Scripture Text: Daniel 1:1-7 Are We Defeating Ourselves? (MP3) Are We Defeating Ourselves? (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week, we read a passage about the cost of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. What does it cost to be His disciple? We found that Jesus sets a high standard for His disciples that not all people …
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The Cost of Being A Disciple (Luke 14:25-33)
Scripture Text: Luke 14:25-33 The Cost of Being A Disciple (MP3) The Cost of Being A Disciple (Sermon Text) Introduction What does it cost to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? That might sound a bit strange. You probably thought the invitation to follow Jesus is open and free to anyone who will accept …
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Being An Ambassador for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:11-21)
Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Being An Ambassador for Christ (MP3) Being An Ambassador for Christ (Sermon Text) Introduction It is Labor Day weekend. Labor Day is supposed to honor the contributions all workers have made to our country. It is also considered the unofficial end of summer. Many people celebrate the extra day off. …
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What Brings You Joy? (Luke 10:1-20)
Scripture Text: Luke 10:1-20 What Brings You Joy? (MP3) What Brings You Joy? (Sermon Text) Introduction What brings you joy? Is it your family? Is it your work? Is it music or your ability to play it? Is it when your favorite sports team wins a game? There are many things that make us happy, …
Are We Defeating Ourselves? (1 Corinthians 6:1–11)
Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Are We Defeating Ourselves? (MP3) Are We Defeating Ourselves? (Sermon Text) Introduction This message was going to be a different one. The essence of it is still the same, but I wanted to focus on how we should handle disagreements and conflicts. We addressed this a couple of weeks ago …
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Wrestling the Forces of Darkness (Ephesians 6:10-20)
Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Wrestling the Forces of Darkness (MP3) Wrestling the Forces of Darkness (Sermon Text) Introduction What are the hallmarks of being a disciple of Jesus Christ? Actually, there are many. We have discovered that some characteristics of discipleship include prayer, Bible study, fellowship with a church, loving and serving others. Could one …
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The Source of Discord (James 4:1-10)
Scripture Text: James 4:1-10 The Source of Discord (MP3) The Source of Discord (Sermon Text) Introduction What distinguishes us as disciples of Jesus Christ? Is it our relationship with God? Is it our prayer life? Is it our devotion to the Bible? Is it our service to one another? Is it our love for Him …
Who Are We? (Luke 8:16-21)
Scripture Text: Luke 8:16-21 Who Are We? (MP3) Who Are We? (Sermon Text) Introduction Who are we? I may receive many different answers to that question. We are Americans. We are North Carolinians. We are people of the Pocomoke Community. A good answer would be we are disciples of Jesus Christ. Oftentimes, who we say …
Am I Teachable? (Proverbs 15:31-33)
Scripture Text: Proverbs 15:31-33 Am I Teachable? (MP3) Am I Teachable? (Sermon Text) Introduction What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? There are many things we have learned the past couple of months about being a disciple of Christ. Being a disciple means we follow Jesus. It means we study God’s …
Like a Father (1 Thessalonians 2:8-13)
Scripture Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:8-13 Like a Father (MP3) Like a Father (Sermon Text) Introduction Today is Father’s Day and we want to honor these special men in our lives. Fathers are important. They are needed. I would like to share some things about my father, Edwin Ashley McCray. For one, my dad loved to …
Ambassadors for Christ 