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    8-392 -- A Firm Stand Against False Teaching
    9-392 -- Faithfulness in the Latter Times

    1-492 -- Abram Obeys God's Call
    2-492 -- The Lord Calls Moses
    3-492 -- God Calls Joshua to Lead His People
    4-492 -- Deborah Inspires Faith in God
    5-492 -- Israel Requests a King
    6-492 -- God Chooses David as King
    7-492 -- King Solomon Chooses Wisdom
    8-492 -- Josiah Helps Judah Back to God
    9-492 -- Faithful Elijah
    10-492 -- Courageous Amos
    11-492 -- Hosea, the Prophet of a Broken Home
    12-492 -- Micah Pleads for Godly Living
    13-492 -- Jeremiah, a Prophet of Judgment

    December 20, 1992 -- The Birth and Reception of Jesus

    1-196 -- Comfort and Promised Restoration
    2-196 -- Three Calls to Hearken
    3-196 -- The Promise of the Mighty Deliverer
    4-196 -- Peace on Earth
    5-196 -- The Glorious Gospel for All
    6-196 -- God's Faithful Servant
    7-196 -- The Mission of the Servant
    8-196 -- The Obedience of the Servant
    9-196 -- The Suffering, Victorious Saviour
    10-196 -- Jonah Pays and Prays
    11-196 -- Jonah's Message and God's Mercy
    12-196 -- The Contentment of Ruth
    13-196 -- God Blesses Ruth

    1-296 -- The Parable of the Sower
    2-296 -- Forgiveness
    3-296 -- The Parable of the Vineyard Workers
    4-296 -- The Parable of the Talents
    5-296 -- The Parable of the Great Supper
    6-296 -- Our Living Lord and Burning Hearts
    7-296 -- Repentance and Joy
    8-296 -- The Good Shepherd
    9-296 -- Fruit-Bearing in the True Vine
    10-296 -- The Beatitudes
    11-296 -- The Christian and His Adversaries
    12-296 -- The Christian's Response to Riches and Anxiety
    13-296 -- The Christian and Prayer

    1-396 -- Facing Trials and Temptations
    2-396 -- Partiality and Judging
    3-396 -- A Living Faith
    4-396 -- Wisdom and Our Speech
    5-396 -- The Tragedy of Divided Allegiance
    6-396 -- Praising Our Great Creator and Sustainer
    7-396 -- Praising God for His Marvelous Works
    8-396 -- Praising God for Deliverance
    9-396 -- Praising God for His Knowledge
    10-396 -- Trust in God
    11-396 -- Obey God's Word
    12-396 -- Repentance and Confession
    13-396 -- Worshiping and Praising Our Lord

    1-496 -- The Reign of King Hezekiah
    2-496 -- Josiah's Response to the Law of the Lord
    3-496 -- God Calls Jeremiah
    4-496 -- Jeremiah Exposes Judah's Hypocrisy
    5-496 -- Habakkuk and Faith
    6-496 -- The Depravity of Judah
    7-496 -- Jeremiah Withstands a False Prophet
    8-496 -- Ezekiel's Commission
    9-496 -- Personal Responsibility
    10-496 -- Jerusalem's Judgment
    11-496 -- The Fall of Jerusalem
    12-496 -- The Sufferigs of God's People
    13-496 -- God Promises Restoration to Israel

    1-197 -- Zacharias and Elisabeth
    2-197 -- Mary, the Mother of Jesus
    3-197 -- The Shepherds
    4-197 -- The Wise Men and King Herod
    5-197 -- Simeon and Anna
    6-197 -- John the Baptist
    7-197 -- Mary and Martha
    8-197 -- Peter
    9-197 -- Judas Iscariot
    10-197 -- Barnabas
    11-197 -- Stephen
    12-197 -- Aquila and Priscilla
    13-197 -- Timothy

    1-297 -- Maintaining Biblical Headship
    2-297 -- The Life of Holiness and Love
    3-297 -- God's Righteous Judgment
    4-297 -- Christian Behavior
    5-297 -- The Blessed Hope Realized
    6-297 -- The Glorified Christ
    7-297 -- Messages to Smyrna and Pergamos
    8-297 -- The Church at Thyatira
    9-297 -- To Philadelphia and Laodicea
    10-297 -- The Worthy Redeemer
    11-297 -- The Sealed Tribes and the Great Multitude
    12-297 -- Our Victorious Lord
    13-297 -- The Eternal Home of the Redeemed

    1-397 -- A Good Minister
    2-397 -- Living and Teaching the Godly Life
    3-397 -- Laboring and Enduring for Our Lord
    4-397 -- Confronting Apostasy
    5-397 -- Exemplifying Sound Doctrine
    6-397 -- The Lord's Day
    7-397 -- The Preeminence of Christ
    8-397 -- Jesus, Our Great High Priest
    9-397 -- Christ, Our Perfect Sacrifice
    10-397 -- Conditions That Lead to Apostasy
    11-397 -- Access to God and Patient Endurance
    12-397 -- Continuing Faith
    13-397 -- The Chastening of the Lord
    14-397 -- Love and Christian Duty

    1-497 -- God Foretells the Rebuilding of Jerusalem
    2-497 -- God's Great Invitation
    3-497 -- Consider Your Ways
    4-497 -- Eternal Destiny of the Lost
    5-497 -- Daniel: Conviction and Courage
    6-497 -- Faithful in Worship and Witness
    7-497 -- The Fall of an Earthly Empire
    8-497 -- Daniel Believes and Prays
    9-497 -- The Temple Completed
    10-497 -- Confessing and Forsaking Sin
    11-497 -- Nehemiah--A Man of Prayer and Action
    12-497 -- Nehemiah--Fearless and Faithful
    13-497 -- The Justice of Jehovah

    1-198 -- Walking in God's Light
    2-198 -- The Pure and Practical Love
    3-198 -- Living in God's Love
    4-198 -- Obedience, the Test of Love
    5-198 -- The Christian's Lively Hope
    6-198 -- The People of God
    7-198 -- Suffering for Christ's Sake
    8-198 -- Faithful, Submissive, Humble
    9-198 -- Fruitful and Established
    10-198 -- Warning Concerning False Teachers
    11-198 -- The Day of the Lord
    12-198 -- "Ernestly Contend for the Faith"

    1-298 -- Satan, the Deceiver (March 1, 1998)
    2-298 -- Jesus Begins His Ministry (March 8, 1998)
    3-298 -- Jesus' Authority Established (March 15, 1998)
    4-298 -- Jesus' Power Over Death (March 22, 1998)
    5-298 -- The Cost of Following Jesus (March 29, 1998)
    6-298 -- Jesus Enters Jerusalem (April 5, 1998)
    7-298 -- Jesus' Death and Resurrection (April 12, 1998)
    8-298 -- The Parable of the Vineyard (April 19, 1998)
    9-298 -- The Last Supper and the First Communion (April 26, 1998)
    10-298 -- Jesus Teaches by Parables (May 3, 1998)
    11-298 -- Proper Regard for God's Word (May 10, 1998)
    12-298 -- Marriage and Divorce (May 17, 1998)
    13-298 -- True Greatness (May 24, 1998)
    14-298 -- Prophetic Teachings of Jesus (May 31, 1998)

    1-398 -- The Unequal Yoke (June 7, 1998)
    2-398 -- Job Is Tested (June 14, 1998)
    3-398 -- Job and His "Miserable Comforters" (June 21, 1998)
    4-398 -- Job's Encounter with God (June 28, 1998)
    5-398 -- True Wisdom (July 5, 1998)
    6-398 -- Complete Trust in God (July 12, 1998)
    7-398 -- Christians and Their Neighbors (July 19, 1998)
    8-398 -- Contrasting Good and Evil (July 26, 1998)
    9-398 -- The Call of Wisdom (August 2, 1998)
    10-398 -- The Christian and Work (August 9, 1998)
    11-398 -- Our Speech (August 16, 1998)
    12-398 -- The Christian and Anger (August 23, 1998)
    13-398 -- Godly Family Relationships (August 30, 1998)

    1-199 -- God Chooses Leaders Through the Church (December 6, 1998)
    2-199 -- The Spoken and Written Word (December 13, 1998)
    3-199 -- Good Tidings of Great Joy (December 20, 1998)
    4-199 -- Jesus Appears, Promises, and Ascends (December 27, 1998)
    5-199 -- The Life of Godly Love (January 3, 1999)
    6-199 -- The Sin of Covetousness (January 10, 1999)
    7-199 -- True Greatness (January 17, 1999)
    8-199 -- Forgiveness (January 24, 1999)
    9-199 -- The Gospel Is for All People (January 31, 1999)
    10-199 -- The Christian and the State (February 7, 1999)
    11-199 -- Hallowing the Lord's Supper (February 14, 1999)
    12-199 -- The Message of Reconciliation (February 21, 1999)
    13-199 -- The Blessed Hope (February 28, 1999)

    1-299 -- The Deity and Incarnation of Jesus (John 1:1-18; 20:30,31)
    2-299 -- The Voice and His Witness (John 1:19-34)
    3-299 -- Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3:1-17)
    4-299 -- Jesus and the Samaritan Woman (John 4:7,9-15,28-30,39,40)
    5-299 -- Jesus -- Crucified and Resurrected (John 19:16-18,28-30; 20:11-18)
    6-299 -- The Risen Lord with His Disciples (John 20:19-29)
    7-299 -- Jesus, the Bread of Life (John 6:11,12,14,26,27,35-40,47-51)
    8-299 -- Jesus and the Jews (John 8:12,21-36)
    9-299 -- Jesus Teaches About His Death (John 12:23,30-37,42,43)
    10-299 -- Jesus Loves and Serves (John 13:1-17)
    11-299 -- Jesus, the True Vine (John 15:1-17)
    12-299 -- Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit (John 14:15-18,24-26; 16:7-15)
    13-299 -- Jesus' Intercessory Prayer (John 17:1-5,9,11,15-24)

    1-399 -- The Godhead Creates (Genesis 1:1,2,20-25,29-31)
    2-399 -- Adam: Created, Commissioned, Married (Genesis 2:7-9,15-25)
    3-399 -- Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-16)
    4-399 -- The Flood (Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-4; 9:12-17)
    5-399 -- The Lord Calls Abram (Genesis 11:31 - 12:9)
    6-399 -- Abraham's Faith Rewarded (Genesis 15:1-6; 17:17-21; 21:1,2)
    7-399 -- God Tests Abraham's Faith (Genesis 22:1-14)
    8-399 -- Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:29-34; 27:30-37)
    9-399 -- Jacob's Vision at Bethel (Genesis 27:41; 28:10-22)
    10-399 -- Jacob's Return to Canaan (Genesis 32:9-11,24-30; 33:1-4)
    11-399 -- Joseph and His Brothers (Genesis 37:3,4,17-28)
    12-399 -- Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 41:14-16,25-27,34-40)
    13-399 -- Joseph Forgives His Brothers (Genesis 44:18-20,33 - 45:7)

    1-499 -- Divine Appearance and Commission
    2-499 -- Through the Wilderness and the Sea
    3-499 -- Imperatives for God's People
    4-499 -- The Authority of the Church
    5-499 -- The Presence and Leading of the Lord
    6-499 -- Unbelief and Rebellion
    7-499 -- In the Great Wilderness
    8-499 -- Effectively Teaching the Word
    9-499 -- God's People in Prosperity
    10-499 -- Encouragement for God's People
    11-499 -- God's People Move in Faith
    12-499 -- God Gives Jericho to Israel
    13-499 -- Joshua's Faithfulness

    1-100 -- Announcement and Baptism of Jesus
    2-100 -- The Messiah and Satan
    3-100 -- Emmanuel!
    4-100 -- Wise Men Worship Jesus
    5-100 -- Jesus Calls Disciples
    6-100 -- Giving and Praying
    7-100 -- Jesus' Compassion and Power
    8-100 -- Jesus and His Opposers
    9-100 -- Service and Rewards
    10-100 -- The Sanctity of Life   [Pass It On!]
    11-100 -- Ready for Our Lord's Return
    12-100 -- Our Crucified Lord
    13-100 -- Our Living Lord and His Commission

    1-200 -- Paul Corrects Contentions
    2-200 -- The Revealed Wisdom of God
    3-200 -- Faithful Ministers of Christ
    4-200 -- Discipline in the Church
    5-200 -- The Christian and Marriage
    6-200 -- Knowledge with Love
    7-200 -- The Church and Spiritual Gifts
    8-200 -- The Resurrection of the Body
    9-200 -- True Love
    10-200 -- Compassionate Administration
    11-200 -- Suffering for the Gospel's Sake
    12-200 -- Financial Partnership in the Brotherhood
    13-200 -- Final Appeal to the Corinthians

    1-300 -- To Live is Christ
    2-300 -- The Mind of Christ
    3-300 -- Striving for Conformity to Christ
    4-300 -- The Life of Contentment
    5-300 -- Chosen, Redeemed, Sealed
    6-300 -- Salvation and Reconciliation
    7-300 -- Christ's Glorious Body Grows
    8-300 -- A Glorious Home Life
    9-300 -- Glorious Warfare and Victory
    10-300 -- The Preeminence of Christ
    11-300 -- Complete in Christ
    12-300 -- The New Life in Christ
    13-300 -- Reconciliation in Christ

    1-400 -- Standing Against Apostasy
    2-400 -- Gideon
    3-400 -- Samson
    4-400 -- Samuel
    5-400 -- Saul: Chosen of the Lord
    6-400 -- Saul Rejected, David Anointed
    7-400 -- David Loves and Mourns
    8-400 -- David Accepted as King
    9-400 -- God's Promise to David
    10-400 -- Sin and Its Consequences
    11-400 -- Solomon Begins His Reign
    12-400 -- Solomon's Prayer
    13-400 -- Solomon Turns from the Lord

    1-101 -- Separation Begins in the Heart
    2-101 -- A Separated Lifestyle
    3-101 -- Mary Praises God
    4-101 -- The Birth of Our Lord
    5-101 -- The Testimonies of Simeon and Ana
    6-101 -- Jesus Defines His Ministry
    7-101 -- The Cost of Following Jesus
    8-101 -- The Prodigal Son Repents
    9-101 -- The Proper Use of Money
    10-101 -- On the Way to Jerusalem
    11-101 -- Jesus and His Striving Disciples
    12-101 -- Jesus' Supreme Sacrifice
    13-101 -- Our Risen Lord with His Disciples

    1-201 -- Jesus' Promise and Ascension
    2-201 -- The Day of Pentecost
    3-201 -- The Lord Manifests His Power
    4-201 -- The Testimony of the Apostles
    5-201 -- Stephen's Call and Martyrdom
    6-201 -- The Witness of Philip
    7-201 -- Proclaiming Our Risen Lord
    8-201 -- Peter and Cornelius
    9-201 -- The Church in Antioch
    10-201 -- The Gospel for the Gentiles
    11-201 -- The Jerusalem Council
    12-201 -- Nonconformity in Appearance
    13-201 -- Christian Recreation vs. Worldly Entertainment

    June 3, 2001 -- Rehoboam and His Advisors
    June 10, 2001 -- The Faith of Elijah and the Widow
    June 17, 2001 -- "The Lord, He Is the God"
    June 24, 2001 -- Micaiah, a Faithful Prophet
    July 1, 2001 -- Judgment on Judah and Israel
    July 8, 2001 -- Israel's Hypocritical Worship
    July 15, 2001 -- Israel and Gomer: Unfaithful
    July 22, 2001 -- God's Compassion for Israel
    July 29, 2001 -- The Lord Pleads with His People
    August 5, 2001 -- Isaiah's Vision and Response
    August 12, 2001 -- Isaiah's Message to Ahaz
    August 19, 2001 -- The Lord's Vineyard
    August 26, 2001 -- Why God Punished Israel

    September 2, 2001 -- Jesus Manifests His Glory
    September 9, 2001 -- Jesus Manifests His Sovereignty
    September 16, 2001 -- Jesus Manifests His Light
    September 23, 2001 -- Jesus Manifests His Compassion
    September 30, 2001 -- Jesus Manifests His Deity
    October 7, 2001 -- Jesus Taught by Parables
    October 14, 2001 -- The Merciful Neighbor
    October 21, 2001 -- Parables on Prayer
    October 28, 2001 -- Christ's Death: Sin Offering or Penalty?
    November 4, 2001 -- Blessings Bring Responsibility
    November 11, 2001 -- The Fulfilled Law
    November 18, 2001 -- Wealth and Anxiety
    November 25, 2001 -- On the Narrow Way

    December 2, 2001 -- The Lord's Call to Jew and Gentile
    December 9, 2001 -- Christ's Righteous Rule of Justice and Peace
    December 16, 2001 -- Isaiah Heralds the Hope of Redemption
    December 23, 2001 -- The Promise of the Messiah
    December 30, 2001 -- God's Faithful Servant
    January 6, 2002 -- The Glorious Gospel for All
    January 13, 2002 -- Repentant Sinners and God's Grace
    January 20, 2002 -- Self-Righteous Formalism
    January 27, 2002 -- The Time of Joy and Rejoicing
    February 3, 2002 -- The Commitment of Ruth
    February 10, 2002 -- God Blesses Ruth
    February 17, 2002 -- Jonah Pays and Prays
    February 24, 2002 -- Jonah's Message and God's Mercy

    March 3, 2002 -- Paul's Concern for the Romans
    March 10, 2002 -- Our Just God Justifies
    March 17, 2002 -- Abraham -- Righteous by Faith
    March 24, 2002 -- The Blessing of Righteousness by Faith
    March 31, 2002 -- New Life in the Risen Christ
    April 7, 2002 -- Glorious Freedom
    April 14, 2002 -- Only One Way To Be Saved
    April 21, 2002 -- The Transformed Life
    April 28, 2002 -- Love in Sincere Differences
    May 5, 2002 -- Faith in Christ -- The Only Gospel
    May 12, 2002 -- In God's Family through Faith
    May 19, 2002 -- Liberty, Not License
    May 26, 2002 -- Walk and Serve in the Spirit

    June 2, 2002 -- The Power of God's Word
    June 9, 2002 -- Thirsting and Praising
    June 16, 2002 -- Songs of Trust
    June 23, 2002 -- Our God of Justice
    June 30, 2002 -- Fortifying Our Families
    July 7, 2002 -- Our Creator and Sustainer
    July 14, 2002 -- We Worship Our Creator
    July 21, 2002 -- The Blessing of Forgiveness
    July 28, 2002 -- God Is Worthy of Our Praise
    August 4, 2002 -- The Value of True Wisdom
    August 11, 2002 -- Wisdom's Words of Warning
    August 18, 2002 -- The Speech of the Wise
    August 25, 2002 -- Care for the Poor

    September 1, 2002 -- The Call to Obedience
    September 8, 2002 -- Manasseh: Sowing, Reaping, and Repenting
    September 15, 2002 -- The Judgment and Deliverance of Judah
    September 22, 2002 -- Josiah Turns His People to God
    September 29, 2002 -- Rebellion and Judgment
    October 6, 2002 -- Jeremiah Pleads with His People
    October 13, 2002 -- Jeremiah Calls for Justice
    October 20, 2002 -- God's Promises to the Jewish People
    October 27, 2002 -- Faith in Our Almighty God
    November 3, 2002 -- The Fall of Jerusalem
    November 10, 2002 -- The Sufferings and Hope of God's People
    November 17, 2002 -- Personal Accountability to God
    November 24, 2002 -- God's Future for Israel

    December 1, 2002 -- The Change of Covenants
    December 8, 2002 -- A Righteous Couple
    December 15, 2002 -- Joseph: Faithful to Angelic Instruction
    December 22, 2002 -- Mary: Submissive, Joyful, Pondering
    December 29, 2002 -- John the Baptist: Faithful Messenger
    January 5, 2003 -- The Rich Man -- Sad
    January 12, 2003 -- Mary and Martha -- Jesus' Hosts
    January 19, 2003 -- Pilate -- Judge on Trial
    January 26, 2003 -- Peter -- Tested and Penitent
    February 2, 2003 -- Barnabas -- Full of the Holy Spirit
    February 9, 2003 -- Paul -- Faithful Witness
    February 16, 2003 -- Timothy -- Appreciated Helper
    February 23, 2003 -- Aquila and Priscilla -- Helpers in the Lord

    March 2, 2003 -- Jesus Begins His Ministry
    March 9, 2003 -- Jesus Heals and Calls
    March 16, 2003 -- The Authority of Jesus
    March 23, 2003 -- The Witness of Jesus and His Disciples
    March 30, 2003 -- Jesus and the Jewish Traditions
    April 6, 2003 -- Jesus Enters Jerusalem and Cleanses the Temple
    April 13, 2003 -- Jesus Institutes the Lord's Supper
    April 20, 2003 -- Jesus' Death and Resurrection
    April 27, 2003 -- Faith in Jesus Rewarded
    May 4, 2003 -- Faith Tested and Blest
    May 11, 2003 -- Faith Confirmed
    May 18, 2003 -- Faith Confessed
    May 25, 2003 -- Divorce and Remarriage

    June 1, 2003 -- Our Sovereign God and His People
    June 8, 2003 -- Restoring the Altar and Temple Foundation
    June 15, 2003 -- Haggai Encourages God's People
    June 22, 2003 -- God's Promised Blessings to Israel
    June 29, 2003 -- Dedication and Joy
    July 6, 2003 -- Nehemiah's Prayer and Plan
    July 13, 2003 -- Victorious Though Persecuted
    July 20, 2003 -- God's People Respond to His Law
    July 27, 2003 -- God's People Renew Their Covenant with Him
    August 3, 2003 -- Relationship of Old and New Testament
    August 10, 2003 -- Judgment Announced; Repentance Urged
    August 17, 2003 -- God Deals with Sinner and Saint
    August 24, 2003 -- "What Shall Come To Pass"
    August 31, 2003 -- The Time of the End

    September 7, 2003 -- The Christian: Tested and Tempted
    September 14, 2003 -- Faith That Blesses and Heals
    September 21, 2003 -- Controlling Our Tongue
    September 28, 2003 -- The Tragedy of Divided Allegiance
    October 5, 2003 -- The Christian's Lively Hope
    October 12, 2003 -- Faithful, Submissive, Humble
    October 19, 2003 -- Fruitful and Established
    October 26, 2003 -- The Day of the Lord
    November 2, 2003 -- Walking in God's Light
    November 9, 2003 -- Living in God's Love
    November 16, 2003 -- Obedience, the Test of Love
    November 23, 2003 -- Walking in the Truth
    November 30, 2003 -- "Earnestly Contend for the Faith"

    December 7, 2003 -- A Child for the Lord
    December 14, 2003 -- The Prophet of the Highest
    December 21, 2003 -- Jesus, Emmanuel
    December 28, 2003 -- "Jesus Increased"
    January 4, 2004 -- Job Holds Fast His Integrity
    January 11, 2004 -- Honesty in Seeking God
    January 18, 2004 -- Job Testifies of His Integrity
    January 25, 2004 -- Job Meets God
    February 1, 2004 -- Man Apart from God
    February 8, 2004 -- The Conclusion
    February 15, 2004 -- A Life of Temperance
    February 22, 2004 -- Courageous Esther
    February 29, 2004 -- The Jews Rejoice

    March 7, 2004 -- The Unified Church
    March 14, 2004 -- Love and Betrayal
    March 21, 2004 -- Jesus Agonizes in Prayer
    March 28, 2004 -- Jesus: Falsely Accused and Condemned
    April 4, 2004 -- Jesus Lays Down His Life
    April 11, 2004 -- "My Redeemer Liveth"
    April 18, 2004 -- A Faithful Church
    April 25, 2004 -- Meeting the Lord in the Air
    May 2, 2004 -- God's Glory in the Church
    May 9, 2004 -- The Worthy Lamb of God
    May 16, 2004 -- From Great Tribulation to Eternal Reward
    May 23, 2004 -- Judgment of Babylon and Antichrist Worshipers
    May 30, 2004 -- The Eternal Home of the Saints

    June 6, 2004 -- The Superiority of Christ
    June 13, 2004 -- Christ, the Almighty Deliverer
    June 20, 2004 -- The Danger of Unbelief
    June 27, 2004 -- Jesus, Our Great High Priest
    July 4, 2004 -- Going On to Full Growth
    July 11, 2004 -- The Defenseless Life
    July 18, 2004 -- Conquering Faith
    July 25, 2004 -- A Disciplined Life
    August 1, 2004 -- Choosing Servants of the Church
    August 8, 2004 -- The Minister, a Godly Servant
    August 15, 2004 -- The Minister Handling the Word
    August 22, 2004 -- The Minister Facing Apostasy
    August 29, 2004 -- The Minister Teaching His People

    September 5, 2004 -- God's Glorious Creation
    September 12, 2004 -- God's Justice and Grace
    September 19, 2004 -- God Calls Moses
    September 26, 2004 -- Called to God's Obedience
    October 3, 2004 -- David Responds to God's Promises
    October 10, 2004 -- God Claims and Cares for Israel
    October 17, 2004 -- God Reveals His Redemptive Plan
    October 24, 2004 -- God Shows Ezekiel Israel's Future
    October 31, 2004 -- Trusting Our Sovereign God
    November 7, 2004 -- Fulfilling the Law
    November 14, 2004 -- The Redemption of the Body
    November 21, 2004 -- Reconciled to God
    November 28, 2004 -- One Body in Christ

    December 5, 2004 -- God Calls Abram
    December 12, 2004 -- A Faith That Works
    December 19, 2004 -- Joseph Believes God
    December 26, 2004 -- Simeon, Anna, and Baby Jesus
    January 2, 2005 -- Jesus' Early Ministry
    January 9, 2005 -- Jesus Calling Some Disciples
    January 16, 2005 -- Jesus Commissions His Disciples
    January 23, 2005 -- Denying Self and Bearing the Cross
    January 30, 2005 -- Jesus Teaches True Greatness
    February 6, 2005 -- Dealing With Grief
    February 13, 2005 -- Overcoming Pride
    February 20, 2005 -- Jesus and Nicodemus
    February 27, 2005 -- Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

    March 6, 2005 -- The Sinfulness of Man
    March 13, 2005 -- The Righteous Judgment of God
    March 20, 2005 -- Justified by Faith
    March 27, 2005 -- Newness of Life
    April 3, 2005 -- Glorious Freedom
    April 10, 2005 -- How to Be Saved
    April 17, 2005 -- Living the Transformed Life
    April 24, 2005 -- Church and State
    May 1, 2005 -- One True Gospel
    May 8, 2005 -- Living by Faith
    May 15, 2005 -- Becoming Sons
    May 22, 2005 -- Liberty, Not License
    May 29, 2005 -- Walking in the Spirit

    June 5, 2005 -- Baptized and Tempted
    June 12, 2005 -- Establishing Biblical Traditions
    June 19, 2005 -- Jesus: Falsely Accused
    June 26, 2005 -- Jesus Commissions His Followers
    July 3, 2005 -- The Blessedness of the Christian Life
    July 10, 2005 -- Giving and Praying
    July 17, 2005 -- The Purpose of Jesus' Parables
    July 24, 2005 -- Jesus Teaches Forgiveness
    July 31, 2005 -- Judgment of the Nations
    August 7, 2005 -- Jesus Defines His Ministry
    August 14, 2005 -- Jesus Brings Healing and Life
    August 21, 2005 -- "Who Is My Neighbor?"
    August 28, 2005 -- Be Humble and Kind

    September 4, 2005 -- The Coming of the Holy Spirit
    September 11, 2005 -- Lordship Salvation
    September 18, 2005 -- The Power of Christ in Peter
    September 25, 2005 -- Boldness in Their Witnessing
    October 2, 2005 -- Faithful Stephen
    October 9, 2005 -- The Gospel Goes to Samaria
    October 16, 2005 -- Philip and the Ethiopian
    October 23, 2005 -- The Gospel for the Gentiles
    October 30, 2005 -- The Lord Releases Peter
    November 6, 2005 -- Paul Meets Jesus
    November 13, 2005 -- The Gospel in Philippi
    November 20, 2005 -- Paul with Aquila and Priscilla
    November 27, 2005 -- Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders

    December 4, 2005 -- God's Chosen Servant
    December 11, 2005 -- God Comforts His People
    December 18, 2005 -- God Keeps His Promises
    December 25, 2005 -- Good News for the World
    January 1, 2006 -- God Prepares Leaders
    January 8, 2006 -- Pray for Everyone
    January 15, 2006 -- Good Leaders Show the Way
    January 22, 2006 -- Good Leaders Teach the Way
    January 29, 2006 -- Meeting Needs in the Church
    February 5, 2006 -- The Blessing of Faithful Families
    February 12, 2006 -- Warnings for God's Children
    February 19, 2006 -- Following What We Learn
    February 26, 2006 -- Living to Please God

    March 5, 2006 -- God Made Us Special -- not yet written
    March 12, 2006 -- God's Wonderful Creation -- not yet written
    March 19, 2006 -- God Knows All About Us -- not yet written
    March 26, 2006 -- Worthy of Praise
    April 2, 2006 -- Living With Tragedy
    April 9, 2006 -- When Life Seems Hopeless
    April 16, 2006 -- From Death to Life
    April 23, 2006 -- Finding Purpose in Life
    April 30, 2006 -- The Value of Family Worship -- not yet written
    May 7, 2006 -- A Treasure Worth Seeking
    May 14, 2006 -- God Offers Us Wisdom
    May 21, 2006 -- Choosing to Be Honest
    May 28, 2006 -- Living in Wisdom


    June 4, 2006 -- Unity Through the Cross
    June 11, 2006 -- The Gift of True Wisdom
    June 18, 2006 -- Laborers Together With God
    June 25, 2006 -- Serving as Responsible Stewards
    July 2, 2006 -- Commitment in Marriage
    July 9, 2006 -- Ministerial Assistance -- not yet written
    July 16, 2006 -- Called to Win the Race
    July 23, 2006 -- Called to the Common Good
    July 30, 2006 -- Love Never Fails
    August 13, 2006, 2006 -- Giving Generously


    December 3, 2006 -- Peace Through the Cross
    December 10, 2006 -- That We Might Know Him
    December 17, 2006 -- Walking in the Light
    December 24, 2006 -- The Word Was Made Flesh
    January 21, 2007 -- Christ Satisfies Our Needs
    January 28, 2007 -- Christ, the Light of Life
    February 4, 2007 -- Christ, the Good Shepherd
    February 11, 2007 -- The Bodily Resurrection of All Men
    February 18, 2007 -- Christ, the Only Way
    February 25, 2007 -- Christ, the True Vine


    March 4, 2007 -- Known by Our Love
    March 11, 2007 -- The Test of Love
    March 18, 2007 -- The Source of Love
    March 25, 2007 -- Assurance of Salvation
    April 15, 2007 -- Worthy Is the Lord
    April 22, 2007 -- Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb
    April 29, 2007 -- Kept by the Power of God
    May 6, 2007 -- The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
    May 13, 2007 -- The New Heaven and the New Earth
    May 20, 2007 -- The City Built of God
    May 27, 2007 -- Living in Our New Home


    June 3, 2007 -- Being Fair With Others
    June 10, 2007 -- Learning From God's Correction
    June 17, 2007 -- Committed to True Worship
    June 24, 2007 -- Finding Satisfaction in the Lord
    July 1, 2007 -- God Requires Right Living
    July 8, 2007 -- God Will Reward His Servants
    July 15, 2007 -- God Will Punish the Wicked
    July 22, 2007 -- God Desires True Followers
    July 29, 2007 -- God Expects Us to Trust Him
    August 5, 2007 -- Waiting on the Lord
    August 12, 2007 -- Accepting Personal Responsibility
    August 19, 2007 -- Joy in Serving the Lord
    August 26, 2007 -- Turning to the Lord for Revival


    September 2, 2007 -- God's Marvelous Creation
    September 9, 2007 -- Made in God's Likeness
    September 16, 2007 -- God Chooses a Family
    September 23, 2007 -- God Cares for Troubled Families
    September 30, 2007 -- Discerning God's Will for Marriage
    October 7, 2007 -- A Choice That Brought Regret
    October 14, 2007 -- Jacob Makes a Promise
    October 21, 2007 -- Farmer Jacob
    October 28, 2007 -- Learning to Forgive
    November 4, 2007 -- From a Son to a Slave
    November 11, 2007 -- A Spokesman for God


    December 2, 2007 -- Preparing the Way
    December 9, 2007 -- Born of a Virgin
    December 16, 2007 -- The Mission of John the Baptist
    December 23, 2007 -- The Word Made Flesh
    January 20, 2008 -- Teaching Us to Pray
    January 27, 2008 -- Overcoming Worry
    February 10, 2008 -- All Men Need Repentance


    March 2, 2008 -- God's Order in Worship
    March 9, 2008 -- Seeking to Honor God
    March 16, 2008 -- Building a House for God
    March 23, 2008 -- Believing God's Promises
    March 30, 2008 -- Hope in Times of Failure
    April 6, 2008 -- The Body Is God's Temple
    April 13, 2008 -- Faith Worth Dying For
    April 20, 2008 -- Serving God Without Fear
    May 18, 2008 -- Courage to Face the Enemy
    May 25, 2008 -- The Joy of Obedience


    June 1, 2008 -- The Only Begotten Son
    June 8, 2008 -- Our High Priest Forever
    June 15, 2008 -- Redeemed by His Blood
    June 22, 2008 -- The Author and Finisher of Our Faith
    June 29, 2008 -- The Great Shepherd of the Sheep
    July 6, 2008 -- Teaching With Authority
    July 13, 2008 -- Healing With Compassion
    July 20, 2008 -- Serving With Humility
    July 27, 2008 -- Confessing Jesus as Lord
    August 3, 2008 -- Doers of the Word
    August 10, 2008 -- Honoring All Men
    August 17, 2008 -- Speaking to Edify the Hearer
    August 24, 2008 -- Walking Humbly With God
    August 31, 2008 -- Learning Patience in Affliction


    September 7, 2008 -- The Call to Repentance
    September 14, 2008 -- Sent to Witness
    September 21, 2008 -- Blessings of the New Life
    September 28, 2008 -- Becoming a Servant
    October 5, 2008 -- Receiving Power from Heaven
    October 12, 2008 -- Selecting Men for Leadership
    October 19, 2008 -- A Chosen Vessel for the Lord
    October 26, 2008 -- Commissioned by the Church
    November 2, 2008 -- Coming to the Unity of the Faith
    November 9, 2008 -- Fellow Helpers to the Truth
    November 16, 2008 -- Being of the Same Mind
    November 23, 2008 -- Able to Teach Others Also
    November 30, 2008 -- God's Strength for Our Weaknesses


    December 7, 2008 -- A Forerunner Is Promised
    December 14, 2008 -- A Virgin Is Chosen
    December 21, 2008 -- The Saviour Is Born
    December 28, 2008 -- A New Message Declared
    January 18, 2009 -- Stepping Out in Faith
    January 25, 2009 -- Consecrating a Child to God
    February 1, 2009 -- Serving Without Expecting Reward
    February 8, 2009 -- Confronting a Friend With His Sin
    February 15, 2009 -- Risking Life to Save Others
    February 22, 2009 -- Accepting God's Call to Service


    March 1, 2009 -- The Inner Change
    March 8, 2009 -- A Dependable Shepherd
    March 15, 2009 -- A Restored Relationship
    March 22, 2009 -- Spiritual Renewal
    March 29, 2009 -- The Source of Living Water
    April 5, 2009 -- Obedient Unto Death
    April 12, 2009 -- The Power of His Resurrection
    April 19, 2009 -- Good News for All Nations
    April 27, 2009 -- His Strength and Our Weakness
    May 3, 2009 -- Accepted in the Beloved
    May 10, 2009 -- Created Unto Good Works
    May 17, 2009 -- Fellowship in the Gospel
    May 24, 2009 -- Harmony in the Home
    May 31, 2009 -- Strength for the Conflict


    June 7, 2009 -- The Call to Separation
    June 14, 2009 -- Facing Personal Responsibility
    June 21, 2009 -- Recognizing God's Authority
    June 28, 2009 -- Experiencing Deliverance
    July 19, 2009 -- Consecrated to God's Service
    July 26, 2009 -- Experiencing True Freedom
    August 2, 2009 -- The Sin of Complaining
    August 9, 2009 -- The Dreadful Cost of Rebellion
    August 15, 2009 -- The Consequences of Disobedience
    August 29, 2009 -- The Reward of Wise Choices


    September 6, 2009 -- Profiting from Instruction
    September 13, 2009 -- The Pursuit of Wisdom
    September 20, 2009 -- The Worth of Wisdom
    September 27, 2009 -- Behavior God Abhors
    October 4, 2009 -- Safeguarding Moral Purity
    October 11, 2009 -- Warnings Against Slothfulness
    October 11, 2009 -- Restored to Wholeness
    October 18, 2009 -- Training Children for God
    October 18, 2009 -- Pleading for Mercy
    October 25, 2009 -- The Deceitfulness of Riches
    October 25, 2009 -- The Gain in Giving
    November 1, 2009 -- The Power of the Tongue
    November 1, 2009 -- Aliens: Called to Holy Living
    November 8, 2009 -- The Delusion of Strong Drink
    November 8, 2009 -- Chosen to Proclaim
    November 15, 2009 -- Cultivating Noble Friendships
    November 15, 2009 -- Facing Opposition
    November 22, 2009 -- Learning from God's Creation
    November 22, 2009 -- Pursuing Virtue
    November 29, 2009 -- The Excellence of Godly Women
    November 29, 2009 -- Waiting in Holy Living and Godliness


    December 6, 2009 -- Preparation for the Messiah
    December 6, 2009 -- A Son Is Born
    December 13, 2009 -- Touched With Our Weakness
    December 13, 2009 -- An Unexpected Sign for the Messiah's Birth
    December 20, 2009 -- Made in the Likeness of Men
    December 27, 2009 -- More Than a Prophet
    December 27, 2009 -- Searching for a Child
    January 3, 2010 -- The Greatest Sign
    January 10, 2010 -- Faithful Unto Death
    January 10, 2010 -- Facing Temptation
    January 17, 2010 -- Faith That Moves God
    January 24, 2010 -- The Crisis of Forgiveness
    January 24, 2010 -- Inviting the Weary
    January 31, 2010 -- A Choice That Forfeits Heaven
    January 31, 2010 -- Overcoming Rejection
    February 7, 2010 -- The King as a Servant
    February 14, 2010 -- Ready for the Bridegroom's Call
    February 14, 2010 -- Declaring Allegiance
    February 21, 2010 -- Perils of the Endtime
    February 21, 2010 -- Mountaintop Experiences
    February 28, 2010 -- The Great Separation
    February 28, 2010 -- Extravagant Love


    March 7, 2010 -- God Is the Great Creator
    March 7, 2010 -- Influencing Community Change
    March 14, 2010 -- The Lord Is Our Shepherd
    March 14, 2010 -- The Judge's Grace
    March 21, 2010 -- God Forgives the Penitent
    March 21, 2010 -- Commitment to a New Community

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