The King, His Messenger, and His Message Rejected Matthew 14:1-13 In Matthew’s account of the death of the prophet John the Baptist it is recollection of events which have already transpired some time before. We know this because Herod is hearing of the work and miracles of Jesus, and thinking that John has been resurrected …
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Classic Friday 04/17/09
Today’s classic reading is from E. M. Bounds and his book titled “Weapon Of Prayer”, the chapter is titled, “Prayer – Equipment For Preachers”. This is a lengthy excerpt from that chapter. Prayer is needed by the preacher in order that his personal relations with God may be maintained and that because there is no …
Sermon Outline 04/12/09
The Efficacy Of The Resurrection Matthew 28:8 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most greatest event in the history of human kind. It was the greatest event which has had the best results in us the most effectively. There has been nothing like it before it, after it, nor will anything ever match …
Classic Friday 04/10/09
For this week’s Classic Friday I am posting the sermon The Darkness Of Golgotha by G. Campbell Morgan (1863-1945). I quoted from this sermon in a message I titled The Darkness Of The Cross. It is lengthy, but I know you will be blessed in reading it. From the sixth hour there was darkness over …
Sermon Bites 04/05/09
Journey Toward The Cross Matthew 20:17-19 I. JESUS HAD A DESTINATION (v. 17a). II. JESUS HAD DISCIPLES TO TEACH (v. 17b). III. JESUS KNEW HE WOULD BE BETRAYED BY DENIERS (v. 18). IV. JESUS KNEW HE WOULD BE CRUCIFIED TO DEATH (v. 19a). V. JESUS KNEW THERE WOULD BE A DAWNING (v. 19b). Application - …
Sermon Bites 01/25/09
Stand Upon The Rock Exodus 33:21-23 I. THERE IS A PLACE NEAR TO GOD TO WHICH WE ARE CALLED (v. 21). * + This is a place that is provided by God. * + God desires for all those who know Him to come near to Him. II. WE ARE TO STAND ON THE ROCK, …
Sermon Bites 12/28/08
People, And The Incarnation Of Christ Luke 2:25-38; Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18 PURPOSE – In looking at the six people/personalities we see in this message the question should arise, “Which personality do I fit?”, and lead us to a close walk with our personal Lord, Savior, and God. I. HEROD – AN EXAMPLE OF “ROYALTY” WHO HATED …
Sermon Bites 11/23/08
Grace At Work Ephesians 4:7-16 PURPOSE: To teach that those who are in the one Body [the Church] are recipients of grace, demonstrated and shown through ministry gifts, also of grace, for the purpose of bringing the total Body to the maturity of Jesus Christ. Grace does not stop with our initial repentance, faith, and …
Sermon Bites 09/07/08
Judgment of Nations Matthew 25:31-46 OUTLINE: I. THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN IN HIS GLORY (vv. 31-32). + It is clear from verse 32 that the judgment initiated will be upon the nations which remain, as the prophet Zechariah has written. (Zechariah 15:16-17). + The time of this event will be at the …
Sermon Bites 08/31/08
A Reckoning In Stewardship Matthew 25:14-30 I. THE TRAVELING MAN GOES TO A FAR COUNTRY (v. 14). + When Jesus was with the disciples He told them that He would go away, and a Comforter would come (John 14:15-26; 16:5-16). + The goods which our Lord left us was the work of the ministry, the …
Sermon Bites 08/24/08
Being Ready In Delay Matthew 25:1-13 OUTLINE: I. THE PEOPLE BEING PREPARED FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN (v. 1-4). + Virgins are seen as a symbol or type of purity. + The ten virgins representing a people who should be prepared for the coming of the bridegroom; however, only half of them are ready. II. …
Sermon Bites 08/17/08
Discernment Of The Times Matthew 24:32-51 I. DISCERNING THE LESSON OF THE FIG TREE (vv. 32-34). + If you notice in the above verses of Matthew 24 Jesus only refers to the leaves, and no fruit. + It could be that Jesus is referring to the realization of a renewed State of Israel. II. DISCERNING …
Sermon Bites 08/10/08
The Abomination Of A Wasted Life Matthew 24:14-31 Knowing these prophecies of Jesus, should cause us to be ever vigilant to tell of the wonderful, marvelous grace and love of our God and Savior. One Abomination of Desolation would be that of a wasted Christian life; where we have failed to warn our loved ones …
Sermon Bites 07/27/08
A People Being Prepared Matthew 24:9-14 I. A WORLDWIDE TIME OF PERSECUTION (vv. 9-10). II. FALSE PROPHETS AND TEACHERS OF UNPRECEDENTED PROPORTIONS (v. 11). III. LAWLESSNESS ABOUNDING, AND THE FAITHFUL ENDURE TO THE END (vv. 12-13). IV. THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM PROCLAIMED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD (vv. 14). For more on this you may go …
Sermon Bites 07/19/08
The Beginning Of Sorrows, And The Signs Matthew 24:1-8 In looking at the Olivet Discourse we see that the disciples are still without understanding concerning the death, burial and resurrection; and they are still looking for Him to set up an earthly kingdom at that present time. The thought of the temple being destroyed was …
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