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Jesus The Messiah

Introduction:  From “For Unto Us A Child Is Born” to the “Hallelujah Chorus,” Handel’s musical masterpiece “Messiah” presents a panoramic view of how Jesus Christ fulfills the role of Messiah through both His first and second comings.   As we will discover today, the End Times represents the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises concerning His Son.

First Dallas Story | He Hears You

Newlyweds Ben and Dee Dee Spencer married in 1987 and were getting ready to welcome their first child when their entire world flipped upside down. That was the day Ben was arrested for capital murder—a crime he did not commit. For a long time, Dee Dee held her tongue, afraid to tell her story. But when she finally did, God moved, and one week later, Ben was vindicated from his wrongful conviction and released from prison. After 34 harrowing years, Ben came home. 

Jesus: The Subject of Prophecy

Introduction:   Today as we begin our new series, Jesus Revealed in the End Times, we will discover that Bible prophecy is not just about events but about a Person – the Lord Jesus Christ.  Understanding how Christ will be revealed in the future gives us hope for today.

Preparing For War

Introduction:  Today, we conclude our series in Ephesians by looking at the reality of, and the spiritual resources for, the spiritual war in which every Christian is engaged.

Order In The House

Introduction:  The key to harmony in our family is each member submitting to one another.  Today, we will discover how that truth applies to husbands, parents, and children.

First Dallas Story | From Service to Symphony

During his years in the Navy, Joseph Kyle Martinez was among an elite group aboard the USS Wyoming. It was on that submarine, far below the ocean's surface, where he hit the lowest point in his life and rededicated his life to Christ. At that moment, he said, "Everything changed . . . it's like a giant weight was lifted off my shoulders." Now, Joseph's heart to serve his country stirred with a desire to serve the Lord.

The Most Unpopular Verse In The Bible

Introduction:  Paul’s instruction about the responsibilities of husbands and wives has been a battleground in many denominations, churches, and homes.  What does it really mean for a wife to graciously submit to her husband?

Soaring with Eagles While Surrounded by Turkeys

Introduction:  Last time, we looked at the first two ways we can be “imitators” of God: walking in love and walking in light.  Today, we are going to discover the third way we mimic God: walking in wisdom.

Like Father, Like Son?

Introduction:  Even when children vow NEVER to be like their parents, they cannot help but mirror their parents’ actions and attitudes.  That’s not always a bad thing to do.  Today, we will discover one of our parents we should always seek to imitate.

Five Fashion Tips From the Apostle Paul

Introduction:  Last time, we saw that the apostle Paul commanded the Ephesian Christians to “lay aside” behavior that characterized those who are spiritually dead and to “put on” behavior that is more in keeping with our new life in Christ.  Today, we will discover five specific behaviors that believers should “lay aside” and replace with five behaviors that represent our “new self.”