This is the fifth sermon in a series of messages through the New Testament book of Colossians. This message covered verses 1-11 of chapter three. In these verses the Apostle speaks about the kind of transformation that takes place in a person who has spiritually died with Christ and has been raised with Christ. The…

This sermon is based on various Scripture passages that speak about “putting on the Lord Jesus Christ,” “putting on the new man,” or being “clothed with the garments of salvation.” These Scriptures present the analogy of being clothed as a way to represent the transformation that takes place in those who have been born again…

This sermon is a follow-up to last week’s message, which presented evidence from Scripture concerning the problems all humans have with sin and the sinful nature. Because of our problem, we cannot have a relationship with God. But God provided a remedy through the death of Christ and the blessing of the Holy Spirit. To…

The sermon is the conclusion of a message started last week concerning the biblical message of salvation. This segment talks about the assurance of salvation and the full extent of salvation. The speaker continues to follow an outline that comes from the preaching and teaching of John Wesley. To read excerpts of the message, click…

This is a sermon that summarizes some basic principles about the plan of salvation as presented in the Bible. The pastor follows an outline that has been attributed to the thinking and messages of John Wesley, the “Father of Methodism.” This sermon emphasizes the two principles: All people must be saved, and all people may…

Rev. Chester Rowan, twin brother of Pastor Les Rowan, shares his personal testimony of recovery from alcoholism and commitment to Christ as his personal Savior.

This is a sermon based on 2 Peter 1:1-4. It is the first in a series of messages on 2 Peter and it emphasizes the necessity and expectation that Christian believers will not become stagnant or remain static in their faith, but will grow and mature in it. To read excerpts of the sermon, click…

This is a sermon that considers a few questions about Israel’s deliverance from Egypt as related in Psalm 78 and then attempts to make some appropriate spiritual applications for us in our individual walks of faith. To read excerpts of this message, click here.

This is the final message in a series of messages on the topic of Redemption. This sermon emphasizes the importance of living as a redeemed individual in this world. Salvation is more than our “ticket to heaven.” It also affects the way we live our everyday lives. To read a more complete transcript of the…

This is the sixth sermon in a series of messages on the topic of redemption. This message focuses on the work that God does in the heart of the believer when the conditions for faith have been fulfilled. To view written excerpts of this message click here.