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September 23, 2024
Theopneustos: The Nature of Scripture Commands the Ministry of the Word
September 15, 2024
A Preview of Christ's Kingdom, Part 1: He is King Over Disease (Part 3)
Matthew 8:14-17 • Steve Swartz
September 8, 2024
A Preview of Christ's Kingdom, Part 1: He is King Over Disease (Part 2)
Matthew 8:5-13 • Steve Swartz
September 1, 2024
A Preview of Christ's Kingdom, Part 1: He is King Over Disease
Matthew 8:1-4 • Steve Swartz
March 3, 2024
Warning Signs on Hell's Highway, Part 6: The Warning of Ignoring Christ
Matthew 7:24-29 • Steve Swartz
February 18, 2024
Warning Signs on Hell's Highway, Part 5: The Warning of False Christians
Matthew 7:21-23 • Steve Swartz
February 11, 2024
Old Testament Witnesses, Part 12: Ezekiel 36, 40-48
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
February 11, 2024
Warning Signs on Hell's Highway, Part 4: The Warning of False Teachers
Matthew 7:15-20 • Steve Swartz
January 28, 2024
Warning Signs on Hell's Highway, Part 3: The Warning of an Easy Gospel
Matthew 7:13-14 • Steve Swartz
January 14, 2024
Warning Signs on Hell's Highway, Part 2: The Warning of Lovelessness
Matthew 7:7-12 • Steve Swartz
December 31, 2023
Warning Signs on Hell's Highway, Part 1: The Warning of Self-Righteousness
Matthew 7:1-6 • Steve Swartz
December 24, 2023
Ancient Anticipation, Part 5: The Humble Presentation of Jesus
Zechariah 9:9 • Steve Swartz
December 24, 2023
Ancient Anticipation, Part 4: The Miraculous Ministry of Jesus
Isaiah 61:1-2 • Steve Swartz
December 10, 2023
Ancient Anticipation, Part 3: The Official Forerunner of Jesus
Isaiah 40:3-5 • Steve Swartz
November 19, 2023
How to Pray in Power, Part 10: The Power of Contentment
Matthew 6:25-34 • Steve Swartz
November 5, 2023
What Does Israel's War with Hamas Tell Us About End Times?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
October 29, 2023
How to Pray in Power, Part 8: The Power of Concentration
Matthew 6:16-18 • Steve Swartz
September 17, 2023
The Covenants, Part 6: The New Covenant (Continued)
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
September 17, 2023
How to Pray in Power, Part 5: The Power of Dependence
Matthew 6:11 • Steve Swartz
September 10, 2023
How to Pray in Power, Part 4: The Power of Anticipation
Matthew 6:10 • Steve Swartz
September 7, 2023
When is a Church Plant Now a Fully Established Church?
August 31, 2023
What Foundations Must Be Established?
August 24, 2023
What Pitfalls Should be Avoided?
August 20, 2023
The Covenants, Part 2: The Abrahamic Covenant (Continued)
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
August 17, 2023
Who Plants Churches?
August 10, 2023
Why Do Church Plants Fail?
August 6, 2023
Premillennial Foundations, Part 4: The Methods (continued)
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
July 30, 2023
Authentic Christianity, Part 8: Ask the Most Important Question
Matthew 7:21-23; 2 Corinthians 13:5 • Steve Swartz
July 27, 2023
Why is Preaching the Top Priority in a Church Plant?
July 24, 2023
Four Ways to Practice Authentic Love
July 20, 2023
Why is a Spiritual Filter Vital?
July 16, 2023
Premillennial Foundations, Part 2: The Legacy (Continued)
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
July 13, 2023
How Do We Convince a Pastor to Count on Our Core Group?
July 6, 2023
What are Key Qualities in a Founding Pastor?
June 29, 2023
What Does a Quality Core Group Look Like?
June 25, 2023
Alternate Views, Part 4: The Theology of Amillennialism
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
June 22, 2023
What is the First Step in Planting a Church?
June 15, 2023
What are the Necessary Elements of a New Church?
June 8, 2023
Why Should I Invest My Life in a Church Plant?
May 31, 2023
Why Plant a New Church?
May 29, 2023
Planting a New Church
May 22, 2023
Organizing a Capital Campaign
May 8, 2023
Accounting and Human Resources
May 1, 2023
Designing a New Facility or Remodel
April 30, 2023
Alternate Views, Part 1: Amillennial and Postmillennial Views
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
April 16, 2023
Introducing the Millennium, Part 5: The Spiritual Dangers of Dualism
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
March 26, 2023
Introducing the Millennium, Part 4: A Tale of Two Kingdoms
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
March 19, 2023
Introducing the Millennium, Part 3: Progress Towards Millennium
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
March 12, 2023
Introducing the Millennium, Part 2: Why a Millennium?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
March 5, 2023
Introducing the Millennium, Part 1: Beginning the Journey
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
February 19, 2023
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 24: God Previews The Final Celebration
Nehemiah 12:27-13:3 • Steve Swartz
February 12, 2023
Women of Hope: The Love of God for the Widows of the Church
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
February 5, 2023
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 23: God Previews a Completed Promise
Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 • Steve Swartz
February 5, 2023
Joy in the Lord, Part 1: Your Rightful Possession of Joy
Matthew 5:1-2 • Steve Swartz
January 29, 2023
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 22: God Commands a Resolute Life
Nehemiah 9:38-10:39 • Steve Swartz
January 29, 2023
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 15: The Qualifications of the King
Matthew 4:23-25 • Steve Swartz
January 15, 2023
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 21: God Displays His Consistency
Nehemiah 9:1-37 • Steve Swartz
January 15, 2023
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 14: The Disciples of the King
Matthew 4:18-22 • Steve Swartz
December 25, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 13: The Light of the King
Matthew 4:12-17 • Steve Swartz
December 24, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 12: The Victory of the King
Matthew 4:1-11 • Steve Swartz
December 18, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 20: God Proves that Obedience Gives Joy
Nehemiah 8:13-18 • Steve Swartz
December 18, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 11: The Coronation of the King
Matthew 3:13-17 • Steve Swartz
December 11, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 10: The Message of the King
Matthew 3:7-12 • Steve Swartz
December 4, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 19: God Prioritizes the Preached Word
Nehemiah 8:1-12 • Steve Swartz
December 4, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 9: The Forerunner of the King
Matthew 3:1-6 • Steve Swartz
November 27, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 8: The Upbringing of the King
Matthew 2:19-23 • Steve Swartz
November 6, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 18: God Bring His Chosen Home
Nehemiah 7:1-73 • Steve Swartz
November 6, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 7: The Hatred of the King
Matthew 2:16-18 • Steve Swartz
October 30, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 17: God Gives Strength Against Fear
Nehemiah 6:1-7:3 • Steve Swartz
October 30, 2022
A Plea to Roman Catholic God-Seekers on Reformation Sunday
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
October 23, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 16: God Provides for His Program
Nehemiah 5:1-19 • Steve Swartz
October 23, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 6: The Prophecy of the King
Matthew 2:13-15 • Steve Swartz
October 16, 2022
The Spiritual Significance of Water Baptism (Continued)
Matthew 28:18-20 • Steve Swartz
October 16, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 5: The Worship of the King
Matthew 2:1-12 • Steve Swartz
October 9, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 4: The Birth of the King
Matthew 1:18-25 • Steve Swartz
October 2, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 3: The Genealogy of the King (Continued)
Matthew 1:2-17 • Steve Swartz
October 2, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 3: The Genealogy of the King
Matthew 1:2-17 • Steve Swartz
September 25, 2022
He Shall Reign Forever: The Resurrection, Rule, and Return of the Son of Man
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
September 18, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 15: God Blesses Aggressive Submission
Nehemiah 3:1-4:23 • Steve Swartz
September 18, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 2: The Ministry of the King
Matthew 1-28 • Steve Swartz
September 11, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 14: God Accepts Bold Requests
Nehemiah 1:5-11 • Steve Swartz
September 11, 2022
The First Coming of King Jesus, Part 1: The Kingdom of the King
Matthew 1:1 • Steve Swartz
September 4, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 13: God Moves Through Prayerful Planning
Nehemiah 1:1-2:20 • Steve Swartz
September 4, 2022
Biblical Answers to Difficult Questions, Part 11: How Sovereign is God?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
August 21, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 12: God Receives Humble Confession
Ezra 9:6-15 • Steve Swartz
August 21, 2022
Biblical Answers to Critical Questions, Part 10: Why Don't We Speak in Tongues Anymore?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
August 14, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 11: God Demonstrates Man’s Shortfall
Ezra 9:1-10:44 • Steve Swartz
August 14, 2022
Biblical Answers to Critical Questions, Part 9: Why Can I Trust My English Bible Translation?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
July 31, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 10: God Equips Set-Apart Shepherds
Ezra 7:11-8:36 • Steve Swartz
July 31, 2022
Biblical Answers to Critical Questions, Part 8: How Do I Make the Most of the Preached Word?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
July 24, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 9: God Supplies Set-Apart Shepherds
Ezra 7:1-10 • Steve Swartz
July 24, 2022
Biblical Answers to Critical Questions, Part 7: How Do I Deal with Unbelieving Relatives?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
July 17, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 8: God Gives Joy in Accomplishment
Ezra 6:15-22 • Steve Swartz
July 17, 2022
Biblical Answers to Critical Questions, Part 6: Can We Save the Planet from Climate Change?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
July 10, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 7: God Works Through Providence
Ezra 5:1-6:14 • Steve Swartz
July 10, 2022
Biblical Answers to Critical Questions, Part 5: What Are Relationship in Heaven Like?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
July 3, 2022
Biblical Answers to Critical Questions, Part 4: What is the Purpose of My Suffering?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
June 26, 2022
Biblical Answers to Critical Questions, Part 3: What is Biblical Worship? (Continued)
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
June 26, 2022
Biblical Answers to Critical Questions, Part 3: What is Biblical Worship?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
June 12, 2022
Worshiping Together: The Center of Our Faith
1 Chronicles 22 - 2 Chronicles 7 • Steve Swartz
June 5, 2022
Biblical Answers to Critical Questions, Part 2: Are We in the End Times?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
May 29, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 6: God Encourages Through Prophecy
Ezra 5:1 • Steve Swartz
May 29, 2022
Biblical Answers to Critical Questions, Part 1: Why Do We Sing?
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
May 22, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 5: God Bestows Faith-Building Tests
Ezra 4:1-24 • Steve Swartz
May 22, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 15: Guarding the Truth
1 Timothy 6:20-21 • Steve Swartz
May 15, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 4: God Deserves Unconditional Trust
Ezra 3:1-13 • Steve Swartz
May 15, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 14: Giving in Generosity
1 Timothy 6:17-19 • Steve Swartz
May 1, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 13: Preaching the Word
1 Timothy 6:13-16 • Steve Swartz
April 24, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 12: Fighting the Good Fight
1 Timothy 6:11-12 • Steve Swartz
April 10, 2022
Great is Thy Faithfulness, Part 1: The Kingdom Has Not Yet Come
Ezra 1 - Nehemiah 13 • Steve Swartz
April 10, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 11: Exhorting to Contentment
1 Timothy 6:6-10 • Steve Swartz
April 3, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 10: Guarding the Flock
1 Timothy 6:3-5 • Steve Swartz
March 27, 2022
Song of Solomon, Part 20: The Recapped Story of Marital Love
Song of Solomon • Steve Swartz
March 27, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 9: Honoring the Name
1 Timothy 6:1-2 • Steve Swartz
March 20, 2022
Song of Solomon, Part 19: The Proper Progression of Love
Song of Solomon 8:8-14 • Steve Swartz
March 20, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 8: Evaluating the Leaders
1 Timothy 5:17-25 • Steve Swartz
March 13, 2022
Song of Solomon, Part 18: The Strength of Growing Love
Song of Solomon 8:1-7 • Steve Swartz
March 13, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 7: Discipling the Women
1 Timothy 5:9-15 • Steve Swartz
March 6, 2022
Song of Solomon, Part 17: The Response to Love Rekindled
Song of Solomon 7:11-13 • Steve Swartz
March 6, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 6: Helping the Vulnerable
1 Timothy 5:3-8, 16 • Steve Swartz
February 27, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 5: Sanctifying the Individuals
1 Timothy 5:1-2 • Steve Swartz
February 20, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 4: Focusing the Leadership
1 Timothy 4:13-16 • Steve Swartz
February 13, 2022
Song of Solomon, Part 15: The Maturing of Love
Song of Solomon 6:4-12 • Steve Swartz
February 13, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 3: Leading by Example
1 Timothy 4:6-12 • Steve Swartz
February 6, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 2: Understanding the Gospel
1 Timothy 4:1-5 • Steve Swartz
January 30, 2022
Song of Solomon, Part 14: The Danger of Marital Apathy (Part 2)
Song of Solomon 5:10-6:3 • Steve Swartz
January 23, 2022
Song of Solomon, Part 13: The Danger of Marital Apathy (Part 1)
Song of Solomon 5:2-9 • Steve Swartz
January 23, 2022
Well Done, Good and Faithful Church, Part 1: Striving For Excellence
1 Timothy 4-6 • Steve Swartz
January 16, 2022
Song of Solomon, Part 12: The Wedding Night (Part 2)
Song of Solomon 4:9-5:1 • Steve Swartz
January 16, 2022
Standing Together: A Nation-Wide Stand on Biblical Sexual Morality
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 • Steve Swartz
January 9, 2022
Song of Solomon, Part 11: The Wedding Night (Part 1)
Song of Solomon 4:1-8 • Steve Swartz
January 2, 2022
Resolved: An Inspiration for the New Year
1 Timothy 6:11; Hebrews 13:7 • Steve Swartz
December 24, 2021
Christmas Past and Future, Part 5: Jesus and His Coming Fame
Matthew 2:23 • Steve Swartz
December 19, 2021
Song of Solomon, Part 10: The High Institution of Marriage
Song of Solomon 3:6-11 • Steve Swartz
December 19, 2021
Christmas Past and Future, Part 4: Jesus and His Great Escape
Matthew 2:13-15 • Steve Swartz
December 12, 2021
Song of Solomon, Part 9: A Determined Commitment
Song of Solomon 3:1-5 • Steve Swartz
December 12, 2021
Christmas Past and Future, Part 3: Jesus and His Family Reunion
Matthew 2:1-12 • Steve Swartz
December 5, 2021
Song of Solomon, Part 8: Protecting Your Love
Song of Solomon 2:15-17 • Steve Swartz
December 5, 2021
Christmas Past and Future, Part 2: Jesus and His Angelic Messengers
Luke 2:8-14 • Steve Swartz
November 28, 2021
Christmas Past and Future, Part 1: Jesus and His Different Arrivals
Luke 2:6-7 • Steve Swartz
November 14, 2021
Song of Solomon, Part 7: Nurturing Togetherness
Song of Solomon 2:8-14 • Steve Swartz
October 31, 2021
Ghosts, Witches, and The Great White Throne: A Halloween Message
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
October 24, 2021
Song of Solomon, Part 5: Getting to Know You
Song of Solomon 1:12-17 • Steve Swartz
October 17, 2021
Song of Solomon, Part 4: The Longing for Friendship
Song of Solomon 1:7-11 • Steve Swartz
October 3, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 15: The Qualifications (Part 3)
1 Timothy 3:2-7 • Steve Swartz
September 26, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 14: The Qualifications (Part 2)
1 Timothy 3:2-7 • Steve Swartz
September 12, 2021
How to Understand Revelation, Part 4: The King and His Arrival
Revelation 19-22 • Steve Swartz
September 12, 2021
How to Understand Revelation, Part 3: The King and His War
Revelation 12-18 • Steve Swartz
September 12, 2021
How to Understand Revelation, Part 2: The King and His Dominion
Revelation 6-11 • Steve Swartz
September 12, 2021
How to Understand Revelation, Part 1: The King and His People
Revelation 1-5 • Steve Swartz
September 5, 2021
Song of Solomon, Part 3: The Wishes of a Young Woman
Song of Solomon 1:1-6 • Steve Swartz
September 5, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 13: The Qualifications
1 Timothy 3:2-7 • Steve Swartz
August 29, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 12: The Shepherds' Duties to Members
1 Timothy 3:1; Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
August 22, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 11: The Members' Duties to Shepherds
1 Timothy 3:1; Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
August 15, 2021
The Pentateuch Series VI, Part 12: The Author of Covenant-Salvation
Deuteronomy 34 • Steve Swartz
August 15, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 10: Volunteer and Vocational Shepherds (Part 3)
1 Timothy 3:1; Colossians 1:24-29 • Steve Swartz
August 8, 2021
The Pentateuch Series VI, Part 11: The Promise of Covenant-Salvation
Deuteronomy 33 • Steve Swartz
August 8, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 9: Volunteer and Vocational Shepherds (Part 2)
1 Timothy 3:1 • Steve Swartz
August 1, 2021
The Pentateuch Series VI, Part 10: The Word of Covenant-Salvation
Deuteronomy 31:1-32:52 • Steve Swartz
August 1, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 8: Volunteer and Vocational Shepherds (Part 1)
1 Timothy 3:1 • Steve Swartz
July 18, 2021
The Pentateuch Series VI, Part 9: The Reliance of Covenant-Salvation
Deuteronomy 29:1-30:20 • Steve Swartz
July 18, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 7: Shepherding Christ's Church, Not Yours
1 Timothy 3:1; Ezekiel 34:1-10 • Steve Swartz
July 11, 2021
The Pentateuch Series VI, Part 8: The Genuineness of Covenant-Salvation (Part 2)
Deuteronomy 28:1-68 • Steve Swartz
July 11, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 6: Strong Warnings to Shepherds
1 Timothy 3:1; Acts 20:24-32 • Steve Swartz
July 4, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 5: Preparing for Shepherding (Continued)
1 Timothy 3:1; Hebrews 13:1-7 • Steve Swartz
June 27, 2021
The Pentateuch Series VI, Part 7: The Genuineness of Covenant-Salvation (Part 1)
Deuteronomy 27:1-26 • Steve Swartz
June 27, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 4: Preparing for Shepherding
1 Timothy 3:1; Hebrews 13:1-7 • Steve Swartz
June 20, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 3: The Shepherd's Heart
1 Timothy 3:1; 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 • Steve Swartz
June 13, 2021
The Pentateuch Series VI, Part 6: The Covenant-Salvation Life (Part 3)
Deuteronomy 23:19-26:19 • Steve Swartz
June 13, 2021
The Church's Shepherds, Part 2: The Basics About Shepherds
1 Timothy 3:1 • Steve Swartz
June 6, 2021
The Pentateuch Series VI, Part 5: The Covenant-Salvation Life (Part 2)
Deuteronomy 16:18-23:18 • Steve Swartz
May 23, 2021
The Holy Spirit, Part 2: The Spirit in the Present (Continued)
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
May 16, 2021
The Pentateuch Series VI, Part 4: The Covenant-Salvation Life (Part 1)
Deuteronomy 12:1-16:17 • Steve Swartz
May 2, 2021
The Pentateuch Series VI, Part 3: The Evidence of Covenant-Salvation
Deuteronomy 4:41-11:32 • Steve Swartz
April 25, 2021
The Pentateuch Series VI, Part 2: The History of Covenant-Salvation
Deuteronomy 1:1-4:40 • Steve Swartz
April 18, 2021
The Pentateuch Series VI, Part 1: How to Understand Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy 1 • Steve Swartz
April 11, 2021
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 18: To Bring God's Kingdom
Malachi 3-4 • Steve Swartz
April 4, 2021
The Men Who Killed Jesus, Part 2: Caiaphas the Envious and Pilate the Selfish
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
March 28, 2021
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 17: To Intercede for Sinful Man
Zechariah 1:1-7; 3:1-10 • Steve Swartz
March 28, 2021
Spiritual Discernment: Sentiment vs Study
2 Corinthians 10:5; Titus 1:9 • Steve Swartz
March 21, 2021
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 16: To Declare God's Dominion
Daniel 6 • Steve Swartz
March 21, 2021
The Godly Women of the Church, Part 3: Godly Adornment (Part 2)
1 Corinthians 11 • Steve Swartz
February 28, 2021
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 14: To Preserve Israel's Remnant
2 Kings 19 • Steve Swartz
February 28, 2021
The Godly Women of the Church, Part 1: What's a Woman to Do?
1 Timothy 2:9-15 • Steve Swartz
February 14, 2021
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 13: To Defend True Worship
1 Kings 19:1-8; 2 Kings 1 • Steve Swartz
February 14, 2021
Evangelistic Prayer in a Healthy Church, Part 5: To Follow Greatness
1 Timothy 2:7 • Steve Swartz
February 7, 2021
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 12: To Demonstrate Atonement
2 Samuel 24:16-17, 2 Chronicles 21 • Steve Swartz
February 7, 2021
Evangelistic Prayer in a Healthy Church, Part 4: To Trust the Gospel
1 Timothy 2:5-6 • Steve Swartz
January 31, 2021
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 11: To Provide Israel's Hero
Judges 13:1-22 • Steve Swartz
January 31, 2021
Evangelistic Prayer in a Healthy Church, Part 3: To Please God
1 Timothy 2:3-4 • Steve Swartz
January 24, 2021
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 10: To Reignite Israel's Love
Judges 6-7 • Steve Swartz
January 24, 2021
Evangelistic Prayer in a Healthy Church, Part 2: To Help Ourselves
1 Timothy 2:1-2, 8 • Steve Swartz
January 17, 2021
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 9: To Announce Coming Discipline
Judges 2 • Steve Swartz
January 17, 2021
Evangelistic Prayer in a Healthy Church, Part 1: The Foundation
1 Timothy 2:1-8 • Steve Swartz
December 24, 2020
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 8: To Plant Israel’s Flag
Joshua 5:13-15 • Steve Swartz
December 20, 2020
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 7: To Thwart Scheming Enemies
Numbers 22:22-35 • Steve Swartz
December 20, 2020
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 6: To Redeem God’s Nation
Exodus 3, 12, 14, 23 • Steve Swartz
December 13, 2020
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 5: To Give Jacob Faith
Genesis 31:11-13; 32:22-32 • Steve Swartz
December 13, 2020
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 4: To Pick Israel’s Mother
Genesis 24 • Steve Swartz
December 6, 2020
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 3: To Promise Substitute Sacrifice
Genesis 22:11-18 • Steve Swartz
December 6, 2020
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 2: To Impart Saving Grace
Genesis 16:7-14; 21:8-21 • Steve Swartz
November 29, 2020
Backstage Before Bethlehem, Part 1: An Angel You Already Knew
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
November 22, 2020
Satan and His Schemes, Part 10: Satan’s Coming Doom
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
November 15, 2020
Satan and His Schemes, Part 9: The Christian’s Victory
Colossians 3:1-4 • Steve Swartz
November 15, 2020
Satan and His Schemes, Part 8: The Christian’s Defenses
1 Peter 5:9; Eph 6:10-18 • Steve Swartz
November 13, 2020
Heaven as It Is Now: Cultivating an Eagerness for Heaven
November 8, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 13: Spiritual Maturity Through Preparation
Numbers 33:1-36:13 • Steve Swartz
November 8, 2020
Satan and His Schemes, Part 7: Satan vs The Gospel
2 Corinthians 4:4 • Steve Swartz
November 6, 2020
God with Us and Us with God: Reveling in God’s Presence
November 1, 2020
Election 2020: The Government’s Mandate from God
Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
October 30, 2020
The Mature Christian Anticipates the Return of Christ
October 18, 2020
Satan and His Schemes, Part 6: Satan’s Tactics
2 Corinthians 2:11; 11:3 • Steve Swartz
October 11, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 12: Spiritual Maturity Through Conviction
Numbers 31:1-32:56 • Steve Swartz
October 4, 2020
Satan and His Schemes, Part 4: Satan’s Deception
Revelation 12:9; 2 Corinthians 11:14 • Steve Swartz
September 27, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 11: Spiritual Maturity Through Family
Numbers 30:1-16 • Steve Swartz
September 27, 2020
Satan and His Schemes, Part 3: Satan in the World Today
John 12:31 • Steve Swartz
September 20, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 10: Spiritual Maturity Through Thankfulness
Numbers 26-29 • Steve Swartz
September 13, 2020
Satan and His Schemes, Part 1: Know Your Enemy
1 Peter 5:8; Ezekiel 28:11-19 • Steve Swartz
September 6, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 9: Spiritual Maturity Through Loyalty
Numbers 25:1-26:65 • Steve Swartz
September 6, 2020
The Beautiful Bride of Christ, Part 10: Church Purity
1 Timothy 1:19-20 • Steve Swartz
August 30, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 8: Spiritual Maturity Through Trust
Numbers 22:1-24:25 • Steve Swartz
August 30, 2020
The Beautiful Bride of Christ, Part 9: Steadfast Ministry
1 Timothy 1:18-19 • Steve Swartz
August 23, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 7: Spiritual Maturity Through Transitions
Numbers 20:1-22:1 • Steve Swartz
August 23, 2020
The Beautiful Bride of Christ, Part 8: Gospel Thankfulness
1 Timothy 1:12-17 • Steve Swartz
August 16, 2020
The Beautiful Bride of Christ, Part 7: Holiness Declaration
1 Timothy 1:9-11 • Steve Swartz
August 9, 2020
The Beautiful Bride of Christ, Part 6: Old Testament Preaching
1 Timothy 1:8 • Steve Swartz
August 2, 2020
The Beautiful Bride of Christ, Part 5: Spiritual Protection
1 Timothy 1:6-7 • Steve Swartz
July 19, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 6: Spiritual Maturity Through (More) Discipline
Numbers 15:1-19:22 • Steve Swartz
July 19, 2020
The Beautiful Bride of Christ, Part 4: Loving Instruction
1 Timothy 1:5 • Steve Swartz
July 13, 2020
The Mature Christian Hopes for the Rapture
July 12, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 5: Spiritual Maturity Through Faith
Numbers 13:1-14:45 • Steve Swartz
July 12, 2020
The Beautiful Bride of Christ, Part 3: Christ-Honoring People
1 Timothy 1:3-4 • Steve Swartz
July 5, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 4: Spiritual Maturity Through Discipline
Numbers 10:11-12:16 • Steve Swartz
June 28, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 3: Spiritual Maturity Through Worship
Numbers 7:1-10:10 • Steve Swartz
June 28, 2020
The Beautiful Bride of Christ, Part 2: Effective Disciples
1 Timothy 1:2 • Steve Swartz
June 21, 2020
The Beautiful Bride of Christ, Part 1: New Testament Preaching
1 Timothy 1:1 • Steve Swartz
June 16, 2020
Citizens of Heaven Standing Firm
June 14, 2020
Love Your Church, Part 5: For Your Worthy Master
John 21:21-24; 20:30-31 • Steve Swartz
June 8, 2020
Living in Light of Heaven
June 1, 2020
How to Understand Christian Death
May 17, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 2: Spiritual Maturity Through Obedience
Numbers 1:1-6:27 • Steve Swartz
May 10, 2020
The Christian’s Mandate: How to Respond When Government Disappoints
Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13-17; 1 Timothy 2:1-2 • Steve Swartz
May 3, 2020
The Pentateuch Series V, Part 1: How To Understand Numbers
Book of Numbers • Steve Swartz
May 3, 2020
Our Big God, Part 3: What About Babies Who Die?
Jeremiah 31:15; Matthew 2:18 • Steve Swartz
April 29, 2020
Seven Practical Ways to Eagerly Wait for His Appearing
April 27, 2020
Be Relaxed in God’s Timing
April 22, 2020
Be Content With What You Cannot Control
April 20, 2020
Three Ways to Be a Blessing Now
April 19, 2020
The Glorious Gospel, Part 11: Believe the Peace of Christ
John 20:19-23 • Steve Swartz
April 17, 2020
Are You Suffering Loss? Pour Love into These 5 Things
April 13, 2020
Three Applications from Paul's Faithfulness to the Gospel
April 12, 2020
The Glorious Gospel, Part 10: Believe the Resurrection of Christ
John 20:1-18 • Steve Swartz
April 10, 2020
The Glorious Gospel, Part 9: Believe the Death of Christ
John 19:38-42 • Steve Swartz
April 10, 2020
Four Ways to Be Where You Are, Not Where You Want to Be
April 9, 2020
How to Experience a Much-Needed Attitude Adjustment
April 7, 2020
How to Begin Waiting on the Lord: Three Practical Steps
April 5, 2020
The Glorious Gospel, Part 8: Believe the Only Option of Christ
John 19:28-37 • Steve Swartz
April 5, 2020
The Glorious Gospel, Part 7: Believe the Sorrow of Christ
John 19:16-27 • Steve Swartz
April 2, 2020
Don't Test the Lord - Do These Three Things Instead
March 29, 2020
The Glorious Gospel, Part 6: Believe the Suffering of Christ
John 18:38-19:16 • Steve Swartz
March 29, 2020
The Glorious Gospel, Part 5: Believe the Kingdom of Christ
John 18:33-38 • Steve Swartz
March 22, 2020
The Glorious Gospel, Part 4: Believe the Payment of Christ
John 18:28-32 • Steve Swartz
March 22, 2020
The Glorious Gospel, Part 3: Believe Your Need for Christ
John 18:15-18; 25-27 • Steve Swartz
March 20, 2020
Four Ways to be Thankful During Uncertain Times
March 8, 2020
The Glorious Gospel, Part 2: Believe the Substitution of Christ
John 18:12-14; 19-24 • Steve Swartz
March 8, 2020
The Glorious Gospel, Part 1: Believe the Willingness of Christ
John 18:1-11 • Steve Swartz
March 5, 2020
Four Identifications Showing Christ was Appointed by God
March 4, 2020
Five Devastating Trends Hindering Biblical "Growing-up"
March 3, 2020
Is Christ Your Savior? 10 Reasons Why He Should Be
March 2, 2020
Is Christ Lord of Your Life? Four Ways to Know
February 9, 2020
Blessed Assurance, Part 8: Because of the Trinity’s Protection
John 17 • Steve Swartz
January 26, 2020
Blessed Assurance, Part 4: Because of the Father’s Sovereignty
John 17 • Steve Swartz
January 19, 2020
The Pentateuch Series IV, Part 11: Holiness and Covenant Faithfulness
Leviticus 26:1-27:34 • Steve Swartz
January 12, 2020
The Pentateuch Series IV, Part 10: Holiness and Resting in God
Leviticus 23:1-25:55 • Steve Swartz
January 12, 2020
Blessed Assurance, Part 1: Introduction to the Doctrine of Assurance
John 17 • Steve Swartz
December 29, 2019
Pray Without Ceasing: A New Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping
1 Thessalonians 5:17 • Steve Swartz
December 22, 2019
The Pentateuch Series IV, Part 9: Holiness and A Worshipful Life
Leviticus 20:1-22:33 • Steve Swartz
December 15, 2019
The Pentateuch Series IV, Part 8: Holiness and New Covenant People
Leviticus 19:28 • Steve Swartz
December 15, 2019
Songs of Emmanuel, Part 3: We Three Kings of Orient Are
Matthew 2:1-12 • Steve Swartz
December 8, 2019
The Pentateuch Series IV, Part 7: Holiness and Love
Leviticus 19:1-37 • Steve Swartz
December 1, 2019
Songs of Emmanuel, Part 1: Sing We the Song of Emmanuel
Isaiah 7:14, 8:8 • Steve Swartz
November 17, 2019
The Pentateuch Series IV, Part 6: Holiness and Sexual Conduct
Leviticus 18:1-30 • Steve Swartz
November 17, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 15: The Reward of Following Christ
John 16:33 • Steve Swartz
November 10, 2019
The Pentateuch Series IV, Part 5: Holiness and Blood Atonement
Leviticus 17:1-16 • Steve Swartz
November 10, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 14: The Cost of Heartbreaking Humbling
John 16:25-32 • Steve Swartz
November 3, 2019
The Pentateuch Series IV, Part 4: Holiness and Purity
Leviticus 11:1-16:34 • Steve Swartz
November 3, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 13: The Cost of Current Sorrow
John 16:16-24 • Steve Swartz
October 20, 2019
The Pentateuch Series IV, Part 3: Holiness and Mediation
Leviticus 8:1-10:20 • Steve Swartz
October 20, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 12: The Cost of Scriptural Loyalty
John 16:12-15 • Steve Swartz
October 13, 2019
The Pentateuch Series IV, Part 2: Holiness and Sacrifice
Leviticus 1:1-7:38 • Steve Swartz
October 13, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 11: The Cost of Gospel Defense
John 16:4b-11 • Steve Swartz
October 6, 2019
The Pentateuch Series IV, Part 1: How to Understand Leviticus
Book of Leviticus • Steve Swartz
October 6, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 10: The Cost of Total Rejection
John 15:26-16:4 • Steve Swartz
September 22, 2019
The Pentateuch Series III, Part 11: Israel’s Meeting Place with God
Exodus 35:1-40:38 • Steve Swartz
September 22, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 9: The Cost of Hateful Persecution
John 15:18-25 • Steve Swartz
September 15, 2019
The Pentateuch Series III, Part 10: Israel’s Forgiveness
Exodus 32:1-34:35 • Steve Swartz
September 15, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 8: The Cost of Gospel Mission
John 15:16-17 • Steve Swartz
September 8, 2019
The Pentateuch Series III, Part 9: Israel’s Holy Worship
Exodus 25:1-31:18 • Steve Swartz
September 8, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 7: The Cost of Sacrificial Love
John 15:12-15 • Steve Swartz
September 1, 2019
The Pentateuch Series III, Part 8: Israel’s Willing People
Exodus 24:1-18 • Steve Swartz
September 1, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 6: The Cost of Unconditional Obedience
John 15:9-11 • Steve Swartz
August 25, 2019
The Pentateuch Series III, Part 7: Israel’s Expectations
Exodus 20:22-23:33 • Steve Swartz
August 11, 2019
The Pentateuch Series III, Part 6: Israel’s Constitution
Exodus 19:1-20:21 • Steve Swartz
August 11, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 4: The Cost of Committed Perseverance
John 15:4-6 • Steve Swartz
August 4, 2019
The Pentateuch Series III, Part 5: Israel’s Preeminence
Exodus 12:1-18:27 • Steve Swartz
August 4, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 3: The Cost of Fatherly Discipline
John 15:1-3 • Steve Swartz
July 28, 2019
The Pentateuch Series III, Part 4: Israel’s Mighty God
Exodus 7:14-11:10 • Steve Swartz
July 28, 2019
Costly Christianity, Part 2: The Scriptural Foundation of a Costly Faith
John 15-16; Selected Scriptures • Steve Swartz
June 30, 2019
The Pentateuch Series III, Part 2: Israel’s Birth Pangs
Exodus 1:1-2:22 • Steve Swartz
June 30, 2019
The Triumphant Christian Life, Part 10: A Peace-Filled Life
John 14:25-31 • Steve Swartz
June 23, 2019
The Pentateuch Series III, Part 1: How to Understand Exodus
Book of Exodus • Steve Swartz
June 23, 2019
The Triumphant Christian Life, Part 9: A Spirit-Filled Life
John 14:15-24 • Steve Swartz
June 16, 2019
The Triumphant Christian Life, Part 8: An Impact-Filled Life
John 14:12-14 • Steve Swartz
May 26, 2019
The Pentateuch Series II, Part 11: The Formation of the Kingdom
Genesis 37:2-50:26 • Steve Swartz
May 26, 2019
The Triumphant Christian Life, Part 5: A Submission-Filled Life
John 13:36-38 • Steve Swartz
May 19, 2019
The Pentateuch Series II, Part 10: The Challenge to the Kingdom
Genesis 36:1-37:1 • Steve Swartz
May 19, 2019
The Triumphant Christian Life, Part 4: A Church-Filled Life
John 13:31-35 • Steve Swartz
May 12, 2019
The Triumphant Christian Life, Part 3: A Gratitude-Filled Life
John 13:18-30 • Steve Swartz
May 5, 2019
The Pentateuch Series II, Part 9: The Father of the Kingdom
Genesis 25:19-35:29 • Steve Swartz
May 5, 2019
The Triumphant Christian Life, Part 2: A Humility-Filled Life
John 13:12-17 • Steve Swartz
April 28, 2019
The Pentateuch Series II, Part 8: The Population of the Kingdom
Genesis 11:27-25:11 • Steve Swartz
April 28, 2019
The Triumphant Christian Life, Part 1: A Confession-Filled Life
John 13:1-11 • Steve Swartz
April 14, 2019
The Pentateuch Series II, Part 7: The Birth of the Kingdom
Genesis 11:27-25:11 • Steve Swartz
March 31, 2019
The Pentateuch Series II, Part 6: The Setting for the Kingdom
Genesis 11:10-11:26 • Steve Swartz
March 17, 2019
The Pentateuch Series II, Part 5: Kingdom Expansion
Genesis 10:1-11:26 • Steve Swartz
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