Sermons on Discipleship
Still A More Excellent Way
Imagine … a place where you are welcomed and where warm, friendly people greet you and help you find your way. … a church that incarnates the life of Jesus Christ to the people of New Castle County, Delaware in ways that are relevant to their cultural experience. … a congregation that doesn’t speak of “going to church,” but striving to “be the church” to each other and…
“But Lord”: When the Notorious Come to Christ
Acts 9:1-22 Quote “There was a time I was letting you know what high fashion had done for me, I was letting you know what the Hennessy had done for me, all these things — but now I’m letting you know what Jesus has done for me.” ~ Kanye West Opening Question How should the…
Acorns to Oaks
Our Children Are Worth Fighting For Matthew 19:13–14 Children’s Ministry Mission We equip children to know, grow, and show Christ’s love. Point 1Know Christ’s love Ephesians 3:17-19Romans 5:8Romans 5:7 Point 2Grow in Christ’s love Ephesians 4:13-14Luke 2:40Luke 2:46-47 Point 3Show Christ’s love 1 Peter 3:8-91 John 3:231 John 4:20 Call to Action…
The New Mind
2 Corinthians 10:3–5Romans 12:2 Opening StatementThe call to Christ is a call to a new life. This new life begins with a new mind. Opening QuestionWhat qualities does the new mind possess? Point 1The new mind is a non-conformist mind. It doesn’t buy into a philosophy or line of thought just because it is popular. Romans 12:2Philippians 2:3–8 Point 2The new mind is…
The Timid Mind
2 Corinthians 10:3–5 2 Timothy 1:3–12 Opening Statement The call to Christ is a call to a new life. This new life begins with a new mind. Therefore, we must view the fearful/timid mind as contrary to our calling and God’s purpose. What are the thoughts that hinder you? What are the fears that paralyze you from forward movement? Rejection Failure Judgment Being alone…
Mind Control: Interlude
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The Hostile Mind
2 Corinthians 10:3–5Romans 8:1–11Romans 1:18–25, 29-32 Opening StatementThe call to Christ is a call to a new life.This new life begins with a new mind. The mind that resists transformation becomes a hostile mind. Point 1The hostile mind is set on the old ways. Romans 8:7 Point 2The hostile mind knows but doesn’t believe. Romans 1:18–25 Point 3The hostile mind…
Mind Control
2 Corinthians 10:3–5 Point 1We are subject to all the frailties of the flesh. Point 2We must accept that our ways are to be different. Point 3God’s weapons work first on our minds. https://media.blubrry.com/living4harvest/content.blubrry.com/living4harvest/R_20190922-104344.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Fighting Temptations
Temptation: pressure to yield to influences that can lead people away from God and into sin. Opening StatementThe temptations we all face will look different. They will be unique to who we are individually. What tempts you may not tempt me. But we will all be tempted, and temptation can/must be overcome. Matthew 4:1–11Luke 4:1–13 Point 1Clear, overwhelming sense of…
Temptation
1 Corinthians 10:1–13 Point 1Temptation will come. Luke 17:1 Point 2Temptation can be overcome. Temptation must be overcome. 1 Corinthians 10:13 https://media.blubrry.com/living4harvest/content.blubrry.com/living4harvest/R_20190901-104019.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download