Sermons by Dr. Russell F. Metcalfe, Jr.

Sermons by Dr. Russell F. Metcalfe, Jr.
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  1. ABCs of the Christian Faith - 1 John 3:19 (91 Oct)
  2. ABCs of Salvation - Luke 11:1-13 (91 Oct)
  3. Abiding in Christ: The Sacrament of Living Together - John 15:5-7 (92 May)
  4. Abiding Reality of Pentecost- John 14:23; John 16:8-11
  5. Abraham and Isaac - For Love of God - Genesis 22:1-14 (96 Jun)
  6. Abraham's Challenge - Genesis 17:1 (97 Feb)
  7. Abraham's Legacy - Genesis 15:6 (93 Jan)
  8. Adequacy of Atonement - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (90 Feb)1
  9. Advent Litany (91 Dec)
  10. Advent Means Hope - Romans 15:4-13 (88 Dec)
  11. Aldersgate: A New Day of Evangelism Romans 1:16-17; Habakkuk 2:4
  12. All Things Are Become New - John 20:19; 2 Corinthians 5:17
  13. Alone-ness of Jesus -Isaiah 53:1-3; John 16:31-32 (90 Mar)
  14. Amazing Grace - 1 Timothy 1:6-17 (98 Sep)
  15. Angels Come to Call - Acts 10 (92 Jun)
  16. Answering God's Call - Jonah 3, Mark 1:14-20 (00 Jan)
  17. Anticipating Pentecost - 1 Peter 4:7-19 (90 May)
  18. Ascension of Jesus - Acts 1:1-11 (92 May)
  19. Ashes to Fire Series
    1. Confession - Romans 10:8b-10 (98 Mar)
    2. Believing - John 20:31 (98 Mar)
    3. Repentence - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 (98 Mar)
    4. Openness: The Unfinished Story - Luke 15:1,2,11-32 (98 Mar)
    5. Humility: The Root Virtue - Philippians 3 (98 Mar)
    6. Death: Veiled Majesty - Luke 19:29,41,45; Rev.19 (98 Apr)
      (earlier mss from 88 Mar)
    7. Hope: A Story of Faith - John 20:9 (98 Apr) also (93 Apr)
    8. Obedience and the Other Witness - Acts 5:32 (98 Apr)
    9. Reaching Out: The First Breakfast - Acts 9; John 21 (98 Apr)
    10. A Shepherd and a Promise - John 10:11-33, Psalm 23 (98 May)
    11. Love: A New Covenant - John 13:31-35 (98 May)
    12. Anticipation: Meeting Jesus in the In-Between Times - John 14:23-29, Acts 16: 9-15 (98 May)
    13. Unity: The Countdown to Pentecost - John 17:20-26 (98 May)
    14. Fire: Pentecost: The Norm - Acts 2:17 (98 May)
  20. Answering the Call "Follow Me" - Micah 6:8; Mark 12:30 (93 Jan)
  21. Assurance of Faith - Luke 12:32-40; Hebrews 11:1-3 (95 Aug)
  22. At Home with God - John 14:23 (95 May)
  23. Atonement; "What is Salvation?" - Romans 5:1-11 (88 ??)
  24. The Authority of Jesus' Word - Mark 1:22 (00 Jan)
  25. Baptism, Sacrament of (92 Jan)
  26. Baptism, Sacrament of (93 Jan)
  27. Baptismal Service '89 - Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-5 (89 Jan)
  28. Baptismal Service - Galatians 2:20; Acts 2; etc. (91 Mar)
  29. Baptism of Our Lord - Acts 19:2 (00 Jan)
  30. The Baptisms of Jesus - Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 (98 Jan)
  31. Basic Concepts of Our Faith - John 12:35-50 (91 Oct)
  32. Basic Elements of Faith - What is a Christian? - 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 (88 Jun)
  33. Battle for Our Children - Isaiah 49:23-25 (89 May)
  34. Battle on the Mountain - 1 Kings 18:21 (89 Sep)
  35. Behold! The Lamb of God! - John 1:29-37 (93 Jan)
  36. Between Alpha and Omega - Daniel 7; John 18 (94 Nov)
  37. Big Little Word - 1 John 1:1-10 (91 Nov)
  38. Black Holes and Anchor Lines - John 20:31 (94 Apr)
  39. The Book, The Lamb, and The Song - Revelation 5:9-14 (89 Mar)
  40. Bring an Offering - Psalm 96:8 (91 Sep)
  41. A Call for Prophets - Numbers 11:25-29 (91 Oct)
  42. A Call to Put god at the Center of Life - Mark 2:13-22 (00 Feb)
  43. Call of a Lifetime - John 21:22 (93 Sep)
  44. Call of Jesus to Rest - Matthew 11:28 (90 Oct)
  45. Called to Be Saints - 1 Corinthians 1:2 (93 Jan)
  46. Called to Good News - Romans 1:5; 16:25-27 (89 Jul)
  47. Call to Comfort - Isaiah 40:1 (93 Dec)
  48. Call His Name Jesus - Matthew 1:21 (87 Sep)
  49. Celebrate the Church - Ephesians 4 (98 Jun)
  50. Challenge to Faith - Exodus 4 & 6 (--)
  51. The Champion - Zechariah 9:9 (95 Apr)
  52. The Chosen - John 15:1-17 (88 Jan)
  53. Christian Living: A Series about Christian Vitality from the letter to the Ephesians (87 Sep)
    1. Knowing Jesus Better: A Prayer for Fullness - Ephesians 3:14-21
    2. The Vessel Formed - Ephesians
    3. Mystery! - Ephesians 3:4,10
    4. The Church as Community - Ephesians 4:12-13; 15-16;17-32
    5. Keeping the Power Switched On - Ephesians 3:19
    6. The Winning Principle of Submission - Ephesians 5:21
    7. The Armor of God - Ephesians 6:10-24 (See also "The Whole Armor of God"; a later remake of this sermon)
    8. The Hope, The Glory, The Power - Ephesian 1:15-23
    9. The Dynamic of Holy Living - Ephesians 5:18
  54. Christian in the World - John 17:15-18 (91 Oct)
  55. Christian Passover - Hebrews 9:11-22
  56. Christmas, All Year Through - Galatians 4:1-8 (90 Dec)
  57. The Church and Its Pastor - Hebrews 11:6; Ephesians 4:32-5:2 (88 Oct)
  58. Church as Family - Philippians 1:7 (94 Mar)
  59. Church is a Witness - 2 Corinthians 2 (91 Jun)
  60. The Citadel: My Heart God's Throne - 2 Samuel 5: 1-5; 9-10 (97 Jul)
  61. Coming of the Dawn - Isaiah 8:11-9:2; Romans 13:8 (?? 88 ??)
  62. Communion Legacy - Acts 20:25-35; Galatians 1:7-10 (92 Jul)
  63. Communion Meditation - Psalm 23 (91 May)
  64. Community of Faith - Exodus 32:1-35 (91 Apr)
  65. Compassion of Jesus - Matthew 9:36-38 (93 Jun)
  66. Confidence in Prayer - Luke 18:9-17 (91 Sep)
  67. Confession of Faith - Acts 24:14-16 (90 Nov)
  68. The Constant - Hebrews 13:8 (98 Aug)
  69. Contrasts - Luke 16:19-31
  70. Contrasts in Giving - Acts 2:43-47 (91 Sep)
  71. Cornerstone of Faith - Jesus is Lord of All - Luke 14:25-27; John 6:66 (90 Nov)
  72. Cost of the Cross - Luke 14:25-35 (92 Aug)
  73. Cost of Discipleship - Luke 14:25-35 (92 Sep)
  74. Courage to Witness - Acts 9:1-19 (95 Apr)
  75. Covenant for Life - 2 Chronicles 7:14
  76. Crooked Yoke - 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 (90 May)
  77. Dawning of Revival - Aldersgate - Romans 1:16,17 (88 May)
  78. Dawning of the Eternal Day - Revelation 22:14-17 (91 Mar)
  79. Dealing With Conflict in Loyaties - (92 Apr)
  80. Death of Jesus - Luke 23:44-49 (?? Apr)
  81. The Declaration - Matthew 26:2 (?? Mar)
  82. Desert Road that Leads to Christmas - Isaiah 40:1 (96 Dec)
  83. Doing Lost, Being Found - Luke 15:1-10; I Timothy 1: 12 - 17 (95 Sep)
  84. A Door Standing Open - Revelation 4:1 (93 Jun)
  85. Dress for Dinner - Genesis 3 (91 Feb)
  86. Dynamic of Fullness - Ephesians 5:18 (88 Sep)
  87. Empty Your Hands and Come, Follow Me - Mark 10:17-31; Job 23:1-9 (97 Oct)
  88. Entering God's Rest - Exodus 33:14, Hebrew 4:9-11 (92 Mar)
  89. Equation for Real Happiness - Psalm 1 (92 Sep)
  90. Eternal Lamb of God, Ever Present - Luke 24:13-35; I Peter 1:17-23; Isaiah 43:1-12 (93 Apr)
  91. Exodus: A Four-part Series (96 Sep)
    1. Exodus 3:1-10, Part 1 - Call to stand on Holy Ground (96 Sep 1)
    2. Exodus 12:1-14, Part 2 - Pathway to Salvation: The Exodus Begins - Matthew 18:15-20 (96 Sep 8)
    3. Exodus 14:19-31, Part 3 - The Nature of Grace, Crossing the Red Sea - Matthew 18: 21-35 (96 Sep 15)
    4. Exodus 16:2-15, Part 4 - The Nature of Grace, Angels in the Treetops - Philippians 1:21-30, Matthew 20:1-16 (96 Sep 22)
  92. The Extravagance of God - Psalm 84:11,12 (92 Jul)
  93. Eye Witness News - Acts 1:8 (92 Apr)
  94. The Facts of Christmas - Luke 2:15 (88 Dec)
  95. Faith Doesn't "Just Settle" - Genesis 15:1-6 (88 Jan)
  96. Faith For Resurrection - John 11:25, Reveleation 20:4-6, 11-15 (91 Mar)
  97. Faith in the Presence of Fear - John 20-19-31; Psalm 16 (01 Oct)
  98. Faith Jesus Comes Looking For - Luke 18:1-8 (95 Oct)
  99. Faith that Works - Romans 6:22-23 (88 Apr)
  100. Faith to Greet the Coming King - Revelation 22:7; John 12:12-15; Matthew 21:4-9; Luke 19:35-38; Mark 11:7-10; Philippians 2:1-11 (91 Mar)
  101. Fellowship of Glad Hearts - Psalm 105:3-4,43 (88? Feb)
  102. The Filling of the Holy Spirit -- Romans 8:9 (90 Apr)
  103. Finding the 'Real Me' -- John 15:1-8 (88 Jun)
  104. The First Step in Worship -- Matthew 5:21-26 (91 Jul)
  105. Formation of Faith - Titus 3:3-11 (88? Nov)
  106. For the Love of God - Luke 10:25-37 (98 Jan)
  107. The Fountain of Life - Jeremiah 9:23-24
  108. Fourth Man in the Fire - Daniel 3 (93 Mar)
  109. Free From, Free to - Romans 6:22 (92 Jan)
  110. The Freedom from Sin - Romans 3:23 (92 Jan)
  111. Freedom in Becoming - Romans 8:18-25
  112. Fresh Look at the Church of Jesus Christ - Mark 8:27-38 (92 Mar)
  113. From Many, One - Ephesians 4:4-7 (89 Sep)
  114. Fruits of Worship - Matthew 9:35-38
  115. Gift of Caring - Philippians 1:1-11 (88 Oct)
  116. Gift of Faith - Ephesians 2:8 (91 Dec)
  117. The Gift of Grace - Ephesians 3:17-21 (91 Dec)
  118. Gift of Life - John 1:1-14 (91? Dec)
  119. The Gift of Love - John 3:16 (91 Dec)
  120. Gift of Peace - John 16:33 (91 Dec)
  121. Gift of a Sabbath - Exodus 20:8-11; Isaiah 58:13-14 (88 Nov)
  122. Gifts Before Christmas - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; Mark 13:24-37 (96 Dec)
  123. Giving Beyond the Gift - 1 Corinthians 13:3; James 3:13-18 (92 Jan)
  124. Giving God the "If Only" - 2 Samuel 23:13-17 (?? ???)
  125. God as Teacher - Psalm 16:11 (91 Feb)
  126. God in the Present Tense - John 14:8-27 (98 May)
  127. God is Good, God Loves You - Matthew 28:18-20; Psalm 8 (02 May)
  128. God is Great, God is Near - Psalm 145:3,4,17-19 (91 May)
  129. God is Our Refuge and Strength - Psalm 46 (01 Sep)
  130. God of Heaven and Earth - Deuteronomy 4:23-40; 6:4-9 (92 Mar)
  131. God May Be Glorified - Sober Living for Final Days - I Peter 4:7-11 (88? May)
  132. God, Our Home - Psalm 90:1; Hebrews 3:6; Ephesians 3:14-21 (94 Oct)
  133. The God Questions - John 3:3 (94 May)
  134. God's Adult Children - Matthew 5:21-37, 48 (96 Feb)
  135. God Who Reigns - Psalm 93, 97, 99 (87 Nov)
  136. God Who is Near - Psalm 145:3,4,17-19; John 4:26 (91 Nov)
  137. God Who Is There - Isaiah 41:10
  138. God With Us - Matthew 1:18-25 (88 Dec)
  139. God With Us (draft) - Matthew 1:18-25 (88 Dec)
  140. Go In Debt - Romans 13:8-14 (88 Nov)
  141. Good News in Strange Places - Matthew 11:5 (98 Dec)
  142. Greatest Job in the World - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 (90 Dec)
  143. The Great I AM is Where You are - Exodus 3, John 10 (92 Aug)
  144. Guests at the Lord's Table - 1 Corinthians 11:23-30 (91 Oct)
  145. Guests at the Lord's Table (revision) - 1 Corinthians 11:23-30 (92 April)
  146. Health and Wholeness - Luke 17:11-19 (98 Oct)
  147. Hearing God's Voice - Hebrews 3:7-8; 14-15 also Hebrews 4:7 (91 Sep)
  148. Heart of Hospitality - Luke 10:38-41
  149. He Ascended into Heaven - John 15:26 to 16:14 (88 May)
  150. Hereby We know - 1 John 3:13-24 (88 Jun)
  151. High Road, Low Road - Hebrews 12:12-16 (92 Jun)
  152. Highway of Hope - Luke 3:1-6 (97 Dec)
  153. Holiness: A Family Resemblance - Romans 8:15-17;29 (90 Apr)
  154. Holiness: The Lamb of God - John 1:29 (88 Mar)
  155. Holy Compromise, Holy Joy - Mark 2:1-5 (88 Jan)
  156. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty - Isaiah 6:1-8 (89 May)
  157. Home of the Soul - Psalm 84:5-7 (92 Jun)
  158. Hope of Redemption - I Thessalonians 3:9-13 (97 Nov)
  159. Hope: Thanksgiving for the Future - Revelation 22:1-21 (90 Nov)
  160. Hosanna People - Zechariah 9:9-10 (92 Apr)
  161. A House Where God Lives- Romans 16:25b-26a (96 Dec)
  162. How the New Testament Church Grew - Acts 4:33 (88 Jun)
  163. Humility: The Root Virtue - Philippians 3 (98 Mar)
  164. A Hymn to Christ the King - Revelation 4 and 5 (89 Nov)
  165. I AM the Vine, You are the Branches - John 15:1 (93 May)
  166. I Believe in the Church - Mark 10:46-52; Hebrews 7:21-27 (97 Nov)
  167. I Believe in the Life Everlasting - John 3:1-16 (88 May)
  168. I Thirst - John 19:28
  169. I Will Extol Thee - Psalm 30:1 (91 Oct)
  170. In Step with King Jesus - Mark 1:16-18 (91 Sep)
  171. Investment With a Future - Mark 12:38-44 (97 Nov)
  172. Invitations of Jesus - Matthew 25:34 (94 Oct)
  173. Invitation - RSVP - Matthew 11:28-304 (89 Sep)
  174. Is This All There Is to Life? - Romans 4:1 (93 Mar)
  175. It is Finished - John 19:30 (92 Apr)
  176. It Pays to Serve Jesus! - Psalm 84:11,12 (89 Jun)
  177. Jesus and Temptation - Luke 4:1-13 (92 May)
  178. Jesus is Lord - Romans 10:9-10; 1 Corinthians 12:3 (92 Oct)
  179. Jesus is the Measure of Man - Psalm 8 (87 Sep)
  180. Jesus, High and Lifted Up - John 8:28 (92 May)
  181. Jesus on the Spirit of Advent - Luke 21:29; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (89 Dec)
  182. Jesus' Last Prayer - Luke 22 (93 Apr)
  183. Jesus Prayer - Luke 18:9-14 (95 Oct)
  184. Jesus, Strength in Weakness - Romans 5:19 (93 Feb)
  185. Joshua Challenge - Joshua 1 (89 Aug)
  186. Joy and Peace Before the Dawning - Philippians 4:4-8 (88 Dec)
  187. Joy in Knowing Jesus - Philippians 4:1-9 (88 Sep)
  188. The Joy of Being Clean - Mark 1:41 (00 Feb)
  189. The Joy of the Coming King - Luke 1:26-55; Philippians 4:4-9 (90 Dec)
  190. Joy and Wonder of Worship - John 4; 2 Kings 6:12-23 (89? May 28)
  191. Joys of Belonging - Romans 8:1
  192. Joy of Knowing and Sharing God - Psalm 126 (91 Apr)
  193. Joy in His Coming! - Luke 3:7-18; Zephaniah 3:14-20; others (97 Dec)
  194. Just As I Am - John 15:7-8 (??)
  195. Just Shall Live by Faith
  196. The King is on Parade - Luke 19:28-38 (92 Apr)
  197. The King Like David - John 18:33-38; Colossians 1:11-20 (92 Nov)
  198. Kingdom of God is a Party - Luke 15:1-10 (92 Sep)
  199. Kingdom of God Series (88 Sep)
    1. Spirit of the Kingdom - Matthew 5:3
    2. Heroes of the Kingdom - Matthew 5:10
    3. Laws of the Righteous Kingdom - Matthew 5:17-38
    4. King of Kings - Romans 8:31-39 (91 Nov)
    5. Kingdom Exploits - Matthew 6:1-5
    6. Kingdom Priorities - Matthew 6:33
    7. Entering the Kingdom - Matthew 7:13-23 (88 Oct)
    8. Worship the King of the Righteous Kingdom
    9. King and the Kingdom - Matthew 6:13, 7:28-29
  200. Least and Greatest - Matthew 5 (93 Feb)
  201. Lessons from a Man of God - Psalm 90:13 (91 Feb)
  202. Liberty, Freedom, and Independence - Galatians 5:1 (95 Jul)
  203. Life Begins With Thanksgiving - Luke 17:11-19 (92 Oct)
  204. Life Beyond Pain - Psalm 51; John 12 (97 Mar)
  205. Life in the Spirit - Romans 8 (95 Apr)
  206. Life through the Open Door - John 10:10 (89 May)
  207. A Light in the Darkness - Psalm 118:24-29 (??)
  208. Light of God's Grace - Acts 7; 1 Peter 2:9; John 14: 1 - 14 (96 May)
  209. Light in a Dark World - Exodus 27:20-21; Matthew 25:7 (92 Feb)
  210. Light on Christ's Coming Again - 2 Thes. 2:15-17 (88 Jan)
  211. Living Clean in a Dirty World - Matthew 5:27-32 (92 Jan)
  212. Living Clean in a Dirty World (Updated) - Matthew 5:27-32 (96 Aug)
  213. Living Way of Joy -- Philippians 3:7-12
  214. Looking Forward to Christmas - John 1:26 (96 Dec)
  215. Lord Jesus Christ - His Descent and His Exaltation - Philippians 2:5 (88? Mar)
  216. Lord of All Saints - Luke 19:1-10 (92 Nov)
  217. Jesus and the "Lost and Found Business" - Luke 19:10 (02 Jan)
  218. Lost Tribes of Israel - Numbers 13, 14; Psalm 106:24-27 (91 Apr)
  219. Love: A New Covenant - John 13:31-35 (98 May)
  220. Love: The Foundation for Pentecost - John 13:34; 1 John 4:7-21 (90 May)
  221. Love of a Great God for Little People - Psalm 138:6 (92 Sep)
  222. Love, Sex, and Marriage - The Dawn Treaders - Ephesians 4:29-5:10 (90 May)
  223. Love that Wins - Ruth 1:19 (91 Nov)
  224. Loving God - 1 John 4:7-21 (88 Sep)
  225. Majesty, Mystery, and Mercy - Isaiah 6:1-8 (96 Jun)
  226. Majesty of Our King - Luke 19:29-48, Revelation 19:11-21; 22:10-13 (88 Mar 27)
  227. Make Way for Hope - Isaiah 12:1-6, Romans 15:4
  228. Make Way for the Coming King - Matthew 21:1-11
  229. Making Room for Jesus - Luke 10:38-42 (99 Aug)
  230. Man of God in the Church - Acts 21:10
  231. The Man Who Pleased God - Hebrews 11:5-6 (91 Jan)
  232. Marks of the Church: A Five-part Series (91 Apr)
    1. Introduction - Ephesians 4:4-13
    2. The Church is One - Ephesians 4:1-6
    3. The Church Catholic - Romans 11:33-12:8
    4. The Church is Apostolic - Ephesians 2:14-22
    5. The Church is Holy - Ephesians 5:25
  233. A Message from God to My Heart - Psalm 147 (91 Sep)
  234. Micah on Main Street - Micah 6:8 (??)
  235. Mind of Christ - Philippians 2:5 (93 Apr)
  236. Mind of Christ Workout - Philippians 2:12-13
  237. Mindset of Belonging - Romans 8:6-9 (90 Apr)
  238. Ministering from Maturity - 1 Peter 1:16 (-- ---)
  239. Miracle of Miracles - John 1:1-5, 10-13; Hebrews 1:1-2a (01 Dec)
  240. Moments of Recognition - Luke 24: 13-35 (96 Apr)
  241. Moment of Recognition - John 2:18,19,22 (92 May)
  242. Movings of the Spirit - Numbers 11; John 20 (96 May)
  243. Mystery of Prayer - Luke 18:1-8 (92 Oct)
  244. Nazarenes and the Holy Spirit - When the Spirit Comes - Ephesians 5:18; John 20:22 (92 Feb 2)
  245. Nazarenes are Bible Christians - John 5:39; Hebrews 4:12-13 (92 Jan 17) #2
  246. Nazarene's Belief about Sin - Romans 3:23 (92 Jan 26)
  247. Nazarenes, Consider Your Calling - I Corinthians 1:26-31
  248. New Way to Walk - Ephesians 4:17-5:2 (99 Oct)
  249. No Short Cuts to Glory - Matthew 4 (99 Feb)
  250. Obeying the Higher Law - Romans 7, 8 (92 Jul)
  251. An Offer Too Good To Refuse - Isaiah 55:1-5; 10-13 (93 Jul)
  252. One With the Most Toys - Luke 16:19-31 (92 Sep)
  253. Open Book, Open Road - I Corinthians 15:3-11 (91 Sep)
  254. The Other Side of Faith - Romans 10:9-10
  255. The Other Witness - Mark 5:32; John 20: 19-31; Acts 5:27-32 (95 Apr)
  256. Our Big Brother - Ephesians 4:25-32 (88 May)
  257. Our Living Lord - Romans 8:34 (-- Apr)
  258. The Outcasts - Isaiah 56:8 (93 Jul)
  259. The Outsider - Mark 7:24-30 (97 Sep)
  260. Path of Life - John 20:19-31; Psalm 16 (96 Apr)
  261. Pentecost - John 14:1-3,15-16,27 (89 May)
  262. Pentecost, Just History? - Acts 2:1-11; John 14:23 (90 Jun)
  263. The Pentecost Preacher and His Sermon - Acts 1:14 (92 Jun)
  264. Peace Through a Higher Focus - Philippians 4:6-9 (88 Aug)
  265. Pentecost, The Norm - Acts 2:17 (95 Jun)
  266. People of God; Where God's Word Lives Col. 3:16 (93 Jul)
  267. Peter and Cornelius - Galatians 2:9-21; Acts 10:1-16(89 Jul)
  268. Place of Accountability in the Pastor's Prayer Life - Luke 11:1 (??)
  269. Plan for Your Prayer Life - Psalm 40 (93 Apr)
  270. A Plea for Useful - Philemon 10 (98 Sep)
  271. Power Commandments - Exodus 20; Romans 7, 8 (88 May)
  272. Power of God's Word - I Thessalonians 2:9-12 (93 Oct)
  273. The Power of the Lord was Present - Mark 2:3; Luke 5:17-26 (91 Jan)
  274. Power Through Focus - Philippians 3:7-11, 13 (88 Aug)
  275. Praise on Parade - Mark 11:1-11, Psalm 118, Philippians 2:5-7
  276. Prayer for Holy Week - Ephesians 3:14-21 (95 Apr)
  277. Prayer that Jesus Prayed for You - John 17:1-3 (90 Mar)
  278. Prayer Legacy George Muller - (92 Jan)
  279. Praying - Luke 11:1-13 (98 Jul)
  280. Preparing for Apocalypse - Luke 21:5-19 (92 Nov)
  281. The Presence - Hebrews 11:6 (91 Jul)
  282. Principles for Success - Proverbs 3:1-11 (89 Jan)
  283. Privileges of Faith - 1 Corinthians 3:5-23 (92 Aug)
  284. Profile of a Witness - Acts 1:8 (92 Apr)
  285. The Promise: I will send you a Helper - Luke 24:49; John 15:26-16:4a (88? May)
  286. A Promise of God's Strength - Isaiah 40:28-31 (91 Jan)
  287. Promise of His Coming - Isaiah 64:1(99 Nov)
  288. Promise of His Presence - John 14:3-7 (??)
  289. Promise of Immanuel - Philippians 4:1-9; Isaiah 41:9-10 (88 Dec)
  290. Promise of Joy - John 1:6-8; Psalm 126 (93 Dec)
  291. Promise of Peace - Romans 5:1; Philipians 4:7,9; Colossians 3:15-17 (93 Dec??)
  292. A Psalm Of Renewal and Revival - Psalm 40 (90 Nov)
  293. Putting People Together Again - Acts 4:23 (88 Jan)
  294. Qualities of 'Family' - 1 Thessalonians 2 (91 Jun)
  295. Quality of Forgiveness - Matthew 18:15-35 (91 Jan)
  296. The Question: Who do you say I am? - Mark 8:29 (94 Sep)
  297. Question of Love - John 21:1-19 (95 Apr)
  298. Question of Questions - Matthew 16: 13-20; Mark 8; Luke 9 (96 Aug)
  299. Questions for the Coming King - Matthew 11:2 (90 Dec)
  300. Reality in Spiritual Experience - II Corinthians 5:15-17 (93 Sep)
  301. Receiving the Good News - II Corinthians 5:16-21; I Corinthians 15:1-3,4-8 (89 Mar)
  302. Recovering of Hope - I Kings 19, Luke 8 (95 Jun)
  303. Resurrection Hope - Romans 8:11 (90 Apr)
  304. [The Glory of] Resurrection Hope - Romans 8:11 (90 Apr)
  305. Revelation Moment - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (--)
  306. A Return to the Shepherd Psalm- Psalm 23 (92 Oct)
  307. Riches of Grace - Philippians 4:10-13,18-19; 2:3-11 (88 Aug) (Also titled: Enrichment Through Release)
  308. The Righteousness of Faith - Romans 4:13-25 (-- ---)
  309. Risk Takers - Genesis 12:1-9; Matthew 9: 9-13 (96 Jun)
  310. Risk Takers (update) - Genesis 12:1-9; Matthew 9:9-13 (02 Jun)
  311. Road Beyond Emmaus - Revelation 21; Hebrews 10:19-20 (88 or 94 Apr)
  312. Running for the Joy - Hebrews 11:39;12:1-3 (91 Nov)
  313. Sacrafices of Praise - Psalm 107: 4,10,17,23; 33 (89 Mar)
  314. Sanctification and Suffering - Romans 8 (90 Apr)
  315. Say Yes - I Corinthians 13:3 (96 Jan)
  316. Search Me, O God - Psalm 139
  317. Seed and Soil - Luke 8:4-15 (89 Apr)
  318. Seeing and Believing - John 9 (93 Mar)
  319. Seeing Jesus in His Miracles (89 Jan & Feb)
    1. Miracle at Cana: Seeing Jesus in His Miracles - John 2:1-11 (Jan 8) #1 in a series
    2. Healing at Bethesda; Seeing Jesus in His Miracles - John 5:8 (Jan 15) #2 in a series
    3. Five Thousand Fed - Seeing Jesus in His Miracles - John 6:1-11 (Jan 22) #3 in a series
    4. Jesus Walks on the Water - Seeing Jesus in His Miracles - #4 in a series (Jan 29)
    5. The Man Born Blind - Seeing Jesus in His Miracles - #5 in a series (Feb 5)
    6. Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead - Seeing Jesus in His Miracles - John 11:1-46 (Feb 12) #6 in a series
    7. Miraculous Catch: Seeing Jesus in His Miracles - John 21:1-11 (Feb 17) #7 in a series
  320. Session of Jesus - John 17:1-11 (93 May)
  321. Set the Word Free! - Acts 19:20
  322. Servant Named Shrewd - Luke 16:1-13 (92 Sep)
  323. The Shepherd and the Door - John 10:9
  324. Signs of the Coming King - Luke 21:34-36; 1-4; 25-28 (90 Dec)
  325. Son of Consolation - 1 John 4:7 (94 May)
  326. Spirit-Filled Community - Romans 8:21; 12:5 ()
  327. Standing on Giants - Hebrews 12:1,2 (95 Aug)
  328. The State of the Church - John 15:16 (89 Apr)
  329. Step Back into Grace - Jeremiah 1:4-10 (98 Feb)
  330. Stewards of the Mysteries - 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 (88 Dec)
  331. A Story of Faith - John 20:9 (93 Apr)
  332. Story of Ruth - Ruth (97 Nov)
  333. Story of Separation - Luke 16:19-31 (92 Sep)
  334. Summons to Life - Ezekiel 37; John 11; Romans 6 (93 Mar)
  335. Substance and the Shadow - Luke 20:41-47 (-- ---)
  336. Swords into Plowshares - Isaiah 2:1-5 (92 Nov)
  337. Tale of Two Rivers - Psalm 65 ()
  338. Tell It To Jesus...Another Family Dispute - Colossians 3, Luke 12 (98 Aug)
  339. Things that Matter - Colossians 1:9-18 (90 Nov)
  340. Thoughts on Isolation and Reunion - Luke 15 (92 Sep)
  341. Thoughts on the Church - Ephesians 4:11-16; 25 (92 Feb)
  342. Thoughts on the Resurrection - John 20:9; I Corinthians 15:1-8 (92 Apr)
  343. Thoughts on the Second Coming - Matthew 24:1-11;38-51
  344. Three Ways to Worship - John 4:4-26 (02 Jan)
  345. Through Flood, Through Fire - John 20:29 (93 Apr)
  346. To Build an Ark - Genesis 9:8-17; Mark 1:9-15 (97 Feb)
  347. To Reach the Distant Star - Hebrews 11:6 (92 May)
  348. Two Kinds of "Rich" - I Timothy 6:6; Luke 16:19-31 (98 Sep)
  349. Urgency of Mission - II Corinthians 5:14 (90 Feb)
  350. Veiled Majesty (Ashes to Fire series, #6 of 14)Luke 19:29, 41, 45; Revelation 19 (98 Apr)
    (earlier mss from 88 Mar)
  351. Vessel Formed - Ephesians 2:5, 13, 18, 19
  352. The Vitality for Holy Living - Ephesians 5:18 (88 Feb)
  353. Vital Signs - Ephesians 1:15-2:10 (88 Mar)
  354. Voice From Eternity - Psalm 50:1; Luke 21:25-28 (94 Nov)
  355. Walk to Emmaus - Luke 24:13-35; II Corinthians 5:16-17
  356. Watching for the Son - Matthew 25:1-13 (89 Feb)
  357. Way of Hope - Psalm 130 (89 Jul)
  358. We are His People, the Sheep of His Pasture - John 10: 1-10 - I Peter 2:19-25 - Nehemiah 9:6-15 (93 May)
  359. Week after Christmas - Galatians 4:1-8 (89 Dec)
  360. What Does God Require? - Micah 6:8, Acts 10, John 15:9-17 (97 May)
  361. What Do You Say to the Great I AM? - Isaiah 6:1-8 (90 Feb)
  362. What is the Church? (part 1)- Titus 2:11-14
  363. What is the Church? (part 2)- Ephesians 4:4-16
  364. What is This Thing Called Eternal Life? - Luke 16:19-31 (92 Sep)
  365. What is Salvation? - Mark 1:14-18 (88? Sep)
  366. What is Your Name? - Genesis 32:26-28 (87 Oct)
  367. What Price Peace? - Genesis 21; Galatians 4:6-9,22-24,28-31 (96 Jun)
  368. What Price Peace? (update) - Genesis 21; Galatians 4:6-9,22-24,28-31 (02 Jun)
  369. When God Speaks to Your Child - 1 Samuel 3:1-11 (92 Jul)
  370. When the Spirit Comes - Ephesians 5:18; John 20:22 (92 Feb)
  371. When Smart People Ask Dumb Questions - John 3:1-21; 4:4-26; 20:28 (92 Nov)
  372. When Your Children Ask You Questions - John 14; Deuteronomy 6:20; I Peter 2:1-10 (93May)
  373. Where Love Abides - I John 4:7-21; John 13:34
  374. Whole Armor of God - Ephesians 6:10-24 (91 Jan)
  375. Whom, Having Not Seen, You Love - 1 Peter 1:8; John 20:29 (99 Apr)
  376. Why Jesus Came - John 10:9-10 (02 Dec)
  377. Windows of Heaven - Malachi 3:10 (92 Jan)
  378. With Jesus at the Well - John 4:5-42 (96 Mar)
  379. With Jesus in the Wilderness - Hebrews 12:1-3 (96 Feb)
  380. With Jesus into Resurrection Life - Revelation 1:17 (96 Apr)
  381. With Jesus into the Light; or, 20-20 Blindness - John 9:1-41 (96 Mar)
  382. With Jesus on the Mountain - Matthew 17:1-9 (96 Feb)
  383. A Word of Encouragement - John 15:1-17 (90 Jun)
  384. Words to the Family - Ephesians 5:15-21 (91 Jun)
  385. A Word of Hope - Isaiah 26:6-9 (89 Jul)
  386. The Word is Hope - Matthew 2:21
  387. The Word is Prepare - Psalm 80; Isaiah 40
  388. Wrestling with God - Genesis 32:10-32 (88? Apr)
  389. Year of Sabbath Rest - Matthew 11:28 (90 Jan)
  390. You Have Not Passed This Way Before - Joshua 3:1-13 (92 Apr)
  391. You Will Be With Me In Paradise - Luke 23:32-43 (93 Apr)
  392. Your Place in God's Church - Ephesians 5:25 (93 Feb)

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Created: May 19, 1997
Updated: March 14, 2003