
Tom Palmer
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Gaining and Maintaining a Clear Conscience
1.8K56:21Clear ConscienceMAT 6:33LUK 19:2LUK 19:8ACT 24:161TI 1:51TI 1:16JAS 5:16In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a clear conscience and being right with God and others. He encourages the audience to take a moment to reflect on those with whom their conscience is not clear and make a list of names. The speaker emphasizes the need to confess sins to God and seek forgiveness, demonstrating humility and repentance. He also encourages seeking the right opportunity to make things right with others, emphasizing the importance of person-to-person reconciliation. The sermon references 1 John 1:9, which states that if we confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive and cleanse us from unrighteousness.
Blessedness of Brokenness
1.5K57:28BrokennessGEN 32:24MAT 6:331PE 3:12In this sermon, the speaker begins by asking the audience to write down five statements that describe their personal relationship with God. The statements range from "All of me, none of thee" to "Some of me, some of thee." The speaker then shares a story about his niece receiving financial assistance for college, highlighting the spirit of brokenness and cooperation with God. He emphasizes the importance of brokenness in responding to Scripture and warns against treating the Bible like a buffet line. The sermon concludes with the speaker expressing gratitude for the youth's response during the announcements and sharing a personal anecdote about cooperation using worms and chickens.
How to Make a Good Wife Better
1.3K48:58MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a man of God in various aspects of life. He highlights four priorities: being a man of God as a person, as a partner, as a parent, and as a preacher or professional. The speaker refers to the book of Proverbs, specifically mentioning the blessing of a good wife. He also discusses the qualities of God's love, emphasizing that it is unconditional, unselfish, and unending. The sermon encourages men to express their love for their wives through words and actions, such as spending quality time with them.
Be Filled With the Spirit
1.1K36:38MAT 6:33EPH 5:18In this sermon, the speaker uses a pair of gloves as an illustration to convey a message to young people. He emphasizes that despite their intentions and commitments, they are unable to fulfill their obligations to God on their own. The gloves represent the young people, who are initially unable to perform simple tasks like waving or shaking hands. However, when the gloves are controlled by another influence, they are able to do everything they are supposed to do. The speaker urges the young people to understand that they need to surrender control to God in order to fulfill their commitments and live a life that pleases Him.
The Proud Look
99154:50PRO 6:16In this sermon, the speaker uses a parable to illustrate the importance of maintaining focus on God and having a burning desire to meet with Him. The parable describes a person who is invited to visit the king in his throne room. The person begins to ascend the steps towards the king, but as they get closer, they lose their focus and no longer have a strong desire to meet with the king. The speaker emphasizes the need to keep our focus on God and to have a humble and sincere heart when approaching Him. The sermon encourages listeners to examine their own hearts and to seek a genuine relationship with God.