One of the dilemmas in preparing a sermon or lesson is knowing how much material to bring with you to the podium. The temptation on both sides of the equation is to go to long with our delivery. For the person who is not clear on their thesis (what it is they are talking about), … Continue reading
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Trust the Process
Romans 3:3-4 (NKJV) For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? 4 Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. I’ve been preaching virtually every Sunday of my life for over thirty-five years now—tomorrow will be the 18th anniversary of preaching from the … Continue reading
Sermon Notes for September 29, 2013
Title: Surprised by Joy Text: John 7:37-39 (NLT) 37 On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! 38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’”39 (When he … Continue reading
A lesson learned while on a “small vacation”
Ephesians 6:18-20 (NKJV) …and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Those of you who have been … Continue reading
