This section contains MP3 audio recordings and message handouts. Please note that these are handouts--not necessarily outlines. You will notice that the audio does not always follow the handout--but all of the material covered in the audio is included in the handout. You have my permission to use the material for your own study of the Bible or for a group study.
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Current Teaching Series (January-February 2010)
The 10 Commandments
Without the law there is no freedom in life!
Pursuing Godliness: Second Peter
The power and the promise of godliness.
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The Real Lord’s Prayer: John 17
The greatest prayer ever prayed! Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples and the world.
The Path to Hope: First Peter
Turn your hope-so into know-so!
Restoration and Renewal: Nehemiah
A study of the book of Nehemiah
The Parables of Jesus Learning how to live and grow in the kingdom.
Perfecting Discipleship: John 13-15
Restoring Holiness: The Book of Malachi
Perfecting Witness: Encounters of Salt and Light
Perfecting Joy: A Study in the Book of Philippians
Perfecting Faith: A Study in the Book of James
He Is Risen Resurrection Series 2009
Resurrection Joy
What Jesus had to say about His own resurrection!
Perfecting Love
The Bible has a lot to say about love! So does just about anyone you talk to. This series will use 1 Corinthians 13 as an out line for the truth about 'Christian Love.'
Perfecting Prayer 13 MP3 messages and Sermon Notes
Prayer is one of the most valuable assets we have as believers. God allows us to partner with Him to fulfill His purposes on the earth. But just what is "effective prayer that brings results?
Also see: Perfecting Power and Perfecting Praise
For Unto Us The birth of Jesus the Messiah From Isaiah 9
The Incarnation: Tradition and Truth [Added November 2007]
Handouts and sermon notes only--No MP3 audio for this series!
The incarnation is one of the most important Biblical doctrines! What happened at Jesus birth? Was He God or man or both? What does the incarnation mean to you? [From a December 2006 series]
Jesus Birth: Before and After [December 2007]
"Zacharias: The Unexpected Expectation"
"Is it Wise to Worship the Messiah"
"Treasure from the Family Tree"
"Is God Really With Us?"
A Faith Worth Sharing A World Worth Winning [Added Oct 2007]
Outlines-Sermon Notes no MP3 There is a BIG difference between fishing with a pole and fishing with a net! Are you ready to 'cast' your net for a harvest? [From a 2006 series]
What does it mean to live in the power and authority of God? Once we know what God has given us through the Messiah/Jesus we will never again fear the enemy!
Perfecting Praise [July-August 2007] 3 MP3 Audio Messages
This three part series teaches the necessity of praise! It is easy to consider 'praise' as optional. However, when praise is elevated to a necessity we discover the power that praising God releases in our life, family, church, work and world.
The Warrior's Heart No MP3 Audio Messages
This four part message series focuses on the
heart condition of the believer (warrior). Prepare to use the weapons
of your spiritual warfare by having your mind and heart strengthened in
these four ways. NOTE: This series also includes a copy of Mike's sermon notes for each message.
This series of 11 messages focuses on the 'power' that drives evangelism and church growth. The series also includes an outline and teaching on the "Seven Churches of Revelation," and "Hearing God."