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Iron Sharpens Iron: Coronavirus Interview from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.954681
Iron Sharpens Iron host, Chris Arnzen, interviews Pastor Bill Shishko regarding the coronavirus During the broadcast we look at the big picture from the Word of God, the Christian Church's response...
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Grace Walk from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.951217
Learn how to turn a nature walk into a grace walk that will help you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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King on a Colt from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.949042
What's the meaning of the -living parable- know as Christ's Triumphal Entry- And what are the lessons we should apply to the life of the Christian Church,. Find out in this exposition of Matthew 21...
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COVID-19: Ultimate Antidote from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.946318
Learn how trespasses and sins are infinitely worse that COVID-19. And learn the ultimate antidote to trespasses and sins in the person and work of Jesus Christ
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Ministry in Post COVID-19 World from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.943080
An Iron Sharpens Iron broadcast in which host, Chris Arnzen, interviews Pastor Bill Shishko about some of the implications of COVID 19 for churches and for individual Christians. The program will h...
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Hard&Happy Truths for Hard&Unhappy Days #1 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.940392
Hard Truth- It is appointed unto man once to die, and after that the judgment. Happy Truth- You'll need to listen to this vivid evangelistic message delivered near the epicenter of COVID-19.
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Hard&Happy Truths for Hard&Unhappy Days, #2 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.916204
The second in a series of evangelistic messages that are also filled with comfort for believers in Christ.
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Hard&Happy Truths for Hard&Unhappy Times #3 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.913267
God's absolute sovereignty is clearly taught in the Word of God. How is this hard truth also a happy truth for those who are in Christ by grace through faith. A message for believers and unbeliever...
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Asher's Blessing from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.910261
Who is the fulfillment of all of the tribes of Israel- and what's the meaning of the blessing given to the tribe of Asher. Find out in this message to encourage the saints and to challenge the lost...
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Salvation, Incarnation, and Communication from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.907386
An Iron Sharpens Iron interview by host Chris Arnzen with Dr. Gregory Reynolds and Pastor William Shishko. How does -virtual worship- compare and contrast with God's people gathered together for wo...
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All for Good from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.904497
What would Jesus have said to his disciples on the last Sunday of his post-resurrection ministry before he ascended into heaven- Get an example in this sermon.
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Your Best Friend from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.901838
Jesus ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father. What is he doing NOW- You've probably never thought of the present reign of Jesus Christ in this way. A message to enco...
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Pentecost: Inauguration Day! from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.898638
What's the meaning of Pentecost- Is it repeated with every conversion- Does it mean that every Christian should -speak in tongues-- And, if not, then what DOES Pentecost mean- You'll learn the answ...
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A Time to Sow from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.895824
What should the Church learn from the pandemic and from the -Black Lives Matter- protests- You will be challenged and encouraged by this call to sow the seeds of the Gospel and sound doctrine in th...
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Jesus' True Family from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.893974
When you think of -family-, what comes first- Jesus' gives us his answer in Mark 3-31-35. Prepare to be challenged to the heart as this message -delivered in the open air- opens up and applies Jesu...
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Parables: Get the Point! from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.891691
Why diid Jesus teach in parables- How do you rightly understand parables- What are they meant to do- Here's a message answering these questions, and ending with a powerful application.
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Parable of the Sower:2020 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.889692
A probing sermon that both explains the Parable of the Sower and applies it to our present day.
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What Not to do With a Lamp from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.887499
Learn about the Parable of the Lamp and a powerful modern day illustration.
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Kingdom Agriculture from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.885658
You will be fascinated by the meaning of the parable of the seed sown in the soil - and by a powerful modern illustration.
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From Insignificant to Incomprehensible from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.883578
Are your disheartened about the assaults on the Christian Church in our day- Are you pessimistic about the prospects for the Kingdom of God over against the kingdoms of this world- Listen to this s...
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Lord of the Winds and the Waves from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.881710
Be encouraged by the Lord who is able to still the winds and the waves-
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Accept No Substitutes from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.879633
An evangelistic message calling you to accept no substitutes for Jesus Christ, the altogether desirable one. This message also provides a good model for you as you present the Gospel to others in o...
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The Living Church, pt. 1 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.877947
Learn what the Church should NOT be. Learn and revel in what the Church IS. And get a picture of what the Church looks like in the world. The first of two messages preparing The Haven, OPC for its ...
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The Living Church, pt. 2 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.876187
How does the Holy Spirit make men to be church officers in a day of completed Scripture and the cessation of special revelation through prophets and apostles- This message answers that question and...
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Christ&The Demons, pt. 1 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.874102
How should you understand angels, demons, the Devil, Christ, and the Kingdom of God. Part 1 of these messages on Mark 5-1-20 will give you a framework to understand what the Bible really says about...
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Christ&The Demons, pt. 2 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.872332
What are the marks of demon possession- What happens when Jesus Christ confronts demons- And- Is the Church's approach to dealing with Satan and his evil hosts truly modeled after Christ's- You'll ...
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Christ&The Demons, pt. 3 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.870304
Everyone has a reaction to Jesus- and those reactions have eternal significance. Learn about three reactions to Jesus in the last half of the story of Jesus' deliverance of the demoniac from the Ga...
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Christ&The Demons, pt. 4 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.868503
How do we apply the lessons of Mark 5-1-20 to today. Learn the difference between demon possession, demon oppression, and demon influence. Learn from Mark 5-15 what the basic marks of new creation ...
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Spiritual Warfare from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.866259
In one message learn who the Great Goliath is, who the Great David is, and how you are meant to wear and use the armor Christ gives you so that you will be strong in the Lord. A primer on spiritual...
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God&Government, 2020 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.863806
The church has no right to tell you for whom to vote, but it does have a right and responsibility to tell you what the Word of God says about how you should think about God and government. Learn th...
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Welcoming the World from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.861907
This earnest call to evangelistic outreach was delivered by Rev. Albert Tricarico, former missionary in Uganda and currently serving as Associate General Secretary of Home Missions for the Orthodox...
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Images of Grace #1 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.859361
Be encouraged by the personal care of Jesus for all types of people - with no favoritism. The message concludes with a call to be bold in calling people to faith in Jesus Christ. This messaged begi...
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Images of Grace #2 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.857519
Learn about the Lordship, Love, and death conquering power of Jesus from this exposition and application of the story of Jesus raising Jairus' daughter from the dead.
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What Makes Jesus Marvel? from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.855275
Jesus only marveled at two things. This sermon from Mark 6 explores those two things, and opens up the meaning of -Jesus was not able to do any mighty works there because of their unbelief.- What i...
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Anatomy of Unbelief from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.853305
Jesus marveled at the unbelief of the people of Nazareth with whom he had been brought up from boyhood. Why do people not believe the Gospel- You'll want to take notes on this message. It will call...
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Jesus Extends Himself&His Ministry from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.850694
Jesus sends out the twelve in a special ministry to call Israel to repentance in view of impending judgment. What lessons for ministry are unique to this text, and what lessons apply to the church ...
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Games of Thrones from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.848584
Why is the account of John the Baptizer's beheading sandwiched between the account of Jesus sending out the 12 in the Gospel of Mark- And what lessons are we meant to learn from this tragic end to ...
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Christ in the Advent Carols from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.846485
We often sing the carols of advent and Christmas without thinking of their profound meaning. In this first of two messages on Christ in the Carols we learn about Jesus and the Gospel from four adve...
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Christ in the Christmas Carols from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.844643
Learn the Gospel from eight key words in the Christmas Carol -Hark the Herald Angels Sing.- A great message to give to those who wonder what Christmas is all about.
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The Great Shepherd from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.842397
Here's the cream of the meaning of Christ as the Great Shepherd and pastors as His undershepherds. This message will call you to appreciate pastors as reflections of Christ and also to pray that th...
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Table in the Wilderness from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.840438
There's much more to the miracle -only one of two that is recorded in all four of the Gospels- of the Feeding of the 5000 than meets the eye. You will be fascinated by why the place in which the mi...
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I AM - With You from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.837436
The Christian life is rowing hard when the wind is against you. But the Lord Jesus, the Great I AM, is with His disciples in their trials. In this sermon you will learn about the -Three Withs- of C...
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The Mask of Hypocrisy from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.818921
A searching message about how a Pharisaic spirit had developed in Jesus- day, and how it develops in every age. For those whose Christianity is more about do's and don'ts than God's mercy and grace...
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Traditions and TRADITIONS from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.816902
The New Testament speaks about certain traditions as being things to honor and other traditions as things to avoid. How do you know the difference.- This sermon will help you think this through and...
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What Defiles? And What to do About It from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.814773
-The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart-. Learn more about how serious spiritual heart disease is and the only way it can be cured. An excellent evangelistic message.
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Marks of Maturity from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.812938
What are the marks of a mature and maturing Christian life. You'll learn about them in this message from the book of Colossians.
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Delighting in Thankfulness from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.810878
An overview of Psalm 119 with an emphasis on what it means to the emotions of a believer in Christ.
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Savior of the World from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.809024
A probing sermon rich with lessons about the Syrophoenician woman who comes to Jesus begging Him to cast a demon out of her daughter. Jesus speaks of her -or her daughter- as -dogs-. What did he me...
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Hear Him, Ye Deaf from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.806869
What are the purposes of miracles in the Bible. What are the special purposes of Jesus' miracles. You'll learn the answers to these questions, and you'll be thrilled by lessons about Jesus' life, h...
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A Table in the Wilderness: The Sequel/The Prequel from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.804891
Why is there a second account of Jesus feeding the multitude- Is this just a repeat of the feeding of the 5,000- Or are there significant differences- And what do those differences mean. Learn abou...
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Reflections on a Move from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.802599
Pastor Shishko reflects on his recent move to Suffolk County, and gives four theological reflections. Then he relates this, in a much larger way, to Christ's own move to Jerusalem on the day of His...
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The"Now"That Made all the Difference from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.800096
A powerful and passionate Easter evangelistic message that draws parallels between the COVID 19 vaccine and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Let this sermon -make all the difference- in you-
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Sighing Over Signs from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.795175
Why was Jesus indignant over the Pharisees request for a sign from heaven- What's the purpose of signs in the Bible- Should we seek for signs- And, if not, how does the Lord guide us. A rich exposi...
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The Leaven of the Pharisees and Herod from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.788897
What did Jesus mean by -The Leaven of the Pharisees and Herod-- How did Jesus do biblical counseling with his disciples- And what are the practical lessons you should learn from this new session of...
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People as Trees Walking from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.783115
Only Mark records this miracle of restoring sight to a blind man in two stages. Why is this here- Did Jesus do something incompletely- Are there lessons for you regarding the Christian life- All th...
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Who Do You Say That I Am? from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.780977
What does it mean that Jesus is -The Christ-- What does the world say about who Jesus is- What did Peter mean when he confessed Jesus as -The Christ-. What does is REALLY mean to make that confessi...
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Rude Awakening from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.778430
Why MUST Jesus be killed by religious leaders and rise again from the dead after three days. And why is Peter rebuked so severely for trying to turn Jesus away from the way of the cross. This is a ...
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Two Ways to Lose Your Life from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.775790
Every moment of every day you are losing your life - unto eternal blessedness or eternal misery. In this probing evangelistic message, Jesus' call to deny yourself if you would be a true follower o...
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Faustian Bargain from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.773615
What's a -Faustian Bargain-, and how is that related to Jesus probing words, -What does it profit a person if he loses his own soul- Or what will a person give in exchange for his soul-' Why is the...
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Are You Ashamed of Jesus? from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.771047
Among the most sobering words spoken by Jesus were- -Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in the lo...
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Standing for Jesus in Our Challenging Day, pt. 1 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.768867
The first in a series based on Ephesians 6-10-20 developing the theme of how to stand for Jesus and not be ashamed of him in our modern day. In this message learn about the nature of the warfare, w...
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Standing for Jesus in Our Challenging Day, pt. 2 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.766203
What are the four words that describe how we are do do Spiritual Warfare in our challenging day- What are some of the -wiles of the devil-- What's an -evil day-- Are we REALLY able to stand success...
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Standing for Jesus in Our Challenging Day, pt. 3: Belt of Truth from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.763636
What's the meaning of the -Belt of Truth-, and why is it THE most important piece of armor we must wear if we are to stand for Jesus in our challenging day- And what lessons can we learn from the 9...
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Standing for Christ in Our Challenging Day, pt. 4 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.760923
What is -The Breastplate of Righteousness-- Why is it so important- How do you use it day by day as you face the assaults of the Devil- This sermon will encourage you that without this item of spir...
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Standing for Christ in Our Challenging Day, pt. 5 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.757760
What's the meaning of -having your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace-- What should your attitude be as you stand for Christ with these -Gospel Boots-- And what lessons can we le...
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Standing for Christ in Our Challenging Day, pt. 6 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.754549
What's the -shield of faith-- Why is it so important- How did Jesus use it- How do you use it- This practical sermon will challenge you to resist the Devil using the shield of faith- and it will gi...
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Steadfastness in Hope from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.750809
Be encouraged to remain steadfast. Hear the promises of God to those who are faithful unto death.
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Faith in Exile from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.747710
What can -and should- Christians today learn from the experience of Israelites in exile in Babylon. You will be instructed and encouraged by this helpful message to us in our modern time of exile.
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Salvation's Helmet from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.744312
What's the meaning of -the helmet of salvation-- How do you make you- and what does it mean to wear it in battle. This is a message that addresses believers and unbelievers alike. You'll learn how ...
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The Spirit's Sword from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.740951
In Spiritual warfare you must be on a holy offensive. You do that with the sword of the Spirit. Learn what that is, and get the first steps in learning how to use it-
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The Spirit's Sword, pt. 2 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.729748
This message models three specific ways -in apologetics, in counseling, and in basic evangelism- you can use the sword of the Spirit as you stand in -occupied territory.- How do you deal with athei...
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Your Not-So-Secret Weapon from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.725943
What is prayer- How do you use it in spiritual warfare- And, in our day of constant connectedness, how do you pray -at all times...for all the saints-- A very practical message that will help you t...
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Praying for Pastors from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.714905
This final message in Pastor Shishko's series on -Spiritual Warfare, 2021- provides many specific things to pray for as you pray for ministers of the Gospel - especially pastors. -Brethren, pray fo...
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Faith and Love Abound from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.712976
An encouragement to show self-giving love in the race and challenges of faith.
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The Making of a Minister (and Your Part in It) from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.710510
How does the Holy Spirit make a man to be a minister in Christ's Church- How important is the Christian ministry- What is the four-fold foundation of a call to the ministry- And what's your part in...
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The Glory of the Lord's City from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.707933
How does beholding by faith the city prepared for the Lord's people encourage you to persevere in your earthly pilgrimage- You'll find out in this rich sermon from Revelation 21.
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From the Haven to Heaven from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.705975
The hope that is laid up for you in heaven is the great driver of a true Christian's life. But what IS heaven- And what, specifically, are the things we hope for in heaven- And how should that affe...
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Longing for Resurrected Bodies from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.703773
What happens to the souls of believers in Christ after their death- And what happens to both soul and body on the day of Jesus' return. Your grasp of the glory of a universe transforming Gospel wil...
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What's the 'Present Heaven' Like? from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.701829
What's the -Intermediate State- like- Can we learn anything from the New Testament about the present state of the souls of believers whose bodies sleep in the ground- You'll be fascinated by the nu...
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A Whole New World from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.699483
Get a glimpse of the world as it will be after Christ returns-
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Life in a Whole New World from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.697412
What will life be in the New Heavens and the New Earth.- You'll get a glimpse in this message from Pastor Shishko's series on Heaven.
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Preparing for Heaven from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.695060
How do you prepare for heaven- These three personal commitments will help you to set your affection on things above and also prepare you for heaven-
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The Real Meanings of Christmas, pt. 1: All Atheists - Stop Here! from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.692997
The real meanings of Christmas have been buried in our secular culture. What are the REAL meanings of Christmas- The subtitle of this first message in a series is -All Atheists and Agnostics - Stop...
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The Real Meanings of Christmas, pt 2: Re-Thinking Success from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.690477
How should Christmas make us re-think the meaning of success--You'll find out in this message about true counter-cultural Christianity - a counter-culture that grows out of the meaning of Christ's ...
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The Real Meanings of Christmas, pt. 3: Joy Upon Joy from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.687025
How does the joy that Christ brings to the world cancel the fear that dominates our COVD obsessed nation- This message answers that question and also gives you fascinating insight into the remarkab...
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Missing Church from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.683801
The pandemic has torpedoed church attendance in the United States. What would it be like if there was no church in the world- Is that much difference than professed Christians forsaking -going to c...
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What's the Church?, pt. 1 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.681571
As we come out of the -present distress- known as the COVID pandemic, there's a great need to recapture the meaning of -church-. Too many have abandoned gathering as a church and replaced it with -...
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What's the Church? pt. 2 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.679339
What's the most essential work in the world- And by who is that work to be done- And why are those standards so important. This -catechetical sermon- will give you a primer on the meaning of preach...
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What's the Church? pt. 3 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.677297
Keep building a biblical view of the church through this series that uses a catechetical method. You'll be thrilled to see how amazing the church is meant to be as an outpost of heaven on earth.
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What's The Church, pt. 4 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.674733
What's the mission of the Church- You'll find out -and be challenged-- as you hear this message to help you refocus your view of Church.
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What's the Church? pt. 5 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.672204
Who are to lead the Church- How important are those leaders- Your temporal and eternal destinies are connected with the answer. A rich and sobering message about elders and their work.
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Love: A Garment of Grace, pt. 1 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.669523
An introduction to The Fruit of the Spirit.
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Love: A Garment of Grace, pt. 2 from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.666493
What does love look like- And how is it demonstrated in your life. You'll learn in this message-
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Baptism's Battle from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.664441
Did you realize that your baptism consccripts you into battle- How does it to that- What are your enemies- How do you fight them- And what does it mean that -you are not under law, but under grace....
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Reality Check: Returning to Mark from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.662100
Peter confesses Jesus Christ - in name, but not in substance. In this hinge passage Mark Jesus gives both sides of the Gospel - The Cross and The Crown. What we often hear about the Christian faith...
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Transfigured! from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.659694
What should you make of the mysterious transfiguration of Christ- Does it have any application to you- You'll find out in this fascinating look at Jesus metamorphosis on Mount Hermon.
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Joy: A Garment of Grace from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.657521
What's the difference between joy and happiness- Where does joy come from- What does it look like- You'll find out in this message from Elder Jimmy Brewer's series on The Fruit of the Spirit.
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The Most Amazing Years of Human History from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.654838
Peter, James, and John have a long walk down from Mount Hermon after seeing Jesus transfigured. What we were they thinking about- How were they confused- How did Jesus correct them- And why does Je...
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The Most Amazing Week in Human History from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.651751
Journey through the days from the Triumphal Entry to Christ's cursed death and burial. Feel the meaning of this most amazing week in human history. Then find out why this macabre week both sobers a...
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The Most Amazing Day in Human History from 2022-04-21T20:29:26.648086
Let's go back to the first -Easter Sunday-. What happened throughout that day- And how does this firs -Lord's Day Sabbath- give a watermark to every Lord's Day- You'll find out in this journey back...
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Nothing Has Changed from 2022-04-19T15:28:23.284007
A message given for use in home worship during this time when the coronavirus has forced the closing of most churches. You will be comforted by how, in a real sense, nothing has changed for Christi...
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Coronavirus Through Christian Eyes from 2022-04-11T10:52:54.986412
Why should we worship in times of crisis. Powerful Scripture readings about God and national calamities. Fly above the gloom and doom and hear what the Word of God says about our present distress -...
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Life at the River's Edge from 2022-04-04T09:59:10.775313
A short but rich message encouraging you to move forward and walk in faith.
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The King's Leadership Team from 2022-03-28T08:15:29.570870
Jesus calls the 12. In this passage you'll learn so much about the beginning of the New Israel - the church of the New Covenant, the ways by which that Kingdom grows, and - quite remarkably - what ...
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Packing Them In from 2022-03-20T08:48:20.354025
The crowds flock to Jesus. But that may not be as good as it looks. Get insight into the sobering truth that tremendous crowds do not mean true Christianity.
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Lord of the Sabbath from 2022-03-13T21:04:49.371951
How does legalism lead to self-righteousness, and how does that lead inevitably to a spirit that is not only against the intent of God's law, but also - remarkably - leads to a hatred of Christ. A ...
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Of Fasting, Patches, and Wineskins from 2022-03-07T09:47:45.484005
Jesus doesn't bring in an addition to our old lives - old clothes and wineskins . He brings in something entirely new in his work of salvation. Learn how adding Jesus to your life is not biblical C...
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The Forgetfulness of God from 2022-02-21T23:36:02.674633
A memorable brief sermonic reminder of the wonder of the forgiveness of sins. You will be refreshed by this message-
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Generous Giving, pt. 2 from 2022-02-21T23:36:02.673925
Learn what the true -prosperity Gospel- is. You'll learn how your generous giving as an outflow of your union with Christ furthers God's Kingdom even as it brings the riches of blessing to you.
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The Real Meanings of Christmas, pt. 1: All Atheists - Stop Here! from 2022-02-21T23:36:02.492853
The real meanings of Christmas have been buried in our secular culture. What are the REAL meanings of Christmas- The subtitle of this first message in a series is -All Atheists and Agnostics - Stop...
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Unwrapping the Gift of Jesus, pt. 3 from 2022-02-02T03:03:07.263234
Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the world situation- This exposition of Isaiah 9-7 is an elixir for your soul if you are pessimistic. Let your zeal for the Kingdom of God be fueled by this ...
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Generous Giving, pt 1 from 2022-02-02T03:03:07.262225
This message deals with tithing, but it is primarily about generous giving beyond the tithe. A rich exposition of II Corinthians 8-1-9. Learn the dynamic of the kind of giving that makes the world ...
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Leprosy Meets Jesus from 2021-12-20T07:52:36.541711
Learn how the plague of leprosy and sin as the plague of plagues have remarkable parallels. And learn what happens when leprosy meets Jesus. This is an exposition and application of the one instanc...
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Adopted! Sons in the Son from 2021-12-20T07:52:36.540895
Learn how God's adoption of us is mirrored in human adoption, but perfectly displayed in the person and work of God by which we can become adopted children of God. A rich evangelistic message given...
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Christ's Work in Two Stages from 2021-12-20T07:52:36.540067
Learn how Jesus' healing of the paralytic mirrors his two stage work of redeeming his -cast of characters- and making them displays of his grace on the theater of human history
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A Tale of Two Missions/The Scandal of Grace from 2021-12-20T07:52:36.539007
-I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.- That's the mission of Jesus. But find out why those with another mission regarded this as a scandal. A powerful call to open our hearts and our ...
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Unwrapping the Gift of Jesus, pt. 1 from 2021-12-20T07:52:36.538047
The first of a three part exposition of Isaiah's great prediction of the birth of Jesus Christ in chapter 9-1-7
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Unwrapping the Gift of Jesus, pt. 2 from 2021-12-20T07:52:36.537145
What's the meaning of Jesus as the Everlasting Father and the Prince of Peace. This sermon opens up those great Names of Jesus and shows how they meet our deepest real needs.
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Amazed but Unchanged from 2021-12-06T08:16:18.886391
A powerful call to immediate repentance and faith, based on Mark's account of Jesus' first public ministry in Capernaum
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A Day in the Life of the King and His Kingdom from 2021-12-06T08:16:18.885686
What's the meaning of Jesus' miracles- And what't their application for today. Learn the answer and much more in this sermon on a day in the life of the King and HIs Kingdom.
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Comfort My People from 2021-11-29T13:38:26.948791
A message that brings Gospel comfort to all.
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The Evangelizing Church from 2021-11-02T12:26:17.447635
How did the early Christian Church grow from a few thousand to a force that eventually filled the entire Roman Empire, and now 1-3 of the world. Learn the message, motive, means, multiple costs, an...
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Get Ready! from 2021-11-02T12:26:17.445563
The first of the series -Getting to Know Jesus from Mark. Learn about Mark, how the stage was set for Christ's coming, who the messenger was, and the substance of his message. An evangelistic serie...
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New Beginnings from 2021-11-02T12:26:17.443265
What's the meaning of Jesus baptism and his being sent into the wilderness- Learn the answers, and learn also how this early part of Jesus' public ministry is a model for the Christian life.
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The Kingdom of God from 2021-11-02T12:26:17.441175
What is the real meaning of The Kingdom of God- What's -the medicine of the Kingdom- that cures the cancer of sin leading to death- How is the Kingdom of God modeled in the calling of the first fou...
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Character: Living Out of God's Word from 2021-10-25T05:58:40.670293
The only cure for a directionless society is to live out of every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. This sermon shows you that from Genesis to Revelation. It also gives sobering reminders o...
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Worship: Walking with God from 2021-10-09T22:38:26.264982
Learn about worship as it was to be in the Garden of Eden and as it has been transformed in the Last Adam, Jesus Christ
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Community: It's Not Good for a Person to be Alone from 2021-10-09T22:38:26.264223
A basic introduction to the church as the community of God's people in the New Covenant.
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Calling: Your Work in God's World from 2021-10-06T08:34:52.555946
A Labor Day weekend message. Six essential perspectives on the meaning of work as a creation ordinance and as work is transformed by our grace union with Jesus Christ. What's the relevance of your ...
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Baptism: God's Engagement Ring from 2021-09-21T14:56:35.266695
Hear the Reformed understanding of sacraments, and particularly of baptism - God's engagement ring
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Lord's Supper: Feasting with Jesus from 2021-09-21T14:56:35.265630
An exposition of the Reformed view of the Lord's Supper. On the occasion of the first observance of the Lord's Supper at The Haven, OPC, Deer Park, NY
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The Kinds of Things Grace Does, Philemon pt. 2 from 2021-09-12T21:57:42.154405
What does a church look like when its building materials are of grace. You'll find out in the second sermon in the two part series -The Kinds of Things Grace Does.- This sermon will make you pray a...
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Life in the Spirit from 2021-08-26T06:40:31.981453
An exposition of Romans 8-1-17, developing the parallels of the Emancipation Proclamation of 1862 and our emancipation into the whole new world of life in the Spirit. This is the third message in a...
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Serving in the Spirit from 2021-08-26T06:40:31.980761
An exposition of I Corinthians 12-1-13. How should we understand the list of gifts that includes- Word of knowledge, Word of wisdom, prophecy, tongues, interpretation of tongues, healings, miracles...
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The Kinds of Things Grace Does: Philemon, pt. 1 from 2021-08-26T06:40:31.980131
Learn the story behind Philemon, and then learn the first four marks of what grace does as it transforms individuals, families, and churches. Learn how the Christian faith began undermining slavery...
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New Birth/New Creation from 2021-07-28T08:23:45.938253
What's the real meaning of -being born again- -or -being born from above--- You'll learn that and much more in this exposition of John 3-1-10
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What is Jesus Doing Now? from 2021-07-21T06:02:19.753982
Jesus is seated at the right hand of God the Father, and he will reign until all of his enemies are made a footstool for his feet. But what is he doing now- This is a rich exposition of the texts i...
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The Meaning of Pentecost from 2021-07-21T06:02:19.753361
What's the meaning of Pentecost- What's the meaning of the signs of wind and tongues as of fire- What does Pentecost have to do with Babel- Is Pentecost repeated with every conversion- You'll get t...
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He Ascended Into Heaven from 2021-07-09T19:57:04.905621
What's the meaning Christ's Ascension- What's it's relationship to our Christian lives. Listen to this exposition of a doctrine that is given too little attention. You'll be instructed and encourag...
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Sound Doctrine Does Not Equal Sound Living from 2021-07-03T21:49:09.073556
A brief portion of a Haven, OPC Open Forum in which Pastor Bill gives four challenging ways in which sound doctrine must work itself out in sound living.
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Poway Reflections #2: Why the Violence in Our Nation? from 2021-06-22T18:59:18.600459
Why the increased violence in America. Pastor Bill offers five reasons. The last one, in particular, will get you thinking-
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Great Commission: Mission Not Impossible from 2021-06-22T18:59:18.599802
An exposition of Matthew 28-16-20. You will learn what the Great Commission is, and why it is NOT impossible-
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What Would Jesus Say? from 2021-06-11T08:11:47.080450
Part 3 in series -Jesus Alive- Lessons From Sight for Faith- What's the purpose of the post-resurrection sayings of Jesus- Learn more about why the New Testament contains these 10 accounts of Jesus...
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The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached from 2021-06-02T09:02:29.856730
On the way to Emmaus, Jesus opened up -Moses and the Prophets all the things concerning Himself.- This was the greatest sermon ever preached. In a little over 40 minutes you'll get a little taste o...
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Poway Synagogue Shooting Reflections 1 from 2021-05-31T03:41:13.495362
An Orthodox Presbyterian minister begins reflections -and heart searchings- related to the April 27, 2019 shooting in the Chabad Synagogue, Poway, CA -by an Orthodox Presbyterian Church member. Par...
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Breakfast with Jesus from 2021-04-20T14:28:01.272767
What's the purpose of the ten biblical accounts of the days of Jesus ministry between his resurrection and his ascension- And what relevance do these accounts have for us today- Here's the first in...
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The Perfect Storm from 2021-04-07T09:08:30.469204
Learn about the true Perfect Storm- The Crucifixion of Christ-
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