How Can We Know God Exists - Part 3The Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 4-30-06As we consider the question How Can We Know That God Exists, it is only fair that we examine some of the many challenges to belief in God. We hope this study, and this series will help you more effectively share your faith.One of the most profound questions when …

SS-Part 19 - How Can We Know God Exists - Part 1The Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 1-08-06In our current series, The Battle For Truth, weve been exploring the various forms that the lie of Satan has taken, in his attempt to deceive. Today we turn to page and begin to study the glorious truth of God – and well start by addressing the most …

SS-Part 23 - The Uniqueness of the BiblePastor Phil BallmaierThe Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 5-14-06To say that the best selling book of all time is a special one would be quite an understatement. So what is it about the Bible that sets it apart from all others. Over the next couple of days, we will be looking at the uniqueness of the …

Part 22 - The Book of GodPastor Phil BallmaierThe Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 5-7-06Today turn our attention to our primary source of truth Gods Book – the Bible. We pray that this study will help you gain a firm trust in the Holy Scriptures as God's Revelation to mankind.Wasn't the Bible simply a book written by men? Why should I beli…

SS-Part 18 - The Coming One World ReligionThe Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 4-2-06It is frightening to think, but there is coming a day when untold millions, even billions of people will not only accept, but embrace a religion that is inspired by Satan himself – a false religion that stands firmly against the Gospel of Christ.Today we co…

Part 17 - The Emerging Church - Vintage Faith or FraudThe Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 3-26-06We are currently engaged in a series entitled The Battle For Truth. Today, we will begin to examine what is known as the emerging church, considering some of the core beliefs and practices within that movement.We continue our examination of the…

SS-Part 16 - The Coming Apostasy Is HereThe Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 3-19-06While all Christians would pray that God would bring a revival in our time, the Bible tells us that before the return of Christ, there will instead be a falling away an apostasy – and that within the professing church.The Scriptures warn us to beware of any …

SS-Part 15 - Your Word is TruthThe Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 3-12-06As Jesus stood before him, the Roman authority asked What is truth? Many today ask that question, and, in this broadcast, we hope help you discover not only what truth is, but where it can be found!We believe that God has revealed His truth to mankind – and that the …

Part 14 - The Wonderful CounselorThe Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 3-05-06Over the last couple of weeks, we have been examining Psychology and the various ways that the church of Christ has embraced some of its ideas and practices. Today, we begin to look more directly toward Jesus, The Wonderful Counselor and His word, which cleanses us…

SS-Part 20 - How Can We Know God Exists - Part 2The Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 1-08-06While those who deny the existence of God say it is because there is no evidence – the reason for disbelief is oftentimes a much deeper, personal one.As we work our way through our current series The Battle For Truth, we have been dealing with the qu…

SS-Part 13 - Psychology & Self EsteemThe Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 2-26-06One idea that we hear a lot about today is that of Self-Esteem. While developing a positive self-image might seem like a healthy practice, we should consider whether this inward focus will ultimately take our gaze away from the One who’s estimation of us matter…

SS-Part 11 - Psychology-New Truth or Old Lie?The Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 2-12-06Christians know that Christ is sufficient to meet all of our physical and eternal needs, yet when it comes to our emotional and mental needs, we might tend toward professional help. We hope that our current study on Psychology, part of our series The Ba…

SS-Part 12 - Psychology-New Truth or Old Lie?Part 2The Battle For Truth Sermon SeriesOrig Date: 2-19-06As we continue our current series, The Battle for Truth, we focus again today on the subject of Psychology in the church. And we hope that as we consider this important topic, that we will come to more fully understand and embrace what it means to…

The Battle For TruthPastor Phil BallmaierVisualization & Inner HealingA lot is said these days about the power of the mind, and having a positive mental attitude. But, what do these terms mean, and do they imply more than just the ability to see the glass as half-full. Behold, all things become new. So said Paul about all who are born again in Chri…

The Battle For TruthPastor Phil BallmaierCreative VisualizationIn the Garden of Eden, Satan's main objective was to deceive the man and woman to believe that they were gods – exercising their own wills, determining their own way. Satan still works to bring people under the power of this delusion by encouraging them toward a number of practices that…

The Battle For TruthPastor Phil BallmaierFaith and Positive ConfessionFor some time now we have been engaged in a series entitled The Battle for Truth and have been focusing on a very specific lie that Satan has been trying to introduce into society's consciousness. Well, this lie has also found its expression within the Body of Christ as well. Thi…

The Battle For TruthPastor Phil BallmaierVisualization and PrayerAt first thought, prayer seems an easy enough concept to grasp and practice. But its important that we evaluate, and consider some of the practices that are being advanced as new methods of prayer.We sometimes ask people to visualize something when we are trying to help them understan…

The Battle For TruthPastor Phil BallmaierThe Christian God-MenThe idea of judging another persons views can be a pretty offensive idea to many. But, when it comes to doctrine, it becomes very important that we compare all teachings with the Scriptures – to judge according to revealed truth. This is our responsibility, and this is the theme of today…

The Battle For TruthPastor Phil BallmaierAn Urgent Call To BattleIn his Epistle, Jude urged us to contend for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. God has not called us to complacency, but to combat – and the eternal destinies of millions lies in the balance.Jesus did call us to unity, to love one another as He loves us. But, d…

The Battle For Truth The Lie Branches OutPastor Phil BallmaierWhile Satan seeks to destroy faith in the true God, and will use many forms of deception, there does seem to be one specific lie that he tries hardest to inject into our thinking.If we are going to cling to that which is true, then clearly we must learn to distinguish what is true from w…

The Battle For TruthUnderstanding The Lie - Part 2Pastor Phil BallmaierIn many places in the New Testament, God's children are warned to beware of being deceived, and that there would be those who would come as wolves in sheep's clothing. What form does this deception take – and how can we learn to recognize it.Of the many philosophies and beliefs …

The Battle For Truth-Part 2Understanding The Lie - Part 1Pastor Phil BallmaierThe Scriptures tell us that we shouldn't be ignorant of Satan's attempt to deceive us. We will begin to study this idea and some of the devils devices today.If we seek to walk in the truth of God, and if the devil is going to try to trip us up – deceive us, then he will n…

The Battle For Truth-Part 1Pastor Phil BallmaierThe Long War Against God's WordCalvary Chapel Elk GroveOur adversary, the Devil is certainly hard at work in the day in which we now live. Relativism runs rampant while the truth seems to have gone on holiday. Well, today we are very excited to begin a brand new series entitled: The Battle for Truth, …