SERMON OUTLINE: “OUR GREAT HELPER”  John 5:1-15  Introduction – Names for Jesus John 5 – Another Name for the List Jesus first stops in Jerusalem  Where is verse 4?  …and they waited for the moving of the waters. 4 From time to time an angel of the Lord would come down and stir up the waters. The […]

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Growing Stronger Together

SERMON OUTLINE: (Using Your Spiritual Gifts) Ephesians 4:7-16; (See also Romans 12:3-8, I Cor. 12:1-30) WHAT I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE I GO….     (Your Spiritual Gift Check List) I’ve been given at least one unique Spiritual Gift. “But to each one of us grace has been given…”    Eph. 4:7       “Now to each one the […]

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Learning To Be Content

SERMON OUTLINE: Philippians 1:12-26 “I know what it is to be in need and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want”.                                                                                Phil. 4:12 NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, I […]

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SERMON OUTLINE: Philippians 4:4-13 Introduction – Peace quotes What is Peace? Two Ways The Bible Speaks of Peace Cosmic, Comprehensive Shalom Personal Peace A Closer look at Paul’s View of Personal Peace Anxiousness Garrisoned How to Get Peace Paul’s Word for how he Gained Personal Peace – Two Specific Disciplines Pray Ponder Why This Works […]

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SERMON OUTLINE: Luke 18:18-27 Introduction – Ever heard of Tim McKee? The Question  “The Agonizing problem of assurance of salvation” A strange reply? The Rich Man’s disease How to catch a monkey The Money Idol So many idols If I were to write a book… AW Tozer – …God’s gifts take the place of God […]

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SERMON OUTLINE: Romans 5:1-11 Introduction – An Imaginary Random Survey Joy is the Mark of the Saved A Quick Survey Where is the Joy? Rick Warren – Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be alright, […]

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SERMON OUTLINE: Mark 2:10-12 Introduction – Gomer Pyle Surprise #1 – The Man & His Friends Popular Jesus “Son, your sins are forgiven” Nothing is more important than __________________________ Two Reactions Surprise # 2 – The Readers Something is missing (do you know what it is?) R__________________________ Maybe Jesus… “Aggressive forgiveness” Surprise # 3 – […]

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The Priority of Unity

SERMON OUTLINE: Ephesians 4:1-3 What did this mean to them? Two worlds apart in thought: The Greek Gymnasium and the Jewish Synagogue Two worlds separated by walls: The Temple in Jerusalem What does this mean to us? Have realistic expectations Take steps to resolve personal conflict Helping others resolve conflict

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The Power of Encouragement

SERMON OUTLINE: THE POWER OF ENCOURAGEMENT Various Passages What is Encouragement? Encouragement is sacrificing for others “Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles feet”                                 Acts 4:36, 37 Encouragement is affirming and […]

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