Sermons on Monica:

Honor God's Word Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

What is Sanctification

Honor Scripture | Matthew 5:17-19 Introduction: • Jesus’ popularity is increasing with his messages and miracles. • Jesus just told the people who they already are (identity) because of the kingdom of God in the Beatitudes. In essence, he told them who they are in light of who God is. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Anger | Matthew 5:21-26 [You Have Heard it said] The Law(s) in Texas: • You must provide an oral or written notice to someone 24 hours in advance before robbing them. • In Galveston, you can be fined $500 for sitting on a side-walk. • It is illegal to shoot a buffalo from the 2nd story of a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self Control Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Control Your Desires | Matthew 5:27-32 “You have heard it said” (Part 2) - Jesus is not challenging the Law. He is saying, you’ve been taught in the past how to avoid certain actions, but Jesus is showing them how to do it! - Jesus focus here is how to prevent sin before it occurs. Jesus does ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Integrity| Matthew 5:32-37 “Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Numbers 30:2 • The nation of Israel had developed an elaborate system of “I swear” to guarantee that an individual was telling the truth. Of course, people used swears to make themselves look good and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Retaliation Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Retaliation | Matthew 5:31-42 v.38: An eye for an eye. • The “Lex Talionis” = the law of retaliation. An eye for an eye = the punishment for a crime needed to be equal to the seriousness of the crime. It also protected the offender from paying a greater price. [The Way of Jesus] v. 39: “…But I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Love Your Enemies | Matthew 5:43-48 “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because they are generally the same people.” GK Chesterton. Verse 43: “You have heard it said…” • Jesus is referencing Leviticus 19:9-18 o Sometimes Jesus says, you have heard it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secret Devotion Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sactification

Secret Devotion | Matthew 6:1-8 Introduction (1) My Sports Story (2) The thing about sports – team sports and individual sports – is that it is all about accomplishments. (3) Being recognized for our accomplishments stands in contrast to much of what Jesus calls us to do. Jesus calls us to live ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lords Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

The Lord’s Prayer | Matthew 6:9-13 [The Art of Prayer] What is prayer? 1. Prayer is a Dialogue! a. The disciples saw something in Jesus and his ministry (miracles, interactions with others) and connected what he was doing in ministry with prayer. b. Prayer is communicating with God. Talking. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love / Christ

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017

Our Love for Jesus

Then Paul answered, "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." – Acts 21:13 This text reveals the secret of the beauty and untiring activity and matchless success of the life of Paul. This secret can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth About Judgement

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017

The truth about Judgement

"Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place." Isaiah 28:17. In the preceding verses of the chapter God has announced to Israel that there is a day of judgment coming for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lies

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017

the truth about lies

"But exhort one another daily, while it is called today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin." Hebrews 3:13. There is not a more solemn warning in the Bible than this. There is not a more timely warning in the Bible than this. All around us we see men and women who are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living And Dying In The Light Of Eternity

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017

Eternal Life

"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, work for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Hell

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017

The Truth About Hell

The Truth About Hell "All liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone." Revelation 21:8. The subject and doctrine of hell is probably the most awful as well as controversial subjects one can undertake and speak about. Christ had much to say about hell during his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beautiful Word(S)

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017

The Bible.

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 The Bible stands absolutely alone. It is an entirely unique book. It is not simply a book, it is THE Book. The Word is unfathomable not due to obscurity or style but rather its TEACHINGS! It both simple and complex. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe In...jesus

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017

Matthew 28

i believe in…Jesus Life has ups and downs, joys and sorrows, victories and defeats. Through it all, the most important element of this life is not what we get, not what we have but simply who we believe in. I believe in Jesus. I believe Jesus fulfilled his prophecies. I believe Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational