In this lesson Mike describes a man who seems to have everything except what he needed to get what he really wanted.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

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This lesson briefly reviews the reigns of both northern and southern kings noting each ruler's faithfulness and significant activity taking place under their rule.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

This lesson traces the history of the Divided Kingdom with the initial break during Rehoboam's reign (Solomon to the rule of the worst king's son) of the Northern Kingdom, Ahab and his evil wife Jezebel.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

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In this first lesson on the book of I Kings, Mike traces both the rise and decline of Israel's most dynamic and famous king, Solomon.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

Many would say “no,” but they would quit the church which is the “family of God.” Learn more about “quitting the church” in this part 2 of 2 study.Oleh Free audio sermons: Get free audio sermons and free audio Bible studies!

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Eph 2:1-2 1 And you (did he make alive,) when ye were dead through your trespasses and sins, 2 wherein ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, of the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience;Oleh Free audio sermons: Get free audio sermons and free audio Bible studies!

This final lesson in II Samuel traces the negative family and national events that were a direct result of David's sin with Bathsheba.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

1 Cor 12:4-5 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord.Oleh Free audio sermons: Get free audio sermons and free audio Bible studies!

In this lesson Mike will trace David's rise to the highpoint of his reign over Israel and his relationship with God as a man after His own heart.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

This lesson looks at life not from the occasional mountain peak moments nor the dark valley days but from those long stretches of "in the meantime" periods where too often we tend to lose our worry.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

This lesson summarizes the familiar history of the relationship between Israel's first two kings, Saul and David. There is also information concerning God's choice of Saul and lessons for the church today based on these leaders of long ago.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

In this opening lesson Mike sets the historical setting for the books of Samuel and traces the rise of Samuel as a judge of Israel and a key figure in the nation's transition from a theocracy to a monarchy.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

This final lesson traces both the religious and moral low points in Israel's history.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

In this lesson Mike reviews 5 things that every Christian must do in order to develop this virtue.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

Mike reviews the life and times of one of the most iconic and erratic characters of the Old Testament.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

Mike reviews the arch of success and failure experienced by some of Israel's best and least known Judges.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

Mike reviews the spectacular rise of Gideon as a leader and judge of Israel as well as his fall into idolatry.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

The disastrous floods that ravage various parts of the world each year remind us of the catastrophic deluge that God once used to destroy the earth in the days of Noah.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

This section reviews the events leading up to the Canaanite invasion of Israel and its defense by Deborah, the only female judge in Jewish history, along with God's call of Barak.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

Perhaps the reason why Christmas time is "special" is because, for some reason or other, everything seems more intense at Christmas.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

This first lesson in Judges covers the authorship and dating of this book as well as a comparison with the book of Joshua and a survey of the events and reasons why Israel falls away from its faithful obedience to God as in the days of Joshua.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

I remember Christmas disappointments; left-winger equipment instead of goalie equipment; toboggan instead of pool table... Anybody remember theirs? The problem many times as children is that we are not clear on what was promised.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

This sermon explores the things God truly desires from us beyond the rituals of public worship.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

The final section of Joshua's book contains this great leader's final words of wisdom to the Jewish nation and a renewal of the people's covenant with God marking a national and spiritual high point in Israel's history.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

In Psalm 6, David the king of Israel, goes through a range of emotions as he suffers from an undisclosed illness.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

Mike describes the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel along with the provisions for certain individuals and groups.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

When our children were young, during the weeks preceding Christmas, I watched them as they counted down the days, hours, and minutes until that special moment when the "gifts" were opened.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

After the conquest of Jericho and Ai, Joshua leads the Israelites on a military campaign to possess large portions of Canaanite territory.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

As Christians, we eventually learn that there are always choices to make if you want to follow God's way. A thousand little decisions.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

In this lesson Mike reviews the reasons for both the Israelite's victories and defeat in their campaigns to capture both these cities in an effort to settle the Promised Land.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

Many years ago I took a trip in one of our church vans. When the weather suddenly changed and it began to rain so hard that the windshield wipers couldn't keep up.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

This lesson deals with Joshua's first act of leadership as the new head of the people, crossing the Jordan river and entering the Promised Land for the first time.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

What does Paul mean when he says that we have been freed from sin; that we become slaves to righteousness?Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

In this lesson Mike introduces four new ideas about the grace of God not mentioned in the 76 sermons, classes and articles he has produced over the years concerning this topic.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

In this first lesson Mike covers introductory material such as, authorship, dating, historical context, along with a comparison of authors and other points of interest to prepare students for the study of these two books in proper context.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

Sometimes when we listen to the news and they talk about the number of people there are in the world and the magnitude of the problems, we feel rather insignificant.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

In 1990 there was an unusual movie called "Awakenings" with Robert De Niro and Robin Williams. It was about a man who, for some reason, was in a coma for years and then suddenly came out of it for a while with the help of his doctor.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

This devotional looks at the profound difference between "keeping" and "seeking" God's kingdom, finding freedom and hope in the promise that those who earnestly seek will ultimately find it.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

There is a modern expression that describes an old human need. The expression is "kissing up" and it means to curtsy or cultivate favor with a superior.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

Several years ago, I was visiting a congregation whose "prime" had passed. The attendance was half of what it used to be as empty pews marked the places where entire families once sat. The singing only echoed the full voices that had previously stirred the building with sweet praise.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

In this sermon Mike examines the very real power of the blood of Christ and how that power affects each Christian in ways few can imagine.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

We need to protect ourselves against continually desiring what we don't have or constantly craving more of what we do.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

Discover the true source of salvation and the pitfalls of modern faith healers, emphasizing that only the gospel, not miraculous healings, has the power to save our souls.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

Gain valuable insights on how to handle the challenging situation of dealing with disfellowshipped members, guided by biblical principles and a compassionate approach.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

Discover how embracing life's challenges with faith and perseverance can lead to profound personal growth and a deeper connection with God.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo

In this devotional, the focus is on procrastinators, urging them to overcome the habit by highlighting its negative consequences, such as missed opportunities, entrenched laziness, and the erroneous assumption of ample time, all while drawing on biblical wisdom from Solomon and James to emphasize the importance of timely action and the unpredictabi…

Bristo, a female Boxer belonging to our eldest daughter, died recently from a combination of age (13 years) and various ailments that are common in dogs of that type.Oleh Mike Mazzalongo