Luke 14: 16-24 This great supper was marked by… I. A Great Preparation, v. 16 The Gospel is the “good news” that the Lord has set the table with forgiveness, freedom, fullness, fellowship, and a future. II. A Gracious Invitation, vss. 16 , 21- 23 This is a “whosoever” invitation. III. A Grievous Rejection, vss.… Continue reading The Table Is Set
Category: Sermon Starters
Outlines, ideas and nuggets to help inspire sermons. Just the bones… you provide the meat.
Lessons From Hell For The Church
Luke 16:19-31 1. Consciousness of a burning hell v. 23 2. Compassion that brings tears v.24a 3. Confession that brings mercy v.24a 4. Quench not the “fire” (fire of the Holy Ghost) v.24a 5. Communication to heaven (prayer) v. 27 6. Consent that… Continue reading Lessons From Hell For The Church
God’s Invitation
Rev. 22:17 Intro. These are the closing words of God to man. This is God’s last call in the Scriptures. This invitation is a window into the heart of God and a word of witness, welcome, and warning to man. Please note… I. The Insight Of God’s Invitation. It reveals… A. God’s love for us,… Continue reading God’s Invitation
I Am Writing Blind
When divers combed the wreckage of the Kursk (the destroyed Russian nuclear submarine on which 118 sailors perished), they found a letter written by Lt. Dmitri Kolesnikov. The handwritten note was addressed to his wife, Olga. It was penned after the explosion that sealed the sub’s doom on August 12, 2000, in the Barents Sea… Continue reading I Am Writing Blind
Fashioning The Future
Joshua 3: 4-5 It was a new day in the lives of the children of Israel. The wilderness was behind. I. The Observation For God’s People, vs.4, “You have not passed this way before…” The emphasis is not on yesterday, but on today. We are not to waste away wallowing in the failures of the… Continue reading Fashioning The Future
Passing The Tests Of Life
Genesis 41:37-43 One reason for the good hand of God upon Joseph was the fact that he passed the tests of life. Like Joseph, we face… I. The Test Of Purity, Gen. 39:8. Joseph pursued purity, set parameters for purity, and made provision for purity. II. The Test Of Pride, Gen. 41:16. Pride often manifests… Continue reading Passing The Tests Of Life
The 10 Commandments for Revival
Joel 2:1 “Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand” Joel chapter 2 describes 10 actions to follow in the pursuit of revival… 1. Sound the Alarm (Blow… Continue reading The 10 Commandments for Revival
Somewhere Between a Savior and a Lord
Luke 2:11 – A savior, Christ the LORD. We just want a savior 2 Peter 2:19 – Of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought into bondage Matthew 14:30 – Lord, save me is all that some people cry but forget to complete verse 31 Isaiah 4:1 – Let us… Continue reading Somewhere Between a Savior and a Lord
I Was Bitten
Acts 28:1-3 1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 2 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle… Continue reading I Was Bitten
Watchmaker’s Inscription – Museum reveals engraving hidden in Lincoln watch
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090311/ap_on_re_us/lincoln_watch_engraving Museum reveals engraving hidden in Lincoln watch By BRETT ZONGKER, Associated Press Writer Brett Zongker, Associated Press Writer Wed Mar 11, 12:18 am ET WASHINGTON – For nearly 150 years, a story has circulated about a hidden Civil War message engraved inside Abraham Lincoln’s pocket watch. On Tuesday, museum curators confirmed it was true.… Continue reading Watchmaker’s Inscription – Museum reveals engraving hidden in Lincoln watch