Michael Durham

Michael Durham preached for over a decade before God truly converted him. Before that time, he was merely following the path of man’s religion, believing himself to be saved because of a prayer he prayed when he was five. God did call Michael into the ministry after his conversion and in 1993 he accepted the pastorate at Oak Grove. In 1995, the church launched a ministry called Living Priorities. It began as a radio broadcast and expanded into Internet and publishing mediums. In 2008, Living Priorities became Real Truth Matters.

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Is Grace Still Amazing? Rediscovering Awe in God’s Presence

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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?

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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

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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?

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How Do I Experience Fellowship With God?

How does a Christian experience fellowship and communion with God?

How Do I Win Spiritual Battles?

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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)

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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

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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...

What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord?

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What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord?

What does the fear of the Lord look like in the life of a Christian? Do you have a scriptural balanced view of God that leaves you absolutely awed by Him?

Sober-Mindedness is Not Starchiness, Solemn is Not Sad

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Sober-Mindedness is Not Starchiness, Solemn is Not Sad

How do we encourage ourselves about sober-mindedness, and how do we encourage one another about sober-mindedness?

Christian Certainties: How to Maintain Fellowship With God

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Christian Certainties: How to Maintain Fellowship With God

As you continue to walk in the light and agree with God, your fellowship with Him will be continual and sweet.

Christ Will Strengthen You When You Are Doing His Will

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Christ Will Strengthen You When You Are Doing His Will

We need to remember that Christ doesn't send us into the world to wear ourselves out serving Him in our own strength.

Are You Addicted to the Physical Realm?

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Are You Addicted to the Physical Realm?

As Christians, we function in two realms: the physical and the spiritual. As we grow, God often has to wean us off of being addicted to the physical realm so that we might know how to live in the spiritual realm.