Mark 6:14-29 - The Death Of John The Baptist
March 31, 2019 - 11:02 AM Filed in: Gospel of Mark
In the Gospel of Mark, there is only one narrative that is not about Jesus. It is the story of the death of John the Baptist. As Jesus told us there was no prophet greater than John. The story of his death is a vivid illustration of the kind of suffering all faithful disciples will face. It is also an amazing case study on the consequences of sexual sin.
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Command 7 - Do Not Commit Adultery
July 08, 2018 - 10:46 AM Filed in: Ten Commandments
Pornography is thirty percent of the traffic on the Internet. Over forty percent of those who are married admit to having either a literal or emotional affair even though they are married. Clearly sex in America is out of control and the family is under attack. When God gave this commandment, he gave it to protect the family and for our good. Join us as we discover how to enjoy the blessing of fidelity and avoid the trap of seduction.
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Colossians 3:1-11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter?
November 19, 2017 - 11:45 AM Filed in: Colossians
Does God care about our thought life? It is easy to think we can separate the actions of our life from the thoughts of our mind. In reality, our fantasies are only one step removed from our realities. In this study, we learn all Christian living begins on the battlefield of the mind with Christian thinking.
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Genesis 39 - What Should I Do When Life Doesn't Go According To Plan?
September 25, 2016 - 04:14 PM Filed in: Genesis
Life doesn't always go as planned. What do we do when our world falls apart? Join us as we follow the story of Joseph and learn how he faced some of the most unexpected situations in his life.
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Genesis 38 - Judah - How Far Can You Run From God?
September 18, 2016 - 03:44 PM Filed in: Genesis
Sometimes we fail God miserably. It isn't long until we are caught in a web of our own sin where it feels impossible to break free. Sometimes we are far from God for years. Will God ever take us back after our miserable failings? As we study the life of Judah—the brother of Joseph, we see how far away from God a person can walk and still be restored by God's grace.
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John 8:1-12 - A Stone's Throw From Death
August 14, 2016 - 08:57 PM Filed in: Stand Alone Sermons
When we sin in a big way or fail Jesus again and again, how does he fail about us? While others condemn, berate and humiliate us, what does Jesus do? Join myself and Pastor Jordan Gowing at the 2016 CrossWinds family reunion in Arnold's Park as we look at the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8.
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Genesis 24 - Marriage
April 10, 2016 - 05:46 PM Filed in: Genesis
In 1970, 36 percent of Americans were single. Today 50.2 percent are single. People aren't getting married. it is easier to live together, sleep together and break up when things get difficult. Sex used to be reserved for marriage. Soon it became for those who were dating. Eventually it was for friends—with benefits. Craigslist and Tinder made anonymous sex possible so people don't even need to know one another. Where did it lead? Today, 40 percent of children go to bed without a father. A third of all children are born to unwed mothers. Those are the results of dating and marriage American-style. Clearly, it is not working. In Genesis 24, as we study the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah. We study what marriage looks like God-style. We learn the right choices we need to make and the guidance God promises to provide that will make dating and marriage a success.
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Genesis 19:30-38 - Daughters
February 21, 2016 - 09:39 AM Filed in: Genesis
Pennsylvania police say John Forehand signed up for Facebook to track a daughter he hadn’t seen in ten years. They say he was interested in a different kind of touching reunion as he sexually propositioned his 13-year-old girl. Police say he arrived fully prepared for what he thought would be a sexual encounter but what turned out to be his arrest by police. In Genesis 19, we find a similar demented scenario. Lot was incestuously raped by his own daughters so they would become pregnant and bear his children. What led Lot to such parental failure that he fathered his own grandchildren? In this study we will look at questions every father should be asking to raise their daughters to love Jesus and marry well.
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Genesis 19 - Sodom
February 14, 2016 - 09:43 AM Filed in: Genesis
Jessa Duggar, the 22 year old reality star of the TLC series 19 Kids & Counting, took to social media with an unpopular post. She warned her fans about God’s judgment. She warned that many justify their lifestyle by believing in a loving God who doesn’t judge. She cautioned that God will not hold back judgment forever. The hours of our time on earth are ticking away. She especially warned those living in fornication, adultery and sexual sin that those who practice these sins are the very kind of people that will face hell. While her post was shocking and unpopular, it was true. In Genesis 19, we find a sample of God’s judgment for sexual sin plus his undeserved kindness to one man and his family in spite of their sin.
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What Does The Bible Say About Heterosexuality?
August 09, 2015 - 05:22 PM Filed in: What Does The Bible Say About Sexuality?
In the last 20 years, the life of young single adults changed dramatically. At one time it was a virtue to keep your purity. Today it is considered a liability. We live in a hook-up and break-up world where casual sex is the norm. Under so much cultural pressure even the most devout Christian singles find themselves giving in to the sexual pressure. What does the Bible say? How far is too far before the wedding night? Is it up to us to pray about it and decide for ourselves? In this study we will discover why we are sexual and how a single Christians can honor Jesus in their dating.
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1 Peter 2:11-12 - The Trial Of Lust
October 05, 2014 - 10:11 AM Filed in: 1 Peter
Opportunities for lust are everywhere. It is the airbrushed woman on the poster at the local Subway holding a Diet Coke. It is in the local gym. Bikinis are at the beach and sunbathers are on the boat. Most movies feature models in bed. Our web browser has advertisement with enticements to lust. Hard-core and soft-core porn is only a mouse click away. What does the Bible say about the passions of the flesh, dangers of lust? Join us as we discover how lust destroys a man’s masculinity.
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Ephesians 5:1-7 - Sex and Money
April 13, 2014 - 10:15 AM Filed in: Ephesians
Is there anything wrong with homosexuality? How far is too far before marriage? What is the biggest danger at the mall? How can my sexuality and money be transformed from a great blessing to a tragic curse? Learn how to handle our sexuality and our money in a way that honors Jesus.
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John 7:53-8:11 - Adultery
October 14, 2012 - 05:29 PM Filed in: Gospel of John
We live in a sexually saturated society. Every place we look we face temptations. Divorce is as common as apple pie and Chevrolet. What are we to do in the wake of our sexual sin? How will God treat us when we fail beyond our wildest imaginations? In this message, we learn that Jesus is the best place we can turn in the face of sexual disaster.
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Song of Solomon 6:10-7:10 - The One Thing I Can Change Is Me
March 25, 2012 - 05:14 PM Filed in: Solomon on Sex
Has your marriage deteriorated? What can we do when marriage becomes routine? This week, in what is the most erotically charged passage in the Bible, Solomon's wife turns up the heat. Discover how she reignites her husband's marital passion when she realized, "The one thing I can change is me."
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Song of Solomon 5:2-8 - Sin in the Bedroom
March 11, 2012 - 11:07 AM Filed in: Solomon on Sex
Honeymoons don't last. It doesn't take long for the crushing pressure of laundry, car payments, a mortgage and work responsibilities to suck the life out of marriage. When love is lacking during the day, that frustration spills into the marriage bed at night. This week, we find Solomon and his bride in their first marital spat. We discover what sin is behind most of the sexual frustrations couples have in their bedroom.
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Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1 - Good Sex God's Way
March 01, 2012 - 07:28 PM Filed in: Solomon on Sex
In 1992, John Gray made a ton of money from his book, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Overnight he was proclaimed an instant expert on male and female differences. His book touched a chord in our culture. Men and women are wired by God to approach life differently. One of the places this is most clearly seen is in marital intimacy. At this point in the book, Solomon and his bride will finally enjoy the wedding night. We learn they approach that night differently and what makes for good sex, God's way.
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Song of Solomon 1:16-2:7 - Rekindle Your Romance
January 26, 2012 - 10:55 AM Filed in: Solomon on Sex
Do you remember feeling lovesick? Do you remember when your heart skipped a beat because you were in the presence of someone you loved? We assume lovesickness is a temporary condition that couples outgrow once their relationship is established. Research tells us the reason couple are cured of lovesickness is because the romance of their relationship goes away. In this message, we take lessons from Solomon and his bride on how to rekindle the romance so our heart skips a beat like it once did.
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Song of Solomon 1:8-17 - Kill em with Compliments
January 19, 2012 - 02:39 PM Filed in: Solomon on Sex
Every marriage faces times of distress. What will help you make it through? A marriage filled with compliments is one of the secrets to longevity. In this message we learn how to compliment our spouse not just through what we say, but what we do.
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Song of Solomon - God, Sex and Culture
January 05, 2012 - 12:16 PM Filed in: Solomon on Sex
When you think about the topic of sex, what comes to mind? Is it something dirty? Is it something from which to protect yourself and our children? Since this topic is so volatile, before we study the Song of Solomon, we are taking a week to learn how both the culture and the church have twisted our understanding of sex. We cap the study off with a God centered picture of how to express our sexual identity.
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Single and Searching - How to Find Mister or Misses Right
December 29, 2011 - 05:13 PM Filed in: Stand Alone Sermons
Are you single and searching for Mister or Misses Right? After deciding for Christ, who you choose to marry is the most significant choice of your life. What should you look for? How do you know if the person you are dating is the right one for you? What are the red flags that warn of a stormy marriage? In this message we learn The Questions of Compatibility. They are the questions we need to ask before any relationship becomes serious.
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An Ordinary Christmas - Jesus had a Soccer Mom
December 07, 2009 - 11:23 AM Filed in: An Ordinary Christmas
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