anyone else tries to do.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, June 8, 2014
The three Rs of the Gospel: realization, repentance, and resurrection.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Should a Christian fast today?

Given by Michael White
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Each Christian has a responsibility to evangelize.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, June 1, 2014
What does it mean to die? Can one come back to life? Is there reincarnation? Ghosts? Spirits?

Given by Michael White
Sunday, May 25, 2014
A summary of a new home study course available for distribution.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Christians are often accused of laboring for a "pie in the sky" - there truly is a final eternal reward for Christians.

Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, May 18, 2014
If we choose to reject the counsel of God, who are we really rejecting?
Given by Michael White
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Searching for and finding the truth is an ongoing process, not a one-time act.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, May 11, 2014
We're New Testament Christians; why do we need the Old Testament?
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Why is love? Why do we need love?

Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, May 4, 2014
The four-step process to engrafting the Word of God into our hearts.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, May 4, 2014
The act of baptism makes one a child of God (Galatians 3).

Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Everyone will admit that exercise is important; godly exercise is even more important.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Spending time in communication with God is one of the most valuable things we can do.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Many in our society are in the death grip of addiction.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, April 13, 2014
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint; it takes endurance to run.

Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Wisdom is often personified as a woman in the Proverbs.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Consider the importance of God's teaching in our lives.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, April 6, 2014
A look at doubt and how God can give us greater confidence to overcome it.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Summary and conclusion of the first quarter of study on the Man in the Mirror.

Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Journaling always leads to consistent marked improvement.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Boredom is not a physical problem; it is a spiritual problem.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, March 16, 2014
What would your last words be?
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 9, 2014
As we transform as a Christian, we must necessarily begin to transform as a member of the church.

Part of the series: Baal Worship
Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Either commit to God or commit to this world (Baal).
Given by Michael White
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Many are anxious about things beyond their control; people get caught up in them and consumed by them.

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to do it.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Change can be effected by first reasoning that it should be so, then implementing steps so that it will be so.

Part of the series: Baal Worship
Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 23, 2014
The people suffered from a lack of focus.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, February 16, 2014
What is the purpose of confessing sin, and what should we do after confession?

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, February 16, 2014
What must we do to ensure victory over sin?
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Unless we honestly look at ourselves, we can never change.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Sometimes we gain true friends in life; Jesus recognized the power and effectiveness of partnership.
Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Are Christians to judge or not? In what cases is it appropriate, even required, to judge?

Given by Michael White
Sunday, February 2, 2014
An examination of the history of the Old Testament temple.
Part of the series: The Man In The Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 26, 2014
We must assess ourselves and determine what it is we want to do in our spiritual lives.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 26, 2014
We must consider our spiritual debt and how we can even begin to repay it.
Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, January 19, 2014
What is worship, and why should we worship the Lord?

Given by Wes Gossett
Sunday, January 19, 2014
We need to get used to doing things that make us uncomfortable if we want to grow as Christians.
Part of the series: Pacified, Edified, And Multiplied
Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 12, 2014
We must make peace with one another to edify one another.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Jesus is the great physician; he can heal us and build us back up.
Part of the series: The Man in the Mirror
Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 5, 2014
An overview of this year's theme: the man in the mirror. This will be a year of self-evaluation and improvement.

Given by Michael White
Sunday, January 5, 2014
How could Jesus instruct us to hate our parents as a qualification to be a disciple?