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Where is Our Shame Today? (Part II)

KJVOnly — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:00:18 +0000

Sunday Evening

Where is Our Shame Today?
Part II - Do We Have Our Shame Mixed Up? Are we ashamed of the testimony of the Lord? All of it? From Genesis to Revelation INCLUDING Paul's writings of the Risen Saviour? Are we ashamed of Paul? Are we ashamed of the gospel of Christ? Are we no longer ashamed of what we wear, how we look, how we act, how we talk, who we are around, the things we do for entertainment, what we watch on tv/videos, etc.? We used to do that 'stuff' before we were saved, etc. Why do we still do it or why have we returned to some of it?

Let's go straight to the very words from the Risen Saviour and see how we should be looking at shame today!

My Challenge, as a Pastor, to Change Direction and Emphasis of My Local Church Family – 2002

KJVOnly — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:00:19 +0000

Sunday Morning

This is the sermon that I gave to challenge the church families to change our direction and emphasis at Touchet Baptist Church, June, 2002. It was part of my 'Garden Series' and as far as I can tell, this is the oldest sermon I have available. I had been pastor for 6 years and was just starting to consider the seriousness of looking towards Paul with rightly dividing Paul's books, not just rightly dividing pick-n-choose by verse.

Yes, the sermon is a "little" long... but that was the way in those days - and people stayed! I recommend if you want to get the sermon as put forth, you should sit through it all in one sitting, as the people in Touchet did. The unedited video will be online soon... (I hope).

The sermon begins with emphasis being put on the church family as a whole - how the community should see us as a local church. We end the sermon by emphasizing the importance of our personal walk as that is what people see. It was more important for our testimony to be one that is seen, not just heard!

This sermon began a 7 year 'pastoral experience' that was the most rewarding yet challenging and difficult time of my life. At first, it was great as we learned the joy of "Paul Only;" however, the personal and family battles concerning the outward 'walk' in everyone's lives finally wore us all down. As I have said for years, the 'truth of a rightly divided KJB following Paul Only' is what took us down. Not the devil - not a person - not the flesh - TRUTH!

See Romans 11:22.

Remember, this was also presented before our years of serious Paul Only application We were still a Baptist church, however we eventually dropped the 'Baptist' title. We still did an occasional invitation, however we stopped them soon after this sermon. We hadn't gone through Hebrews to Jude as Tribulation books or Acts 1-8 only as Great Commission, not to us today; now it is obvious!

While we still believed the Baptist PSR/Gipp 'strong-arm' was the only way to preach, Paul changed us soon after.

In this case in 2002, this sermon was appropriately given and properly timed to get us all started looking on the outside walk, getting us off our brain collection of great doctrine! It was good that I didn't know what was going to happen in the next 7 years after this sermon!

Dear Web-Family: Are you willing to accept the challenge given in this sermon? I hope you are; and hopefully in one session - no potty or sandwich / coffee breaks - no stretches - no interruptions and I don't recommend you listen as you sit back in your recliner or bed. It is even more timely and necessary today. Paul's doctrine is fantastic, but his 'manner of life' is written to us directly and will be what our judgment seat of Christ will be based on. Now is as good as time as any to put this sermon on!

Where is Our Shame Today? (Part I)

KJVOnly — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:00:52 +0000

Wednesday Evening

Where is Our Shame Today?
Part I We have no shame anymore these days. Even in 'accidental' or 'forced' situations, are we ever 'shamed' when something happens? The leaven of TV, immodesty, language, etc. has taken us all down the dirty alley so far that nothing really shames us anymore.

Is there anything we can learn about shame in the Old Testament, Gospels, Paul's Gospel, the Tribulation and Millenium? What applies to us and what is 'nature' in any dispensation, etc. It is an interesting study... but more than that, it reminds us that even though 'all things are lawful,' there is still a shame we should be aware of that affects our testimony and judgment seat of Christ. It is worth considering!

A New Year Challenge

KJVOnly — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:00:33 +0000

Wednesday Evening

I was not able to present a 'sermon' / lesson, etc. so Mark filled in for me. I believe you would enjoy listening as well as learn from his testimony and teachings as he offers a challenge to the listeners as well as to himself for this new year.

BEST OF: How to Understand the KJB #8 – The Mission Details of Paul (Part I)

KJVOnly — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:34 +0000

January 25th, 2009 Sunday Morning
Now we begin to look at the details of Paul's ministry, keeping in mind that these are the very things that can and should affect our personal lives, our church family and our testimony - as well as learning what Christ would do for us and to us if we would allow Him to. We also find out what He did for us and to us whether we wanted Him to or not. :-)

Part I: Bring salvation to the Gentiles; Feed the Church of God; 're-design' the local church to feed Christians, not bring in the lost but to 'help the cause.'

Congregational singing included in audio/video.

Manner of Life (Part IX)

KJVOnly — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:35 +0000

Wednesday Evening Manner of Life
Part IX Having patience towards others is part of our testimony as a Christian, but what was it during the Gospels and will be during the Tribulation?

Does Our Life Further Paul’s Gospel?

KJVOnly — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:00:57 +0000

Sunday Morning

Does our daily testimony reflect growing in the faith or a moving away from the hope of the gospel?
Here are some thoughts on our daily growth instead of a daily falling away.

Sound is weaker until 12:41 as the mic was not on my shirt at first - sorry!

Corinthians Today (Chapters Eight and Nine)

KJVOnly — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:03 +0000

Wednesday Evening

According to Paul and King James 1611 Bible

I Corinthians Eight & Nine

Who is it we are to be concerned about not causing them to stumble? You will be surprised if you would just quit listening to your 'love the lost' pastor and hear what Paul says. Causing someone to stumble is not a reason to not do right / dress right / talk right / do right, etc.

We are not to do WRONG so that we don't cause the weak 'breathren' to stumble and do wrong because you did. It is NOT about doing wrong so that the lost won't stumble at your testimony. Preachers are preaching that stuff entirely wrong - the exact opposite of what it should be!

Then, in chapter 9, did you realize that Paul actually does preach about money, needs, etc. and how to take care of your pastor / bible teacher, etc.? Go ahead - and listen to chapter 9. It might do your preacher / pastor / teacher some good along with you as you strive to do right down here!

Moving Images Today

KJVOnly — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:20 +0000

Sunday Evening

This is the 'issue' that I warned about in the morning sermon - Moving Images. Is this just another video/dvd bashing sermon? No, not at all. More and more Christians are bragging about the movies they are watching - and to know what those movies contain, is it no wonder the 'lost world' doesn't believe the 'Christian' today who is just as worldly as anyone else in and from the world.

Just how dangerous are the movies today? Let's do a 'study' on images and then look at the big picture of movies today - whether they be at the theater or in the home - let me say this: They are destroying your testimony, but most of all, they are destroying your children!

(Yes, it is a long sermon - but there was plenty to say and much to hear!)

Fully Knowing Paul’s Manner of Life (Part VI)

KJVOnly — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:56 +0000

Sunday Evening

Continuing from this morning, we hear more of what Christians should maintain in their testimony of being a sincere Christian. We look at two harder aspects for many of us Bible Believers, "longsuffering" and "patience."

I admit: I struggle with this. I get so excited with things I learn I want others to see it as well - or having to deal with a world as wicked as it is becoming, it is often difficult for me. It is conceit? being spoiled? judgmental? No! It is my concern for those others who are deceived or mixed up with their religions and false gospel and manners of life. Yet, I am often misread as not being longsuffering and patient, and yes, I know why... I don't want to be considered ecumenical nor do I just want to put forth grace with no truth but I am aware that few folks want sound doctrine today.

Fully Knowing Paul’s Manner of Life (Part V)

KJVOnly — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:00:42 +0000

Sunday Morning

We continue this series getting more and more detailed as we go, it seems. This is the 'stuff' that Christians should maintain in their testimony of being a sincere Christian. This is more than just brain doctrine; this is about our grace and mercy, our longsuffering and our patience, etc.

This is the crux of what Paul preaches after he tells us about the Risen Saviour - this is how we need to 'be' if we want to have that testimony of a Bible Believing Christian today.

Fully Knowing Paul’s Manner of Life (Part II)

KJVOnly — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:06 +0000

Sunday 8:00 pm

Continuing from Part I, we take a more detailed look into Paul's manner of life.

The basics of what Paul’s teachings from the Risen Saviour are that our walk as a Christian that is one of a good testimony and pleasing to God. This is not a ‘do’ or ‘don’t do’ list – it is his manner of life. This is how Paul ‘was’ on a day to day basis towards other people.

Note: the video appears long but it is only because I forgot to shut off the camera when we were finished so there is a lot of nothing at the end.

Fully Knowing Paul’s Manner of Life (Part I)

KJVOnly — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:00:42 +0000

Sunday 11:00 am

In this series we will be taking a more detailed look into Paul's manner of life.

The basics of what Paul's teachings from the Risen Saviour are that our walk as a Christian that is one of a good testimony and pleasing to God. This is not a 'do' or 'don't do' list - it is his manner of life. This is how Paul 'was' on a day to day basis towards other people.

Note: The sound quality is not the best - it was recorded too low, but it still works.

Touchet: How to Understand the KJB #9 – The Mission Details of Paul (Part II)

KJVOnly — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:00:26 +0000

January 25th, 2009 Sunday Evening

Note from Pastor Mike:
Now we begin to look at the details of Paul's ministry, keeping in mind that these are the very things that can and should affect our personal lives, our church family and our testimony - as well as learning what Christ would do for us and to us if we would allow Him to. We also find out what He did for us and to us whether we wanted Him to or not. :-)

Part II: Paul tells us what he sees and hears from the Risen Christ; helps us have our eyes enlightened; shows us a more excellent way; shows us the way of God more perfectly; shows us the unsearchable riches of Christ; to offer the Gentiles acceptable unto God; impart spiritual gifts, but WHAT GIFTS to do we receive today? Listen to this sermon for that answer - it may surprise you.

Congregational singing included in audio/video.

Touchet: How to Understand the KJB #8 – The Mission Details of Paul (Part I)

KJVOnly — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:30:17 +0000

January 25th, 2009 Sunday Morning

Note from Pastor Mike:
Now we begin to look at the details of Paul's ministry, keeping in mind that these are the very things that can and should affect our personal lives, our church family and our testimony - as well as learning what Christ would do for us and to us if we would allow Him to. We also find out what He did for us and to us whether we wanted Him to or not. :-)

Part I: Bring salvation to the Gentiles; Feed the Church of God; 're-design' the local church to feed Christians, not bring in the lost but to 'help the cause.'

Congregational singing included in audio/video.

Touchet: The Other Son of God / “Fun” vs. “Enjoyment”

KJVOnly — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:00:35 +0000

December 21st, 2008 Sunday Evening

Note from Pastor Mike:
- Two short sermons -

I. Adam, the son of God - what was/is his part in the story?

II. We examine 'fun' and 'enjoyment.' It seems that the trend that is taking in our kids in is the 'fun' aspect of today's modern Christianity. A mature Christian 'enjoys' things - with the application of the brain; but the immature childish Christian has 'fun' and forgets about their testimony and behavioural example.

Touchet: First Responders to Paul

KJVOnly — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:30:14 +0000

November 23rd, 2008 Sunday Morning

Note from Pastor Mike:
Have you noticed how difficult it is the first time you try to tell folks about following Paul?

Let's look at the three places where Paul gives his testimony and how the people first reacted to his teachings - we can learn from him again. Plus, we see a few verses that should help you prove the necessity of Paul's calling to us today.

There is no video and the audio is from my pocket digital - you know me and computer / recording equipment...

Touchet: What’s in the Gospels for Us? #21: John (Part X)

KJVOnly — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:00:19 +0000

September 28th, 2008 Sunday Evening

Note from Pastor Mike:
We learn a lot from Lazarus in this chapter.

Why did Jesus weep over Lazarus?

We are minded that it is amazing what the 'folks' thought of Jesus when he brought back to life this dead man; however, even more surprising is what they thought of the man that was brought back to life, just because he had a great testimony for others.

Do we see that today still? We sure do! Shame on Christians for acting like a Pharisee!

This is a short sermon, no notes available. Just listen to the audio - it covers all you need to hear.