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Welcome to the Church of Christ Streaming Audio Page. We make all of our sermons available for streaming as well as download from this page. If, after listening to a sermon, you would like a CD Version, please click here to place an order. Please include the Title(s),Number of Copies, and Date(s) of the sermons that you would like as well as your information so the CDs can be mailed to you.. We provide CD versions of the Sermons for $4.00 per CD. A CD holds 60-70 minutes of Audio so many of the sermons listed below will fit 2 per CD.

  • I DARE YOU    June 20 2010
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    In this sermon we are dared to strengthen our Christianity.

  • LIFE LESSONS FROM A 17 YEAR OLD    June 13 2010
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    We have seven graduating, highschool seniors this: 5 young women and two young men. This lesson is directed to them, but is still applicable to everyone of all ages. The life lessons that Joseph learned at the young age of 17 are lessons that everyone learns and carries with them their entire life. Particularly that the decisions you make today have long term consequences and that good things happen to bad people, life isn't fair!

  • WE’RE HOME    June 06 2010
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    Our Pitman church family is in the midst of a huge transition. We are packing up and getting ready to become "homeless" for the next 8 months as we await the completion of our new building. This lesson is an encouragement to our members to remember two words..."We're Home!"

  • Memorial Day 2010    May 30 2010
    Speaker: Teen Youth Group
    This is a special service for Memorial Day lead by our Teen Group. The young men leading the service this morning focused on the physical and spiritual battles we face everyday and how Christ is our commanding officer who leads us through our journey.

  • SEVEN MUDDY DUNKS    May 23 2010
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    So, how would feel if you had everything going for you...education, career, finances, family; then you were diagnosed with AIDS? That is what happened with Naaman. He had everything going for him, and then came his diagnosis of leprosy. The treatment plan was unconventional...even absurd. It included Naaman dealing with pride, self-righteousness, anger and self-pity. It included him dunking himself seven times in the Jordan River. Yuck! Actually, it came down to his faith and obedience. What do you need to do to be healed today? And, there is a secondary challenge...will you be a simple servant who will speak a word of hope and tell someone where to find the cleaning?

  • AMERICAN IDOLS    May 16 2010
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    A look at Paul's sermon on Mars Hill in Acts 17 as he unveils the Unknown God to the Athenians. This lesson is also a candid look at idols in our lives today and the dangers of bowing down to anything or anyone other than God!

  • “A MAMA’S T.L.C.” (A STUDY OF 2ND JOHN)    May 09 2010
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    This lesson looks at the background of 2nd John and the writings of the older Apostle of Love to the elect lady and her children. He admonishes her to continue to Walk in Truth; Walk in Love; and Walk in Christ!

  • DOES GOD FIX THAT?    May 02 2010
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    We search for god in many places. Would it be nice if it did not take so much work to connect with God? If we could just say, "Hello God," and He would be fine with just a greeting? The blessings of God are bigger than life. God isn't trying to fix us, just to be sure we have a good day today. He is really preparing us for eternity. God is refining us. Did you know that gold does not melt unitl 1102 degrees Celsius?

  • I Will Not Offer God the Cheap Stuff    April 25 2010
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    In this sermon, based on 2 Samuel 24, Dan develops the text from the last chapter of 2 Samuel. Why did David take the census? What was God’s response to the census? How do we see ourselves in comparison to David? David was willing to sacrifice for the wrong he had done and he would not offer God "that which costs me nothing." As our "Friend Day" approaches, what are you willing to sacrifice to get a friend to come to church with you? Why would you not invite a friend to church next Sunday?

  • THERE IS A GOD PART ONE    April 11 2010
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    This is the first of a two-part series looking at Revelation 4 & 5. In this first lesson, the statement: "There is a God" is first seen through an apologetic lens (in defense of), via the work and study of John Clayton. The last half of this lesson concentrates on Revelation 4 and a look at the following: There is a HOLY God; There is a Sovereign God; There is a Faithful God; and next week -- There is A Loving God!

  • TRUST AND OBEY    March 28 2010
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Gideon, from the Old Testament book of Judges, demonstrates the importance of faith in God (trusting) and obeying Him. Obedience to God means accepting risks. And, God will ask us to do things, at times, that bring hurt and pain. God’s victory does not always look like victory through our eyes, yet we are called to trust and obey. God ultimately brings about the victory through our total obedience. And, our expectations of success are always lower than God’s. Finally, God’s results are greater than we can know.

  • Five Step Leadership Plan    March 21 2010
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Five Step Leadership Plan Speaker: Dan Cooper Description: The old leader, Moses, was dead. The new guy, Joshua, is taking over. God gives five Characteristics of his leader, in stark contrast to the way 21st century leaders tend to be selected. Not all leaders are good leaders. What is God's five step leadership planlifted from Joshua 1?

  • Holy To The Lord Part II    March 14 2010
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • FOLLOW THE LEADER    February 28 2010
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Dan begins the sermon by sharing perceptions of three 20th century American leaders. He then moves to qualifications outlined by Moses from Deuteronomy on leadership characteristics ordained by God. Then he shares four leadership principles that have stood the test of time. Do you have these leadership qualities? If not, can you develop them? Jesus is the personification of a godly leader!

  • FORGIVE ME WHEN I WHINE    February 21 2010
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    In spite of numerous wonderful works by God, the Nation of Israel chronically complained. After Moses received the ten commandments at Mt. Sinai, at Israel's first stop, only days after they left Sinai, found the Israel complaining. God had delivered them from 400 years of slavery, given them freedom, yet they complain over and over again. They complain about a lack of food, a lack of water, an absence of meat, their trials, their leaders, and the list goes on and on. What is God's response to them then? What do people complain about today? And, what is His response to us today when we whine, murmur and complain? Finally, what do New Testament passages say to believers today about complaining?

  • MAKING AN ETERNAL DIFFERENCE    February 14 2010
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    This lesson again looks at Jesus as our foundation, God as our builder and us as the Temple of the Holy Spirit. Paul goes on to say that we are God's co-workers and our work is the building material: gold, silver, precious stones, or wood, hay, and straw. What is your foundation? What does your work look like?

  • THEY WERE NOT TEN SUGGESTIONS    January 31 2010
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Overview: In Exodus 20 we find a record of the 10 commandments that God gave to Moses. In a Duke University speech in 2008, Ted Koppel reminded the graduating seniors that the 10 commandments were indeed commandments, and not 10 suggestions. Indeed, they were foundational rules for how the Israelites were to live life. Foundations, we all need them! We all build on foundations. What are the foundational principles upon which Christian live their lives today? What can you build on? Dan lists the five foundational blocks upon which the Pitman Church of Christ is built. No matter what church building we meet in, what is the foundation that we are building church on?

  • BUILDING THE CHURCH:    January 24 2010
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    THE FOUNDATION I Descriptor: Part One of a Three-Part message out of 1Corinthians looking at spiritual buildings with God as the builder, Jesus as the foundation and God's children as the building. This lesson concludes by focusing on the question: Why do calamities happen?

  • BUILDING UP GOD’S CHURCH /  ABRAHAM—-LIVING BY FAITH—-THE REAL DEAL    January 17 2010
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Our "Through the Bible in a Year" journey begins in Genesis. One of the faith hero's in Genesis is Abraham! Dan tells three true stories of Abraham's faithfulness in today's sermon. 1) Abraham and Isaac journey to Mount Moriah where Isaac is to be sacrificed. Isaac asks, "Here is the wood, and here is the fire, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?" 2) Abraham's trip of a lifetime, from Ur of the Chaldeans to who knows where. 3) Abraham at 100 and Sarah at 90 give birth to a promised son! Finally, Dan introduces a 21st century faith giant. She is the real deal!

  • BUILDING THE CHURCH    January 10 2010
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    Introductory message on this year's theme: Building the Church! This lesson is built upon 1st and 2nd Peter and focuses on the preparation needed before building: The Plan; The Price; The Pain.

  • YOU ARE LIVING STONES    January 03 2010
    Speaker: Glynn Durham
    Guest speaker, Glynn Durham describes and illustrates how Peter calls Christians today to be "living stones." Text: 1 Pet. 2:1-8

  • ROMANS: THE REVELATION OF THE GOD OF THE GOSPEL THROUGH YOU (part two)    December 27 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    What are 10 windows of the soul that reveal your view and relationship with God? This lesson explores these windows plus looks at the unveiling of God through the believer in two major areas: Love and Holy Living.

  • ROMANS: THE REVELATION OF GOD!  (Part one)    December 13 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    What is your View of God? Is your view Biblical? Is it helping to make an eternal Difference in others? This lesson explores five views of God; the fifth View being Pauls revelation of God in his letter to the Romans. The Gospel Of God indeed reveals the God of the Gospel!

  • FINGERS, TONES, KNEES, TONGUE AND HANDS    November 22 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Text: Romans 12:3-8 A very personal overview of the unique giftedness of the Pitman Church membership. What is our response when someone in the body excels and outshines us in our unique giftedness? Are we intimidated, infuriated, or inspired? Do you have a unique gift? What is it? Do you recognize the unique giftedness of others?

  • Power of a Thankful Spirit    November 08 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    This Lesson reviews the work of the Holy Spirit and how our being thankful and honoring God encourages His transformation even more in our lives. The major scriptural texts are found in Romans 1:18-32; 6:17-18; 7:24-8:1; 16:3-4 Being thankful: 1) Encourage Holy Spirit leading and tranformation; 2) Discourages Satan's misleading; and 3) Encourages a thankfulness for others that is contagious!

  • Paul’s Practical Particulars on Creating a Caring Church-Part 2 (Romans 12:9-1    October 25 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Part two of Dan's two part sermon on how a church is to handle diversity. Satan targets Christians individually as well as entire congregations with land mines and IED's. We are in Satan's scope. He has you and me targeted. We are in His cross-hairs. Paul gives some practical advice on how individual Christians and how the church can overcome Satan's sneak attacks. This lesson quickly reviews Paul's first five points in Romans 12:9-18, then concludes with Paul's last five points.

  • Lot Therio    October 18 2009
    Speaker: Lot Therio
    Featured at the Pitman Church at least once a year is our long time friend, Lot Therrio. He's been with us since the 70's, and has impacted our church in powerful ways. In this sermon, Lot "preaches" quotes, the sermon on the mount from memory. No notes! Powerful experience.

  • Transformations_2_Romans    October 11 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • Paul’s Practical Particulars on Creating a Caring Church-Part 1 (Romans 12:9-18    October 04 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Part one of a two part sermon on how a church is to handle diversity. What church had more issues to separate it than the church in Rome did? Not many. Yet Paul, after eleven chapters of theology and teaching, get's extremely specific on how to be a caring church. Even with bias, ethnicity, racial prejudice, dissension and other issues that can tear churches apart Paul gives some practical advice on how to be church. This lessons outlines the first five points, the next lesson in the series will capture the last five points, all from Romans 12.

  • Transformers    September 13 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    A study contrasting Romans 7 & 8, with an emphasis on Ezekiel's prophesy in Ezek 37. We are God's greatest illustration of Gods power to transform so that the world may know that THERE IS A GOD!

  • Can God Count on You? -Derrick Busch    August 23 2009
    Speaker: Derrick Busch


  • Craig Young-France Missionary Update    August 09 2009
    Speaker: Craig Young
    Missionary to France, Craig Young, took his sermon text out of 1 Cor. 9:19-23. After his genuine expressions of gratitude to the Pitman church for our financial and physical support of their work, especially with the 33 workers we took to France in June, Craig shared the strategy of the French Christians in working with the population of France today. The population is basically composed of people leaning toward or devoted to one of the following belief systems: 1)atheism, 2) nominal Catholicism, 3) Muslim, 4) socialism, and 5) evangelical Christianity. How does the gospel spread in that culture? "I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it." 1 Cor. 9:23

  • God_is_with_You- Gary Cook    August 02 2009
    Speaker: Gary Cook
    Missionary to China, Gary Cook took his sermon text out of Joshua 1:9! He applied the text to their response to shocking announcement they received at the end of their seventh year in the same city in China. They did not want to leave that city and that wonderful experience, but the government said they had to move. How do you handle life when God allows a tricky curve ball to come at you? God said, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

  • I am Under Obligation    July 26 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    I am under obligation- Part 1 of a 3 part series on Rom. 1:14-17. Paul expressed a load of debt- not to Jesus in this passage but to the Gentiles and barbarians. To the wise and the foolish. Paul felt he owed a debt to strangers. What do you owe to a stranger? Part 2- I am eager to preach the Gospel Part 3- I am not ashamed to preach the Gospel

  • Grace IV: What Makes the People of God the People of God    July 19 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    Grace IV: What Makes the People of God the People of God? An overview of Romans and God's grace through Jesus Christ. God's people are a people saved by Jesus; Justified by faith; Exalting in God, Hope and in Tribulation; Slaves of righteousness; Standing Uncondemned; and Spirit-led.

  • The Fruit of the Spirit is Love - Dr. Carl Brecheen    July 15 2009
    Speaker: Dr. Carl Brecheen
    "Secrets to a Better Life Series"- Galatians 5:22- The Fruit of the Spirit is Love- Dr. Carl Brecheen was a Professor of Bible at Abilene Christian University for more than forty years. He and Dr. Paul Faulkner conducted their popular Marriage Enrichment Seminars for 32 Years on five Continents. Smitty Brecheen, Carl's Wife of more than 50 years, is a women's ministry director and retreat speaker. The Brecheens recieved ACU's Distinguished Service Award in 2001

  • A Better Life through Unity- Dr.Carl Brecheen    July 14 2009
    Speaker: Dr. Carl Brecheen
    "Secrets to a Better Life Series"- Ephesians 4- A Better Life through Unity- Dr. Carl Brecheen was a Professor of Bible at Abilene Christian University for more than forty years. He and Dr. Paul Faulkner conducted their popular Marriage Enrichment Seminars for 32 Years on five Continents. Smitty Brecheen, Carl's Wife of more than 50 years, is a women's ministry director and retreat speaker. The Brecheens recieved ACU's Distinguished Service Award in 2001

  • Keys to a Great Marriage- Dr. Carl Brecheen    July 13 2009
    Speaker: Dr. Carl Brecheen
    "Secrets to a Better Life Series"- Ephesians 5- Keys to a Great Marriage- Dr. Carl Brecheen was a Professor of Bible at Abilene Christian University for more than forty years. He and Dr. Paul Faulkner conducted their popular Marriage Enrichment Seminars for 32 Years on five Continents. Smitty Brecheen, Carl's Wife of more than 50 years, is a women's ministry director and retreat speaker. The Brecheens recieved ACU's Distinguished Service Award in 2001

  • The Shema - Dr. Carl Brecheen    July 12 2009
    Speaker: Dr. Carl Brecheen
    "Secrets to a Better Life Series"- The Shema (Deut. 6:4-9) -The most important passage in the Old Testament- Dr. Carl Brecheen was a Professor of Bible at Abilene Christian University for more than forty years. He and Dr. Paul Faulkner conducted their popular Marriage Enrichment Seminars for 32 Years on five Continents. Smitty Brecheen, Carl's Wife of more than 50 years, is a women's ministry director and retreat speaker. The Brecheens recieved ACU's Distinguished Service Award in 2001

  • The Life that is Richly Blessed- Dr. Carl Brecheen    July 12 2009
    Speaker: Dr. Carl Brecheen
    "Secrets to a Better Life Series"- Matthew 5 - The Life that is Richly Blessed- Dr. Carl Brecheen was a Professor of Bible at Abilene Christian University for more than forty years. He and Dr. Paul Faulkner conducted their popular Marriage Enrichment Seminars for 32 Years on five Continents. Smitty Brecheen, Carl's Wife of more than 50 years, is a women's ministry director and retreat speaker. The Brecheens recieved ACU's Distinguished Service Award in 2001

  • Intro to the Psalter - Dr. Carl Brecheen    July 12 2009
    Speaker: Dr. Carl Brecheen
    "Secrets to a Better Life Series"- Psalm 1- Intro to the Psalter - Dr. Carl Brecheen- Dr. Carl Brecheen was a Professor of Bible at Abilene Christian University for more than forty years. He and Dr. Paul Faulkner conducted their popular Marriage Enrichment Seminars for 32 Years on five Continents. Smitty Brecheen, Carl's Wife of more than 50 years, is a women's ministry director and retreat speaker. The Brecheens recieved ACU's Distinguished Service Award in 2001

  • America_Past_Present_Future_Dan    July 05 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Sermon based on Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen for his own inheritance. Dan answers three questions in this July 4 week-end sermon... 1) What Has God Done for America? -Birthed America - Quotable quotes from our founding fathers -Blessed America 2) What Is God Doing for America? 3) What will God do to America?

  • Grace III: Let Freedom Ring    June 28 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    (Here's my "verbiage" for it): A lesson given in retrospect of two Independence holidays: Juneteenth (June 19) and July 4th. An overview of Galatians and God's grace through Jesus Christ: We have FREEDOM in Christ; We have FREEDOM from the Law; We have FREEDOM from the flesh; and We have FREEDOM to walk, be led, live, and to sow to the Spirit.

  • Fathers Day    June 21 2009
    Speaker: Kareem Rutledge


  • The Strategic Role of Leadership #3    June 14 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    The Strategic Role of Leadership # 3. After a brief review of lessons one and two in the leadership series, Dan shares how the leaders of the Pitman church of Christ are being / have been transformed on seven fronts. The leaders transformation over the last five years are have been pivotal in helping us to grow numerically and spiritually. The transformation demonstrated itself in the following areas: 1) Greater dependence upon prayer; 2) Greater attention to building consensus among leaders; 3) Greater attention to Listening; 4) Greater attention to Effective Communication; 5) Greater attention to Dan's need to Reinvent Himself; 6) Greater awareness of Delegation and Equipping; and 7) Greater awareness of Satan's Persistence and Power. Dan received the following testimonial two days after preaching the sermon: "I wanted to drop you a line to thank you for your last few sermons, whish helped me to better understand the role of our church leaders. I have always known there was something so special about the preacher, elders and deacons of Pitman. Your genuine caring ways, unwavering Biblical convictions and the Godly examples have been obvious and reassuring." Signed, DD

  • Strategic Role of Leadership # 2    June 07 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    My two major texts were Matt. 22 (The Great Commandments) and Matt. 28 (The Great Commission). What do strategic leaders need to know? They need to know where they are going. They need to understand the importance of prayer. They need to be aware of whether or not others are following them. Dan briefly explores three strategic leaders from the O. T.: David, Daniel, and Nehemiah; then two strategic leaders from the N. T., Peter and Paul. What is the foundational decision that piovotal church leaders for the 21st century make?

  • Grace II: Grace Empowers    May 31 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    A lesson centered upon the milieu and exhortation of Paul's words to Timothy, "You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1)"

  • The Strategic Role of Leadership # 1    May 17 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    This is the first of a three part series from a pivotal chapter in Dan's "Guided Research Paper" for his Master's Degree. In general bigger churches are getting bigger and smaller churches are getting smaller. Why? American are not attending church in the 21st century like they did in the 20th century? How does that fact impact the way leaders need to lead? In the 20th Century Americans wanted this answer from church: "What is truth?" In the 21st Century Americans want this answer from church: "Does it work for me?" What happens when 21st century churches answer 20th century questions? Jesus's most harsh words in the first century were to the religious leaders. Would the same be true if He were to physically come to the earth again today?

  • Mary The Mother of Jesus    May 10 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Why did God make moms? Dan answers that question in the first few minutes of the sermon. What were difficulties that Mary faced? What about the resources that Mary had? Mary was rewarded for her faithfulness as a mother...

  • Fireproof Lesson 6 - Loving    April 19 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Three kinds of Love are described. Dan focuses on AGAPE love. A better way of Loving: 1) Better way of loving thinks about others more than self. 2) Better love makes the first move. 3) Better love takes risks.

  • Easter_Dan_Steve_2    April 12 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper and Steve Sikes


  • Fireproof Lesson 5 - Forgiveness    April 05 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • Fireproof Lesson 4 - Breaking Free    March 29 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    There are many things that may bring in pleasure (for a short time) that are really parasite of pain. Breakin Free from these parasite, addictions is looked at thru the insightful eyes of the Hebrew writer in 12:1-3

  • Fireproof Lesson 3 Love For Lifetime    March 22 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Every marriages goes through seasons. Knowing the seasons to expect can help a couple prepare to cope with the difficult seasons. Dan shares (with an unusual degree of transparency) the seasons of marriage you can expect to deal with: Romance, Reality, Resentment, and Re-building. Following that he address the Three Great Skills of Lifetime Lovers: Remembering, Asking and Deciding.

  • Fireproof Lesson 2 —He First Loved Us    March 15 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    God�s love is defined and described in Jesus. Jesus in us should define and describe our relationship with one another. This lesson looks at 5 Principles of Relationships taken from 1John 4:7-21.

  • Fireproof Lesson 1- He Said - She Said    March 08 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    "He Said - She Said" By definition, what does Fireproof mean? Marriages work best when husbands and wives understand that there are innate differences and treat each other accordingly. In general, men desperately need to feel respected and women need to feel loved. Men, what makes your wife feel loved? Women, what makes your husband feel respected?

  • Nehemiah Series - final lesson—THE JOY OF THE LORD    March 01 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    There is a huge contrast between the people's reproach and despair in Nehemiah chapter 1 and their great joy in Nehemiah 12. What is the story between these two chapters besides the wall being broken in chapter 1 and newly dedicated in chapter 12? How can we learn from this example so that the JOY OF THE LORD is truly our strength? This lesson looks at modern Joy Killers, Joy Myths and Joy Makers.

  • Nehemiah Series - Leadership by Perseverance Unto Completition    February 22 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    When does the story of Nehemiah end? When he receives permission to go and rebuild? When the wall is finished in 52 days? When the wall is dedicated? When? Nehemiah endures anger, fury, mockery, conspiracy, personal and physical threats. What do Albert Einstein, Winston churchill, R. H. Macy, Babe Ruth and Abraham Lincoln all have in common? The Paradoxical Commandments by Kent Keith

  • 2/15 Nehemiah 7 - Nehemiah Challenges Family To Work Together    February 15 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    How does a parent bless their children? What are the five basic (and Biblical) elements of giving a blessing? Can you effectively bless even those who are not your children? Your spouse, your co-workers, and even your own parents?

  • Nehemiah Series - LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE    February 08 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    Nehemiah is a type of Jesus in the Old Testament. His leadership (as is Jesus) is marked by his personal testimony, personal commitment and personal integrity & work ethic. Twelve Nehemiah leadership principles are discussed as well as a fresh look at Stephen R. Covey's First Things First Quadrant of Quality (preparation & planning; relationship building; and discipling others).

  • Nehemiah Series—HOLY SPIRIT, LEAD ME    February 01 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    Nehemiah is a Spirit-led leader. This lesson looks at three verses on Spirit leadership, three truths about the Holy Spirit, three ways how NOT to be led by the Holy Spirit, and three trilogies on HOW to be led by the Holy Spirit. "Why is God leading?" is discussed at the close of this sermon.

  • Nehemiah Series - Leadership by Vision and Planning    January 25 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Have you ever been in over your head? Watch Nehemiah as he petitions God in prayer, and then works to establish and build a vision. To fail to plan is to plan to fail. What is your vision? Do you have one? What is our vision as a church?

  • Nehemiah Series - Leadership By Prayer    January 18 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    Nehemiah was a prayerful leader and his book contains reference to at least 12 prayers. Several of these prayers are studied following an overview of at least 5 different kinds of prayers.

  • Nehemiah Series - Leadership By Love and Obedience    January 11 2009
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    What is indifference? Compassion makes a person uneasy when others are uncomfortable, aches when others agonize, is torn when others are troubled. Nehemiah knows, and he knows that he knows. "Pray as if everything depends on God and work as if everything depends on you." -Martin Luther This sermon is a call to decisive action. Nehemiah saw a need and responded to the call.

  • Nehemiah Series Overview—FAMILY AT SHECHEM    January 04 2009
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    Nehemiah Series Overview –“FAMILY AT SHECHEM” Nehemiah is presented as a book on leadership that begins in captivity. This lesson gives a brief historical and geographical overview of the times, places and text of Nehemiah. Seven important events at historical Shechem are discussed ending with Jesus’ dialogue with the woman at the well in John chapter 4.

  • Isaiah—Hunger and Thirst    November 16 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • Isaiah—Hope in the Midst of Poverty    November 11 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Isaiah—Tough Economic Times    November 09 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • The Power of Prayer - James 5    October 05 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • Diagnosis and Prescription - James 4    September 29 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • Stick Out Your Tongue!  Teachers First.    September 21 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    James 3. Taming The Tongue.

  • The Gospel of Common Sense (Part II)    September 14 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • The Gospel of Common Sense (Part I)    September 07 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • The Dream    August 31 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • Living Water    August 24 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • France Missionary Report 2008    August 17 2008
    Speaker: Craig Young
    2008 France Missionary Report

  • Saber Family Tribute    August 10 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • Priorities    August 03 2008
    Speaker: Derrick Busch
    Re-prioritizing our lives.

  • Phillipians 3 Moving Beyond Regrets    July 13 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Phillipians    July 06 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • Re-Imagining the church at the Ground Level    June 25 2008
    Speaker: Patrick Mead
    Re-Imagining the church at the Ground Level

  • Re-Imagining the church as a Rescue Mission    June 24 2008
    Speaker: Patrick Mead
    Re-Imagining the church as a Rescue Mission

  • Re-Imagining the church as a Fishing Trip    June 23 2008
    Speaker: Patrick Mead
    Re-Imagine the Church as a Fishing Trip.

  • Re-Imagining the church.  The dreams of God.    June 22 2008
    Speaker: Patrick Mead
    Re-Imagine the church...as the dreams of God

  • Re-Imagining the church as a Party    June 22 2008
    Speaker: Patrick Mead
    Re-Imagining the Church as a Party.

  • Let me tell you about my Father    June 15 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • The Mind of Christ    June 01 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • Every Sunday is a Memorial Day    May 25 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • 1 John Chapter 5    May 18 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • 1st John 4    May 11 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper and Steve Sikes


  • 1st John 3    May 04 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • 1 John Chapter 2    April 27 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes


  • Value of Christian Education    April 20 2008
    Speaker: Dr. David Burks
    Dr. David Burks, president of Harding University speaks on the value of Christian Education.

  • Love Your Enemies    April 20 2008
    Speaker: Matt Fortunato


  • What was really important to Jesus    April 13 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Making Friends for Eternity    April 06 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    John 1:35-42
    What friend in your life could potentially be the next Peter?
    What person in your life may be unpopular, like the Greeks in our text?
    How might you start sharing your faith in Jesus today?
    Next time you go to a restaurant to enjoy a meal ask your server if he or share has a prayer request that you can include in your personal prayers.

  • The Road to Jerusalem    March 30 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    We encounter many road signs as we travel. There are three major road signs that point to the Gospel story: the cross, grave and empty tomb. As one reads through the Book of Acts, these three signs not only mark the way but make up the core of the message. The Good News! Jesus died for our sins; He was buried; He was resurrected and lives in us!

  • The Road To Emmaus Less Travelled    March 22 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper / Steve Sikes
    Luke 24:1-12
    God could have placed all of the apostles, all the women, all of his disciples in an amphitheater in front of the tomb to witness the resurrection first hand. Why didn't he?

  • The Road Less Travelled Part II    March 09 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    Luke 9-19
    "The Road Less Traveled leads us Outside Our Comfort Zone"
    To people who are not ethnically, socially, or culturally like us.
    To unwavering discipleship.
    To a narrow door.
    To the sick, hurting and diseased.
    To a life of both sickness and pain.
    To a life of accountability.
    To a life of submission.
    To a life of passion for the lost.
    To Jesus.

  • The Road Less Travelled - The Culture of Luke    February 24 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    This lesson looks at the culture of Luke during Jesus' day, specifically the honor and shame system as described by Dr. John York. As Jesus travels the narrow road of self denial through Luke's gospel, He continually honors those whom this world finds shameful. Which road are you on?

  • Great Faith    February 16 2008
    Speaker: Garth Hutchinson
    Garth Hutchinson, a missionary in Marseilles France speaks on the distortion of religion in the modern day. He relates the distortion in the modern day to the same distortion that Jesus addressed.

  • The Other Lords Prayer    February 10 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    While most think of the Lord's Prayer recorded in the sermon on the mount of Matt. 5, 6, and 7 the text is: John 17
    John 17:1-5 Jesus prayed for himself so it is good for us to pray for ourselves.
    John 17:6-12 Jesus prayed for the 12, so it is good for us to pray for each other.
    John 17:20-26 Jesus prayed for all believers, so it is good for us to pray for all believers.

  • Be Holy Part III    January 27 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    1 Peter 1:13-16
    God is holy! (He is perfect! He is totally free from evil! He is the standard of what it means to be holy!)
    God expects His people to be holy! We are called to be saints, or "holy ones."
    God outlines five steps to take in becoming holy in 1 Peter 1:13-15
    What happens if I cease to live a holy life?
    Four results are outlined!

  • Be Holy Part II    January 20 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    There is Power in the Blood of Jesus! The Blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin; cleanses even our conscience; redeems the lost; gives us confidence to draw near to God in the Holy of Holies; and sanctifies us and makes us Holy! By this grace and redeeming power therefore, Be Holy For I Am Holy!

  • Be Holy Part I    January 13 2008
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    83 times "Holiness to Jehovah" is recorded in the Book of Leviticus. This lesson specifically looks at the Sacrificial System (Sin, Guilt, Burnt, Meal, and Peace Offerings) and how it points to Jesus and the Holiness of Jehovah!

  • Gods Holiness Part I    January 06 2008
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
    "God's Holiness and the Call to be Like Him"
    Heb. 12:14 "Without holiness, no one will see the Lord."
    Three time in Psalms 99 God is said to be holy. Since God is holy, we strive to be holy!
    Five observations about holiness:
    1. Becoming holy is a process that requires personal discipline
    2. The Holy Spirit is involved in helping us to become holy
    3. It is possible for us to live a holy life in an unholy world
    4. To be holy we need to break our sinful habits
    5. Holiness involves learning to hate what God hates.


  • Now Is The Hour    December 30 2007
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Equipped through Suffering    October 28 2007
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    The foundation of this lesson is Hebrews 5:8, 5:9, where we read that Jesus "Learned obedience from the things which he suffered. And having been made perfect. . ." Suffering is a major way God matures us in our obedience.

  • Equipped Through Holy Spirit Grace Gifts    October 21 2007
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    Four major chapters in the New Testament look at our grace gifts: Romans 12, 1Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4, and 1 Peter 4. Grace gifts are given to us by God for the building up and maturing of the Body of Christ. They are a significant way God not only equips us but works through us in equipping others on to maturity.

  • Equipped by God through Jesus Christ    October 14 2007
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    (A Hebrew Breath Prayer) this is the first lesson in our series of equipping lessons. The text is found at the very end of the Book of Hebrews chapter 13:20 and 21. The Hebrew writer prays that God equip them in every good thing through Jesus Christ. The fact that God is our major spiritual equipper is explored.

  • Gods Amazing Grace    September 23 2007
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    This is the amazing stories of grace in the Old Testament. It is a chronicle of Manasseh who went from being one of the most wicked and ungodly men that ever lived to his being a repentant and godly grandfather.

  • Five Reasons to join a life group    September 16 2007
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Male Spiritual Leadership    September 02 2007
    Speaker: Steve Sikes
    One of our greatest needs today is male spiritual leadership! Nehemiah the Book is about male Spirit led leadership! Nehemiah the man epitomizes male spiritual leadership at a time when it is at an all time low! God speaks through Malachi and promises that one day He will restore the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers.

  • Elders—What to Call    February 04 2007
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Select From Among You    January 21 2007
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • The God of the Impossible    December 24 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Who Stole Christmas    December 17 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • It is well with my soul    December 10 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Whose stuff is it anyway    October 29 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Richard Hight Presentation    October 22 2006
    Speaker: Richard Hight
    Richard Hight speaks on his growth as a Christian.

  • Visionary Faith    October 15 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • How to plan a big day    October 01 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • What a good elder looks like    August 20 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Fundamental Truths    August 13 2006
    Speaker: Matt Fortunato
    Fundamental Truths of the Christian Life. How our hearts need to be towards God.

  • Knowing what you believe - part 7    July 22 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Right and Wrong, Good and Bad    July 12 2006
    Speaker: Patrick Mead
    Patrick Mead speaks on absolute right and wrong as well as absolute truth. How our society is teaching our kids that everything is relative and there are no absolutes.

  • Discipline    July 11 2006
    Speaker: Patrick Mead
    A Christian child discipline primer. How do you discipline children?

  • VBS-CES_Patrick_Mead_Monday_Night    July 10 2006
    Speaker: Patrick Mead
    The trouble with teens.

  • VBS-CES_Patrick_Mead_Sunday_Class    July 09 2006
    Speaker: Patrick Mead
    Men and Marriage. The man's role in marriage.

  • VBS-CES_Patrick_Mead_Sunday_AM    July 09 2006
    Speaker: Patrick Mead
    God and the Family. Men and Marriage

  • VBS-CES_Patrick_Mead_Sunday_6PM    July 09 2006
    Speaker: Patrick Mead
    Male Female Communication.

  • What was Reformation?    June 04 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Mothers Day 2006    May 14 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Why Many Churches    May 07 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • John Mark Hicks - Bible Class    April 23 2006
    Speaker: John Mark Hicks
    The Lord's Prayer - Part II

  • John Mark Hicks - 2    April 23 2006
    Speaker: John Mark Hicks
    The Lord's Prayer - Second Service

  • John Mark Hicks - 1    April 23 2006
    Speaker: John Mark Hicks
    The Lord's Prayer - Part I

  • Anchor of the Soul - 5    April 22 2006
    Speaker: John Mark Hicks
    Trusting God in the Storms of Life - Part V. Ultimate Victory, the goal that God has for us.

  • Anchor of the Soul - 4    April 22 2006
    Speaker: John Mark Hicks
    Trusting God in the Storms of Life - Part IV. The sovereignty of God.

  • Anchor of the Soul - 3    April 22 2006
    Speaker: John Mark Hicks
    Trusting God in the Storms of Life - Part III. The empathy of God.

  • Anchor of the Soul - 2    April 22 2006
    Speaker: John Mark Hicks
    Trusting God in the Storms of Life - Part II. The inviting presence of God.

  • Anchor of the Soul - 1    April 21 2006
    Speaker: John Mark Hicks
    Trusting God in the storms of Life - Part I. The unrelenting love of God

  • Easter Sunday 2006    April 16 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • The Power Of One    March 26 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Knowing What You Believe - Part 3    February 26 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Knowing What You Believe - Part 2    February 19 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Knowing What You Believe - Part 1    February 12 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • A Battle to Fight 14    January 15 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Celebrating Great things of 2005    January 08 2006
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • A Battle to Fight 13    January 01 2006
    Speaker: Matt Fortunato
    Spiritual Warfare - Stand as One.

  • What Jesus Wants for Christmas    December 25 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Mind of Christ    December 18 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • When Gods Timing and Yours Do not Agree    November 29 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • 45th Anniversary, Looking Back and the Vision Ahead    November 07 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Search and Rescue    November 06 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Patrick Mead    October 30 2005
    Speaker: Patrick Mead
    The bridge between us and God -- Jesus.

  • Greatest Command and Commission    October 30 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Dare to be a Daniel    September 25 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • The Applied Essence of Christianity    September 11 2005
    Speaker: John Reimels


  • Job, A Prayer for his Children    September 04 2005
    Speaker: John Reimels


  • Five Reasons    August 21 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Where There is No Vision    July 24 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Create In Me A Clean Heart Dan    July 17 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • The Future Is Now    July 13 2005
    Speaker: Randy Harris
    Looking at the world through the eyes of Christian hope. Sometimes the truth is deeper than initial appearances.

  • Never Alone! - The Call to Community    July 12 2005
    Speaker: Randy Harris
    Calling people into community. Breaking down the walls between people.

  • Randy Harris Passion of the Christ - The True Story    July 11 2005
    Speaker: Randy Harris
    A few words on behalf of Jesus. Understanding what the work of Jesus was.

  • If Sin Is So Bad, Why Do We Do It So Much    July 10 2005
    Speaker: Randy Harris
    If sin is so bad, why do we do it so much?

  • Getting Our Story Straight    July 10 2005
    Speaker: Randy Harris
    The Christian Story. Getting our story straight 2.

  • A Story to Live By    July 10 2005
    Speaker: Randy Harris
    The Christian Story. A Story to live by 1.

  • Joseph - A Model Father    June 19 2005
    Speaker: John Reimels
    Recognizing the role of a father.

  • David and Goliath    May 22 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Mothers Day 2005    May 08 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Down By the River    May 01 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • I Cannot Offer That Which Costs Me Nothing    April 24 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Foundations of Faith    April 03 2005
    Speaker: John Reimels
    Foundations of faith.

  • Easter Sunday 2005    March 27 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper


  • Four Soils    March 20 2005
    Speaker: John Reimels
    The parable of the soil.

  • Numbers and Grasshoppers    February 20 2005
    Speaker: Dan Cooper
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