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 […]

Continue reading

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, […]

Continue reading

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 – […]

Continue reading

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

Continue reading

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 […]

Continue reading

Living as Citizens of Heaven

SERMON OUTLINE: Philippians 1:27-30 WHAT IT IS THAT WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE (v. 27a) Philippians 1:27-30 (NLT) 27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know […]

Continue reading

Seeing Is ..

SERMON OUTLINE: Matthew 17:1-8 Introduction – Seeing is…believing Who Jesus Is metamorphothe Three more Greek Words Moses and Elijah This is the Son of me, the beloved Putting it all together – Splendid, Superior, Son One more thing – who dies The “yes” of the heart The Truth of the Heart Peter – A Strange […]

Continue reading