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How to Set Our Church on Fire (2 Timothy 4:5)

Posted 02/19/06
Studying this passage set me on fire for the lost. I pray that God does the same for you.

A Time of Crisis or a Time of Growth? (Acts 2:37-47)

Posted 04/09/06
When tragedy hits, turn to the early church and see how they grew amidst great trial.

Consumed with God (Daniel 4:34-35)

Posted 07/02/06
Until every passion, thought, and goal is consumed with a craving for God alone, we have not yet begun to live.

B.A.S.I.C. (Matthew 28:18-20)

Posted 08/20/06
It's too easy to get sidetracked by details that won't matter on the day we stand before our Savior. That's why we have to keep the main thing the Great Commission.

Reckless Abandon to Serve (1 Corinthians 12:1-31)

Posted 10/01/06
How to serve using your spiritual gifts

One Soul At A Time (Acts 8:25-40)

Posted 12/10/06
God saves souls one at a time, and he uses regular people like you and me to do it.

Abijah: Halfway or Sold Out? (2 Chronicles 13)

Posted 01/28/07
The word "mediocre" comes from a Latin word meaning "halfway to the peak." It is your choice whether you'll be halfway or sold out for Jesus Christ.

Make It Count (2 Chronicles 21)

Posted 02/25/07
Jehoram died with a great legacy recorded for us in 2 Chronicles 21:20: "with no one's regret." Imagine that on your tombstone. You only get one life to live on this earth. Don't waste it. …(Continue Reading)

Uzziah: The Poison of Pride (2 Chronicles 26)

Posted 03/25/07
Pride will destroy a man or woman's life faster than any other sin. It is the must subtle and the most deadly. We can learn from Uzziah's failure in this area.

Maximum Impact: King Josiah (2 Chronicles 34)

Posted 05/27/07
If we would respond to God's Word like King Josiah do, how blessed we would be!

Watchman For God (Ezekiel 33:1-9)

Posted 07/10/07
Are you blowing the trumpet of God's salvation for the lost people all around you?

Joy

Posted 08/05/07
In our less than happy world, we have 10,000 reasons to sing with joy when you walk by God's Spirit!

Patience (Selected Passages)

Posted 08/19/07
Patience in God's eyes is much more than waiting for something. It is the trials of life sent from God to produce a holy and joyful people.

Self Control (Selected Passages)

Posted 09/16/07
By the power of the Holy Spirit you can learn how to control your passions and cravings.

Transformed by the Trinity (1 Thessalonians 1:1-5)

Posted 09/30/07
It's easy to relegate the trinity to theological manuals and nebulous concepts. But here we find the moving power of the trinity to change how we think and live.

Cling to the Cross (1 Thessalonians 2:13)

Posted 10/07/07
We need an army of men and women who burn with conviction for the cross of Jesus Christ.

The Power of Example: Odorless or Sweet? (1 Thessalonians 1:6-10)

Posted 10/07/07
Your example is powerful. How you live and what you say effects others. If Jesus is the one you are following, your example will count for eternity.

Suffering for Jesus..Should I Be? (Selected Passages)

Posted 10/28/07
It is impossible to seek Christ yet never suffer any level of persecution. It is the way of a Christian to suffer. Just as Christ did, so must we.

Believing the Unbelievable (Isaiah 7:1-16)

Posted 12/23/07
Isaiah 7, a classic on the virgin brith, is rarely preached in the context of its own historical background. …(Continue Reading)

Let Freedom Sing (Isaiah 42:5-12)

Posted 12/30/07
No matter how powerful or enticing sin is, you can be set free if you will turn to Jesus.

The 11th Commandment

Posted 01/03/08
Yes, there is an eleventh commandment given by Jesus Himself. The greatest mark of a true Christian is his obedience to this command.

Lust Monster Run for your Life (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)

Posted 01/06/08
When you are tempted with lust there is no place to go but the exit door.

The Sluggard or the Saint (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)

Posted 01/27/08
Avoid the life of the three-toed sloth and work hard for Jesus.

Ready for Abduction (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

Posted 02/24/08
When you lose a loved one who knew Jesus, rejoice! You will see that person again, but this time in the presence of Jesus.

Jesus the King (Introduction to Matthew)

Posted 03/16/08
The book of Matthew calls us to total worship of Christ. Jesus as Messiah is more than a theological concept to be pondered, He is the King to be revered.

What God Can Do With Dirt (Introduction to Matthew, part 2)

Posted 03/30/08
Tax collectors were the scum of the earth, yet Jesus chose a tax collector as one of His twelve. If Jesus could transform Matthew, imagine what He can do with you!

God Makes the Best Fruit in the Shade (Genesis 37)

Posted 04/05/08
Every sickness, biting word, death of a loved one, or frustration about your future that gnaws at your heart is a painful blessing from God.

The Victory of the Second Coming (Revelation 19:11-21)

Posted 04/06/08

Christ's return to earth is going to be like nothing ever seen before. …(Continue Reading)

Final Verdict (Matthew 25:31-46)

Posted 04/06/08
Jesus Christ will return in His Second Coming with great authority and judgment. …(Continue Reading)

Why I Believe in a Pre-Tribulation Rapture (Selected Passages)

Posted 05/16/08

Instead of preaching, I taught this lesson with a big whiteboard on stage. …(Continue Reading)

How Unjust Sinners Can Get Right With a Just God (Open Air Downtown Kalamazoo)

Posted 05/21/08
This is the audio version of the video that can also be watched. I preached this at downtown Kalamazoo for a collection of homeless, well-to-do's, and collegians.

Carpenter Gives His Life to Christ!

Posted 05/21/08

You are listening to a real live conversion happening in the prayer room of a local church. The story behind this guy's conversion is amazing. …(Continue Reading)

The Event Upon Which Christianity Stands or Falls (1 Corinthians 15:20-26)

Posted 05/21/08

Studying for this message was a feast. No event is more vital to the life and proof of Christianity than the resurrection of Jesus Christ. …(Continue Reading)

God Obsessed Worship (2 Chronicles 29)

Posted 05/30/08

I never viewed Hezekiah as a worship leader until I immersed my brain in 2 Chronicles 29. …(Continue Reading)

Preach the Word (2 Timothy 4:2)

Posted 06/01/08

Ten minutes before i was supposed to preach this message I hit "print" on my laptop and the printer jammed. …(Continue Reading)

The Great White Throne (Rev 20:11-15)

Posted 06/02/08
No believer should be able to read Revelation 20:11-15 and not be moved to tears over the misery the lost will suffer for all eternity, nor unrestrained gratitude over our eternal hope and glory in Ch …(Continue Reading)

Join the Symphony (1 Peter 4:10-11)

Posted 06/03/08

An orchestrion is an amazing instrument. Invented in the 17th century, this strange-looking machine is a self-contained orchestra, and all you have to do is push the button. …(Continue Reading)

A Guy at Indy 500 Who Lives to Make People Happy

Posted 06/07/08

Imagine living for this: I live to make people happy and that makes me feel good. That was Peter's philosophy for living. …(Continue Reading)

What's So Big About Faith (Open Air Downtown Kalamazoo)

Posted 06/10/08

God's Spirit rocked downtown Kalamazoo this unforgettable night of the 10th of June. …(Continue Reading)

When God is Silent (1 Kings 19:1-18)

Posted 06/13/08
Elijah was one of those prophets who lived on the edge, doing nothing halfway.
…(Continue Reading)

When God is Silent part 2 (1 Kings 19:1-18)

Posted 06/17/08

1 Kings 19 is not a story on how to deal with depression. It's way bigger. …(Continue Reading)

What to Do With Strange Old Testament Passages

Posted 06/22/08

Build a fence around your roof? Don't eat the buzzard but enjoy the cricket? …(Continue Reading)

How to Befriend the World Without Going Worldly (Matthew 9:9-13)

Posted 06/23/08
How do you reconcile “do not desire to be with evil men” (Prov 24:1) with Jesus, friend of sinners (Mat 11:19)? …(Continue Reading)

The Solution to Enslavement (Open Air Downtown Kalamazoo)

Posted 06/25/08

Before I preached this message, a guy jumped up on the stage while the band was playing and started hopping up and down. …(Continue Reading)

A Hindu and a Sikh at Panama City Beach

Posted 06/28/08

These two ladies were pretty adamant in their postmodern versions of Hinduism and Sikhism.
…(Continue Reading)

Engaging a postmodern x-Catholic Collegian

Posted 07/01/08

Kalamazoo College is a picture of the future. Talk to college students and you are speaking with the men and women who will shape the culture and philosohpy of tomorow. …(Continue Reading)

Broken But Ready (2 Corinthians 12.1-10)

Posted 07/21/08

Only an all-wise God uses brokenness for purposes far beyond our most creative imaginations! …(Continue Reading)

Guy Selling Candy Bars Sits Down to Talk About God

Posted 07/27/08

This guy showed up last night selling candy bars. I told him I'd love to buy one if he's give me five minutes of his time to talk about the most important thing on earth. …(Continue Reading)

Holy Sex (Song of Solomon 2:8-17)

Posted 07/29/08

Scripture is neither mum nor crude when it comes to sex. Sex is a beautiful creation of God which Satan has tried to twist. …(Continue Reading)

Tips and Thoughts on Evangelism and the Gospel

Posted 08/04/08

People get confused over the method of evangelism versus the method. But this is a dangerous confusion because the method is entirely negotiable, but the message isn't. …(Continue Reading)

Totally Righteous (Open Air Downtown Kalamazoo)

Posted 08/07/08

People always look for righteousness in one of two places: in themselves or in Christ. …(Continue Reading)

Who's Your Mighty Man? (2 Samuel 23:8-24:16)

Posted 08/20/08

David's mighty men were not the kind of guys you'd want to meet in battle. Fierce, fast, and incredibly strong, these lion-slaying warriors were gifts from God. …(Continue Reading)

If You Had 1,000 Tongues (Psalm 150.1-6)

Posted 09/03/08
Psalm 150 teaches us more about worship than any worship book could put into six quick verses. I hope you are as enriched as I was by this amazing chapter of God's Word!

Living For the Only Thing That Matters

Posted 09/07/08

What should I live for? No question could be more important. Is it to share the gospel? Government reform? Social justice? Being a top achiever? Relgious fidelity?
…(Continue Reading)

Hope for the Spiritual Humpback (Matthew 1.1-17)

Posted 09/15/08

This is the first sermon of a new series on the book of Matthew. I was told as a child that preachers should never preach genealogies. They're dry, unapplicable, and impossible to pronounce. …(Continue Reading)

The Dumbfounding Wonder of the Incarnation (Matthew 1:18-25)

Posted 09/21/08
In his book, Eleventh Month, Eleventh Hour, Eleventh Minute, which records the final 30 minutes of World War I, Joseph E. …(Continue Reading)

Five Cymbals of True Worship (Matthew 2.1-12)

Posted 10/06/08

Of every pleasure imaginable, tasting Coldstone ice cream, watching the latest Batman movie, playing hockey on a winter day, sharing your life with someone you love, there is one pleasure that wi …(Continue Reading)

Marriage and The Relational Oneness of God

Posted 10/06/08

Some moments are unforgettable.

Your first home run.
Your first kiss.
Your first traffic ticket.
…(Continue Reading)

Live Q&A with Seth Kniep (October 12, 2008)

Posted 10/13/08

How come my nicest friends are gay and claim to be Christian? Is this against major Christian law? Where does the Bible teach abstinence before marriage? …(Continue Reading)

Living for the Only Thing That Matters - Take Two

Posted 10/19/08

How would you respond if someone asked you, "What is your main purpose in life?" Many Christian-like answers would include responses like, social justice, persistent obedience, personal …(Continue Reading)

Live Q&A with Seth Kniep (October 26, 2008)

Posted 10/26/08

Why do we cherry pick certain Old Testament laws but ignore others? How can we confront people living in homosexuality without making them think we don't care for and love them? …(Continue Reading)

Live Q&A With Seth Kniep (November 2, 2008)

Posted 11/03/08

Questions tackled in this live Q&A session include:

* Do you believe that a unified church encompassing all denominations is a good thing?  …(Continue Reading)

Worship's Greatest Enemy (Selected Passages)

Posted 11/07/08

Worship's greatest enemy is idolatry, the heart sin of all sins, the same sin that brought Lucifer's downfall. …(Continue Reading)

Live Q&A for High Schoolers with Seth Kniep (November 7, 2008)

Posted 11/09/08

This was a Q&A session I did for 10th-12th graders. Questions include: …(Continue Reading)

Hickeys, Why Evil in the World, and How Do You Get a Nonbeliever to Listen to the Word

Posted 11/16/08
The questions this week were more diverse than a box of chocolates.
…(Continue Reading)