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  • The Message Of John The Baptist

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 19,274 views

    An overview of the message of John the Baptist in Matthew 3:1-12

    The Message of John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 January 22, 2004 Introduction Last week we began our look at the message of John the Baptist, by spending time discussing the word ¡§repent,¡¨ and how that should impact our lives. We¡¦re going to review that some as we go through the message this ...read more

  • The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,051 views

    Second message on Matthew 3:13-17, this one focusing on the Baptism of Jesus.

    The Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17 February 1, 2004 Introduction Last week I told you that I was having a hard time with coming up with a message for the passage in Matthew describing the baptism of Jesus. I said that it was tough because I wanted to make sure I wasn¡¦t just trying to throw ...read more

  • We've A Story To Tell To The Nations

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    A message about the call to missions.

    We¡¦ve a Story to Tell to the Nations A Call to Missions Acts 1:8 February 8, 2004 Introduction A few months ago, Rev. Keith Nash, the senior pastor at the Mitchell Wesleyan Church issued a challenge for every Wesleyan church in the Dakota district to designate one Sunday in February as Missions ...read more

  • The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 18, 2006
     | 4,283 views

    A look at some of the parables in Matthew 13.

    The Kingdom of Heaven is Like… Matthew 13:31-35; 44-52 September 17, 2006 Introduction As we go through the book of Matthew, we’ve had opportunity to witness Jesus in action, particularly in how He taught about the Kingdom of God, or the Kingdom of Heaven. And over the last few weeks we’ve ...read more

  • A Prophet Without Honor

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,096 views

    Message about the reception Jesus received in Nazareth.

    A Prophet Without Honor Matthew 13:53-58 September 24, 2006 Introduction Have you ever been in a situation where maybe you’re well-known in a certain place, and maybe pretty popular, but when you get home, you find out that maybe you’re not all that great after all? Me either. Just ...read more

  • Defending The Biblical View Of Marriage

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,891 views

    Discussing the issue of same-sex marriage, which is a ballot issue in our state this year.

    Defending the Biblical View of Marriage Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6 October 8, 2006 Introduction Today we’re going to look at the first of two very controversial topics – same-sex marriage and abortion. It’s also possible that we might look at the issue of video lottery, but I’m not sure ...read more

  • Take A Load Off Your Soul, Brother!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,229 views

    Message regarding the peace and rest offered by Jesus.

    Take a Load Off Your Soul, Brother! Matthew 11:25-30 March 19, 2006 Introduction I went to some of the games at the State “B” basketball tourney this weekend. My nephew Bo, all 6’ 3” of him was playing for the team from Hurley. During the Friday game I commented to my brother’s friends that ...read more

  • Jesus And The Sabbath

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,169 views

    Message based on Jesus’ words regarding the Sabbath.

    Jesus and the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-21 March 26, 2006 Introduction What do you think of when you think of the word, “Sabbath?” Do you think of church? Do you think of rest? Football on TV? Some of you might think of Black Sabbath, the heavy metal band of the 70’s and 80’s… Well, in our ...read more

  • Is The Sabbath Really A Big Deal Today?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,339 views

    More on the Sabbath, this one from Mark

    Is the Sabbath Really a Big Deal Today? Mark 2:23-28 April 2, 2006 Introduction Today, we’re going to look at one of those issues that quite frankly, can serve as a dividing line between believers. For some, when you think of the Sabbath, you think straight-jacket – a bunch of rules meant to ...read more

  • Taking The Resurrection Outside The Church Walls

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    Easter message designed to help the church take the Good News of the resurrection to others.

    Taking the Resurrection Outside the Church Walls. Various Scriptures April 16, 2006 Introduction Well, what do you know? It’s Easter. A Sunday School teacher was attempting to teach her young students the true meaning of Easter. "Why do we celebrate Easter?" she asked. When the children ...read more

  • Have I Committed The Unforgivable Sin?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,085 views

    Discussion about the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and how it happens.

    Have I Committed the Unforgivable Sin? Matthew 12:22-37 April 30, 2006 Introduction As we continue our walk through the gospel according to Matthew, we come to an episode in which Jesus offers some of his strongest words yet in this book of the Bible. But before we get into that, I just want to ...read more

  • The Overflow Of The Heart

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 148 ratings
     | 41,231 views

    Message discussing how our mouth reflects what’s in our heart.

    The Overflow of the Heart Matthew 12:33-37 May 7, 2006 Introduction Let me tell you a story about something that happened a number of years ago while I worked at Pizza Hut in Brookings: One night we were very busy at the restaurant, and our supply truck came late, right in the middle of the ...read more

  • Can We Trust The Gospels? (The Da Vinci Code - Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,380 views

    Part one of a four-part series discussing claims of the book. The focus is not on slamming the author, but rather on answering the claims in a reasoned and reasonable manner.

    Can We Trust the Gospels? (The Da Vinci Code – Part 1) Various Scriptures May 14, 2006 Introduction Well, today we begin what I anticipate will be a four week series on the best-selling novel, The Da Vinci Code. I’ve been looking forward to this for awhile. And the main reason is that I ...read more

  • Who Was Jesus? (The Da Vinci Code - Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,376 views

    Second in series about TDVC, this message focusing on the divinity of Jesus, which is challenged in the book.

    Who Was Jesus? (The Da Vinci Code – Part 2) Various Scriptures May 28, 2006 (With grateful acknowledgment of the book, Cracking Da Vinci’s Code, by James L. Garlow and Peter Jones, from which much of the material in the first two sections comes) Introduction After taking a break last week, I’m ...read more

  • Who Was Mary Magdalene? (The Da Vinci Code – Part 3)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,537 views

    Message number 3, dealing with the claims about Mary and her alleged marriage to Jesus.

    Who Was Mary Magdalene? (The Da Vinci Code – Part 3) Various Scriptures June 4, 2006 Introduction Have you ever had a situation where you found out you had a reputation for something that was totally against your character and history? A rumor gets started, and the next thing you know you’re ...read more