In this sermon Mike Osborne draws from a wide range of Bible verses to show that prayer is the language of desire. If it's true that God cares about the desires of our hearts (Psalm 37:4), then believers should pay attention to their desires and voice them to God in prayer. Listen as Mike gives two reasons why our prayers are sometimes perfunctory and formal rather than alive with desire.
In this sermon Mike Osborne draws from a wide range of Bible verses to show that prayer is the language of desire. If it's true that God cares about the desires of our hearts (Psalm 37:4), then believers should pay attention to their desires and voice them to God in prayer. Listen as Mike gives two reasons why our prayers are sometimes perfunctory and formal rather than alive with desire.
In this sermon, Mike Osborne explains the six petitions of the Lord's Prayer and shows how they serve as a simple pattern or model for prayer. If prayer seems difficult to you, discover how God has made himself easily accessible to all believers in Jesus.
This sermon, the first of four about prayer, is an encouragement for those of you who struggle with prayer because God seems far away and uninterested in you. Jesus teaches us in the Sermon on the Mount that all who trust in Jesus have a heavenly Father who loves to hear us pray. When you know your identity as a child of God, you will find prayer to be more of a delight than a duty, a blessing rather than a burden.
Ever wondered how to deal with suffering? Often we just try to make it go away, but James tells us that we are to be patient and endure it, because we know Jesus is coming back. When he does, he will make all things right. Until then we look at what patience is in the waiting.
Have you ever wondered why Christians don't get along? In this sermon, the 4th in a series on the book of James, Matt Ryman explains that the answer is: friendship with the world. Listen and learn what friendship with the world is and why it hurts you and the people you love and how Jesus Christ is the only One who can set us free.
Something as small as an unruly tongue can cause major devastation in our lives and the lives of others. An envious heart, too, can lead to our destruction. Listen now as Seth Hammond challenges us to restrain our unruly tongues & envious hearts and instead promote peace with our words and our actions.
Every person who claims to have faith in Christ needs to examine their life and faith in order to see if, perhaps, their faith is useless. Matt Ryman explains what the Apostle James meant when he so clearly stated that faith without deeds is dead. This is the second sermon in a 5 part series on the book of James.
Have you ever felt like giving up? Are you going through a time of discouragement? God calls us to persevere through our trials with faith, humility, and action. Listen now as Seth Hammond begins a new sermon series from the book of James entitled: 'Wisdom for Living.
King Hezekiah was one of the good kings of Judah. But in this July 4 message, Mike Osborne points out that Hezekiah nearly ruined his and his nation's future because of pride. How should we live in a time of moral, spiritual, and political confusion? Hezekiah's story is as timely today as ever.
In this, the final message in the series on Joseph, "From Prison to Palace," Mike Osborne speaks on finishing well. Joseph's secret to a life well lived related to the choices he made throughout his adult life. In Genesis 50:15-26, you will see three specific choices that shaped Joseph's life. By God's grace, as you make those same choices yours will be a life well lived.
Did you get your father's blessing? In this sermon, Mike Osborne says that when you don't get your father's blessing you may spend your whole life looking for it. However, the gospel can do what human fathers (and mothers, pastors, siblings, teachers, coaches, and other mentors) cannot do: fill the gaping spiritual hole in your heart. This message from Genesis 48 will help you receive the Father's blessing and in turn bless others.
In Genesis 45, Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers. They expect him to take his anger out on them, but instead Joseph welcomes them to Egypt with forgiveness and open arms. He is confident that his brothers' wicked actions were part of the good, wise plan of a sovereign God. While paradoxical, the doctrine of God's providence can be the source of great comfort and security for the believer. Mike Osborne's sermon will introduce you to what the Scripture says about sovereignty and providence.
The extended story of Joseph's encounter and reconciliation with his brothers in Genesis 42-44 is both fascinating and instructive. How was Joseph able to forgive the very ones who betrayed and abandoned him? How can you forgive someone who hurt you? Mike Osborne explains the difference between forgiveness and its counterfeits. Find out how the gospel can free you from bitterness and empower you to forgive and forget.
In Genesis 41, Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dream and is elevated to the highest political office in Egypt next to the king himself. Joseph thus shows what one person can do to change the world when he or she has a humble ambition for God's glory. Listen and learn about three convictions a person must build his or her life on in order to be a world changer.
In Genesis 40 Joseph meets with a terrible disappointment: his "get out of jail free card" turns out to be a dud. Through Joseph's disappointment we encounter our own. All of us get our hopes up from time to time, only to have them dashed on the rocks of God's providence. In this sermon, Mike Osborne shares six helps for dealing with disappointment. Find out how God can take the sand of disappointment and turn it into a pearl.