August 28 – What’s Important Right Now – Week 2
Ephesians 4:1-6 Introduction: This morning is part two of this mini-series I’ve entitled, “What’s Important Right Now?” With so many responsibilities and opportunities, what it really important right now? Paul’s writing presumes that conversion to Christ leads to moral renewal. In chapter 1:15, Paul addresses his letter to “saints,” ( hagios – holy ones). “Therefore…
August 21 – What is Important Right Now – Part 1
Ephesians 5:8:21 Introduction: With so many things going on around us….with both responsibilities and opportunities, what is really important? Right Now! I begin a series this morning entitled, “What’s Important Right Now” that will have us sifting through the Book of Ephesians for a while. I am actually going to work backwards from my opening…
August 14 – The Secret of Serving
Mark 10:13-52 Introduction: The message of what I will call “the understanding of greatness through service,” is part of my ‘Back to The Basics’ Sermon series that I begin today. There are two Gospel writers who refer to this particular narrative between Jesus and his disciples about greatness and serving or ‘ministering’ to others (Matthew…
August 7 – Dealing with Offense
Introduction: It seems that everyone is offended about something! Whether it’s political candidates, commercials, rainbows (symbols), I mean you name it! Offenses have a way of bringing great discord and hurt in families, communities, races, even individual families. Luke 10:38-41 I think it is fair to say that Martha was ‘offended’ over the activity (in…
July 24 – Teach Us To Pray
Introduction: Prayer defined: Transition: What I want to do is not look so much at the content of the text today but suggest 6 elements or pieces to what I’ll call ‘the complete prayer.’ Let me start with meditation .
June 12 2016 – Life is short
Ecclesiastes 3:1 Introduction: As most of you are aware Sara and I had the opportunity to witness some pretty incredible stuff a few weeks ago. Question: One of the questions that I’ve been asked is what left the most lasting impression. My answer (maybe strangely enough to some of you) is time itself. Whenever you stand in places /…
May 8 2016 – Mom
Proverbs 31:27 Today’s Truth She watches over the affairs of her household… ( Proverbs 31:27 , NIV). Sharon Jaynes – I have always seen a mother as a lighthouse, or beacon in a child’s life. She is a landmark that her children can always count on. Lighthouses: FAQ Source: The United States Coast Guard Our…
April 22 2016 – Armed and Dangerous – Part 2
Ephesians 6:13-17 Introduction: The final section of the letter to the Ephesians returns to the theme of divine power, introduced in its opening section. I. Strong For the Battle 6:10 , “Be strong in the Lord and in the Power of His might.” [ Be strong in the Lord ] You must have strength,…