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Michael McIlwain

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Apr 1, 2024 6:57 AM America/Chicago

The Resurrected Christ Challenges Slow, Burning Hearts

On the day of His resurrection Jesus meets two disciples on the Emmaeus Road and challenges their slowness to believe and inspires them to live in His resurrection powrer Luke 24:13-35

Feb 2, 2023 1:56 AM America/Chicago

Jesus Christ - Atoning Sacrifice Not a Victim

John 19:8-11; 10:17-18 Jesus suffered according to God's will to provide salvation for sinners. God's people also suffer just as Jesus endured suffering. We are not victims! We are more than conquerers in Christ! Central Baptist Church 3576 Highway 90 Lib

Jan 22, 2023 9:15 AM America/Chicago

Lessons in Genesis - First Things First

Genesis Chapter 1 God is a God of order. We can believer the Genesis account and take comfort in the fact that humans are created in the image of God. This truth means that our lives have meaning and purpose.

Dec 23, 2021 1:12 PM America/Chicago

We Need the Spirit

Zechariah 4 2021 has been a year of struggle for many people. some.of you feel that you have failed. God is still st work. Lean on Him and allow yourself to be empowered by His Spirit. Central Baptist Church 3576 Highway 90 Liberty TX 77575 musicmmike1707

Jun 30, 2021 9:41 AM America/Chicago

Holy Living

As we continue in our study of the book of Ephesians we pause to look at the vital aspect of holy living. God loves us. He is forgiving and restores us, but we must not deliberately sin so that grace may abound. Today's focus is on Ephesians 5:3.

Dec 20, 2020 7:57 AM America/Chicago

Advent 2020 - Love

John 3:16 is a powerful Advent and Christmas scripture. God's love is revealed to us in Him sending His Son to live as a human, understand our pain and suffering by personal experience, die on the cross to pay the penalty our sin deserved, and then rise a

Dec 6, 2020 8:53 AM America/Chicago

Advent - Preparation

Today we look at Isaiah 40:3-5 and seek to learn how we can prepare ourselves and the world in which we live for the coming of the Lord. 1. We must prepare ourselves to receive Christ and His gospel (v.3) 2. We must have our hearts leveled by divine grace

Nov 23, 2020 5:30 AM America/Chicago

Three Reasons to Praise God in 2020

2020 has been a tough year, but there are many reasons we can praise God. Today we will look at three reasons as we explore Revelation 19:1-9.

Nov 15, 2020 8:48 AM America/Chicago

The Day of His Power

Many people today are discouraged about the state of our society. God has moved powerfully in the past and will do so again. Let us prepare for the Day of His Power. Today's message is from Psalm 110. The focal verse is verse three.

Nov 8, 2020 3:30 PM America/Chicago

What God Does Not See

Salvation has been by faith through grace since the beginning of time. Join us as we look together at a glorious manifestation of God's grace in the Old Testament book of Numbers. What God Does Not See - Numbers 23:21

Nov 1, 2020 2:39 PM America/Chicago

Who Is a Saint

All Saints Day 2020 Today Pastor Michael McIlwain looks at 2 Corinthians 1:1-2 and answers the question "Who Is a Saint?" He also shares some examples of saints of God past and present who have impacted his life.

Oct 25, 2020 9:43 AM America/Chicago

So Then

Last week we explored the precious promises of Christ's presence in the life of a believer who is seeking to obey the Great Commission. Today we look at some additional precious promises and examine how they are to motivate the believer to live for Christ

Oct 19, 2020 9:03 AM America/Chicago

The Precious Promise of Christ's Presence

As followers of Jesus endeavor to carry out the Great Commission they need to be reminded that we have Christ with us. He will never leave us or forsake us as we engage in this important work! Matthew 28:16-20; Matthew 1:23; Hebrews 13:5-6

Oct 11, 2020 6:30 AM America/Chicago

The Great Commission

In Matthew 18:16-20 we learn that Jesus has given His church the authority and the power to make disciples. Making disciples is how the church is built. Disciples are not formed overnight. It takes time, dedication, and commitment on the part of the one d

Oct 5, 2020 11:46 AM America/Chicago

Christianity vs Churchianity

The Church is important. Jesus died for her. However, many who profess to love Christ get more excited about churc programs and events and forget the Savior who is supposed to be the emphasis of these things. Matthew 28:18-20; Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew 1

Sep 20, 2020 6:30 PM America/Chicago

It Is Time to Seek the Lord

In Hosea 10:12 we are given the admonition to seek the Lord. Seeking God is for our good and our benefit. Michael dives into God's Word and tells us why and how we should seek the Lord.