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Michael Stover
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
Newest Sermons
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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
Contributed on Jul 9, 2002
Jesus did not just talk about servant-ministry: He modeled it for us. And as they say... a picture IS worth a thousand words.
I. A Picture of Renunciation (4a) A. Renounced His prerogatives as Deity 1. Picture of His taking the form of a man 2. Philippians 2:7 (HCSB), “Instead He emptied Himself by assuming the form of a slave, taking on the likeness of men.” B. Renounced His Position as their Master 1. Removed ...read more
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What's Wrong With Gambling?
Contributed on Jun 18, 2002
How should a Christian respond to the gambling craze of our day? The Scripture provides insight into how we should stand.
Definition of Gambling: Desiring the possession of another (the prize) the gambler creates a risk (losing his own) in an attempt, through, chance, to gain the other person’s possession with nothing to give in exchange. To justify gambling, many people say things like “Life is a gamble… A farmer ...read more
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Biblical Faith
Contributed on May 26, 2002
What elements are necessary for a Biblical Faith?
Biblical faith involves 3 things: our minds, our emotions, and our wills I. Our Minds A. Biblical faith is first of all belief based on evidence 1. Christianity is firmly set in history 2. A reasonable and honest inquiry with our minds leads us to believe that the Bible is too accurate to ...read more
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Roadblocks On The Way To Revival
Contributed on May 26, 2002
Some things common to most churches are standing in the way of real revival.
I. We want Stirrings without Change A. Emotionalism B. Shouting & singing with joybells ringing but no personal involvement C. Reservoir without being a river (Dead Sea) II. We want Sound Doctrine without Compliance A. Want it told like it is, but live like it isn’t B. Intellectualism – ...read more
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Kingdom Business
Contributed on May 26, 2002
Kingdom Business is what we are to be about.
Jesus said to seek first the kingdom of God. Everything else comes in second, and it comes in a far second. I. See the Reality of the Kingdom A. Tangible Evidence B. Walk by faith and not by sight II. Seek the Rule of the Kingdom A. ‘Kingdom’ means rule, authority B. Your heart is a ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Daniel
Contributed on Oct 9, 2001
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Series Through Daniel
Contributed on Sep 5, 2001
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Prayer Of Jabez
Contributed on Sep 5, 2001
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A Pattern For Worship (The Tabernacle)
Contributed on Sep 5, 2001
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Sermon On The Mount
Contributed on Mar 14, 2001
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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A Follower, Not A Disciple
Contributed on Mar 14, 2001
William Barclay writes: It’s possible to be a follower of Jesus without being a disciple; to be a camp-follower without being a soldier of the king; to be a hanger-on in some great work without pulling one’s weight. Once someone was talking to a great scholar about a younger man. He said, "So ...read more
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Evangelist J. Wilbur Chapman Recounted A ...
Contributed on Mar 14, 2001
Evangelist J. Wilbur Chapman recounted a testimony given by a man in one of his meetings. The man said: I got off at the train depot one day as a tramp. For a year I had begged on the streets. Badly in need of food, I touched a man on the shoulder and said, "Mister, please give me a dime." As ...read more