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Pastor Doug's Weekly Message

Dive into the Word of God with Pastor Doug in these inspiring weekly messages. The perfect program for every Bible student! Listen and watch a sermon on subjects that interest you.
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TITLE	DESCRIPTION	DATE
When You Think of Giving Up	Many people start out following Jesus, but then they turn back, feeling forsaken, fatigued, fearful....	12/19/2024
How a Nation Crumbles	The Bible is a picture of two kingdoms that are in conflict....	12/16/2024
The Glory of Gratitude	In spite of all the blessings and conveniences that we have, we grumble. Thank or thankfulness is m...	12/03/2024
The Prince and the Pauper	The Lord trades places with us. He is our mediator. Jesus came into this world to model how we shou...	11/26/2024
The Amazing Power of Words	There is power in words. Words can bring life, and words can bring death. God wants us to speak word...	09/25/2024
You Might Be a Christian	We are not saved by works, but how we live our lives shows whether or not we are truly Christian....	09/09/2024
The Greatest Devotion and Disgrace	There are interesting similarities between the feast at Simon's where Mary anointed Jesus, and his b...	08/20/2024
Called to Be Ambassadors for Christ	We are all called to be ambassadors for Christ....	08/07/2024
Understanding Sacrifice	Everything you give to God, you get back. What you keep for yourself, you lose. The key to happine...	07/31/2024
Grapes, Grace and Grumbling	The parable of the workers in the vineyard is one of the most important parables. It can also be on...	07/16/2024
Rediscovering Reverence and the Fear of God	Unless you nurture it, reverence is lost and in losing reverence you lose the comprehension of what ...	07/03/2024
Standing on the High Ground	How do we stand on the high ground? Stand fast in the faith. We need to come up to God's level. Wh...	06/18/2024
Seeing the Invisible World	Many things are invisible, we can't see them, but they are real. After sin entered the world we los...	06/04/2024
The Healing Faith of the Centurion	This message is about spiritual and physical healing, how God can heal. God loves everyone equally....	05/29/2024
The Greatest Mission	The message of the Bible is that we are to go and share the good news about Jesus, the greatest miss...	05/14/2024
Where Is Your Treasure?	How much do you need to be happy? We are storing treasure in Heaven, not just by giving money but a...	04/16/2024
Astonished Beyond Measure	Some people have perfect hearing, but they don't hear God. The Lord wants to heal our spiritual hear...	04/09/2024
The Crucifixion - A Cosmic Singularity	There was a great battle at the cross. Pastor Doug tells of seven segments of Jesus' suffering and ...	04/02/2024
Bread from Heaven	Bread is the most common food. Jesus is our Bread of Life....	03/12/2024
Satan and the Savior in the Synagogue	Why should we go to church on Sabbath? How did Jesus observe Sabbath?...	03/05/2024
Should a Christian Vote?	Christians and politics. Do the two mix or are they diametrically opposed?...	02/26/2024
Baptizing the Devil	The Bible says before the Lord comes again there will be an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It won't ...	02/21/2024
Repairing the Roads of Refuge	Life is a road. Jesus said you are either on the broad way to destruction or the narrow road to lif...	02/13/2024
Deadly Faith or Saving Grace?	Salvation is not a one-time thing but an ongoing, following, surrender to the King. Are we more afr...	01/29/2024
Do You Need To Be Perfect To Be Saved?	Do you need to be perfect to be saved? How do you live a perfect life in a wicked world, and how pe...	01/16/2024
Ten Powerful Prenatal Prophecies	There are over 400 prophecies in the Old Testament that foretold the coming of Jesus. This message ...	12/28/2023
Shepherds, Sheep and Lambs	To understand the Bible, we need to understand the care of sheep because the Bible is full of storie...	12/19/2023
The Mystery of the Trinity	Pastor Doug Batchelor takes you on a fascinating, faith-building exploration of the greatest and dee...	12/12/2023
Ten Keys for Answered Prayer	God wants to do more, exceedingly, abundantly more than we can think but we need to ask, and pray. H...	11/28/2023
Satan's Mark or God's Seal?	What are Satan's mark and God's seal?...	11/16/2023
Israel and the Battle of Armageddon	What is the Battle of Armageddon?...	11/01/2023
Come and See	God knows everything we need before we ask and Praise the Lord He answers many prayers we forget to ...	10/17/2023
The Mystery of Michael the Archangel	Who is Michael the Archangel, who is mentioned many times in the Bible?...	10/04/2023
You Are What You Eat	We are what we consume. Sometimes we become preoccupied with physical food, which is important, but...	09/26/2023
The Bible’s Amazing History and Awesome Message	Pastor Doug gives an overview of the Bible's history and why it is so important....	09/07/2023
Laodicea - Lost in Church	Laodicea represents people just before Jesus comes. The message to Laodicea is one of rebuke and con...	09/05/2023
The Sin That Conquers Kings, Pt. 4	We all struggle with pride. This message not only talks about the problems with pride, but also the...	08/02/2023
The Sin That Conquers Kings, Pt. 3	As a warning to us there are many stories in the Bible about kings who fell because of pride. Part 3...	07/31/2023
The Sin That Conquers Kings, Pt. 2	As a warning to us there are many stories in the Bible about kings who fell because of pride. Part 2...	07/11/2023
Amazing Courage	The first six chapters of Daniel tell about the trials that happened to Daniel and his friends. They...	06/27/2023
Who Do You Think You Are? - 2023	Who do you think you are? We are all, to some extent, a result of what we look at and there is a tra...	06/14/2023
The Sin That Conquers Kings, Pt. 1	As a warning to us there are many stories in the Bible about kings who fell because of pride. Part 1...	06/06/2023
Walking With God in a Wicked World	How can we remain consistent Bible Christians when we are surrounded by so much worldly compromise?...	05/24/2023
A Portrait of Mary	Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a great model of living with Christ in our hearts....	05/16/2023
How To Get Your Name in the Book of Life	Can we be certain that we will go to Heaven? What do we do to know our names are in the Book of Lif...	05/03/2023
Outnumbered by False Prophets, Pt. 2	Truth is absolute. It does not change. Jesus said, "I am the Truth". Part 2 of 2...	04/16/2023
Why I Believe in the Resurrection	Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Hear factual reasons why we can have confidence in the resurrec...	04/08/2023
Outnumbered by False Prophets, Pt. 1	Truth is absolute. It does not change. Jesus said, "I am the Truth". Part 1 of 2...	04/05/2023
Jesus and the Good Samaritan	God asks us, "Do you love your brother?" The way we treat each other is how we treat God. Matthew 25...	03/18/2023
A Real Revival	Discover what are some key characteristics of a revival....	03/04/2023
Seven Secrets To Postpone Your Funeral	Millions today, maybe even you, are at risk of going to an early grave—often due to a lack of knowle...	02/25/2023
Turning Your Trials Into Triumph, Pt. 2	Why do we go through trials? How can we turn our trials into triumphs? Part 2 of 2...	02/18/2023
Turning Your Trials Into Triumph, Pt. 1	Why do we go through trials? How can we turn our trials into triumphs? Part 1 of 2...	02/11/2023
The Ten Virgins and Jesus’ Return, Pt. 2	The parable of the ten virgins describes the church just before Christ's second coming. Why does it ...	01/14/2023
The Ten Virgins and Jesus’ Return, Pt. 1	The parable of the ten virgins and Jesus' return is about people who are alive just before His secon...	01/07/2023
Face to Face	The Bible says that the purpose of the plan of salvation is to bring us into the presence of God. Th...	12/24/2022
John the Baptist: No Greater Prophet, Pt. 3	This is the third part of a study of John the Baptist, his incredible life, and how it applies to us...	12/17/2022
John the Baptist: No Greater Prophet, Pt. 2	This is the second part of a study of John the Baptist, his incredible life, and how it applies to u...	12/13/2022
John the Baptist: No Greater Prophet, Pt. 1	This is the beginning of a study of John the Baptist, his incredible life, and how it applies to us ...	12/06/2022
When Satan Goes to Church, Pt. 2	God wants us to feed and to grow and to blossom as Christians but the devil keeps planting his teach...	11/21/2022
When Satan Goes to Church, Pt. 1	God wants us to feed and to grow and to blossom as Christians but the devil keeps planting his teach...	11/14/2022
Missing the Most Expensive Wedding	A wedding is supposed to be a lasting covenant and our coming to Jesus is supposed to create a lasti...	11/08/2022
The Deadly Double-Ditch Where Christians Fall	Faith is crucial to salvation. Being a Christian involves both faith and works....	10/22/2022
The Only Way To Be Saved	What is the only way to be saved?...	10/01/2022
What Is the Abomination of Desolation?	What Is the Abomination of Desolation?...	09/17/2022
The Parable of the Pharisee and Publican	The basic message of God is love. Our attitude shows our true heart. ...	09/10/2022
The Rewards and the Risks of Liberty	We have great privileges in the freedom that we enjoy. and should not take for granted....	07/02/2022
Stories of Triumph: Body, Mind and Heart	Here is a look at several Bible stories that tell about trials, tragedy, and ultimately triumph....	05/21/2022
When Glory Filled the House	The Bible defines Glory as the splendor, dignity, beauty, holiness and majesty of God....	04/02/2022
Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus	Washing other's feet is a sacred act of humility....	01/02/2022
How To Have Inner Peace	How can we have inner peace?...	12/18/2021
Love Is Greater	Our main life priorities should be to know the love of God, and to share the love of God....	12/04/2021
Beggar at the Beautiful Gate	The story of the lame beggar who was healed at the Beautiful Gate tells us about the process of salv...	11/20/2021
How To Escape the Coming Plagues	We are living in a momentous time. The world is enslaved but God is calling us to freedom. A time o...	10/02/2021
A Sacred Supper	The Bible begins and ends with food. It is a very important part of life. Sharing a meal is pleasan...	09/25/2021
How Can You Know You Have Eternal Life?	How can we know if we will have eternal life?...	09/18/2021
Knowing the Lord	Knowing the Lord is the life and death issue for the Christian....	09/04/2021
The Mystery of Mary, Mother of Jesus	There are many myths about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Was she divine? Is it proper to call her the...	08/01/2021
Jesus' Triumphal Entry	The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem tells us about the plan of salvation and about Je...	07/24/2021
The Woman at the Well, Pt. 2	There is no life where there is no water. All life requires water. The living water that Jesus spo...	07/17/2021
The Woman at the Well, Pt. 1	There is no life where there is no water. All life requires water. The living water that Jesus spo...	07/03/2021
Living by Spiritual Priorities	The key to success in life is aligning your priorities appropriately. Our destiny depends on unders...	06/12/2021
Winning the War With the Flesh	It is possible for us to trade eternal life for the pleasures of sin here on earth. How can we win ...	06/05/2021
A Free Sacrifice? - 2021	Sacrifice is basic to the plan of salvation yet many people do not understand what a real sacrifice ...	05/29/2021
How To Build a House for God	How to build a house for God. The story of the Granite Bay Hilltop church....	05/15/2021
High Time To Wake Up	Our salvation is near, but we might be sleeping spiritually. We need rest but when the Bible says ...	05/06/2021
If Jesus Is Coming Soon ... What's Taking So Long?	If Jesus Is Coming Soon ... What's Taking So Long?...	05/01/2021
How To Prevent Blessings From Becoming a Curse	There are many distractions in life that can have eternal consequences. When we are blessed with ma...	04/24/2021
The Words of Christ From the Cross	Everything in the last seven things Jesus said on the cross was calculated to tell us something abou...	03/27/2021
Judas Iscariot - Apostle of Infamy	This message talks about Judas Iscariot and his call, character, camouflage, covetousness, choice, c...	03/20/2021
Fishing for Men	How is evangelism like fishing?...	03/06/2021
Christian Enemy #1	Who is Christian Enemy #1?...	02/27/2021
Blind From Birth, Pt. 2	The emphasis of Jesus' miracles is that we might believe. Part 2 of 2...	02/13/2021
Blind From Birth, Pt. 1	The emphasis of Jesus' miracles that that we might believe. Part 1 of 2...	02/06/2021
The Secrets of Mountain-Moving Faith	You need to be living a life of prayer if you want to move mountains. Pastor Doug presents seven Bib...	01/16/2021
Signs, Wonders and Miracles in the Last Days	Signs, Wonders and Miracles In the Last Days...	12/05/2020
God Hears His People Cry	Jesus said in this life we will have tribulation. "Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world". We...	11/28/2020
The Faith of Disciples... or Devils	To be saved you must believe, but what kind of belief? What is real, saving faith?...	09/05/2020
Sanitizing the Sanctuary	Church isn't a building, God wants us to know Him and to share Him. He doesn't want us to have ritua...	05/23/2020
Storms That Save	Life storms come to everyone. We are saved through storms by God's grace. He has promised that He h...	05/02/2020
The Only Safe Shelter in the Last Days	God is our safe shelter in the last days. We don't have to be afraid. God loves us and He will welco...	03/28/2020
Plagues, Pestilence and Prophecy - Signs of the Times	As Christians we need to have both a practical and a biblical perspective on what is going on in the...	03/14/2020
An Epic Quest for Wisdom - The Queen of Sheba	How much are you willing to endure to see your King? How far are you willing to go?...	03/07/2020
Power in the Name of the Lord	We all have a name but the Bible tells us there is a name above every name. When you become a Chris...	02/22/2020
What Do You Miss When You Miss Church?	What do you miss when you miss church? Can we be saved if we don't attend church?...	02/01/2020
Should You Break a Promise to the Devil?	We are told to keep promises and vows, but what if you've made a big mistake when making that vow? G...	01/18/2020
Weapons in the Church	What weapons can we have in church? We trust the Lord but we must also be practical and protect eac...	01/04/2020
The Marvel of the Incarnation	God became a man to save humanity. There are some things we cannot understand, like the mystery of ...	12/21/2019
The Mysterious World of Angels	Angels are mentioned over 300 times in the Bible. They are God's 'ministering spirits' to guard, pr...	12/14/2019
The Keys to Christian Growth, Pt. 2	What are some keys to growing as a Christian? Part 2...	11/23/2019
The Keys to Christian Growth, Pt. 1	What are some keys to growing as a Christian? Part 1...	11/16/2019
The Beatitudes - Eight Keys to Joy and Peace, Pt. 3	Everyone wants happiness. How do we find true, lasting happiness? Part 3 of 3...	11/02/2019
The Beatitudes - Eight Keys to Joy and Peace, Pt. 2	Everyone wants happiness. How do we find true, lasting happiness? Part 2 of 3...	10/26/2019
The Beatitudes - Eight Keys to Joy and Peace, Pt. 1	Everyone wants happiness. How do we find true, lasting happiness? Part 1 of 3...	10/20/2019
The Devil’s Deadliest Deception	There will be many people in Heaven with different views on how to live but what we cannot get wrong...	10/05/2019
The Cause and Cure for Discouragement	It's a fact of life that people grapple with discouragement, despair, and depression. There are man...	09/14/2019
Spiritual Warfare, Pt. 2	There is a very real war going on around us at all times. A war that cannot be fought with guns and ...	08/17/2019
Spiritual Warfare, Pt. 1	Do you know how to engage in spiritual warfare? What weapons do you use on an enemy that you can't ...	08/10/2019
Witness, Worship and Wardrobe	What should a Christian wear? Pastor Doug shares principles from the Bible on how to choose what is...	07/27/2019
Hearing the Voice of God	How do we know when God is speaking to us?...	07/13/2019
Saved from the Pit	There are many stories in the Bible about how God saved people from the pit. The Pit is also a symb...	06/29/2019
Is Sunday Really Sacred?	There are many differences in Christian church doctrines. Some are more important than others. If th...	06/08/2019
Seven Steps to Stronger Faith	Faith is essential in being saved. Do you have enough faith? Do you want more faith? ...	06/01/2019
Balaam, Prophet for Sale	Balaam's name appears over 60 times in the Bible. He is an interesting character with a somewhat tr...	05/18/2019
The Handwriting on the Wall	As the handwriting on the wall showed Daniel and Belshazzar what events were about to happen, the Bi...	05/11/2019
Fig Trees and Pharisees	We are judged by our "fruit" - by our actions....	05/04/2019
The Most Neglected Rite	It is by humbling ourselves that we find peace....	04/13/2019
The Famous Feast in Bethany	The final week of Jesus' life was launched with a feast in Bethany, and ended with a feast in the up...	04/06/2019
The Priority of Prayer: Pt. 5 - Healing Prayer	One of the main reasons Jesus came to Earth was to heal. Healing is not only for physical problems ...	03/16/2019
The Priority of Prayer: Pt. 4 - When and Why to Fast and Pray	When should we fast and pray, and why?...	03/09/2019
The Priority of Prayer: Pt. 3 - Praying for Others	How should we pray for others?...	03/02/2019
The Priority of Prayer: Pt. 2 - The Keys to Answered Prayer	What should be the priority of our prayers? Is there a key to getting the answers we want?...	02/23/2019
The Priority of Prayer: Pt. 1 - Consistent Praying	What is prayer? How important is prayer? How do we pray?...	02/16/2019
Open Our Eyes	If we keep our eyes on Christ, He will keep us through temptation....	02/10/2019
When Christians Believe the Devil, Pt. 2	Some people want to be Christians but they believe the wrong source. Part 2 of 2...	01/19/2019
When Christians Believe the Devil, Pt. 1	Some people want to be Christians but they believe the wrong source. Part 1 of 2...	01/12/2019
Building for Eternity	There are many stories in the Bible about building - not only homes and temples, but also building o...	12/29/2018
How to Live in the Last Days	How should we live in these last days before Jesus comes again?...	12/08/2018
How to Find Deliverance from Debt	How can we find deliverance from debt, and avoid debt to begin with? What do we owe to God?...	12/01/2018
Fruits and Nuts in the Family Tree	Why does God make us love our families so much even though every family has an element of "baggage" ...	11/24/2018
Only Two Options	There are only two options about salvation. What will you do with your life? Every day we make cho...	11/03/2018
Saved by Salt	Jesus said we are the salt of the earth, and the light of the world. These are two ways to explain ...	10/20/2018
Thinking Ahead: Bad Servant - Good Example	How important is it for a believer to plan ahead and think about the future?...	09/29/2018
How to Be Lost in Seven Simple Steps	In the Bible are some sad stories that are there as warnings to help us avoid making those mistakes....	09/22/2018
Coping Through Tough Times	If God loves us so much, why does He allow trials to come upon us?...	09/08/2018
Being Kingdom-Conscious	It is important to understand the nature of the kingdom of God. What does it mean to have membershi...	09/01/2018
Titanic - The Unsinkable Ship	God gives us warnings throughout life but we often are so bent on going our own way that we send Him...	08/18/2018
Surviving the Great Tribulation	How can you get through difficult times?...	08/11/2018
Is My Christianity Real? Pt. 2	Do we know that our Christianity is authentic? We get preoccupied with the "actions" and forget abo...	07/14/2018
Is My Christianity Real? Pt. 1	Do we know that our Christianity is authentic? We get preoccupied with the "actions" and forget abo...	07/07/2018
Can the Saved Be Lost?	Is once saved, always saved Biblical?...	06/30/2018
Can You Prove That God Exists?	Can we prove that God does exist?...	06/02/2018
The Good Samaritan	The story of the Good Samaritan not only tells us that we need to help others, it also shows us how...	04/03/2018
Changing Your Mind	The Gospel is about God putting a new mind in us....	02/04/2018
The Prodigal Son	If a person strays away from God, can they come back?...	08/12/2017
Our Need of the Holy Spirit, Pt. 2	How do we receive the Holy Spirit according to the Bible?...	07/09/2017
Our Need of the Holy Spirit, Pt. 1	Some say that there is no Holy Spirit but the Bible says that there is. Who is He and why do we need...	07/02/2017
Changed by Beholding	We become like what we look at. When we focus on the Lord we become like Him....	06/04/2017
The Word Became Flesh	The One who created all things through words became human and came to Earth to live with us....	12/11/2016
The Beauty of Sacrifice	When we give to God, what matters most - the amount of money, or the percentage of our heart?...	11/27/2016
Thanks Means Giving	Sometimes God tells us to step out in faith before He sends our blessings and healing....	11/19/2016
Stolen Treasure or Open Blessings	Everything we have belongs to God. He has promised if we are faithful in paying tithe He will bles...	11/12/2016
Islam, Christianity and Prophecy, Pt. 3 - Critical Mass	The third and final part in a three-part series dealing with the subject of Christianity, Islam, and...	10/29/2016
Islam, Christianity and Prophecy, Pt. 2 - From Mecca to Rome	The second part of a three-part series dealing with the subject of Christianity, Islam, and Prophecy...	10/22/2016
Islam, Christianity and Prophecy, Pt. 1 - Sibling Rivalry	The first part in a three-part series dealing with the subject of Christianity, Islam, and Prophecy ...	10/15/2016
Consider the Ants	There are many lessons we can learn from ants and how they work and live....	09/25/2016
Many Members, One Body	We are more powerful for Christ as we work together....	09/18/2016
Should Christians Keep the Feast Days?	Should Christians keep the Jewish feast days?...	09/04/2016
Deeper with God	How can we develop a deeper relationship with God?...	08/07/2016
Snubbing the Great Invitation	How much did God give to make salvation available to us, and yet we turn away from Him. We have two...	07/03/2016
Shepherds That Follow a Lamb	Who are the 144,000 mentioned in the Bible?...	06/26/2016
Lessons from the Book of Job, Pt. 2	We may not know why we go through struggles and difficult times but we can know that God is with us ...	05/21/2016
Lessons from the Book of Job, Pt. 1	The book of Job is very much a book for every people in every age. It talks about Heaven and Hell. I...	05/14/2016
The Great Judgment Day	One day we will all stand before God and give an account of everything we have done in our lives. I...	04/10/2016
Is it Easier to Be Saved or Lost?	Is it easier to be saved, or to be lost? God is on your side and wants you to be saved. If you com...	03/13/2016
Where Is the Temple of the Lord? Pt. 2	Where is the temple of the Lord? Once we understand the themes of the temple, more of the Bible make...	03/05/2016
Where Is the Temple of the Lord? Pt. 1	Where is the temple of the Lord? Once we understand the themes of the temple, more of the Bible make...	03/04/2016
Keys to the Kingdom - Forgiveness	In order for God's forgiveness to blossom in our life we must learn to forgive each other. Pastor D...	02/20/2016
If I Were Young Again	Pastor Doug Batchelor shares wisdom he has gained during his adventurous life....	02/14/2016
How Perfect Should a Christian Be?	How perfect must a Christian be? How much will God forgive? We need sincere repentance and truly c...	01/17/2016
Investing Our Talents	What do we do while we wait for Jesus to return?...	01/03/2016
Opening Our Homes to Christ	Are we inviting Christ into our homes and into our churches and developing a relationship with Him?...	12/13/2015
A Cold Confession	When there are things in your life that are out of balance, whether it's substance abuse or an unhea...	12/06/2015
Holiness and Purity	The ultimate purpose for our existence is to glorify God with our holiness. The real adventure of C...	11/29/2015
Seventh-Day Adventists - Facts and Fables	What is a Seventh-day Adventist? What are the facts and what is fiction about Seventh-day Adventist...	11/22/2015
Help Wanted: Workers in the Vineyard	Is God fair? Sometimes life doesn't seem fair. This program is about the fairness of God....	10/25/2015
The Challenge of Self-Denial	We are naturally selfish and must learn self-discipline to change the direction and focus of your li...	10/18/2015
Even at the Door - the USA and Rome in Prophecy	Prophecy is being fulfilled now. However, recognizing the fulfillment of prophecy will not save you...	09/27/2015
Together for Life, Pt. 2	Marriage is one of the most important covenants we can make. It is a public commitment before God. ...	09/20/2015
Together for Life, Pt. 1	Marriage is one of the most important covenants we can make. It is a public commitment before God. ...	09/13/2015
The Truth About Angels	Every day we interact with angels - both good and bad angels. What are angels?...	08/16/2015
Courage, in the Face of Discouragement	How to have courage in the face of discouragement. God promised He will never leave us....	08/09/2015
A Mountain-Moving Faith	The devil uses the word "if" - it shows a lack of faith. With faith in God you can overcome the moun...	07/19/2015
Days of Noah and Lot	We are now living in the days that Jesus compared to the days of Noah and Lot. When morality is ove...	06/28/2015
Evolution, Creation and Logic - 2015	What evidence exists to prove the Biblical story of creation?...	06/21/2015
The Adventist Ordination Crisis, Pt. 2	Should women be ordained as pastors? This is a sensitive, important subject that can be divisive. W...	06/07/2015
The Adventist Ordination Crisis, Pt. 1	Should women be ordained as pastors? This is a sensitive, important subject that can be divisive. W...	05/31/2015
Pleading Our Poverty	Sometimes we have to reach the bottom before we realize how much we need God....	05/10/2015
A River of Influence	A Christian life, from birth to the end, should be a river of positive influence....	05/02/2015
The World - A Love/ Hate Relationship	It is a challenge to be a Christian when the culture of the world is moving downward. Sharing God's...	02/08/2015
Prayer Changes Things	Prayer is as important to a Christian as breathing is for your body....	01/18/2015
Beginning with the Bible, Pt. 2	The Bible has the answers to our most important questions - Part 2....	01/11/2015
Beginning with the Bible, Pt. 1	The Bible has the answers to our most important questions. - Part 1...	01/04/2015
The Greatest Prophet	The courage and boldness that John the Baptist had is the same that God wants in our lives....	12/07/2014
It's All About Time	Time is the stuff that life is made of - a theme that is found throughout the Bible....	10/26/2014
Adjusting to the Darkness	Cultural pressure in our society is changing what Christians used to believe. We need to ask oursel...	10/19/2014
The Glory of God	The word "Glory" is found over 400 times in the Bible. Understanding glory is essential to understan...	10/05/2014
Learning From Eagles	There are around 34 references to eagles in the Bible. Pastor Doug covers 12 things we can learn fr...	09/21/2014
Cornelius - the First Christian Soldier	Chapter 10 of the book of Acts covers a kaleidoscope of Christian teaching in the story of the conve...	08/31/2014
The Rich Young Ruler	The story of the rich young ruler is found in each of the Gospels. It is the basic story of the Gos...	08/24/2014
Pharisee or Publican?	A central teaching in the Bible is that those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who hum...	08/17/2014
Ruth - Reaping, Redemption and Rest	The book of Ruth is the story of redemption. It begins with wandering and poverty and ends with res...	08/03/2014
Storms at Sea	Many stories in the Bible are about people who were converted during storms at sea....	07/20/2014
Suicide Missions	This message is about the attitude of soldiers who are willing to lay down their lives for a cause t...	07/13/2014
The Power of Words	Words are powerful for good or for bad. They have the power to build up and encourage or to tear do...	06/29/2014
Winning the Great Race	The Christian life is not a sprint - it is a marathon. We have been given a message of victory and t...	06/22/2014
Humble, and Proud of It!	Pride is often what causes the problems in relationships, at work, and even in church. Pride is the...	05/18/2014
Dealing with Delay	Does Jesus know the hour and the day of His second coming? Can we know when it is near?...	04/27/2014
Saved from the Horrible Pit	God can save us just like He saved Jonah, David, Joseph and Jeremiah by His blood and grace....	04/06/2014
Thirsting for the Spirit	God wants to be wanted. He wants you to thirst for Him....	03/23/2014
What Do You Think?	No earthly body is going to Heaven. The only thing that will go to Heaven is "who we are" - our min...	03/16/2014
Forgiveness	What does the Bible teach about forgiveness? Does God really expect us to forgive those who have hu...	03/09/2014
A River of Life	Jesus gives us living water. The Bible is like a river of life, and everything lives whenever His Wo...	01/19/2014
Abraham, Going by Faith	Sometimes God calls us to go out and take a step of faith. The Bible tells us that God called Abrah...	12/29/2013
A Divine Dictionary in a Diaper	The Word was made Flesh and dwelt among us. The Son of God became a baby and lived among men. Why?...	12/22/2013
The Days of Elijah, Pt. 4	Part four of Pastor Doug's series on Elijah who is an important character in the Bible. Elijah’s li...	12/15/2013
The Days of Elijah, Pt. 3	Part three of Pastor Doug's series on Elijah who is an important character in the Bible. Elijah’s li...	11/24/2013
The Days of Elijah, Pt. 2	Part two of Pastor Doug's series on Elijah who is an important character in the Bible. He went to H...	10/20/2013
The Days of Elijah, Pt. 1	Elijah is an important character in the Bible. He went to Heaven in a fiery chariot, he appeared to...	10/06/2013
Going Deeper	Do you want to have a stronger, deeper relationship with God and have peace in your life?...	09/15/2013
It Is Finished	God likes to finish what he starts. When Jesus said "It is Finished", before dying on the cross, He...	08/25/2013
Asking with Patience and Persistence	God is more willing to answer your prayers than you are to pray them. Persist in asking, keep on see...	07/21/2013
Speaking the Truth in Love	The ninth commandment is about telling the truth....	06/16/2013
Honor Within the Family	The fifth commandment is the foundation to the health and success of any culture because the family ...	05/12/2013
His Holy Name, Our Reverent Life	What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? Is it bad to say things like 'OMG'?...	04/21/2013
New Pope - Old Prophecy	These are fascinating times in the world. On a planet teeming with 7 billion people, a change in th...	03/17/2013
Worship Him Alone	God did everything He could to emphasize that His law was for everyone. He didn't give the Ten Comma...	03/10/2013
Some Things Are Sacred	There is a risk in our day and age that we can lose appreciation for those things that God calls sac...	02/17/2013
Salt of the Earth	Christians should have a healing, preserving influence on others, to be the "salt of the earth"....	02/03/2013
God Chooses Ordinary People	God chooses ordinary people. Some of us may think the Lord can't use us. We may not know what our g...	01/13/2013
The Book of Life	We need to know how to get our names written in the Book of Life....	01/06/2013
Where Was God?	When tragedy strikes people ask, "Where is God? Is He happy that this happened? Does He care?" Ho...	12/23/2012
The Family Tree	When Jesus was born into this world it showed that there is real hope for us to be part of God's fam...	12/16/2012
The Necessity of Saving Faith	We need to understand the importance of faith and the necessity of "Saving Faith"....	12/02/2012
Griping or Gratitude	What is the purpose of life? "Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." We live for the glory o...	11/25/2012
Sister Gaby's Spell	Sister Gaby seemed like the ideal person to have around at first. But time revealed the detrimental...	11/04/2012
A Time for Every Purpose	Life is full of seasons. Being able to accept and embrace the cycles of life is very important....	09/16/2012
How to Live a Long Life	Pastor Doug talks about how to live a long and healthy life. He goes thru a list of things that wil...	09/09/2012
Sabbath Disputes	The Sabbath is a subject that causes some dispute. There are a number of Christians and churches th...	08/26/2012
An Age of Honor	One of the keys to living to an old age is to respect old age. God tells us that if we want our day...	08/05/2012
Signs of Real Revival	God tells us in His Word that He can give us revival. The Lord wants us to give our lives to Him. H...	07/22/2012
2012 Doomsday Myths, Pagan Prophecies and the Bible	People struggle with "end of the world" fears. What does the Bible say about the end of the world?...	07/15/2012
Parable of the Talents	What is the lesson that Jesus is trying to convey in the parable of the talents? Is it relevant for...	07/01/2012
A Sabbath for the Senses	God made us with senses, and if we get too much sensory overload, we can crash spiritually. And so G...	06/17/2012
Dorcas - Full of Good Works	Dorcas spent all her free time trying to devise ways to bless others. That is what the Christian li...	06/09/2012
Jehu - Driven to Clean the Kingdom	There was a time in Israel's history where sin had infested the whole nation. God said He would sen...	05/27/2012
What Is the Unpardonable Sin?	What is the unpardonable sin? Is there a point of no return in our lives? Can we silence the voice o...	04/29/2012
Roll away the Stone	There are many different rocks in the Bible. Perhaps one of the most interesting stones was the one ...	04/08/2012
I Have Sinned - Vignettes of True and False Repentance	This sermon looks at vignettes in the Bible portraying true and false portraits of repentance. Genu...	03/11/2012
The Centurion, a Faithful Soldier	There are simple but powerful lessons in the story of Christ healing the servant of the centurion. I...	03/04/2012
Elisha: Open Our Eyes	This message deals with the fourth dimension of the spiritual realm. Angels are very real and all ar...	02/26/2012
Opportunity	Pastor Batchelor looks at the concept of opportunity in the Bible. God sets before us open doors. We...	02/26/2012
Love Supreme	What are your dreams? What is in your bucket list? What would you like to do before you die? The mos...	02/12/2012
Give Us Patience... and Hurry!	None of us is born with patience. We come into this world thinking about ourselves and have to learn...	02/05/2012
Mephibosheth : Hope for the Handicapped	This sermon looks at a story of the grace of God in Scripture and how our entire status can be chang...	01/22/2012
Home From a Far Country	Some people grow up in the church but haven't yet had a personal relationship with God....	01/16/2012
Deadly Distractions	What does the Bible mean when it speaks of the cares of this life?...	01/15/2012
Forgiving Friendly Fire	Does God require complete forgiveness of people who have deeply hurt you? Is there ever a time when ...	01/14/2012
Praying for Discernment	Solomon prayed that God would give him discernment. Discernment helps us to use knowledge wisely an...	01/08/2012
Star of Wonder	Who were the wisemen who traveled to see Jesus? How did they know that the star would lead them to ...	12/25/2011
Message to Laodicea - Rebuke and Remedy, Pt. 2	This is the second of a two-part series on the message to the church of Laodicea as spoken in Revela...	12/11/2011
Message to Laodicea - Rebuke and Remedy, Pt. 1	This is the first in a two part message on the church of Laodicea as spoken of in Revelation 3....	12/04/2011
Jesus Saves... Leftovers	We are called to bring Jesus our best and not our leftovers....	11/26/2011
Consider the Lilies	Jesus encouraged us to "consider the lilies." God not only designed and loves beautiful things of n...	11/13/2011
Ghosts and Spooky Spirits	Should we be fearful of things that go 'bump in the night'? Are ghosts real? Does the Bible have a...	10/09/2011
Power	Our God is all-powerful, but there are both good and powers at work in our world today. Which power...	10/02/2011
Mary Magdalene - Perfume, Tears and Kisses	The story of Mary Magdalene. They who are forgiven much, love much. There are two stories in the B...	09/25/2011
The Devil's Propaganda	This program explores the devil's propaganda and the great controversy between good and evil and the...	08/27/2011
Abraham, Going with God	All of us are being invited to take risks when we go for God, but we don't have to be afraid because...	08/14/2011
Miracle of Nain	The Lord knows how we feel and has compassion on us. He can give us a better life now, and joy and ...	07/31/2011
Sons and Daughters of God	Who are the sons and daughters of God in Genesis 6? Join Pastor Doug Batchelor as he uncovers the re...	07/17/2011
Keeping Rank	Is it important for the church to "keep rank" and hold together? The devil tries to divide God's pe...	07/09/2011
Liberty to Serve	How much do you value your liberty, how precious is it to you? Throughout the Bible one of God's pri...	07/03/2011
A Storm Shelter	People are looking for a safe place to hide as we see natural disasters increasing. The Bible teache...	06/12/2011
God's Ultimate Doomsday Shelter	God promises to shelter us if we obey Him....	06/12/2011
The Pool of Bethesda	God wants to answer our prayers. He already knows what we need but wants us to identify our needs a...	06/04/2011
The Providence of God - What are the Chances?	God's providence gives us evidence for His love and care of people. Have you noticed God's divine gu...	05/29/2011
A Lost Sheep	The sermon focuses on the parable of the lost sheep. Like sheep who wander, people wander from God. ...	04/10/2011
Weathering a Storm, Pt. 2	The second of a two part series on weathering storms. This is the last part of the story of Paul's t...	04/03/2011
Weathering a Storm, Pt. 1	The first of a two part series on weathering storms. Everyone will experience storms. What's importa...	03/27/2011
Life in Death Valley	This prophecy of Ezekiel is on the valley of dry bones. There are several messages in this prophecy ...	03/13/2011
Soldiers and Suicide Missions	The Bible shares many stories of battles in Scripture where God's cause looked hopeless, but the Lor...	02/20/2011
Pride Before a Fall	This sermon speaks of pride and how it is the opposite of the character of God which is based in hum...	02/05/2011
Setting Dates for Christ's Return	People over the years have predicted the exact date of Christ's second coming and have obviously fai...	01/09/2011
God with Us	A message about Christ's first coming and how God came into our world as a baby. Sin separates us. J...	12/26/2010
The Essential Ingredients for Revival	In this sermon on the essential ingredients of revival we learn youth are often involved. Key to rev...	12/05/2010
Who Are the Seventh-Day Adventists?	This sermon speaks about who are the Seventh-day Adventists. First of all, they believe the Bible. T...	10/30/2010
Am I a Pharisee or Publican?	The parable of the Pharisee and Publican teaches us that God looks up to those who bow down in humil...	10/24/2010
An Overview of Revelation: Apocalypse Synopsis, Pt. 7	The seventh in a series on an overview of the book of Revelation....	10/03/2010
An Overview of Revelation: Apocalypse Synopsis, Pt. 6	The sixth in a series on an overview of the book of Revelation. This sermon focuses on Revelation 17...	09/26/2010
An Overview of Revelation: Apocalypse Synopsis, Pt. 5	The fifth in a series on an overview of the book of Revelation. The focus of this sermon is on Revel...	09/19/2010
An Overview of Revelation: Apocalypse Synopsis, Pt. 4	The fourth in a series on an overview of the book of Revelation. This sermon focuses on Revelation 1...	09/05/2010
An Overview of Revelation: Apocalypse Synopsis, Pt. 3	The third in a series on an overview of the book of Revelation. God's people are sealed before the f...	08/22/2010
An Overview of Revelation: Apocalypse Synopsis, Pt. 2	The second in a series on an overview of the book of Revelation. The focus is on chapters 4-6 which ...	08/08/2010
An Overview of Revelation: Apocalypse Synopsis, Pt. 1	The first in a series on an overview of the book of Revelation with a focus in this sermon on an int...	08/01/2010
The Wheat and the Weeds	This sermon focuses on the Parable of the Wheat and Tares. The children of Israel believed the Messi...	07/11/2010
Foundations	In order to have a good foundation you need to go deep. That's true of your life and true of the chu...	07/04/2010
The Dangers of a Diluted Gospel	There is a danger of the gospel being diluted. We can assume we are getting real medicine when in fa...	06/20/2010
The Positive Side of Suffering	What does the Bible say about suffering? Sometimes God allows suffering to help us recognize our dep...	06/13/2010
The Invisible World	The story of Elisha and his servant whose eyes were opened to see God's army all around their little...	05/23/2010
The Purpose of Pentecost	This sermon focuses on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the early church 50 days after Pentecost...	04/25/2010
A Dedicated Soldier	Jesus wants to make us victorious soldiers for His cause. This story of David's sin teaches us about...	04/18/2010
Signs and Wonders	How do Christians relate to miracles? Signs can be all around us and we don't notice them. But we ca...	04/11/2010
Perseverance	Perseverance can have incredible results....	04/03/2010
Mountains	The Scripture share that there are many stories in the Bible that speak about mountains. The most fa...	03/21/2010
Other Sheep	Pastor Batchelor shares reflections on his experience of attending the Religious Broadcasters Conven...	03/07/2010
Discipleship, Drifting, and Desertion	What made so many, in John 6, decide to not follow Jesus? When we decide to no longer to follow Jesu...	02/21/2010
Amazing Health Secrets: Eight Bible Principles for a Longer Life, Pt. 2	God has provided us natural means to stay in optimal health. In this second of two sermons, Pastor D...	01/31/2010
Amazing Health Secrets: Eight Bible Principles for a Longer Life, Pt. 1	The Bible provides answers to the healthcare crisis in America by providing simple lifestyle remedie...	01/24/2010
New Mercies and Power	This sermon focuses on God's mercy toward us. We want God's mercy, but also power to live a new life...	01/03/2010
The Glory of Giving	This sermon focuses on stewardship and the importance of giving. We are naturally selfish and greedy...	12/20/2009
Hunger and Thirst	God wants us to hunger and thirst for righteousness. We are promised that the Lord will fill us when...	12/13/2009
More Praise in Your Days	This sermon speaks of praise in the Scriptures. Praise is spoken throughout the Bible. Praise encour...	11/29/2009
Adjusting to Darkness	Jesus is the light of the world. He illumines us through the Word and we are to walk in the light gi...	11/22/2009
Jesus Throughout the Bible, Pt. 6	The sixth and last in a series on types of Christ found throughout all the Bible. This sermon focuse...	10/18/2009
Jesus Throughout the Bible, Pt. 5	The fifth in a series on types of Christ found throughout Scripture. This sermon draws parallels bet...	09/27/2009
Jesus Throughout the Bible, Pt. 4	The fourth in a series on types of Christ throughout the Bible. This message shows parallels between...	09/13/2009
Jesus Throughout the Bible, Pt. 3	The third in a series on types of Jesus found throughout the Bible in different characters. Christ w...	08/23/2009
Jesus Throughout the Bible, Pt. 2	The second in a series on the types of Christ found throughout Scripture in Bible characters. This s...	08/16/2009
Jesus Throughout the Bible, Pt. 1	First in a series on the types of Christ symbolized throughout the Bible. Beginning with Adam and go...	08/02/2009
When All the World Wonders	'And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he ...	07/26/2009
Proven Secrets For a Healthy Marriage	What are the secrets of a happy marriage? Divorce is rampant. Reasons for divorce are financial, cul...	07/05/2009
The Prodigal Son, Pt. 2	The second of a two part series on the prodigal son. This sermon focuses on the lost boy who doesn't...	06/28/2009
The Prodigal Son, Pt.1	The first of a two part series on the parable of the prodigal son. It teaches that salvation is avai...	06/14/2009
Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler	The focus of this sermon is the story of the Rich Young Ruler found in three gospels. He was a good ...	06/07/2009
The 7,000 Year Pattern	The topic of this presentation is "The 7,000 Year Pattern." Seven represents a complete cycle in the...	04/19/2009
The Mount of Olives	The Mount of Olives was a significant place. It was a place where Jesus enjoyed to spend time. He re...	04/12/2009
Blessed is the Man	The scripture sermon focuses on Psalm 1. It simply lays out the path of life and death, the way of t...	03/29/2009
Is There Life on Other Worlds?	This sermon asks, "Is there life on other planets?" Pastor Doug speaks about the vastness of space a...	03/15/2009
Defeating Demons, Devils, and Evil Spirits	What is the best way to say 'Satan Get Lost!'? What does the Bible say about evil spirits? Are ther...	03/01/2009
Adjusting Your Trusting	Trust in God with all your heart. When we trust the things of this world we will be let down. Our fa...	02/22/2009
The Battle of Armageddon	The topic of this sermon is the battle of Armageddon spoken of in Revelation 16. It happens in the c...	02/21/2009
Secure in the Midst of a Storm	God promises that we can be secure, even in the midst of the storms in our lives. Paul experience of...	02/08/2009
God Said It, I Believe it!	God's promises never fail. This sermon encourages us to trust in God's word. Everything the Lord pro...	01/25/2009
Solomon Part 5: The Worlds Wisest Fool	The last in a five part series on the life of Solomon. We learn that even if we are blessed with eve...	01/18/2009
Solomon Part 4: The Queen of Sheba	The fourth in a five part series on the life of Solomon. This sermon focuses on the visit of the Que...	12/28/2008
Solomon Part 3: The Zenith of the Kingdom	This is the third in a five part series on the life of Solomon. This sermon focuses on the highest p...	12/07/2008
Solomon Part 2: The Wisdom of Solomon	The second in a five part series on the life of Solomon. This sermon focuses on the wisdom of Solomo...	11/23/2008
Solomon Part 1: The Son of David	The first of a five part series on the life of Solomon. He was born into a scandalous situation. But...	11/09/2008
The Anointed	This sermon speaks about anointing in the Scriptures with a special focus on Jesus Christ, the anoin...	10/26/2008
Jesus and the Sea	This sermon focuses on Jesus' two experiences on the sea in a boat. When we follow God, we will cros...	10/05/2008
Understanding Tongues	This sermon deals with the topic of speaking in tongues. What does the Bible say about tongues? A pr...	09/07/2008
Freedom and Liberty	What is liberty and freedom. Real liberty means obedience. Our freedoms in our constitution are bein...	07/06/2008
Surviving an Economic Crisis	How do you survive an economic crisis? Remember the poor. Plan carefully and work hard. Keep divine ...	06/15/2008
The Handwriting on the Wall in Babylon	This sermon covers the story of Belshazzar's feast and the handwriting on the wall spoken of in Dani...	06/08/2008
In the Lion's Den	If someone threatened to throw you into a den of hungry lions if you didn't do what they said, would...	05/25/2008
Determining the Will of God	How do we determine the will of God in our lives? Some things are clear, such as our salvation. Thou...	05/11/2008
Secret Things	The Bible has much to say about secrets. There are things that should remain secret. There are no se...	05/04/2008
The Last Little Big Horn	A recent papal visit to the United States adds more validity to the prophetic words of Daniel and R...	04/20/2008
Divided or United	The devil’s strategy in attacking God’s people over the course of history has been to use division. ...	04/06/2008
Something from Nothing	Where did we come from? How did we get something from nothing? All the evidence we see indicates the...	03/23/2008
The Necessity of Hospitality	The subject of this sermon is on hospitality. The spirit of hospitality is necessary in the Christia...	03/16/2008
A Faith That Really Works	Salvation comes by faith alone, but a true faith results in the fruit of obedience and good works. D...	02/24/2008
The Essence of the Gospel	This message teaches people the essence of the gospel and how to do a gospel presentation. He answer...	02/10/2008
Nicodemus, Part 3: Whosoever Believeth	What is the significance of Jesus' interview with Nicodemus and what does it mean for us as Christia...	01/20/2008
Nicodemus, Part 2: Looking for Life	Nicodemus was told by Jesus he needed to be born again. God invites us to be made new. That begins w...	01/13/2008
Nicodemus, Part 1: Born Again	This is the story of Nicodemus, a very wealthy man and a great teacher in Israel. Jesus exploded his...	01/06/2008
Good Reasons for Giving	Gift giving ought to be a joyful act of worship. There are good reasons for giving. People have need...	12/23/2007
There's Something about Babies	There is something about babies, even in the Bible. What does the Bible say about babies? We can lea...	12/16/2007
A Portrait of Mary: Mother of Jesus	What does the Bible say about Jesus' mother? What is the Immaculate Conception? Do we need to pray t...	12/09/2007
The Two Great Motives	The two great motives in Scripture are found in the great controversy between Christ and Satan. The ...	11/25/2007
The Why, How and When of Thanks	This is a Thanksgiving sermon on being thankful. There is a connection between holiness and thankful...	11/18/2007
Where is Micaiah?	This sermon deals with the story of Jehoshaphat making an alliance with Ahab and calling in Micaiah ...	10/21/2007
The Prince and The Paupers	The essence of salvation is Jesus trading places with us. Using Mark Twain's story as a launching po...	09/22/2007
The Discipline of Discipleship, Pt. 2	The second of a two-part series on discipline and discipleship. Jesus calls us to have order and sel...	09/02/2007
The Discipline of Discipleship, Pt. 1	Jesus calls us to go into all the world to make disciples. What does it mean to be a disciple? It ha...	08/26/2007
The Many Faces of Idolatry	This sermon focuses on the second commandment on worshiping idols. Idolatry covers anything that mea...	08/12/2007
Victorious Overcomers	God wants us to be overcomers. The Lord does not want us to be overcome, but to have victory. We hav...	07/29/2007
Pride and Humility	Do you struggle with pride? Do you wish at times that you were more humble? What does the Bible say ...	07/08/2007
Two Roads, One Choice	We have two roads we can take, bondage or freedom. We have only one choice. The focus of this sermon...	07/01/2007
More Than Gold	Gold, the most precious metal on earth, is spoken of often in the Scriptures. Gold represents our sa...	06/24/2007
Confusion in the Cemetery	There is confusion in the world about what happens when people die. What does the Bible say about th...	05/27/2007
Consider the Ant	The Bible encourages us to consider ants and learn from them. Ants are diligent workers. They are ve...	05/20/2007
Hannah: A Mother's Sacrifice	This sermon focuses on Hannah, the mother of the prophet Samuel. We see spiritual lessons in this st...	05/13/2007
The Abiding Vine	This sermon focuses on Jesus' reference to Himself, "I am the true vine" in John 15. The word "abide...	04/22/2007
The Kingdom of Heaven	There is a revolution simmering in this world. Many people are longing for a new regime. John the Ba...	04/15/2007
A Free Sacrifice - 2007	True giving to God is sacrificial. It is shown in our tithe and offerings, but springs from a heart ...	04/08/2007
Joshua Part 6: Claiming the Promised Land	This is the last in a series of six sermons on the life of Joshua. The miracle of the sun standing s...	03/25/2007
Joshua Part 5: The Gibeonites	The fifth in a six part series on the life of Joshua. This sermon focuses on the renewal of the cove...	03/18/2007
Joshua Part 4: Troublemakers	This is the fourth in a series of six sermons on the life of Joshua. This sermon focuses on the diso...	03/04/2007
Joshua Part 3: Covenant and Conquest	The third in a six part series on the life of Joshua. The experience of Israel in crossing Jordan an...	02/25/2007
Joshua Part 2: From Jordan to Jericho	The second in a six part series on Joshua. Here we move into the transition from Moses' leadership t...	02/11/2007
Joshua Part 1: A Courageous Heart	The first in a six part series on the life of Joshua. He is a great character for us to study for he...	02/04/2007
The Character of Christ	The theme of this message is the character of God. Moses had a yearning to know God more fully. God'...	01/14/2007
The Care and Feeding of Your Conscience	The message covers your conscience, what it is, why God gave us a conscience, and how to care for it...	01/07/2007
The Gospel of Esther	The theme of this study is the gospel of Esther. When you read this book, you can see the gospel and...	10/28/2006
Things New and Old	The message is on things old and new. Jesus said of Scribes that they may bring out of the Word of G...	10/14/2006
Joab: A Fallen Hero	This is on the life of Joab, a fallen hero. Joab was one of the greatest generals in Israel's histor...	10/07/2006
Inspired By the Glory of God	What is the glory of God? This sermon looks at Revelation 14 and the first angel's message which say...	10/01/2006
Many Crowns	What is the significance of crowns in Scripture?...	09/10/2006
The Days of Noah and Lot	This sermon considers the days of Noah and Lot, as referenced by Jesus. Perilous times will come, bu...	09/02/2006
The Woman of Shunem	This sermon tells the story of the Shunammite woman and how Elisha raised her son from the dead. We ...	08/26/2006
Assurance or Deadly Presumption	This sermon focuses on the issue of whether you can have assurance that you are saved. Can you ever ...	08/12/2006
Watching	We need to be watchful prophetically during these last days. There are many Bible references for us ...	07/29/2006
The Mystery of Israel	What is the role of Israel today? It is constantly in the headlines and still considered to be a hol...	07/15/2006
Mephibosheth: Broken People	This sermon speaks of broken people with a focus on the Bible character Mephibosheth. We are all lik...	07/01/2006
Days of Destiny, Part 6: Parting Words	This is the last of a six part series on the high points of Jesus' last days on earth. This sermon c...	06/17/2006
Days of Destiny, Part 5: Resurrection	The fifth in a six part series on the high points of Jesus' life. This sermon focuses on the burial ...	05/27/2006
Days of Destiny, Part 4: Calvary	The fourth of a six part series on the high points in the life of Christ. This sermon focuses on the...	05/13/2006
Respecting Life	This sermon focuses on the 6th commandment, "Thou shalt not kill." This command, like all of them, c...	05/06/2006
Days of Destiny, Part 3: Accused and Abused	The third in a six part series on the final scenes of Christ's life on earth. This begins with the b...	04/29/2006
Days of Destiny, Part 2: Gethsemane	This is the second of a six part series on the high points of Jesus' life. This sermon focuses on Ge...	04/22/2006
Days of Destiny, Part 1: The Last Supper	The first in a six part series that focus on the greatest days of Jesus' life. This message focuses ...	04/15/2006
How Did Jesus Pray?	How did Jesus pray? Christ felt the need of prayer. When Jesus prayed He glowed. It drew the discipl...	04/14/2006
The Purpose of Prophecy	What is the purpose for prophecy? There is confusion on why there is prophecy. Is it possible to kno...	02/11/2006
Compromise and Conformity	The devil is constantly working to make Christians make compromises on truth and principles....	02/04/2006
The Bible Part Two: Rediscovering the Word	The second in a two part series on the Bible. Rediscovering the Word is about appreciating the Bible...	01/08/2006
The Bible Part One: The Ultimate Resource	The first in a two part series on the Bible, the ultimate resource where Christians get their power ...	01/01/2006
The Christian and Christmas	The topic of this sermon is the Christian and Christmas. It's been a political flashpoint. There ten...	12/18/2005
When to Leave the Cities	This sermon deals with the topic of when it would be wise for Christians to leave the cities. Countr...	12/03/2005
What a Blessing!	We have so much to be thankful for. Sometimes we miss out on blessings right in front of us, unclaim...	11/27/2005
The New Covenant: A Better Promise	This sermon focuses on the biblical term "covenant". There are many covenants throughout Scriptures....	11/20/2005
John the Baptist Part 2: A Voice in the Wilderness	The second in a two part series on the life of John the Baptist. Many parallels between the life of ...	10/30/2005
John the Baptist Part 1: Spirit and Power of Elijah	The first of a two part series on John the Baptist, known by Jesus as the greatest prophet in all th...	10/23/2005
When You Fast	Pastor Batchelor deals with the Bible subject of fasting. Jesus had much to say about fasting and ex...	10/09/2005
Music and the Christian, Pt. 2	The second of a two part series on music and the Christian. Our music can be a witness to others. Th...	09/18/2005
Music and the Christian, Pt. 1	Music and the Christian is a sermon a controversial topic. There is power in music that kind drive a...	09/11/2005
Predestination, Free Will and Security	This sermon deals with the topic of salvation, predestination, and freewill. Does salvation truly sa...	09/04/2005
Cleansing the Temple	Jesus cleansed the earthly sanctuary twice in His ministry. He eventually left their house desolate....	08/28/2005
Why Follow Jesus	Why follow Jesus? Everyone follows someone. If you are not following Christ, you are walking away fr...	08/14/2005
The Ten Virgins	This sermon unpacks the parable of the ten virgins and a wedding. The bride represents the church. T...	08/06/2005
The Unpardonable Sin: Part 2	The second of a two part series on the unpardonable sin. Some lose hope because they feel they canno...	07/24/2005
The Unpardonable Sin: Part 1	The topic of the unpardonable sin has good news and bad news. Since the Holy Spirit is the agency by...	07/17/2005
Squeaky Clean	The Bible teaches that God wants to cleanse us from sin. There are several ways this is described su...	06/26/2005
Nehemiah Part 2: Trouble and Rubble	Nehemiah is a type of Christ in the Bible. He was sent from a king in the interest of his people, ju...	06/12/2005
Nehemiah Part 1: Leaving the Palace	The story of Nehemiah teaches us about God’s protection and plans for His people. Nehemiah came back...	06/05/2005
Evolution, Creation, and Logic - 2005	Creation is a logical conclusion for our existence. Evolution is a religion that does not give satis...	05/29/2005
The Great Final Judgment Day	The focus of this sermon is on the great judgment day. It is coming. We all will face the judgment s...	05/15/2005
Lazarus Come Forth	Here is the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead. It is not only the story of God's power but...	05/01/2005
Balaam: Part 2	The story of Balaam following a covetous heart teaches us how God protects His people against evil. ...	04/17/2005
Balaam: Part 1	Balaam was paid by the king of Moab to curse the Israelites. His life of covetousness is a warning t...	04/10/2005
The Power of Praise	The Bible story of Israel repelling an attack with a choir singing to God teaches us the power of pr...	02/27/2005
No Turning Back	There are times in our Christian life in which we should never turn back. There are bridges to burn,...	02/20/2005
Are You Converted?	As Christians we should examine ourselves and see whether we are genuinely converted. Conversion is ...	02/06/2005
Naaman	The story of Namaan teaches us that sin, like leprosy, separates us from God. The Jordan River is a ...	01/30/2005
Extravagant Giving	Extravagant giving to God was demonstrated in the Bible when Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus with expe...	01/16/2005
How Much Time Do We Have?	This sermon focuses on time and how we relate to it as a Christian. It speaks of the time of the end...	01/02/2005
The Power of the Cross	What is the position, purpose and the power of the cross? Can it be applied to our lives today?...	10/17/2004
God in Government	How are Christians to relate to politics, elections, and the government? The perfect government is t...	10/10/2004
Candid Camera	God sees all. Nothing is hidden from the Lord. We become too concerned about what people see and not...	10/03/2004
The Power of Little Things	The topic for this sermon is the power of little things. The Bible speaks of the power of little thi...	08/22/2004
Not Very Far	God is not far from each one of us. We don't realize how close God's kingdom is. Jesus told a scribe...	08/15/2004
The Upper Room	This sermon gives you a tour of "upper rooms" in the Bible. There is a pattern in the Scriptures of ...	07/18/2004
The Great Shaking	This sermon begins with a parable of traveling down rapids in rafts which illustrates that prior to ...	07/04/2004
The Beautiful Gate	We look at the story of Peter healing a lame man after Pentecost at the gate called Beautiful. The s...	06/27/2004
Abraham, Pt. 12: Finding the Right Bride	The last in a 12 part series on the life of Abraham. This sermon focuses on the search for a bride f...	05/30/2004
Abraham, Pt. 11: Mourning a Loss	The eleventh in a 12 part series on the life of Abraham. In this sermon we look at the death of Sara...	05/23/2004
Abraham, Pt. 10: The Ultimate Test	This is the tenth in a 12 part series on the life of Abraham. This sermon focuses on the ultimate te...	05/09/2004
Abraham, Pt. 9: Right Relationships	The ninth in a 12 part series on the life of Abraham. Here we look at Abraham's relationship with Ab...	04/18/2004
Abraham, Pt. 8: Entertain and Intercede	This is part 8 of a sermon series on Abraham and deals with Genesis 18 and 19. The topic is on hospi...	04/04/2004
Abraham, Pt. 7: A New Name	The seventh in a 12 part series on the life of Abraham. When God cleanses us from sin, we are by fai...	03/28/2004
Abraham, Pt. 6: The Surrogate Son	This is the sixth in a 12 part series on the life of Abraham. This sermon focuses on Hagar and Ishma...	03/14/2004
Abraham, Pt. 5: Righteous by Faith	This is the fifth in a 12 part series on the life of Abraham. This sermon reminds us that just as Ab...	03/07/2004
Abraham, Pt. 4: Rescue and Reward	The fourth in a 12 part series on the life of Abraham. His experiences are a miniature story of what...	02/29/2004
Abraham, Pt. 3: Riches and Strife	The third in a 12 part series on the life of Abraham. This sermon focuses on Abraham's wealth and th...	02/22/2004
Abraham, Pt. 2: My Sister, My Spouse	This is the second of a 12 part series on the life of Abraham. This sermon focuses on Abraham's expe...	02/08/2004
Abraham, Pt. 1: Going by Faith	This is the first in a 12 part series on the life of Abraham. He is a prime example of giving up all...	02/01/2004
Who Do You Think You Are? - 2004	"Who do you think you are?" is the topic of this sermon. Many people do not know the answer to this ...	01/18/2004
Renewing Our Vows	Just as it is good to occasionally renew our marriage vows, so those who have committed their lives ...	01/04/2004
The Primary Players	This story is about the primary players in the great cosmic conflict between good and evil. There ar...	12/21/2003
Life is Not Fair, but God is Good	This sermon deals with the issue of life not being fair. Yet, we find that no matter what we see, we...	12/14/2003
Appreciating God	Leprosy is likened to sin the Bible. The story of Jesus cleansing ten lepers teaches us to act in fa...	11/30/2003
John the Baptist: The Greatest Prophet	This study is on John the Baptist, who Jesus called the greatest prophet. He was a prophet of destin...	11/23/2003
How to Keep the Sabbath, Pt 2: Holiday or Holy Day	The second of a two part series on how to keep the Sabbath. The purpose of the Sabbath is for worshi...	11/02/2003
How to Keep the Sabbath, Pt 1: Laboring to Rest	The first of a two part series on how to keep the Sabbath. The devil seeks to erode our convictions ...	10/26/2003
The Promises of God	This sermon focuses on the incredible value we have in the promises God has given us in His word. We...	10/05/2003
What is the Gospel?	This sermon answers the question, "What is the gospel?" The purpose of the church is to know and sha...	09/21/2003
Temper Tirades	This sermon is about anger. For a Christian it is very costly to lose your temper. Anger is not all ...	09/14/2003
Gideon, Part 2: A Few Good Men	The second in a two part series on the life of Gideon, a simple man called by God to lead a small ar...	08/24/2003
Gideon, Part 1: Calling the Courageous	This sermon on Gideon is called "The Calling of the Courageous." Israel did not stay faithful to the...	08/17/2003
Judas Iscariot: Misguided Motives	Judas was a disciple loved by Christ who had misguided motives. He had a yearning for Jesus but also...	08/03/2003
Bless Your Heart	This sermon is on the Beatitudes given by Jesus in the sermon on the mount in Matthew 5. Blessings d...	07/13/2003
Precious Memories	We can sometimes have a hard time remembering things. God wants us never to forget Him. Not remember...	07/06/2003
Seventh-day Adventist: Christian or Cult?	Are Seventh-day Adventists Christians or are they a cult? It's important to look at the foundational...	06/07/2003
Comprehending God and Other Divine Issues Pt. 2	The second of a two-part series on comprehending God. The term "son of God" emphasizes a deep relati...	05/24/2003
Comprehending God, Understanding the Trinity Pt. 1	The subject deals with seeking to understand God, His nature, and the trinity. It is a vast subject ...	05/17/2003
Jesus and the Children	What does Jesus think of children? He rebuked His disciples for stopping children from coming to Him...	05/10/2003
Iraq and Babylon in Prophecy	Many Bible prophecies about the Middle East, including Babylon, sound like they are literally being ...	04/12/2003
Does God Believe in War?	Does God believe in war? What does the Bible say about war? The Bible predicts there will be wars an...	04/05/2003
Bound in the Abyss	This sermon focuses on the Bible's teaching on the Millennium with a special focus on Revelation 20....	03/15/2003
Saved from Sin	Jesus wants to save us from sin. Salvation is a theme throughout all the Bible. There is a battle be...	03/08/2003
Giant Faith - A Bible Story	This sermon speaks of Israel's story of being on the edge of the land of Canaan and turning back. Jo...	02/15/2003
The Joy of the Lord	This sermon focuses on a passage in Nehemiah 8 that teaches us there is a connection between holines...	02/01/2003
Jonah: Incredible Influence	This is on the Bible story of the life and calling of Jonah whose life had an influence on those aro...	01/25/2003
A Portrait of Andrew	Every Christian can lead someone to Christ. Andrew the disciple of Jesus was willing to follow Jesus...	01/11/2003
Lessons from the First Coming	This sermon is on lessons we can learn from the first coming of Jesus. The genealogy of Christ shows...	12/21/2002
Rags, Mold and Patches	This sermon discusses the treaty Joshua made with the Gibeonites who deceived them. They were not to...	12/07/2002
The Great Wedding Feast	Jesus illustrates the essence of the gospel in parables of weddings. The stories teaches us the gosp...	10/19/2002
A Homebase and Hiding Place	Many stories in the Scriptures speak of the desire of people wanting to go back home. This earth is ...	10/12/2002
Be Like Jesus	We come to Christ just as we are, but by following Jesus we become like Him. His qualities will beco...	10/05/2002
A Stone Rejected	This sermon discusses the usage of the illustration of a rock to represent Jesus Christ and the Word...	09/07/2002
Never Alone	The story of the man who was healed by the pool of Bethesda teaches us that when it seems we are alo...	08/31/2002
Holy Spirit, Part 3: The Gift	The third in a three part series on the Holy Spirit. This sermon speaks about how we are to use the ...	07/20/2002
Holy Spirit, Part 2: The Filling	The second of a three part series on the Holy Spirit. This sermon teaches on the filling of the Spir...	06/22/2002
Holy Spirit, Part 1: The Necessity	The Bible teaches about a triune God of which the Holy Spirit, a person of the Godhead. The Bible be...	06/15/2002
The Bread of Life	The story of Jesus feeding a multitude teaches us that Christ is the true bread of life who alone ca...	06/01/2002
The Dynamic Christian	The dynamic Christian is continually making progress in growing in Jesus. Christ was dynamic in mini...	05/25/2002
The Great Temptation	This sermon speaks about the great temptation of Jesus after His baptism. Christ began His ministry ...	05/11/2002
Zaccheus	This sermon covers the story of Zaccheus in Luke 19. This much hated man who was rich at the people'...	04/27/2002
The Glorious Mount	This sermon speaks of Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. Moses (who represents the law) and Elij...	04/06/2002
Jesus in the Feast Days	The subject is Jesus in the Jewish Feasts. The feasts in Leviticus 23 represent the life and work of...	03/16/2002
At Home in the Presence of the Lord	This sermon discusses the Bible's teaching on the presence of the Lord....	02/23/2002
Reviving a Remnant	The Bible has a lot to say about God saving a remnant. This represents a small, surviving group of p...	02/09/2002
Spirit Led: Philip and the Ethiopian	This sermon is about being "spirit-led" and looks at the story of Philip and the Ethiopian treasurer...	01/26/2002
Selling Salvation	Each of us is a minister of the gospel and as such we need to make a very distinct separation betwee...	01/12/2002
The Power of Plodding	The Christian life is not so much a sprint as a marathon. It is not always a mountaintop experience,...	01/06/2002
Giving the Greatest Gift	The greatest gift ever given was Jesus Christ laying down His life for us. This sermon focuses on th...	12/22/2001
The Good Shepherd	It was no accident that God revealed the birth of Christ to shepherds. Just as these shepherds who h...	12/08/2001
Please Pass the Salt	This sermon is on the concept of being the salt of the earth. Salt has a flavoring influence and a p...	12/06/2001
What is Truth?	This sermon focuses on the story of Pilate asking Jesus at His trial, "What is truth?" Is it based o...	12/01/2001
Count Your Blessings	We must learn to be thankful for what we have and not focus on what we do not have. In whatever situ...	11/24/2001
The Keys of the Kingdom (A Mighty Rock)	This sermon delves into the deep teaching of Jesus to His disciples explaining who He is and what Hi...	11/03/2001
Elisha: Vessels in the House	This sermon is on Elisha and the widow's oil. Elisha, in this story, is a symbol of Jesus. The widow...	10/20/2001
Learning from the Eagles	This sermon focuses on lessons we can learn from eagles in the Bible. God has characteristics simila...	09/29/2001
Innocent Blood	Why would God allow so many people innocent suffer? The Bible has much to say about innocence and in...	09/22/2001
When Tribulation Comes	In light of the terrorist attack on the U.S. in September of 2001 our country is experiencing tribul...	09/15/2001
Cornelius	There are many references in Scripture to centurions. Many were faithful and some were open to Jesus...	09/01/2001
The God of Peace	This sermon is on the God of peace and looks at Jesus' miracle of calming a storm on the sea. The Bi...	08/18/2001
Genesis History (Noah): Through the Storm	This sermon speaks of Noah's ark and experience of the flood depicts the story of salvation. Histori...	07/29/2001
Genesis History (Noah): An Ark of Salvation	This study focuses on Noah and the ark of salvation in Genesis 6 and 7. We can know Noah and the flo...	07/15/2001
Genesis History (Cain): Walking Separately	This sermon on Cain in Genesis 4 speaks of him "going out" and building a city. He turned his back o...	07/08/2001
Genesis History (Cain and Abel): The First Family Feud	In this series on Genesis we look at the issue of the first family feud. Many people quit going to c...	06/24/2001
Genesis History (Adam and Eve): The Entrance of Shame and Blame	This sermon is on a pivotal chapter in Genesis (chapter 3) on sin and suffering. Here is the beginni...	06/17/2001
Mercy at the Bottom	We often get the best glimpse of God when we are at the bottom, in difficult situations. The stories...	05/26/2001
A Dying Man's Last Words	The seven last statements made by Jesus when dying on the cross and their practical application to o...	04/14/2001
Early in the Morning	This sermon focuses on the resurrection of Christ with a particular focus on the time of day Jesus--...	04/07/2001
Genesis History (Adam and Eve): A Honeymoon in Paradise	This study on Genesis focuses on the time between the creation of the Sabbath and the entrance of si...	03/18/2001
Genesis History: The Sabbath - Question, Objections, Arguments and Answers	This study of Genesis focuses on the creation of Sabbath and its purpose....	03/11/2001
Genesis History: A Good Beginning	As we study Creation, we need to remember it is God's purpose to create us new. We have been damaged...	01/28/2001
Genesis History: Creation or Coincidence?	How did God create the heavens and the earth? Is evolution a viable view of how our world was made? ...	01/21/2001
In the Fullness of Time	The timing of the first coming of Christ teaches us lessons about preparation for His second coming....	12/23/2000
What Shall I Wear?	The topic of this sermon is, "What shall I wear?" The Bible has much to say about what we should wea...	12/16/2000
Wasting Nothing Good	God doesn't like waste. We should be careful not to squander the precious resources that He has give...	12/09/2000
The Many Facets of Faith	There is a great profound value of faith in the Bible. It is broad and comprehensive with many faith...	12/02/2000
Heroes of Gratitude	A seasonal sermon on Thanksgiving and gratitude that focuses on the story of the ten lepers. When we...	11/25/2000
The Unsinkable Ship	The theme of this sermon is the unsinkable ship and begins with a focus on the Titanic and amazing f...	11/11/2000
The Gospel According to Mary Magdalene	The gospel according to Mary Magdalene demonstrates one of the most devoted disciples of all Scriptu...	11/04/2000
Noah Found Grace	Noah’s experience and time are an example for our time. Just as Noah was saved by God’s grace, so ar...	10/28/2000
Shepherds that Follow a Lamb: The 144,000	Who are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7 and 14? This sermon looks at the message of this numb...	10/21/2000
Bring Them to Jesus	There are many stories and examples of people bringing others to Jesus. We ought to bring our childr...	10/07/2000
The Hands of the Lord	This sermon focuses on the hands of the Lord, primarily the hands of Jesus. Twelve different aspects...	09/23/2000
Thinking Ahead: The Parable of the Shrewd Steward	The parable of the unjust steward told by Jesus teaches us to think ahead. We need to, like this ste...	09/16/2000
Loving Discipline	Christians should love disciplines and any discipline given should be done in love. Every Christian ...	08/19/2000
A Real Sacrifice!	What does the Bible say about sacrifices? Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice. A real sacrifice costs s...	07/29/2000
Embracing Humility	The supreme motive of hell is selfishness and the highest motive of heaven is love. Humility lays th...	07/22/2000
Jephthah: Keeping Your Vows and Vowels	The second in a two part series of an ancient judge in Israel named Jephthah. In this sermon we lear...	06/24/2000
Jephthah: God Calls the Outcasts	The first of a two part series on one of the early judges of Israel named Jephthah. He was an outcas...	06/17/2000
The Damascus Road: Seeing the Light	First in a two part series on the life of Paul the Apostle. A foundation for Paul's work of reaching...	06/03/2000
The Damascus Road: Making a You-Turn	The second in a two part series on the life of Paul, particularly his conversion experience on the r...	05/27/2000
Spiritual Gifts	This sermon focuses on the parable of the talents. The motivation of each servant in this story is n...	05/20/2000
The Hand that Rocked the Cradle	This sermon honors Christian mothers. It is the most important role in the world and holds great hon...	05/13/2000
Recognizing Jesus	Jesus often appeared to people in Scripture and they did not recognize Him. If we have a relationshi...	04/08/2000
Reviving Dry Bones	This sermon focuses on a vision of Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones. Dry bones indicate no hope fo...	03/18/2000
Hope for the Sincere Hypocrite	We have all been hypocrites, pretending to be what we are not. God wants us to be genuine Christians...	03/11/2000
The Tree of Life	This sermon focuses on trees in the Bible, especially the tree of life. Trees are a source of life. ...	03/04/2000
Uncommon Sensitivity	We need to pray that God will help us to guard against our spiritual senses numbed. We should pray t...	02/26/2000
Open Your Windows	The story of Daniel in the lion's den parallels the life of Christ. Jesus was sought to be accused a...	02/05/2000
The Glory of Seeking	The first question in the Bible is, "Where are you?" The first question in the New Testament is, "Wh...	01/29/2000
Saved to Serve	This sermon explores the book of Philemon and speaks of service and slavery. Paul teaches that peopl...	01/22/2000
The Power of Hope	The subject of this message is the power of hope. People live longer when they know there is hope. I...	01/08/2000
Who Will be Left Standing?	What lasts? Who will be left standing at the end? The Bible tells us not everyone will be left stand...	01/01/2000
The Incarnation	The Incarnation of Christ is when God became man. There is a mystery about this we cannot understand...	12/25/1999
Is Jesus the One?	Who is Jesus? Even John the Baptist from prison wondered about Christ. The devil has been seeking to...	12/04/1999
A Positive Perspective	We may take a positive perspective to events in life. Christians always have things for which to be ...	11/27/1999
Holy and Wholly His	What does the Bible tell us about the word "holy"? God is holy, the angels are holy, and special thi...	10/09/1999
Giving Reasons For Giving	Giving is essential to our happiness and success as Christians. We can resist having a giving heart....	10/02/1999
Loving Vengeance	This sermon deals with the topic of vengeance. Have you been tempted to give retribution for a wrong...	09/25/1999
Learning From The Kings, Pt. 4 (Nebuchadnezzar): Pride and Passion	This is the last of a series on learning lessons from the kings of Israel. Power corrupts and the ki...	09/18/1999
Learning From The Kings, Pt. 3 (Hezekiah): Pride and Possession	God wants to bless us. Having material possessions is not bad, but it can be when our hearts are tur...	09/11/1999
Learning From The Kings, Pt. 2 (Uzziah): Pride and Position	This is the second part in a continued study called "Learning from the Kings." Pride is the number o...	09/04/1999
Learning From The Kings, Pt. 1 (Saul): Backsliding	This sermon deals with lessons learned from the monarchs of Israel and is called "Learning from the ...	08/28/1999
Teach Us To Pray, Part 2	This is the second part in a two-part series on the Lord's prayer, which is more accurately a prayer...	08/21/1999
Teach Us to Pray, Part 1	"Lord, teach us to pray." There is only one place in Scripture where this phrase is used. Christ, th...	08/14/1999
Advindication Part 6: Dealing With Death	This is the last in a series discussing unique doctrines of Seventh-day Adventists. This sermon talk...	07/24/1999
Enduring Patience	This sermon focuses on the issue of enduring patiently. It is introduced through the story of Saul w...	06/26/1999
Discovering and Doing the Will of God Part 2	This is the second of a two-part series on discovering and doing the will of God. Here are 12 ways t...	05/22/1999
Discovering and Doing the Will of God Part 1	What is the will of God? How do you discover God's will and carry it out in your life? This sermon l...	05/15/1999
Faith That Works	The Bible encourages us to examine our faith. What kind of faith do you have? Does your faith work? ...	04/17/1999
Abiding	This sermon looks at John 15 and Jesus' words about vines and branches. Some important lessons come ...	03/20/1999
Nehemiah: The Watchman on the Wall	The Bible encourages us to watch and be alert. The springboard for this sermon is the story of Nehem...	03/06/1999
Variation in Value	The Bible has a lot to say about attaching appropriate value to things. God values intelligence and ...	02/27/1999
Conquering Inner Space the Last Frontier	You are what you think. You will never be a successful Christian until you conquer the last frontier...	02/20/1999
Advindication Part 5: Justifying the Judgment	This is the fifth in a series on dealing with objections people have toward certain teachings of the...	01/09/1999
Advindication Part 4: Healing the Health Message	This is the fourth in a series on dealing with some common misunderstandings about the Seventh-day A...	01/02/1999
Walking the Walk	The conditions of our world are worsening and Jesus is coming soon. Knowing how soon should increase...	12/26/1998
A Woman, A Baby, and a Dragon	This sermon begins with a brief discussion of Christmas and its roots and how Christians might celeb...	12/19/1998
Advindication Part 3: Understanding Ellen White's Role	This is part 3 in a series on vindicating the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It deals with common mis...	12/12/1998
Advindication Part 2: Was the Sabbath Altered or Abolished?	This is the second in a series on common misunderstandings regarding the teachings of the Seventh-da...	12/05/1998
Returning Thanks	This sermon focuses on thanksgiving and giving thanks to the Lord. The story of 10 lepers healed by ...	11/28/1998
Homesick	This sermon focuses on home, coming home, and the parable of the lost son. The prodigal son story te...	11/21/1998
Advindication Part 1: Is Obedience Legalism?	This is the beginning of a sermon series titled "Advindication" which is a play on words between "Ad...	11/14/1998
Who Gets the Credit	The battle between good and evil was instigated when Lucifer wanted the credit, he wanted recognitio...	10/31/1998
The Overcomers	Jesus did not only come to save us from the record of our sins, but also from the power of sin in ou...	10/24/1998
Lessons from Elijah, Part 8: Double Portion	This is the last in a series on the Old Testament prophet Elijah. After briefly discussing 2 Kings 1...	10/17/1998
Lessons from Elijah, Part 7: Naboth's Vineyard	Ahab wanted Naboth to sell his vineyard to him. But Naboth refused because the law of God prohibited...	10/10/1998
Lessons from Elijah, Part 6: What Doest Thou Here?	This is another sermon in a continued series on the Old Testament prophet Elijah. This sixth part lo...	10/03/1998
Lessons from Elijah, Part 5: Praying for Rain	This is a continued series on the Old Testament prophet Elijah, one of the greatest of the prophets....	09/26/1998
He Was in the House	There are many different concepts on growing churches. One of the foundational truths about church g...	09/19/1998
Lessons from Elijah, Part 4: Riding the Fence	This is a continued study on the experience of Elijah the prophet. The history of Elijah, according ...	09/12/1998
Lessons from Elijah, Part 3: Showdown on Mt. Carmel	God says to Elijah, "Go show yourself to Ahab". Elijah listened to God and did what He told him to ...	09/05/1998
The Tarrying Time	Jesus is coming very soon. Is there a time of "ripening" before His coming? We can observe in the na...	08/15/1998
A True Friend	God made us to be social creatures. People need people. Loneliness is a large epidemic....	07/18/1998
Obeying God or Man	God gave us the 10 commandments as a covenant between Him and His people. He wrote these commandment...	07/11/1998
The Price of Liberty	This Independence Day sermon looks at what the Bible says about liberty. Freedom is a fragile thing....	07/04/1998
David, Part 14: Setting the House in Order	This is the last message in a series on the life of David and deals with final events in his life. A...	06/06/1998
David, Part 13: Pride, Punishment, Provision	In this continued series on the life of David we will look at the story of him taking a census of Is...	05/23/1998
David, Part 12: For The Good of Many	This is a continuing series on the life of David, the shepherd boy who became one of the greatest ki...	05/16/1998
David, Part 11: Absalom, My Son	This is a series on the life of David. It focuses on the failures of David as a father and stories a...	04/18/1998
David, Part 10: Great Repentance, Forgiveness, and Consequences	In this continued series on the life of David, we look at his great repentance and confession. The p...	04/11/1998
David, Part 9: The Great Transgression	This is the 9th in a series on the life of David. This sermon focuses on 2 Samuel 11 and David's gre...	04/04/1998
David, Part 8: Personal Priorities	This is part 8 in a series on the life of King David, the greatest king of Israel. This sermon cover...	03/07/1998
David, Part 7: From Ziklag to Jerusalem	The seventh in a series on the life of King David. This sermon focuses on 1 Samuel 22 and one of the...	02/28/1998
David, Part 4: The Great Escape	In this continued series on the life of David, this sermon looks at Saul's anger and desire to kill ...	02/14/1998
David, Part 3: Behaving Wisely	In this continued series on the life of David, this sermon looks at 1 Samuel 18 and Saul's resentmen...	02/07/1998
David, Part 1: From the Pasture to the Palace	This is the first in a series on the life of David. It begins by looking at Saul who turned from God...	01/24/1998
Buried Treasure, Secret Sin, and Open Blessings	There are over 1600 references in the Bible that speak about money. One third of all Christ's parabl...	01/10/1998
If Each One Would Reach One	Every Christian should be equipped to be a minister, to go out and share Jesus and the gospel with o...	01/03/1998
Mr. Goodall's Company	Christ came the first time to our earth to be the bread of life. He was born in Bethlehem, which mea...	12/20/1997
Spiritual Priorities	It's human nature to focus on trivial things and miss the big picture. That can happen for Christian...	12/13/1997
Temper, Temper	It is good for us as Christians to review the foundations of our faith. This sermon looks at Jesus C...	12/06/1997
Thanks and Giving	This sermon looks at the topic of thankfulness. Is it possible to go to heaven if we don't know how ...	11/29/1997
The Voice of Experience	In spite of the fact that there are more older people than ever before, there seems to be a contrast...	11/22/1997
Contrasting Kingdoms Part 1	A kingdom is a territorial unit ruled by a sovereign. Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world."...	09/20/1997
Choosing Life	This program discusses the power of choice and the gift of God in having a free will. One of the iss...	09/13/1997
Lessons from Job, Part 2: Trusting through Trials	There is a battle going on behind the scenes for our hearts, the devil wants us to turn our hearts a...	09/06/1997
Lessons from Job, Part 1: There was a Man	This is the first in a series on the book of Job. It is a poetic book that talks about a great contr...	08/23/1997
John Three Sixteen	It's probably one of the most well known, oft quoted verses of Scripture, but what does it mean real...	08/16/1997
Who Needs the Church, Part 2: Out of Body Experience	The church is a family. We need each other and our lives can be appropriately connected to one anoth...	08/02/1997
Isaac: Birthright and Bad Bargains	This sermon looks at the story of Isaac who intended to bless his eldest son Esau, but is tricked an...	07/05/1997
The Name of the Lord	This is a sermon that looks at the different names of God. Is there a proper way to refer to God? Is...	06/14/1997
Fig Leaves and Pharisees	When Adam and Eve sinned, they tried to cover up their sin by sewing fig leaves and covering themsel...	05/25/1997
God of the Mountains and Valleys	Jesus teaches us through His own example to be baptized. Christ was not baptized to wash away sin in...	05/17/1997
A Mother's Sacrifice	Perhaps the highest office in the world is that of being a mother. This sermon looks at the story of...	05/10/1997
The Truth about Angels Part 2	This is the second in a two-part series on angels. The Bible teaches that there are good angels and ...	04/19/1997
The Truth about Angels Part 1	This sermon looks at the story of a Syrian king attempting to capture Elisha the prophet by surround...	04/12/1997
Lessons from Moses - Into the Promised Land	This is the conclusion of the Moses series. It covers the high points, and the low points of the Is...	03/08/1997
Lessons from Moses - Through the Wilderness	Lessons from Moses - Through the Wilderness...	03/01/1997
Thou Art The Man	Should we ever judge others? Does the Bible teach that we should never pass judgment on another pers...	02/22/1997
Come and See - 2017	John was a very visual writer and used words like "light" and "sight" -- many times in the just the ...	02/08/1997
Lessons from Moses - Out of Egypt	This message focuses on the deliverance of the Israelites through the plagues and out of Egypt....	02/01/1997
Lessons from Moses - The Burning Bush	Do you sometimes feel like God doesn't hear you? God knows what we can bear and will not allow thing...	01/25/1997
Lessons from Moses - God's People or Passing Pleasure	There are three arks in the Bible. God saved His people in the first ark. He saved Moses in the se...	01/18/1997
Lessons from Moses - Baby in Basket	Moses was one of the greatest heros in the Bible and is still alive in Heaven today. Every person o...	01/11/1997
Walking With God	This New Year's sermon calls us to resolve to deepen our walk with God. Is your life entirely consec...	01/04/1997
The Shunammite Woman	Pastor Batchelor looks at the story of the Shunammite woman and her son who died but was miraculousl...	12/28/1996
The Perfect Prayer	Grace is unmerited favor. It is a power, not just a word. Paul says so much about grace. He was figh...	11/23/1996
A City of Refuge	This sermon looks at what the Bible says about "cities of refuge." God instructed Moses to have the ...	11/16/1996
The Party's Over	John the Baptist came in the spirit and power of Elijah to prepare a people for the first coming of ...	09/21/1996
Living Lamps	This sermon focuses on the ministry of John the Baptist who went before the Lord to prepare people f...	09/07/1996
God's Abundant Provision	Christians ought to trust that God will provide for them. In believing in God's provision for their ...	08/31/1996
Satan's Final Performance	Satan is continually saying "foul" to the things God does. His last great deception will be to imper...	08/24/1996
The Paralysis of Depression	One of the most crippling tools in the devil's workshop is depression. This sermon looks at depressi...	08/17/1996
Buried Alive	How would you like to be buried alive? Baptism is like a burial. This sermon discusses what the Bibl...	08/10/1996
Did God Create a Devil?	Lucifer was the highest angel in heaven. Because of his pride, he inspired a rebellion against God. ...	08/03/1996
No Compromise	This sermon looks at the story of the three Hebrew friends of Daniel who were thrown into a fiery fu...	07/13/1996
Out of Babylon Part 2	The greatest challenge to the church today does not come from without but within. There will be a pu...	07/06/1996
Out of Babylon Part 1	Babylon is not only a real kingdom that existed in ancient times, but it is symbolic of a power that...	06/29/1996
Who is the Greatest?	Who is the greatest? Sin is in our world because of this question. The seeds of sin began in the hea...	05/25/1996
The Days of Lot and Noah	The Bible tells us that just before the coming of the Lord it will be like the days of Lot and Noah....	05/18/1996
Fulfilling the Law	Many interpret Jesus words in Matthew 5 that the law was set aside. But this is not consistent with ...	05/04/1996
Your Body, God's Temple	This message looks at the health laws given by God through Moses and asks, "Were these only for the ...	02/24/1996
The Holy Spirit, Pt. 2	This is the second in a two part series on the Holy Spirit. We really need the Holy Spirit for many ...	09/23/1995
The Holy Spirit, Pt. 1	This is the first in a two-part series on the Holy Spirit. The Bible is clear that the Holy Spirit i...	09/16/1995
Double Vision	Unless we know how to be single-minded as Christians, we will be unstable in every other area of our...	08/26/1995
In The Image of the Master	This sermon looks at the story of Jesus healing a demon-possessed man in Gadarenes. This man is a sy...	08/12/1995
Mind Control	Everybody's mind is controlled by something or someone. What controls your mind? Some religions emph...	08/05/1995
The Rock That Will Not Roll	Rocks are spoken of throughout all the Bible. Jesus is symbolized as a rock that will not move. A ro...	07/22/1995
The Spirit and The Flesh	The sermon focuses on Romans 7 and the battle between the spirit and the flesh. There are two laws a...	07/15/1995
A Wonderful Work	Though we are not saved by works, God created work to be a blessing to mankind. Since the garden of ...	06/24/1995
A New Heart	The story of Nicodemus approaching Jesus at night teaches us that the most important questions in li...	06/10/1995
Keys for Answered Prayer Part 1	This is the first in a two-part series on the secrets of answered prayer. The first secret to answer...	05/20/1995
A Jar of Oil	A woman who was the wife of one of the sons of the prophets was a widow and her sons were going to b...	05/13/1995
The Glory of Service	A small percentage of people in most churches do a majority of the work. Real greatness with God is ...	04/29/1995
Fix Our Eyes on Jesus	The Bible encourages us to fix our eyes on Jesus, to truly focus on Christ. This sermon illustrates ...	04/22/1995
Everlasting Life	We know, that if the Lord tarries, we will all die. Many live as if this life is all there is to liv...	04/15/1995
The Truth about Lying	This is the first in a two-part series on honesty. Sin first entered our world through a lie. One of...	04/01/1995
Dealing with Discouragement Part 2	Discouragement comes to all. Sometime it comes from things happening in us, sometimes it comes from ...	03/18/1995
Dealing with Discouragement Part 1	Discouragement comes into the lives everyone, especially those seeking to do God's will. The life of...	03/11/1995
The Church and The State	This sermon looks at Revelation 17 and religious persecution that will take place at the end of time...	02/11/1995

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