The Way of Wisdom: Words

SERMON OUTLINE: “THE WAY OF WISDOM: WORDS” Proverbs (Various) Introduction – Quote What do words have to do with Christianity? Almost everything. Justin Taylor Words Shape Our Existence Powerful? Proverbs on Words – 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Super Power of […]

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The Way of Wisdom: Good and Angry

SERMON OUTLINE: “THE WAY OF WISDOM: GOOD & ANGRY” Proverbs (Various) Introduction “My, my, sometimes it makes you think that everything is falling apart!” The Two Faces of Anger Destructive Anger – Be Careful! Vent it? Addictive Righteous Anger – Patience God’s Angry Side A Form of Love How To Be Good & Angry Slow […]

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The Believers Battle With Sin: The Three Laws

SERMON OUTLINE: “THE BELIEVERS BATTLE WITH SIN: THE THREE LAWS” Romans 7:7-8:4 Introduction – The AA Meeting The Three Laws The Law of Moses The Law of Sin The Law of the Spirit of Life Conclusion – Margaret Fienberg I thought that becoming a follower of Jesus would help me kick the sin habit, providing […]

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The Way Of Wisdom: How To Be Wise – Part 3

SERMON OUTLINE: “THE WAY OF WISDOM: HOW TO BE WISE – PART 3” Proverbs (Various) Introduction – Heavenly Purpose vs. Earthly Pleasure Teachability Righteousness Life The Notion of Life in The Book of Proverbs Wisdom rewards the wise with a life of . Wisdom rewards the wise with a life of . Wisdom rewards the […]

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Generous Living

SERMON OUTLINE: “GENEROUS LIVING” II Cor. 8:1-9 I. The Generous Macedonian Church II. Three Effects of God’s Grace 1. I give ____________ _____ ____________. “..For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability.” vs. 3 2. I give __________________. “Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with […]

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Loving Your Enemies

SERMON OUTLINE: “LOVING YOUR ENEMIES” Matthew 5:38-48 The Absurdity 1. A Strange Command 2. An Outlandish Invitation The Complexity Must we always give? Our Broken Complex World The Necessity What are the rewards? The Practicality A Thirty Day Prayer Challenge for ISIS

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Life Is ..

SERMON OUTLINE: “LIFE IS…” Psalm 121 Introduction – Life is… Life is Life is Life is Life is Conclusion – Where does your help come from?

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SERMON OUTLINE: “THE WAY OF WISDOM: HOW TO BE WISE –PART 2” Proverbs (Various Selections) Introduction – Practical Wisdom A quick review: Teachability Lesson 2: The Wise Are Righteous and the Righteous Are Wise Righteousness is a with the Lord Righteousness is toward others Righteousness Looks Ahead, Conclusion – What Righteousness Might Look Like In […]

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A Wedding Song

SERMON OUTLINE: “A WEDDING SONG” Psalm 45 Introduction – How I Made My Mom Proud On My Wedding Day Wendell Berry A couple who make a good marriage and raise healthy, morally competent children, are serving the world’s future more directly and surely than any political leader, though they never utter a public word. The […]

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