1 Peter 1:6-9 Surefire Test of Maturity
In this sermon, we discuss how God uses difficult experiences to help us become more like him. He knows what is best for us and His glory.
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1 Peter 1:3-5 Get Excited About Your Inheritance
In this sermon, we discuss why we can praise God and rest in the salvation he offers us. A salvation that has occurred, is occurring, and will be revealed in its fullness in the last days.
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1 Peter 1:1-2 Elect Exiles: God Knows Your Troubles
In this sermon, we begin a new series looking into 1 Peter. This is a letter written by Peter to Christians who were suffering. It was a great encouragement for them and can be for us today.
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He Gave Himself: Let Us Do the Same (Part 3)
In this sermon we look at Titus 3 to see an example of how we should change and devote ourselves to good works when we become followers of Jesus.
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He Gave Himself: Let Us Do the Same (Part 2)
In this sermon we look at the teaching from Colossians 1 that Jesus is God, and he still chose to be born on earth in order to save us through his death and resurrection.
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He Gave Himself: Let Us Do the Same (Part 1)
In this sermon we look in Titus to see what Paul says about Jesus bringing salvation for all people. If he was willing to die for us, we should live for him.
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Jesus Saves
In this sermon, we look at Romans 5 to see how we can have peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ. We look at the biblical description of faith.
He Will Make All Things New (Part 2)
In this sermon, Pastor Phillip Slaughter continues studying Revelation to see what things will be like when God remedies all that is wrong with the world.
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He Will Make All Things New (Part 1)
In this sermon, Pastor Phillip Slaughter continues studying Revelation to see what things will be like when God remedies all that is wrong with the world.
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Jonah 4:6-11 The Perspective of God
In this sermon, Pastor Phillip Slaughter looks at Jonah’s selfish perspective verses God’s love and mercy. Do we view the world like Jonah or God?
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Jonah 4:5 Bitterness Prevents Progress
In this sermon, Pastor Phillip Slaughter looks at how dwelling on the past prevents us from being who God wants us to be in the present and future.
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Jonah 4:1-4 Selfishness Leads to Bitterness
In this sermon, Pastor Phillip Slaughter looks at how Jonah’s selfishness led to such bitterness that Nineveh’s repentance infuriated him rather than excited him.
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Jonah 3:4-10 Repentance Leads to Mercy
In this sermon, Pastor Phillip Slaughter looks at the results of Nineveh’s repentance. It is not too late to repent as long as we are alive. Let’s turn away from sin and back to God today.
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Jonah 3:1-5 When God Gives a Second Chance, Take It
In this sermon, Pastor Phillip Slaughter looks at Jonah’s actions after God spares him from the sea. How did Jonah and Nineveh use their second chances? What should we do when God gives us a second chance?
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Jonah 2:1-10 God Answers Prayers in His Way and Timing
In this sermon, Pastor Phillip Slaughter examines the way God answered Jonah’s cry for help. It was probably not in the way Jonah expected. We never know how and when God will answer our prayers.
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Defining Jesus in Colossians 1
In this sermon by Warren Gasaway of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, we learn truths about Jesus according to Colossians 1.
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Jonah 2:1-3 Cry Out to God
In this sermon by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we look at how Jonah cried out to God in despair. We see an example of what to do in desperate times.
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Jonah 1:17 Our Sovereign God
In this sermon, Pastor Phillip Slaughter looks at several passages throughout the Bible that reveals God’s sovereignty and goodness.
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Jonah 1:1-10 Stop Running
Pastor Phillip Slaughter recaps the first ten verses of the book of Jonah. He answers the following questions: Why did Jonah run from God? How far can we run? How does our running affect others?
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1 John 5:1-5 Overcome the World Through Faith
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we discuss that loving Jesus biblically means obedience will result from love. This type of love proves our faith. Moreover, this type of faith overcomes the world. Note: This sermon is shorter than most because we took the Lord’s Supper. I encourage all believers to gather with
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1 John 4:7-12 Our Love Reveals God
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, I John tells us that God proves his love for us, and we should love him in return. If we do this it will be evident by our love for each other. In this love, people might even get a glimpse of God.
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1 John 4:1-6 Knowing Who Is From God
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we explore how we know which voices to listen to in the midst of so many people saying so many things about God.
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1 John 3:11-24 We Prove Our Love With Action
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we hear that true love is proven by actions performed with right motives. The ultimate example of this was the life of Jesus. When we live life in this manner it reassures us that we have a healthy relationship with God.
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1 John 1:5-10 No Fellowship Without Forgiveness
In this sermon, preached by Phillip Slaughter we look at the difference between fellowship and relationship. If (and that’s a big “if”) we have a relationship with God, we cannot lose it. However, sin has a serious affect on our fellowship with God. This causes problems since we all sin even after salvation occurs. John
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Philippians 4:10-23 Choosing Contentment Over Craving
In this sermon preached by Phillip Slaughter (the final sermon of the series from Philippians: Being the Church, Together), Paul teaches the importance of being content in all circumstances (in times of abundance and need). He thanks the Philippians for partnering with him and helping supply his needs. We should look for opportunities to partner in ministry and
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Philippians 4:1-9 Choosing Peace Over Conflict (Part 1)
In this sermon preached by Phillip Slaughter, Paul encourages two Christian women to live in unity despite their disagreements. He also challenges others to be peacemakers in this process. In the midst of this situation Paul gives detailed steps on how to attain the peace of God.
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Philippians 3:17-21 Helping Others Know Jesus
In this sermon preached by Phillip Slaughter, Paul encouraged the Philippians to follow his example as he followed Jesus. If we want to effectively teach people how to follow Jesus, we must show them what that looks like with our own lives. In addition, he warns them that many people who claimed to follow Jesus decided to turn
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Philippians 3:1-11 The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Jesus
In this sermon preached by Phillip Slaughter, Paul warns the Philippians not to believe people who say you must earn your salvation by works. In addition, he says all the societal and religious status he had before his conversion was like garbage compared to knowing Christ.
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Philippians 2:12-18 Salvation Leads to Works (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this sermon preached by Phillip Slaughter, we see how to live for God with a right attitude and in a manner that will honor him among others.
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Philippians 2:12-18 Salvation Leads to Works (Part 1)
In this sermon preached by Phillip Slaughter, Paul tells the Philippians to outwardly reveal to the world what God has inwardly done for them.
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