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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Change of the Sabbath - 3/01/2008

Summary: Did God show the prophet Daniel that a power would arise that would think to change His law?  Join Pastor Wright as he examines the prophecy of Daniel chapter seven and shows how accurately it lines up with world history.  Note:  Careful listeners discovered an error between 38:55 - 40:53 of the sermon.  Reference is incorrectly made to the Douay Bible (Catholic Bible) when it is in fact the Catechism that is quoted.  To view the accompanying slides, click here >>

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Sabbath & The Law - 2/23/2008

Summary: How important is it to observe all of God's law? What role does it play in the process of being saved? Join Pastor Wright as he examines these themes from the Bible; your starting text is James 2:10.  Watch Video!

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Damien Johnson - The Great Winds are Coming - 2/16/2008

Summary: What does the story of Job teach about the challenges to be faced in the last days? Listen as Pastor Damien Johnson challenges you to allow God to transplant you into a rock solid spiritual experience. Your starting text is Job 1:6-12.

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Willie Boyd
Willie Boyd - Sabbath - Test of Loyalty - 2/9/2008

Summary: Could the Bible Sabbath one day be a test of loyalty?  Join Pastor Boyd as he examines this important subject in the Bible and shares a related personal testimony.  Your starting text is Revelation 13:16-17. 

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Walter Pearson - It's Time - 2/2/2008

Summary: Is there anything in your life that does not reflect Christ?  Learn about how essential it is to let Christ get to work in your life in preparation for the time of the end and heaven.  Your starting text is Revelation 7:1-2.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Sabbath in the New Testament - 1/26/2008

Summary:  How do you rightly study the Bible and tackle challenging texts? Learn about four important contexts to consider.  In this teaching style message, join Pastor Wright as he shares how to apply Bible study techniques to texts, including those that mention the first day of the week.

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Melvyn Hayden III
Melvyn Hayden III - The Preparation Day - 1/19/2008

Summary:  What do preparing for a wedding, preparing for the Sabbath, or preparing for heaven have to do with each other?  Join Pastor Hayden as he examines lessons to be learned from the preparation day of the Bible.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Sabbath in the New Testament- 1/12/2008

Summary: What do many of the Christian church's founding fathers say about Sabbath observance? How did the early church observe the Sabbath? Join Pastor Wright as he shares historical quotations and New Testament texts on this topic. Your starting text is Matthew 5:17-19.  To view accompanying slides, click here.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - Keep the Sabbath Holy- 1/05/2008

Summary: Join Pastor Wright as he examines the biblical foundation for the Sabbath & how it is being challenged by popular Christian leaders.  Learn interesting facts from history supporting Sabbath rest. Your starting text is Exodus 20:8.  To view accompanying slides, click here.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Stewardship of Rest- 12/29/2007

Summary: Join Pastor Wright as he examines the biblical foundation for the Sabbath & how it is being challenged by popular Christian leaders.  Your starting text is Hebrews 4:4-8.  To view accompanying slides, click here.  

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 Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Stewardship of Hope - 12/22/2007

Summary: Join Pastor Wright as he examines parts of the Christmas story & shares lessons on the stewardship of hope.  Your starting text is Matthew 2:1-16.

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Charlotte Thoms
Charlotte Thoms - Up to the Gate - 12/15/2007

Summary: Join Charlotte Thoms as she examines the lives of some phenomenal women in the Bible.  Learn about the stewardship of womenhood and God's ultimate destiny for us all.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - Thanksgiving's Worst Virus - 11/24/2007

Summary: Both first and second services on December 8th were musicals.  We're presenting a Thanksgiving based sermon from two weeks ago.  So, what is Thanksgiving's worst virus?  Join Pastor Wright as he examines this topic.  Your starting texts are Matthew 15:8 & Mark 7:6.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Stewardship of Thanks (2) - 12/01/2007

Summary:   What would the poor widow that gave all she had look like in 2007?  Join Pastor Wright as he examines this story and ways to apply lessons from it to everyday life.  The starting text is Mark 12:41-44.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Stewardship of Thanks - 11/24/2007

Summary:   How could praise to Christ ever be out of place?  Join Pastor Wright as he examines the words of Christ which focus on the type of thanks that touches God's heart.  The starting texts are found in Matthew 15:8 & Mark 7:6. 

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Melvyn Hayden III
Melvyn Hayden III - The Cure for the Holiday Blues- 11/17/2007

Summary:   What are some of the common causes of experiencing holiday blues?  What are some ways to overcome this common challenge?  Join Pastor Hayden as he explores a Biblical solution.  Your starting text is Ezra 3:10-13.

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 Willie Boyd
Willie Boyd - The Great Commission - 11/10/2007

Summary:   Join Pastor Boyd as he focuses on this great purpose given to the church by Christ.  Learn about what can impede us from fulfilling this commission.  Your starting text is Matthew 18:11.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Stewardship of Forgiveness (2) - 11/03/2007

Summary:   Last week's challenging sermon on forgiveness touched a nerve!  Pastor Wright received such a strong response that he decided to expand on last week's message.  Learn more about how essential forgiveness is to your success as a Christian.  Your starting text is Matthew 5:23-24.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Stewardship of Forgiveness - 10/27/2007

Summary:   How do you handle forgiveness?  Is your personality type a factor that hinders your ability to forgive?  Join Pastor Wright as he examines this topic and challenges you to come to a higher level in your walk with God.   To view the accompanying slides, click here .

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Melvyn Hayden III
Melvyn Hayden III - Trick or Treat - 10/20/2007

Summary:   Join Pastor Hayden as he shares stories from his experience, showing real hand to hand combat with the enemy.  Learn about what God's word says about our enemy and how to overcome him. 

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Willie Boyd
Willie Boyd - GPS - 10/13/2007

Summary:   Which direction are you heading in life?  Learn what G.P.S. can stand for and how you can be in the right place, yet heading in the wrong direction.  Join Pastor Boyd as he closes by sharing a story of hope and how God can reach anyone heading in the wrong direction and place them back into right relation with Him!

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Ndaba Marandure
Ndaba Marandure - The Diagnosis, Prognosis, & Prescription  - 10/06/2007

Summary:   What is the answer to all of life's challenges?  What is Christ's remedy to all that ails His people?  Join Ndaba Marandure as he answers these questions from the Bible for this 'Children's Day' sermon.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Stewardship of Differences  - 09/29/2007

Summary:   Join Pastor Wright as he continues preaching on the theme of stewardship.  This message was presented for CPC's "International Day".  To view the accompanying slides, click here.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Essence of Stewardship - 09/22/2007

Summary:   What can people count on from you?  How important is consistency?  Join Pastor Wright as he answers these questions and shows how the church has areas of strength and weakness.  Your starting text is 1 Corinthians 4:2.   To view the accompanying slides, click here.  

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Stewardship of Trouble - 09/15/2007

Summary:   Why do we face troubles in this world?  What promises do we have to encourage our faith?  Join Pastor Wright as he examines the three sources of trouble and the role that God plays in the challenges that face His children.  To view the accompanying slides, click here.

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Willie Boyd
Willie Boyd - Two Ways - 09/08/2007

Summary:   The first Psalm shows clear contrasts between two groups of people; which group are you a part of?  Join Pastor Willie Boyd as he examines many of the truths to be learned from this first Psalm.  Your starting text is Psalm 1:1-6.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Stewardship of Beliefs - 09/01/2007

Summary:   This is a continuation in the series focused on stewardship.  What do you believe?  Are your beliefs causing you to shine in the way that God intends?  Join Pastor Wright as he examines the blessings and responsibilities that come with the truth that God has blessed you with.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Stewardship of CPC - Pt. 2 - 08/25/2007

Summary:   Are you a blessing in your local church, or are you a hindrance?  Join Pastor Wright as he examines this topic .  Your starting text is Luke 12: 42-48.   To view the accompanying slides, click here .

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Stewardship of CPC- Pt. 1  - 08/18/2007

Summary:   In terms of service, what are Christ's expectations of His church in the last days?  Join Pastor Wright as he examines this topic; your starting verse is Luke 12:42-48.

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Willie Boyd
Willie Boyd - Walking in the Spirit - 08/11/2007

Summary:   Join Pastor Boyd as he examines a short, yet powerful Bible verse that contains a command and promise.  Your starting verse is Galatians 5:16.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - Christ and the Word  - 08/04/2007

Summary:   When did Christ choose to hide a miracle?  Join Pastor Henry Wright as he shares a Communion message which can inspire our faith in God's word.  Your starting text is Luke 24:25-27 & 44-45.

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Willie Boyd
Willie Boyd - Understanding God's Annointing - 07/28/2007

Summary:   Do you ever feel like it's easier for God to save you than to keep you saved?  Join Pastor Willie Boyd as he examines the assurance and hope you can have by undersdanding God's anointing.  Your starting text is Isaiah 10:27.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - When God Honors a Crook!  - 07/21/2007

Summary:   What was Christ thinking when he commended the actions of a crook?  What do these lessons have to do with stewardship?  Join Pastor Wright as he unpacks at least seven lessons that you can learn from this thief.  Your starting text is Luke 16:1-8.

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Henry Wright
Ronnie Vanderhorst - Breakthrough Belief  - 07/14/2007

Summary:   What is faith?  What is "breakthrough faith" and what makes it so special to God?  Join minister Ronnie Vanderhorst as he looks at two Bible stories which illustrate this type of faith.  Your starting text is Mark 2:1-5.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Touch of Elisha's Bones - Pt. 2  - 07/07/2007

Summary:    This is a continuation of last week's message.   What kind of living does a brother do, so that in his death there's Holy Ghost power in his bones?  What lessons can be learned from this story which explain the early and latter rain experience ?  Join Pastor Wright as he examines this story and shares powerful lessons from the life of Elisha.  Your starting texts are 2 Kings 2:9-11 & 13:20, 21.  To view the accompanying slides, click here.

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Henry Wright
Henry Wright - The Touch of Elisha's Bones - Pt. 1  - 06/30/2007

Summary:   "What kind of living does a brother do, so that in his death there's Holy Ghost power in his bones?"  What lessons can be learned from this story which explain the early and latter rain experience ?  Join Pastor Wright as he examines this story and shares powerful lessons from the life of Elisha.  Your starting texts are 2 Kings 2:9-11 & 13:20, 21.   To view the accompanying slides, click here.

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