How Can the Church Nurture and Encourage Spiritual Gifts?
How Can the Church Nurture and Encourage Spiritual Gifts?
In this discussion, Michael Durham and Lee Dodd explore the question: How can the church nurture and encourage spiritual gifts? They share practical ways churches can identify, develop, and support the spiritual gifts of their members, focusing on building up the body of Christ.
Gospel Intimacy: Reformed, Informed—And Deeply Knowing God
Gospel Intimacy: Reformed, Informed—And Deeply Knowing God
Michael Durham | 2024 Fellowship Conference New York | #7 | Intimacy with God is not based upon your pursuit of God; it’s based upon God’s pursuit of you. - Michael Durham “You’ll never pursue God unless He creates...
The Mockery of Formalism: Fighting the Spirit of Legalism
The Mockery of Formalism: Fighting the Spirit of Legalism
Standing against the doctrine of cheap grace, which dismisses the pursuit of holiness, is crucial.
Red Flag: Your Congregation Fears You Over God
Red Flag: Your Congregation Fears You Over God
Michael shares a powerful testimony of how he unknowingly shifted from relying on God to building his church on his own strength.
The Gospel of David’s Tabernacle
The Gospel of David’s Tabernacle
When Amos spoke, he was referring to David's tabernacle as an example, highlighting that Christ's original intention—the Gospel...
Is Grace Still Amazing? Rediscovering Awe in God’s Presence
Is Grace Still Amazing? Rediscovering Awe in God’s Presence
Michael Durham challenges the congregation to reevaluate their perception of grace, contrasting it with the righteous judgment of God.
God Is Not Lonely: He Is Most Happy In Himself
God Is Not Lonely: He Is Most Happy In Himself
But what did this God who is love delight to love before he made you and I? Before he made the earth, before he made anything.
I Love Jesus For Who He Is
I Love Jesus For Who He Is
If you are a Christian you love Jesus for who He is—gloriously worthy of all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, all your strength—because that is exactly how the Father loves the Son.
God Is Love
God Is Love
1 John 4:8 - Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. - In this sermon, from 2009, Michael Durham preaches on the theme of "God Is Love".
Don’t Make The Mistake Of The Pharisee
Don’t Make The Mistake Of The Pharisee
Don't make the mistake of the Pharisee. They had a perverted view of the sufficiency of Scripture.
Stop Measuring Your Love For Christ
Stop Measuring Your Love For Christ
We're here measuring our love, trying to gauge our love, comparing ourselves one with another.
The Look Of Love: Jesus’ Love For Peter
The Look Of Love: Jesus’ Love For Peter
What was the power of Christ's look to Peter after he had denied the LORD? And are you and I looking to the LORD to see His look to us?
Fellowship Conference New York | February 23-25, 2023
Fellowship Conference New York | February 23-25, 2023
The Fellowship Conference is organized to help bring believers together for like-minded fellowship around the things of the Lord.
Do You View God The Father Too Harshly?
Do You View God The Father Too Harshly?
When it comes to reading the Bible, what could you say to someone who is physically sick and finds it difficult to read?
How To Pursue Holiness But Not Become Self-Righteous?
How To Pursue Holiness But Not Become Self-Righteous?
How does the believer pursue holiness and yet not become self-righteous? How do we combat self-righteousness and pride?
A Heart Genuinely Moved By Truth vs Emotionalism
A Heart Genuinely Moved By Truth vs Emotionalism
How can I discern between my heart genuinely being moved by the truth versus emotionalism?
How Do I Experience Fellowship With God?
How Do I Experience Fellowship With God?
How does a Christian experience fellowship and communion with God?
How Do I Win Spiritual Battles?
How Do I Win Spiritual Battles?
Can you give Biblical advice on how to battle in spiritual warfare? How do I win spiritual battles?
A Parable of Love (Song of Solomon)
A Parable of Love (Song of Solomon)
Song of Solomon 4:9-10. I want to speak on the theme, A Parable of Love. Although I've selected this as our main text.
Greatest Display of God’s Holiness? The Cross
Greatest Display of God’s Holiness? The Cross
What could we say is the greatest display of God's holiness that is found in our Bible? The burning bush, whereby Moses was told...