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Messages 2015
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Topical Messages
November & December


Topic: TBA
Audio recording not yet available * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 12-27-15

The Word became Flesh: Have you seen His Glory?
John 1:14 * Sermon Notes * 12-20-15

Thy Kingdom Come
Topic: violence and the gospel * Revelation 11:15 * Sermon Notes * 12-13-15

God Loves a Cheerful Giver
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 * Sermon Notes * 12-06-15


1 John 2:18-29
by Elder Mike Haltom * 1 John 2:18-29 * Sermon Notes * 11-29-15

The Book of Zephaniah
November 2015


Sing to the LORD: He is Mighty to Save
Message #3/3 * Zephaniah 3 * Sermon Notes * 11-22-15


Judgment Day is Coming: Gather Together & Seek the LORD
Message #2/3 * Zephaniah 2 * Sermon Notes * 11-15-15


The Day of the LORD is Near
Message #1/3 * Zephaniah 1 * Sermon Notes * 11-08-15

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THE BOOK OF RUTH
October - November 2015


​A Son Born in Bethlehem
Message #4/4 * Ruth 4 * 11-01-15
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​One Holy Night at Bethlehem
Message #3/4 * Ruth 3 * 10-25-15

Providence, Covenantal Loving-Kindness, & Redemption
Message #2/4 * Ruth 2 * 10-18-15

Trusting Our Sovereign LORD: in the Fullness & Emptiness of Life
Message #1/4 * Ruth 1 * 10-11-15
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Our Confidence in God and Our Devotion to the Gospel
Topical Message * Philippians 1:3-8 * 10-04-15


The Prayer of Faith and a Life of Faithfulness
Message #2/2 on Prayer * John 11:17-44 * 09-27-15


Continue Steadfastly in Prayer
Message #1/2 on Prayer * Colossians 4:2 * 09-20-15

Missions
Recording not yet available * by Missionary Jared Anderson * 09-13-15

1 John 2:7-11
Message by Elder Mike Haltom * 09-13-15


THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD
August 2015

Sing to Our God Who is King
Message #5 * Psalm 47 * 08-30-15

God is Good All the Time: the Suffering of the Godly & the Prosperity of the Wicked
Message #4 * Psalm 73 * 08-23-15


Our Heart, Our Walk, and Our Voice
Message #3 * Ezekiel 33:1-11 * 08-16-15

In the World but Not of It
Message #2 * Hebrews 3 * 08-09-15

Living in "Babylon"
Message #1 * Jeremiah 29:1-14 * 08-02-15


TOPICAL MESSAGES
June & July 2015


Assurance vs Insurance
Recording not yet available * by Elder Clarence Williams * John 5:24 * 07-26-15

1 John 2:1-6
by Mike Haltom * 07-19-15

1 John 1:1-10
by Elder Mike Haltom * 07-12-15


True Happiness
Psalm 1 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 07-05-15
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Discipleship, a Hostile World, and the Supremacy of Christ
Message #3/3 on John 15 * John 15:16-16:4 * 06-28-15

Father's Day Message
Genesis 2:7 * by Elder Clarence Williams * 06-21-15

Abiding in Jesus' Love and Loving One Another
Message #2/3 on John 15 * John 15:9-15 * 06-14-15

The Vine and the Branches
Message #1/3 on John 15 * John 15:1-8 * 06-07-15
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THE LOCAL CHURCH
April & May 2015


The Family and the Local Church
Message #6 * Genesis 1:26-31 * 05-31-15

Is Serving Jesus really Worth it? (Fearing the LORD when Life is Tough)
Message #5 * Malachi 3:13-4:6 * 05-24-15

The Holy Spirit and Our Gospel Witness
Message #4 * Acts 1:1-11 * 05-17-15

Be Prophetic from the Center
Message #3 (Title adapted from D.A. Carson) * 2 Timothy 4:1-5 * 05-10-15

Sound Doctrine, Church Unity and the Gospel
Message #2 * 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 * 05-03-15

Servanthood and Church Leadership
Message #1 * Mark 10:32-45 * 04-26-15
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Reflections on Psalms 8
Psalms 8 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 04-19-15

Jesus is the Great Shepherd and We are His Sheep
1 Samuel 16:10-11 * by Elder Clarence Williams * 04-12-15

Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior
Good Friday Message * Philippians 2:5ff & 1 John 4:7ff * 04-03-15

HIGHLIGHTS FROM REVELATION
Lenten Sermon Series * March 2015

What do We learn about God, the Gospel, & the Coming-Eternal Glory?
Message #5/5 * 
Selected themes in Revelation 1 - 22 * 03-29-15

What do We learn about the Satan, the World, & the Kingdom of God?
Message #4/5 * Selected themes in Revelation 12 - 22 * 03-22-15

What do We Learn about the Holy Spirit, the Local Church, & the Christian Life?

Message #3/5 * Selected themes in Revelation 2 - 3 * 03-15-15

What do We learn about the Church & the Tribulation?
Message #2/3 * Revelation 1:4-11 (Selected themes in Rev 1 - 16) * 03-08-15

What do We learn about Jesus Christ & His Prophetic-Word?
Message #1/5 * Revelation 1:1-3 (
Selected themes in Rev 1 - 22) * 03-01-15

THE TRINITY & THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
2 Corinthians 13:14 * February 2015


The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit: and His Life-transforming Power
Message #3/3 * 02-22-15

The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ: and His Inexpressible Joy
Message #2/3 * 1 Peter 1:8-9 * 02-15-15

The Love of God: and His Eternal Glory
Message #1/3 * John 3:16 * 02-08-15

TOPICAL MESSAGES
January 2015

Racial Reconciliation, the Church, & the Gospel
In Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day * 01-25-15

Abortion, God's Love, & the Gospel
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday * Psalm 139:13-16 * 01-18-15

Zechariah 3
Topical Message * by Mike Haltom * 01-11-15

Rejoicing in the Eternal Gospel: amidst the Uncertainty of a New Year
New Years Message * 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 * 01-04-15

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