God’s Word Manages Our Relationships
When God’s word has place in our life, it will manage our relationships to the best. We should trust in God’s word to manage our relationships.
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To the Blind, He Gives Sight
In this sermon we will examine the statement, "To The Blind He Gives Sight." He does this because there is, 1) A Need--the blind need to see, 2) A Name--only He has this authority, 3) A Notion--the blind who see will tell others, 4) A Nation--the blind who see will believe and worship together, and 5) A Night--an eternal blindness is coming for those who do not see. I want to impress upon each hearer that God wants all men to be saved and to come to the truth and to help the congregation become more evangelistic.
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If I Were a Rich Man
If I were a rich man, I would recognize, 1) my relationship with God regarding wealth, 2) the reasons God has given for wealth, 3) the problems associated with wealth. The hearer should be able to understand their responsibilities and attitudes toward wealth. I want everyone to have a proper, healthy, and reverent attitude toward the teaching within God's word regarding wealth.
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Delete the “Trash”
Like deleting temporary files from a computer, we must clear away the "trash" in our relationships through forgiveness (Colossians 3:12-13). Let's be forgiving people!
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Seven Churches of Asia – Philadelphia
To the church of Philadelphia we have a message of 1) Opportunity, 2) Conquering, 3) Help in the time of need, and 4) Steadfastness. We should all be familiar with this letter and gain great encouragement from knowing that God continues to instruct and warn even when we are faithful.
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Jacob and the Angel: Wrestling God
We wrestle with God too. What does it mean to wrestle with God, and how do we win?: 1) We wrestle with God when we seek to impose our will on others and God. 2) We wrestle with God and He with us through life’s troubles. 3) We can win our wrestling match with God by humbling ourselves and trusting in Him. Wresting with God is a good thing if we learn to humble ourselves and trust in God.
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The Importance of Communion to the Child of God
Why is communion important? It is a 1) Declaration of Faith, 2) Demonstration of Fellowship, 3) Deliberation of Forgiveness. The listener should understand the importance of communion in relationship to Christ, others, and himself.
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Are You Feeling Guilty – Part 2
Feeling guilty over forgiven sins comes from irrational reasons like self-blame, false standards, and manipulation. Trust Jesus, take ownership, and let go of guilt.
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Are You Feeling Guilty – Part 1
The Bible speaks of objective guilt for sin and the feeling of guilt from our conscience. Christ's blood cleanses both (Hebrews 9:14). Let go of guilt and get to work.
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Follow The Rules!?
Phariseeism begins with practical, sensible rules (Matthew 15:1-2). But Jesus was not merely practical and sensible; He was radical. To every objection, "Yes, but Jesus."
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God’s Word and Our Afflictions
God’s word provides for us in the time of our afflictions. It teaches us that 1) God is good; 2) Afflictions Refine the Righteous, 3) The wicked will not comfort us. Each hearer should understand that in times of distress we need to go to God and his word for comfort, peace, and help.
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Mount Saint Helens All Over Again – A Sermon On Anger
The Bible teaches about anger: 1) Righteous vs. Unrighteous Anger, 2) The Victims of Anger, 3) Anger Generates Hatred, 4) We can do something about it! Each listener should be resolved to know what anger is, does, and how to take action to deal with it.
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The Grace of God in King David’s Graciousness
In this lesson, we will examine David’s practice of grace to Saul’s house. David understood that: 1) Grace was a Desire, 2) Grace was Proactive, 3) Grace Restores, 4) Grace Gives. Each person should learn what it means to be gracious to others and resolve to practice more grace in our lives.
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The Importance of Hope
Hope is important because it gives us something 1) To Talk About, 2) To Work Toward, 3) To Hang Onto. Each should understand the importance of hope in the life of the Christian.
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Seven Churches of Asia – Thyatira
In this lesson we will look at the Asian church of Thyatira. We will note that Jesus knows: 1) The state of the church, 2) Those who are unfaithful, 3) Those who are faithful. Each should be able to discuss the situation in the church at Thyatira. The aim of this lesson is that each would be more familiar with the lessons from this church.
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Don’t Ignore the Lost
Are we paying attention to the lost around us? Or are we ignoring the problem.
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“Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain”
Focusing on Jesus and who He is helps us to be content because He is all we really need; He is the standard for who we were created to be and what we truly are.
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Jesus Desired Baptism
Let’s follow Jesus and not the opinions of men.
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Trusting Self Leaves No Room For God
Sometimes we hear people say, “If I had lived during the time of Christ, I would have believed!”
