What does it really mean to be a Christian? The Christian life on earth has a beginning, middle and end and then in eternity life is ever present. Gary begins this great sermon with a plea to become a Christian based on its merits. He then unfolds biblical principles that guide the Christian life and applies them to our time showing in a practical way the joy of living a meaningful, relevant, productive, devoted and confident life that is, the Christian life. We hope you will enjoy this encouraging sermon and share it with someone you care about. Thanks for listening.

In this continuation of the Type and Anti-type lesson series in a class setting, Gary introduces Christ as our Passover by reviewing the type and anit-type example of Noah and the Church. The similarities of Noah's ark and the Church are staggering and have deep meaning for Christians. 1 Corinthians 5:7 indicates that Jesus is our Passover. A discussion of the context divulges the promiscuous sins the Christians at Corinth had been saved from, a reprimand from Paul regarding their current issue and encouragement to make things right. Next Gary turns our attention to the significance of each detail of the 10th plague of Egypt and how every aspect of it applies to Jesus becoming our Savior and what our response should be because of it. We hope you will enjoy this edifying class discussion.

What does God think of slavery? The story of Onesimus, a slave gives great insight regarding this question. God did not eradicate slavery and he doesn't prohibit it. Why? That sounds horrible, why would he allow it? This sermon indirectly answers these questions. If you'd like a more direct discussion we can make that available as well. This was an assigned topic designed to help us improve our relationships with anyone, even slaves to masters. 

The sermon begins at the 3:00 mark. The lengthy introduction has been unedited because the relationship between brother McDade and the Hillsboro church of Christ is very  strong and the love expressed between everyone present is worth hearing.

Slavery is a despicable blight on civilization, yet it exists. What can be done about it? That good question deserves to be answered. It is a geopolitical question and as such governments have the God given responsibility to deal with it properly. There are three institutions (human organizational structures) that God created for mankind. They are, the home, government and the Church. They appear in scripture in that order. All three have authority to govern themselves as they see fit and are responsible to God for how they are governed. The guide for their organization and governance is the New Testament and each will give an account for their principles and actions (Col. 2:14; Gal. 3:24; Heb. 8:6-13, Romans 13:1-7; Eph. 1:20-23; 5:22-6:4; Heb. 13:17). Please let us know if you would like to address this issue further.

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What is the gospel call? What is the gospel? What is its significance? In this sermon Gary explains exactly what the gospel is in a very detailed way. He goes beyond the fundamental definition and discusses the gospel system and the necessity of following it. Further, he compares the gospel to several philosophies and also the denominational concept of the Church. The point is to understand the true meaning of the gospel call and to apply it to our lives. Finally he breaks down what obedience to the gospel call is, that it is needed for salvation and outlines the steps to salvation which are listed below. We hope this sermon will encourage you to become a Christian and walk faithfully in the gospel's call. Thank you for listening!

Obeying the gospel involves:

Hearing the gospel: Romans 10:17

Believing Jesus is the Son of God: John 3:16

Repenting of sins: Luke 13:3

Confessing belief in Christ: Romans 10:9-10

Being Baptized into Jesus' death: Romans 6:1-6; Mark 16:16

Living faithfully: Revelation 2:10; 1 John 1:7

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This episode records a class discussing specifics of Bible study and some subjects related to it. Among them are questions regarding the Catholic Church and instrumental music. The students comments have been cut out because they are inaudible. We hope you will be encouraged to study the Bible on your own and with us as well. Thanks for listening, and please subscribe, share and like us. It goes a long way in our efforts to reach as many interested people as possible.

What are your Bible study habits? Would you like to hear some suggestions and examples of how to study more often and more effectively? The importance of Bible study is upheld in this episode and we hope you will be encouraged to study effectively. Do you have any Bible study tips or suggestions? Let us know and please subscribe, like and share as well. Thanks!

This episode is a recorded introductory class on Bible history. Things discussed are the layout of the Bible and an overall explanation from Genesis to Revelation. The conversation between Gary and the students can help you review your knowledge or teach you at a pace that is conducive to learning. Thanks for listening we hope this class emboldens you!

Once again you'll find great encouragement about what to do if you or someone you know is backsliding. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Fear is a great motivator but there are many others as well. Gary brings these to light, reiterates the serious consequences for backsliding and gives Christians confidence of their salvation by reviewing what to do to be saved and how Christians have access to Jesus' saving power. Thanks for listening and please share, comment, like and subscribe for more!

Sliding back into a sinful lifestyle is a real possibility for anyone, that is why the Bible addresses it. In this, Part 1 of the study we look at the biblical background of its meaning and are encouraged to avoid backsliding by looking for ways to be strengthened. We hope this will encourage you to remain strong or to step back up on the path to righteousness.

In this sermon Gary reviews Paul's first missionary journeys up through Acts 16, the chapter that tells the story of the Philippian jailer. It recounts his conversion to Christ. Certainly we can be saved today like he was but some Churches disagree, are they right? This is a great discussion that shows the significance of what the apostles were going through and how committed they were to the cause of Christ. The question for us is are we as committed as they were or can we be? Enjoy this challenging lesson and tell us your thoughts about it. Comment, share, like and subscribe for more from Gary McDade.