Make Disciples! (Part 4) The Carrying out of Discipleship (Jn. 4:1-4) Theme: If we are to make disciples of this world, we must go to where others are different than us. Introduction: Discipleship is that ongoing process in our life of growing to be like Jesus as we learn to deny ourselves, take up our…
The Intentional Life (Part 8) “Intentionally Working for the Lord” (Col. 3:23 ) Theme: Being a servant of the Lord means serving the Lord Introduction: If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you have a promise – Jesus came to give you a “full” life! (Jn.10:10) A large portion of that life involves work.…
New Year, New Change (Exodus 13:21-22) Theme: We can overcome the fear of change by following God Introduction: Are you like most of the rest of us who you don’t like change? But it is a new year. Maybe as you look back at last year, you think, “This year some things are going to…
Unwrapping Christmas (Part 5) Christmas Love Luke 2:1-7 Theme: Focus: On the significance in how God showed love by giving Christ. Introduction: There is so much that comes at us especially this time of the year. Before we know it, Christmas day is here, and it seems that we just did not get prepared to…
“God is Coming” In times of darkness and weak faith. God’s presence is promished to life us up. Christmas time can often be a time of great stress. The prophet Isaiah was sent by God to deliver a message to King Ahaz who was under great stress. In his time of need the message was…
My Thanksgiving List (Psalm 63:1-4) Theme: Things we should be thankful for Introduction: We are in Thanksgiving week. A week sanctioned and scheduled by the government. But did you know there is a divinely scheduled Thanksgiving Day. It’s today-and tomorrow, and the next day. In our text, David found satisfaction in praising (and in…
Adventures in the Land of Uz & The Life of Us (Part 9) From the Land of Uz to the Life of Us – “How to Face Death and Dying as a Christian” (Job 1:20-22) Theme: Job’s faith response to being faced with terminal illness and death give us a model to go by. Introduction:…
End Times Prophecy (Part 11) The End of the Earth is Coming! (2 Peter 3:10,11) Theme: The destruction of this earth and creation of a new Heaven and Earth Introduction: The Bible predicts The End of the Earth is Coming! (Ps. 102:25-26; Mt. 5:18; 24:35; Mk. 13:31; Lk. 21:33; Heb. 1:10-12; 2 Pe. 3:7, 10-13;…
Let Freedom Ring! (Galatians 5:13) Introduction: This weekend and tomorrow, America’s cities and towns will be fill with parades, fireworks, and barbecues celebrating the Fourth of July, the birthday of America. We will celebrate living in the greatest country on earth where we are free to pursue life, liberty and happiness.” But freedom is a…
A Happy Father’s Day Psalms 128 Theme: How to be happy Fathers Introduction: This is Father’s Day. And although dads, we may take second place on special our day to mothers on Mother’s Day, don’t let that discourage you because, we are more and more understanding the importance of a father’s role in the family.…