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The virgin birth: In this message I discuss Matthew's use of a passage from Isaiah chapter 7 as being fulfilled in the virgin birth of Christ. This sermon was delivered on 12-16-23.

Killing of the Bethlehem children: In this message I discuss Matthew's use of Old Testament events as being fulfilled in events associated with the birth of Jesus.   This sermon was delivered on 12-09-23

Israeli/Arab conflict: In this message I provide an overview of the history of Israel and the reasons for the continuing Israeli/Arab conflict.  This sermon was delivered on 10-14-23

What is the Kingdom of God?  This nine part series discusses the nature of the Kingdom of God, the 14 parables Jesus gave regarding the Kingdom and several views as to its complete establishment. This series began on 10-29-22 and was completed on 04-15-23.

Creation/evolution debate. This fourteen part sermon series provides a systematic and comprehensive discussion of the dynamics involved in the evolution/creation debate with particular focus on origins.  This series began on 07-25-20 and completed on 04-24-2021. 

Commentary on the Book of Acts. This is a forty-three part series of sermons providing a comprehensive discussion of what is recorded in the Book of Acts.  This series began on 10-28-2017 and completed on 01-04-2020. 

Commentary on the Book of Proverbs.  This is a thirty-five part series of sermons on the book of Proverbs.  This series began on 10-24-2015 and was completed on September 23, 2017.   

Celebration of Liberty: In this sermon I discuss some of the history surrounding our Nations Declaration of Independence from England and provide parallels with events in Israel's history and the Christ event of 2000 years ago.  This sermon was given on 07-02-2016.

A Christian Response to LGBT:  On June 12th 2016 a number of people were murdered at a Orlando Florida LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) nightclub called the Pulse.  In this sermon, I discuss how a Christian should respond to this tragedy and the overall agenda of the LGBT community.  This message was presented on June 18, 2016 

Celebrating FatherhoodEvery third Sunday of June we have a national celebration of fatherhood.  This message gives the historical background to Father's Day and addresses what it means to be a good father and leave a legacy a father can be proud of.  This message was given on June 20, 2015.

John 1:17 Explained: Apostle John appears to contrast the giving of the Law by Moses with the truth brought by Christ Jesus.  This sermon examines what it is that John is saying.  This message was delivered on January 3, 2015.

Become as Little Children: Jesus said we are to become humble as little children in order to enter the kingdom. This sermon discusses what it means to become humble as a child.  This sermon was given on December 27, 2014.

Reconciliation: This sermon discusses reconciliation with God as being in harmony with God and the way of righteousness as taught by Christ Jesus.  This sermon was presented on December 6, 2014.

The Book of Ecclesiastes: This is a fifteen part series of sermons examining the writings of Solomon as presented in the Book of Ecclesiastes. This series of sermons was given between September of 2013 and September of 2014.

The Birth of Christ and the Kingdom of God: This sermon examines the relationship between the birth of Jesus and the establishment of the Kingdom of God.  It was presented on December 21, 2013.

Celebrating Thanksgiving:  This sermon examines the historical development of Thanksgiving as a National Holiday in America and discusses what it means to be thankful.  This sermon was presented on November 23, 2013.

The Fruit of the Spirit:  This is a comprehensive ten part series of sermons discussing the nine behaviors that Apostle Paul identifies as the Fruit of the Spirit.  This series was given during April through August of 2013.

The Tongues Issue: This three part series of sermons deals with modern day tongues speaking compared to tongues speaking as seen in the New Testament.  This series of sermons was given in November and December of 2012.

The Scriptural Perspective On War:  This is a three part series on how we as Christians should deal with the issue of war.  This series of sermons was given between July 2, 2011 and July 30, 2011.

Romans 12: 9-10:  This is a seven part series of sermons discussing Apostle Paul's listing of behaviors that define what it means to be a Christian.  This sermon series was given beginning in February and running through May of 2010.

How To Handle Disputable Matters:  This sermon examines Apostle Paul's discussion in Romans 14 of how Christians should deal with the issue of disputable matters.  This sermon was given on January 30, 2010.

Sermon On The Mount Series: This is a comprehensive, in-depth twenty-six part series of sermons detailing Christ's Sermon on the Mount.  This series of sermons was given between February of 2008 and March of 2009.

Chasing After God:  This sermon deals with the frustration sometimes experienced over feelings of alienation from God and what a relationship with God is really all about.  This message was presented on August 5, 2006. 

Mother's/Parenthood Day: This sermon provides a history of Mother's Day and ties its celebration to a discussion of the need for righteous parenting.  This sermon was given on May 20, 2006.

Washed By Christ: This sermon discusses the significance of Jesus washing the disciples feet the night before His crucifixion.  This sermon was given on April 15, 2006.

Why Do We Celebrate The Feast Of Pentecost: This sermon discusses why Christians continue to observe the Old Covenant Feast of Pentecost in the era of the New Covenant.  This sermon was given on May 14, 2005.