SERMON OUTLINE: Ephesians 5:21 Introduction – Some quotes about family Theology of Family – Submit to one another out of reverence to Christ. Ephesians 5:21 The Christian family is a group of people who seek to live out the magnificence of divine selflessness with one another. Lesson One: Christ above Culture Reverencing Christ The House […]
SERMON OUTLINE: John 14:15-27 Introduction – The Recent Past of the North American Church The Holy Spirit is the personal presence of Jesus in your heart Another counselor Where the Spirit is… The Power of the Spirit The Holy Spirit is a passionate preacher of Jesus in your heart Obedience The Spirit of Truth Tasting […]
SERMON OUTLINE: Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction to Ephesians Date Structure Importance What Kind of Art am I? I’m a Piece of Work I’m a Masterpiece I’m a Piece in God’s Puzzle
SERMON OUTLINE: Leviticus 23:15-22 and Acts 2:1-13 Introducing Pentecost Sadly Overlooked, Partially Understood, Most Disconnected event in the Bible Roots and Shadows of Pentecost – Rom. 11:17 and Col. 2:16, 17 God gives us hints and pictures so that we can more deeply understand Him and His plan for us. The Names and Significance of Pentecost Shavuot (The Feast […]
SERMON OUTLINE: “GREED TRAP AHEAD” Luke 12:13-21 Introduction – The Epic Stunt Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me. Watch out! The Big Lesson: The spiritual disease of greed is exposed, addressed, and in the end guarded against by correct use of pronouns. A host of possessives The Greed Virus – Forgetfulness […]
SERMON OUTLINE: “UNANSWERED PRAYER” Various Passages Introduction –Been There? Currently There? Perspective: Jesus recognized that a life of prayer would face quitting points that people of prayer would come to situations and times when they would be inclined to give up. A life of prayer will face rough road, be ready to push through, to […]
SERMON OUTLINE: “THE THRONE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST” Various Passages Introduction – The 50 Most Underappreciated Things Ever The authors list Ascension Day Christ Intercedes For Us – Hebrews 7:22-25 Not completely saved? Charles Spurgeon – God’s Boat Our very best interests always being worked out in Heaven Christ Intercedes In Us (Sends the Spirit […]
SERMON OUTLINE: “HOW TO PRAY” Matthew 6:5-13 Introduction – WikiHow.com Secretly Skirting the Rabbinic rule Go into your room Getting off square one in our prayer lives What God wants How God does it – CS Lewis Simply The Greek Mind when it came to deities The prayer test Pray like you Scripturally Jesus puts […]
SERMON OUTLINE: “PEARLS & PIGS” Matthew 7:6 Introduction – Colorful & Curious The Problem The problem Jesus has in his sights: Anne Dillard’s Story Recasting the Command Respecting Certain Relationships Three Thoughts on the Command What pearls and pigs means for do not judge Taking the slow path with God […]
SERMON OUTLINE: “WHY PRAY?” Various Scriptures Introduction – The Tolerance Effect Why Pray? Reason #1 – If there was anyone for whom a relationship with God was automatic A Clue to Jesus Prayer Life – Hebrews 4:7-10 Carrying the weight Reason #2 – A conversation on prayer always leads to a conversation on power John […]