Personal Responsibility
In the news, we hear about government responsibility. People expect the government to give them one thing or another, or to fix this or that. Sometimes we hear about corporate […]
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Our Worship in Prayer
In this lesson we will seek to understand how to pray we must consider the Character, Circumstance, Content, and Consequences of prayer. The listener should be able to learn how to pray effectively. The aim of this sermon is to teach the basic concept of prayer and to help those who are learning.
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Spiritual Surgery
Surgery is a term that many dread. However, when a qualified doctor deems it necessary, we will have it done. What brings people to the point of surgery? It […]
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What Will I Make of the New Year?
What will I make of the New Year? I will make it a year of 1) love, 2) service, 3) optimism. Each should resolve to make this New Year a year of love, service, and optimism. The aim of this lesson is to exhort each Christian to make the best of this new year that they can make of it!
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Caring for Others
In this lesson, we will look at Matthew 25:35, 36 as a guide for caring for others. This passage indicates that we should care for others by providing for their 1) Nourishment, 2) Shelter, 3) Clothing, 4) Comfort, and 5) Companionship. We must understand what it means to care about other people. Jesus said that this was key to eternal life.
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A Day of Remembrance
While we enjoy physical well-being and freedom because of the sacrifices of others, our spiritual well-being and freedom are far more important.
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Recommending the Great Physician
Physical diseases may or may not be cured, but there is a sure cure for spiritual sickness—Jesus. He is the great physician, and we need to be directing the spiritually sick toward him.
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The Substitution of the Body of Christ
In this lesson, we will examine ways in which Christ substituted his body for ours. Each should be able to explain how he has a responsibility to the death of Christ. To help each Christian recognize the importance of giving ourselves over to Christ.
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Jesus Died on the Cross to Leave us an Example
Jesus died on the cross to leave an example of 1) service, 2) sacrifice, and 3) love. Each hearer can explain how Jesus’ death on the cross left us an example.
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What is Evangelism? – Jesus Sums it Up in one Sentence
In this lesson we will answer the question, “What is Evangelism” in a fourfold way. Evangelism is 1) Prayer, 2) Opportunities, 3) Work, 4) Teaching. I want each hearer to understand what all is involved in evangelism. The aim of this sermon is to educate and encourage each Christian to be evangelistic.
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The Last Will be First and the First Last – A Sermon on Judging
The kingdom of God is composed of people not expected by men because 1) Men judge based on appearances only, 2) Men do not believe in God’s mercy and grace, 3) Men Make Cheap Sacrifices thinking that will be pleasing to God. Each listener should understand that it is God who sets the standard for who enters His kingdom, not us. I hope that we would seek to understand what God’s standard for the kingdom is so that we can conform to it being a people that doesn’t judge based on appearances, that show true mercy and grace to others, and that understand that we must make real sacrifices.
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Praising the Maker of Mothers
We praise the Maker of our mothers because He made our mothers to be 1) Kind, 2) Compassionate, and 3) Caring. Each listener should be able to understand why God made mothers and the importance of their role within the home.
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First Corinthians 11-12
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/first-corinthians-eleven-and-twelve.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSChapter 11 1 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the […]
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What Does It Mean to be a Disciple of Jesus?
Being a disciple of Jesus means being committed to Jesus and His values by 1) listening and following Jesus as my spiritual leader, 2) participating in the church, Jesus’ instrument to address concerns in the world, and 3) caring about other people in both physical and spiritual ways. The listener should be able to understand and relate what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. This sermon is designed to develop a deeper sense of commitment to Jesus and His values.
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If you are sick, does God expect you to take the Lord’s Supper to your house?
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lords-supper-to-the-sick-qanda.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS“If you are sick, does God expect you to take the Lord’s Supper to your house? I don’t think so.” As with many […]