Thoughts by Pastor Jay Jones Determining your text Finding your scripture text can be accomplished a variety of ways. The preacher can choose a text, use a text that is assigned to him, or work through a prebuilt list of texts from his previous study. It is valuable to write down insights and scripture… Continue reading Sermon Creation
Month: December 2008
Will I go to Hell if I don’t speak in tongues?
The Bible explains that speaking in tongues is the initial evidence of someone receiving the Holy Ghost. Since the Bible also says that we must be filled with the Holy Ghost in order to be saved, we know that a person will speak in tongues, at the least, at the instant they are filled with… Continue reading Will I go to Hell if I don’t speak in tongues?
Praying with Seekers
© 2002 David K. Bernard Luke 11:9-13 I. Importance II. Qualifications A. Prayer life B. Burden for souls C. Sensitivity to the Spirit D. Considerate of others E. Faith F. Knowledge… Continue reading Praying with Seekers
Oneness, Baptism, Holy Ghost in Mormon bible
2 Nephi 31:12 12 And also, the voice of the Son came unto me, saying: He that is baptized in my name, to him will the Father give the Holy Ghost, like unto me; wherefore, follow me, and do the things which ye have seen me do. 2 Nephi 31:13 13 Wherefore, my beloved brethren,… Continue reading Oneness, Baptism, Holy Ghost in Mormon bible
Guest Care
Indiana University Sociologist Dan Olson says, “Smart move. The thing that most likely to make them come and stay is whether they develop good social relationships with people there…” Olson studies what makes people choose one church over the other. The number one factor? Friends. After the initial meeting though, we must continue to make… Continue reading Guest Care
God’s Answers
You say: “It’s impossible” God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27) You say: “I’m too tired” God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30) You say: “Nobody really loves me” God says: I love you (John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 ) You say: “I can’t go on” God says: My grace is… Continue reading God’s Answers
Five Basics of Christian Living
Matthew 6:1-4 1.Giving a.Time b.Treasures c.Talents Matthew 6:5-15 2.Prayer a.Prayer is a private thing. (5-6) b.Pray specifically (7-8) c.Patterned prayer (9-13) d.Forgiveness is essential to answered prayer (14-15) Matthew 6:16-24 3.Fasting a.Fasting is a private matter (16-18) b.Remember where your treasure is (19-21) c.Fasting is for refocusing and purging (22-24) Matthew 6:25-34 4.Trust a.Worry Won’t… Continue reading Five Basics of Christian Living
Eternal Security
Have you heard about the two men who were out fishing? Well, there they were with their poles in the water engaged in a debate about eternal security. The defender of eternal security got so flustered, he fell right out of the boat and into the lake. “Help me, help me!” he cried, “I can’t… Continue reading Eternal Security
Enough is not Enough
Written by Rev. Ron Wofford At one point Jacob and Esau make the same statement “I have enough.” It sounds similar and one would think they meant exactly the same thing. However, a careful study of the actual words and meaning gives us some insight into the differences between these two men. When Esau said… Continue reading Enough is not Enough
Engine of Church Growth
By Scott Sistrunk, career church planter I developed this method when I was Church Growth Director for Bro. Nix from 93-96. The church had been plateaued for 15 years at 225. Over the 3 years I was there we grew at 13% the church now runs 500 or so and they still use the basic… Continue reading Engine of Church Growth