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Leonardtown Campus Sermons - Entries written by Pastor Mark Dooley
SunSundayFebFebruary5th2012
Thyatira - The Lost Church
Revelation 2:18-29 - What charge is often leveled against the church? It is full of hypocrites. The message to the church at Thyatira speaks to us of the need for a sincere and genuine faith.
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02-05-12 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayJanJanuary22nd2012
Smyrna - The Lasting Church
Revelation 2:8-11 - When people poke fun at us for our "Christian beliefs" do we consider ourselves persecuted? Do we even know what real persecution is? The church at Smyrna and their example speaks to us about standing strong in the face of true... More
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1-22-12 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayJanJanuary15th2012
Ephesus - The Loveless Church
Revelation 2:1-7 - What is your first and primary love? There are many allegiances which tug at our heart, but Christ must be first and foremost. Sadly, many who claim loyalty to Christ have left their first love.
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01-15-12 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayJanJanuary8th2012
Embrace the Mission
Matthew 28:16-20 - Why are we here? What is our mission and purpose as Leonardtown Baptist Church? Just before his ascension to heaven Jesus gave his followers a clear mission called the Great Commission. Today we will revisit these marching orders.
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01-08-12 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayOctOctober9th2011
Commandment #4 - God Remembered
Exodus 20:8-11 - What is the relationship of the "Sabbath" to the Lord's Day? What part does each play in the life of the believer today? This message addresses such issues.
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10-09-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayAugAugust14th2011
When the Lost are Found
Luke 15:1-32 - The Parable of the Prodigal Son provides the backdrop to understand how God deals with lostness. There were technical issues with this recording so the ending was cut off. The recording contains 90% of the message.
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08-14-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayAugAugust7th2011
Count the Cost
Luke 14:25-35 - Do you have what it takes? That's a question often asked of athletes, but it equally applies spiritually, especially when it comes to being a disciple. Have you counted the cost? Do you have what it takes? Jesus addresses this in... More
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08-07-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayJulJuly10th2011
Do You Love?
Luke 10:25-37 - Q: Who is your neighbor? A: The people who live next door to you. Is that really correct? Jesus had a completely different perspective of who our neighbor was - a perspective we examine in this message on the parable of the Good... More
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07-10-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayJulJuly3rd2011
A Greater Freedom
Galatians 4:21 - 5:1 - As Americans we enjoy many freedoms. But there is a greater freedom in Christ, the freedom from sin and death.
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07-03-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayMayMay29th2011
The Personal Purity of a Healthy Home - Roof
Psalm 51:9-12 - Just as we are protected from the elements when we have a physical roof over our head, so we are protected from heartache and devastation when we construct the spiritual roof of purity over our lives. David's prayer of repentance in... More
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05-29-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayMayMay1st2011
Concluding Words of Hope
1 Peter 5:1-14 - Peter concludes his message about a Living Hope by discussing the role of Shepherds, Sheep and Satan. Even the devil cannot steal away our hope!
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05-01-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayAprApril24th2011
Were You There
Luke 24:13-18 - This message examines the account of the disciples on the road to Emmaus to determine the validity of the resurrection. We can trust the account of those who were there.
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04-24-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayAprApril10th2011
The Privilege of Serving God
1 Peter 4:7-11 - Serving God is a privilege. We do not serve because we have to, but because we are blessed to be able to do so. Peter discusses the reasons, the rigors and the results of serving God is this passage.
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04-10-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayAprApril3rd2011
The Power of the Preached Word
1 Peter 3:18 - 4:6 - Who are the Spirits in Prison? How does this relate to Noah, the Flood and baptism? This message answers these questions as we examine the power of the preached word of God.
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04-03-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayMarMarch13th2011
Reinforcing the Vision
Isaiah 54:2-3 - This special message, delivered during our One Service Sunday, breaks from the "Living Hope" series in 1 Peter to review and reinforce the vision of Leonardtown Baptist to make disciples of all people beginning in St. Mary's county.
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03-13-11 1030 MD.mp3
SunSundayMarMarch6th2011
Honorable Living, part 2 - Vocation
1 Peter 2:18-25 - Have you ever suffered as a Christian on the job? How can we live honorably before others in our vocation when unbelievers ridicule and mock us? Peter addresses this in this passage.
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03-06-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayFebFebruary27th2011
Honorable Living, part 1 - Citizenship
1 Peter 2:11-17 - How should the Christian relate to the state? Some say political activity is contrary to Christianity. Others equate their political activism with following Christ. Peter addresses this topic in this passage helping us find balance.
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02-27-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayFebFebruary20th2011
The Church's Original Building Program
1 Peter 2:4-10 - Concrete, block, brick, wood frame; various ways to construct a house. Peter speaks here of the spiritual house God is building with Christ as the cornerstone and each believer as a brick built upon Christ.
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02-20-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayJanJanuary16th2011
Simply Simon - Can God Use Me?
1 Corinthians 1:26-29 and Acts 4:13 - This messages introduces the character of Simon Peter, a common, ordinary vessel used by God, to introduce the series known as A Living Hope from 1 Peter.
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01-16-11 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayNovNovember21st2010
Ruth's Redeemer
Ruth 2:1-23 - This second message in the book of Ruth considers four principles focusing mainly on Boaz as the kinsman redeemer and the principle of redemption.
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11-21-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayNovNovember14th2010
Celebration of Communion
This devotional message prepares the congregation for the celebration of the Lord's Supper by looking at what IS finished in the death of Christ and what is NOT finished.
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11-14-10 1115 md_b.mp3
SunSundayNovNovember7th2010
Ruth's Resolve
Ruth 1:1-22 - This first message from the book of Ruth considers how God sovereignly rules even in the midst of some of the wrong decisions being made.
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11-7-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayOctOctober31st2010
A Perfect Provision
Philippians 4;10-19 - This message concludes the series on Philippians by looking at the relationship of God's Provision for us to our contentment.
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10-31-2010 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayOctOctober10th2010
A Hill on which to Die
Philippians 3;1-11 - Paul discusses the importance of the gospel as being a hill worth dying on as he battles the false teachings of the Judaizers.
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10-10-2010 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayOctOctober3rd2010
The Progress of the Gospel
Philippians 2;12-30 - In this passage, Paul gives us five examples (the church, Israel, himself, Timothy and Epaphroditus) of progress in the gospel. This message was delivered during the church's One Service Sunday.
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10-3-10 combined MD.mp3
SunSundaySepSeptember12th2010
The Prayer of the Gospel
Philippians 1;1-11 - What Paul prays for the Philippians in these opening verses of his letter to them is what God desires for each of His people today.
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09-12-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayAugAugust15th2010
Abraham and his fruit
Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7 - This message continues to series on "The Walk of Faith" from the life of Abraham. The Promise of Isaac's birth in chapter 18 and its fulfillment in chapter 21 speak to us about the fruit of true faith.
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08-15-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayAugAugust8th2010
Abraham and his failure
Genesis 16:1-16 - This message continues the Walk of Faith series by contrasting the sin of man (specifically Abraham, Sarah and Hagar) with the sovereignty of God (in his coming to Hagar).
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08-08-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayJulJuly25th2010
Abraham and his flocks
Genesis 13:1-18 - This message considers the conflict between Abraham and Lot over their herds as we continue the series on "The Walk of Faith."
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07-25-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayJulJuly18th2010
Abraham and his folly
Genesis 12:10-20; 20:1-18 - This message continues the series on "The Walk of Faith" by examining Abraham's lie about his wife, Sarah, calling her instead his sister.
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07-18-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayJunJune20th2010
The Postcard of Decision
3 John - This message considers the positive examples of Gaius and Demetrius as compared to the negative example of Diotrophes, three characters we meet in 3 John. We must decide who we will imitate.
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6-20-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayJunJune6th2010
The Postcard of Spiritual Safety
2 John - This message begins a series on the "Postcards of the New Testament," a look at the one chapter books in the New Testament by looking at how knowing the truth, walking in the truth and guarding the truth will provide spiritual safety.
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06-06-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayMayMay2nd2010
Confident Assurance
1 John 2:3-6; 2:28-3:3 - This message from 1 John focuses on having confident assurance in our walk with Christ by living obediently, living expectantly, and living purely.
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05-02-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayAprApril25th2010
The Road to Spiritual Growth
1 John 2:12-17 - This message continues to series in 1 John by looking at both the roadblock to spiritual growth (worldliness) as well as the road to spiritual growth.
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04-25-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayMarMarch28th2010
In My Name
John 16:23-26 - This message continues the series on the names of God by considering what it means to pray "in my name," as Jesus instructed.
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03-28-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayMarMarch21st2010
The Lord is My Shepherd
Psalm 23:1-6 - This message concludes the series on the names of God by looking at the name Jehovah-rohi and understanding what it means for the Lord to be our shepherd.
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03-21-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayFebFebruary21st2010
Peace is more than Pacifism
Judges 6:11-24 - This message on Jehovah-shalom, The Lord is Peace, continues the series on the names of God by using the account of Gideon's call to examine the significance of this name.
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02-21-10 1115 MD.mp3
MonMondayFebFebruary8th2010
Where Worship Begins
Job 1:1-22 - This special Monday night service message breaks from the "Names of God" series to consider worship in times of triumph, times of trial, and times of tragedy.
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02-08-10 SPECIAL MONDAY.mp3
SunSundayJanJanuary24th2010
Beating Bitterness
Exodus 15:22-27 - This message considers the name Jehovah-rophe, a passage where we learn that God desires to heal our bitterness.
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01-24-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayJanJanuary17th2010
The Name of Provision
Genesis 22:1-14 - The account of Abraham offering Issac as a sacrifice reveals to us the name of provision; God as Jehovah-jireh, "the Lord who provides."
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01-17-10 1115 MD.mp3
SunSundayJanJanuary10th2010
What's in a Name?
Exodus 3:1-15 - This messages introduces a series of messages on the compound names of God by considering the account of Moses at the Burning Bush where God reveals His divine name, I Am, to him.
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01-10-10 1115 MD - LBC.mp3
SunSundayDecDecember13th2009
Aggravated or Available?
Luke 2:21-35 - The account of Simeon speaks to us about service. Both Mary and Joseph, as well as Simeon, were willing and available to serve God in their respective capacities.
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12-13-09 MD.mp3
SunSundayDecDecember6th2009
Retain or Reveal?
Luke 2:8-20 - This message considers the passage where the shepherds receive the news of the birth of the Messiah and how they shared that message showing us that the good news is meant to be revealed, not retained.
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12-06-09_a MD.mp3
SatSaturdayNovNovember21st2009
Holidays or Holy Days?
Amos 5:18-27 - The prophet Amos prepares us for the coming Thanksgiving and Christmas season by addressing the insufficient hope, insincere worship and inescapable judgment of the Jews of his day.
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11-22-09 MD.mp3
SunSundayNovNovember15th2009
Parting Principles
1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 - These parting principles of Paul in his first letter to the Thessalonians deal with prayer, prophecy, perseverance and partnership.
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11-15-09 MD.mp3
SunSundayNovNovember8th2009
No Respect
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 - This message considers the need for respect in the body of Christ, specifically respect of those who lead us as well as respect of others.
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11-08-09 MD.mp3
SunSundayOctOctober25th2009
Purity on Purpose
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 - This is the first message in the Pleasing God series and deals with the topic of pleasing God through purposeful purity.
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10-25-09 MD.mp3
SunSundayOctOctober18th2009
Here 4 You
1 Thessalonians 3:7-13 - This message focuses on the biblical truth of fellowship (koinonia).
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10-18-09 MD.mp3
SunSundayOctOctober11th2009
Empowered 4 Encouragement
1 Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:6 - This message considers the impact that encouragement will have in our life. Just as Paul sought to encourage the Thessalonians, so we should encourage one another.
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10-11-09 MD.mp3
SunSundaySepSeptember27th2009
Case 4 Credibility
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 - Paul builds the case for his credibility by focusing upon his integrity and the investment he made in the Thessalonians
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09-27-09.mp3
SunSundaySepSeptember20th2009
Marked 4 Movement
1 Thess. 1:4-10 - This second message in the "What am I here 4?" series looks at three areas that will help us move forward in our Christian walk.
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09-20-09Small.mp3
SunSundaySepSeptember13th2009
Chosen 4 Change
1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 - This opening message in the series "What am I here 4?" centers around 3 questions: Who are we?; What do we need?; and Why are we different?
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09-13-09Small.mp3
SunSundaySepSeptember6th2009
The Success of Faithfulness
Acts 14:20b-28 - The Message looks at the conclusion of the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas to see that the secret to success is faithfulness.
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09-06-09- MD.mp3
SunSundayAugAugust30th2009
Living with 3D
Acts 13:4-13 - This look at the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas helps us see the adventure of being on mission with God.
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08-30-09- MD.mp3
SunSundayAugAugust23rd2009
11:15 - Antioch: A Missional Church
Acts 12:24-13:3 - This message was delivered by Pastor Dooley at the 11:15 service and focuses on the four things that a church experiences when it is on mission with God: Salvation; Devotion; Separation; and Consecration
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08-23-09- MD.mp3
SunSundayAugAugust16th2009
Antioch: A Model Church
Acts 11:19-26 - This look at the church of Antioch shows it to be a model church to be emulated. Five truths about the church are examined - truths that need to be present in churches today.
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08-16-09.mp3
SunSundayAugAugust2nd2009
In Christ Alone - 2009 Missions Reports
2 Corinthians 5:11-21 / Acts 1:8 - The reports from three recent missions efforts - Local/Jerusalem (Backyard Bible Club), National/Judea & Samaria (Ohio Youth Missions Trip) and International/Ends of the Earth (Mexico Mission Trip) are presented by... More
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08-02-09.mp3
SunSundayJulJuly19th2009
The Power of Persecution
Acts 8:1b-4 - Persecution can lead to positive results, such as the spreading of the gospel. The early church left Jerusalem to go to Judea and Samaria because of persecution. We are still called today to leave our Jerusalem and go forth to share... More
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07-19-09.mp3
SunSundayJulJuly12th2009
The marks of communion
1 Corinthians 11:23-32 - This message considers six distinct marks of communion and is shared in the context of celebrating the Lord's Supper.
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7-12-09.mp3
SunSundayJulJuly5th2009
The Result of Repentance
Acts 2:37-47 - The reactions of the hearers of Peter's Pentecost sermon show us the basics of walking with Christ.
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7-5-09.mp3
SunSundayJunJune21st2009
Prelude to Pentecost
Acts 1:9-26 - This message looks at the early disciples as they prepared for a great move of God. The way that they prepared then is the way we should prepare today.
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6-21-09.mp3
SunSundayJunJune14th2009
The Power to Change the Future
Acts 1:1-8 - The Introduction to the Book of Acts shows us the Holy Spirit power that is available to the believer to accomplish the task to which God has called him/her.
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6-14-09.mp3
SunSundayJunJune7th2009
Standing Firm in the Will of God
Colossians 4:12 - This message considers the issue of determining and following the will of God in our life, whether that be individually or collectively.
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6-7-09.mp3
SunSundayMayMay24th2009
Carnality and the Lord's Supper
1 Corinthians 11:17-30 - This message considers the distinction between the natural man, the spiritual man and the carnal man found in 1 Cor. 2:14 - 3:3 and its relationship to our celebration of the Lord's Supper
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5-24-09.mp3
SunSundayAprApril26th2009
Treasuring the Word - Stewardship
1 Cor. 4:1-2 - This message returns to the Treasuring the Word series by looking at our stewardship of life. Stewardship is more than money - Scripture calls us to faithfulness in all areas.
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4-26-09.mp3
SunSundayAprApril19th2009
Giants, Grasshoppers, and God-sized Visions
Joshua 14:10-13 and Numbers 13:1-33 - Joshua and Caleb had great trust in God to be successful in a God-sized task. This message is the basis for the God-sized vision of LBC to be a multi-site church.
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4-19-09.mp3
SunSundayAprApril12th2009
Reactions to the Resurrection
John 20:1-18 - This message considers the reactions that Mary Magdalene had when she encountered the empty tomb. Each of us reacts in one of these ways today.
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4-12-09.mp3
SunSundayMarMarch29th2009
Conduct in Uncertain Times
Acts 16:22-34 - The account of Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail shows us that praising God and proclaiming the gospel should flow from who we are in Christ regardless of what is going on in the world around us.
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3-29-09.mp3
SunSundayMarMarch8th2009
Treasuring the Word - The Lord's Day
John 4:21-24 - This message considers the disctinction between the Sabbath and the Lord's Day and discusses the biblical principles of our need both for worship and rest.
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3-8-09.mp3
SunSundayFebFebruary22nd2009
Treasuring the Word - The Church
Matthew 16:13-18 - The Church matters to Jesus so it should matter to us. This message considers the nature of the church, who it is and what it is to be about.
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2-22-09.mp3
SunSundayFebFebruary15th2009
Treasuring the Word - Election
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 - The message looks at the biblical doctrine of election, both its purpose and its process. In addition special attention is given to the issue of perseverance (i.e., eternal security).
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2-15-09.mp3
SunSundayFebFebruary1st2009
Treasuring the Word - Man
Ephesians 2:1-10 - This message looks at man's reprobate nature, but also considers the wonder of the grace of God that brings about our regeneration and leads to our responsibility to serve.
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2-1-09.mp3
SunSundayJanJanuary25th2009
Spreading the Table
John 6:52-59 - In preparation for the Lord's Supper, this message considers the admonition of Jesus to "eat His body" and "drink His blood."
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1-25-09.mp3
SunSundayJanJanuary18th2009
Treasuring the Word - God the Spirit
Ephesians 1:13-14 - This message concludes the mini-series on the doctrine of God within the Treasuring the Word series by considering the doctrine of God the Spirit.
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1-18-09.mp3
SunSundayJanJanuary11th2009
Treasuring the Word - God the Son
Galatians 4:4-5 - This message continues the study of God by looking at what the Scripture says about God the Son. Specifically, four areas are considered: His virgin birth, His victorious life, His vicarious death, and His virtuous gift.
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1-11-09.mp3
SunSundayJanJanuary4th2009
Treasuring the Word: God the Father
Malachi 2:10 - This message introduces the doctrine of God (article 2 of the Baptist Faith and Message). Specifically it considers God the Father, and is part 1 of a 3 part message on God. Future messages will consider God the Son and God the Spirit
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1-04-09.mp3
SunSundayDecDecember28th2008
Treasuring the Word: The Bible
Psalm 19:7-11 - Article 1 of the Baptist Faith and Message deals with the Scripture. But what does the Bible say about itself? This message considers that issue.
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12-28-08.mp3
SunSundayDecDecember21st2008
The Reality of the Virgin Birth
Matthew 1:18-25 - When we think of the Virgin Birth we tend to think of Mary. This message explores the reality and truth of the Virgin Birth from the perspective of Joseph.
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12-21-08.mp3
SunSundayDecDecember14th2008
The Indescribable Gift
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 - Each year at Christmas we receive cards which say, "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift." What is that gift? It is Jesus. This message puts that truth in the context the Apostle Paul originally presented it, and it... More
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12-14-08.mp3
SunSundayDecDecember7th2008
Treasuring the Word: Introduction
Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 119:11 - This message introduces the Treasuring the Word series. It is a journey through Psalm 119. As we notice how the Psalmist treasured the Word of God, we are challenged to make it a priority in our life as well
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12-07-08.mp3
SunSundayNovNovember30th2008
True Worship - A Cleansing Confession
Psalm 32:1-7 - In this final message in the True Worship series we see that Confession is a vital element of worship. Our passage highlights the cleansing that comes from confession of sin.
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11-30-08.mp3
SunSundayNovNovember23rd2008
True Worship - Encounter and Response
Genesis 28:10-22 - This message looks at the account of Jacob's dream to see that true worship involves both and encounter with God and an appropriate response.
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11-23-08.mp3
SunSundayNovNovember9th2008
True Worship - An Emphatic Emphasis
Revelation 1:9-20 - This message uses the encounter of the Apostle John on the island of Patmos to demonstrate the truth that Christ is the emphatic emphasis of true worship
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11-09-08.mp3
SunSundayOctOctober26th2008
True Worship - A Ready Response
Isaiah 6:6-8 - This is the 2nd part of the message on Isaiah 6 with a focus on the response that we make in true worship. Just as Isaiah was ready to go, so true worship leads us to go into all the world.
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10-26-08.mp3
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